I think this song is special because we now have a chance to win with a new leader in our nation, and make peace a reality and change, don't everyone agree with me?
Via Wayne Green: "A little history. This song was written, borrowing Dr. King's famous phrase for its title, by Brian Potter and myself in 1989. It was originally sung by Lorraine Fields and the cast of "This Is America: The New World." In that version the bridge lyrics were 'Be a candle in the darkness / For the people only seek the light.' The incarnation you've posted is part of a short film made by Dan Arden, Peter Werner & Cory Taylor in 2004. They wanted to show footage of the students at Soka University of America during that portion of the song and asked Brian Potter to write an alternate lyric to allow that to happen. He wrote what you hear in this video 'From the hillside to the ocean / Youthful voices singing everywhere.' Brian is able under any circumstances, in any time frame, to write something beautiful. I'm sorry you don't have the beginning of the film here - the part that precedes the beginning of the song. It has very touching visuals and profoundly beautiful music composed by Tim Jones. The decision was made to start with one voice, add another, then another, then a big choir. The first voice is mine, the second Satomi Hofmann, the third Linda Addington, then the full ensemble joins. This is all maybe more than you wanted to know, but I believe, given the opportunity, that credit should be given where credit is due. My very best regards to everyone."
Hello, members of SGI USA. I would like to get the sheets of this song for sing wiht our BSGI Brazilian choir here in Suzano. Can you ehlp me? Hugs form here! Giballín G.
I think this song is special because we now have a chance to win with a new leader in our nation, and make peace a reality and change, don't everyone agree with me?
Nice to meet you. I'm menbers of SGI Japan. This song was given by menber of SGI Hawaiian . I love this song.
I remember the performance of it at the 5th World Peace Culture festival in 1985 in Hawaii. ❤
I remember singing this when I was 10..it randomly came to me today..no idea how I remembered all the lyrics to it...>.<
Such a beautiful song. Thank you so much for this. The world needs it.
Via Wayne Green: "A little history. This song was written, borrowing Dr. King's famous phrase for its title, by Brian Potter and myself in 1989. It was originally sung by Lorraine Fields and the cast of "This Is America: The New World." In that version the bridge lyrics were 'Be a candle in the darkness / For the people only seek the light.' The incarnation you've posted is part of a short film made by Dan Arden, Peter Werner & Cory Taylor in 2004. They wanted to show footage of the students at Soka University of America during that portion of the song and asked Brian Potter to write an alternate lyric to allow that to happen. He wrote what you hear in this video 'From the hillside to the ocean / Youthful voices singing everywhere.' Brian is able under any circumstances, in any time frame, to write something beautiful. I'm sorry you don't have the beginning of the film here - the part that precedes the beginning of the song. It has very touching visuals and profoundly beautiful music composed by Tim Jones. The decision was made to start with one voice, add another, then another, then a big choir. The first voice is mine, the second Satomi Hofmann, the third Linda Addington, then the full ensemble joins. This is all maybe more than you wanted to know, but I believe, given the opportunity, that credit should be given where credit is due. My very best regards to everyone."
Wayne Green was able to attend our 2015 Chandler Northwest District meeting. Thank you so much for attending Wayne.
My fave
this one makes a cry.
Thanks Val. I'll ad yo uon Facebook so.
Hugs from all of us here in Brazil!
Giballin YMD - São Paulo/BSGI
I have a dream....
TH-cam has this song in a Christian Song Mix?
up there with imagine
I need the sheet music to this song. Can anyone direct me to a place to get it.
Thank you.
Hello, members of SGI USA. I would like to get the sheets of this song for sing wiht our BSGI Brazilian choir here in Suzano. Can you ehlp me? Hugs form here! Giballín G.
Does anyone know how to get the sheet music for this particular song?
Check the songs list on the SGI-USA Portal.