Mariza! is a wonderful singer of Portuguese fado music. This particular song celebrates the wonderful intoxicating gifts of wine. You can feel the swoon of  the wine in her voice and in the lilt of the melody. Mariza is one of the most popular interpreters of fado, and is gaining a world wide recognition of her music.

I am just now learning about fado music, and the only reason I have picked up an interest in this music is due to how well Mariza sings.

So the things that I know about portuguese music are the fado and the bossa nova.  All that i know “academically” about  this music is from Wikipedia, but one thing that can not be described there is the emotionally soothing quality of this music.

Wikipedia tells us that there are some who feel that there are African rhythms mixed with the traditional music of Portuguese sailors and that you three is also an Arabic influence.

Mainstream fado performances during the 20th century included only a singer, a Portuguese guitar player and a classical guitar player but more recent settings range from singer and string quartet to full orchestra.

Lyrics Portuguese (Working on English translation)

Ouça la, ó senhor vinho

Vai responder-me, mas com franqueza,

Porque é que tira toda a firmeza

A quem encontra no seu caminho?

La por beber um copinho a mais,

Até pessoas pacatas, amigo vinho,

Em desalinho,

Vossa merce faz andar de gatas!

É mau o procedimento

E a intenção daquilo que faz,

Entra-se em desiquilibrio,

Não ha equilibrio que seja capaz,

As leis da fisica falham

E a vertical de qualquer lugar

Oscila sem se deter e deixa de ser prependicular!

Eu ja fui, responde o vinho,

A folha solta a bailar ao vento

Que o raio de Sol do firmamento

Me trouxe à uva doce carinho.

Ainda guardo o calor do Sol

E assim eu até dou vida,

Aumento o valor seja de quem for

Na boa conta, peso e medida

E só faço mal a quem me julga ninguém,

Faz pouco de mim,

Quem me trata como agua,

É ofensa paga, eu ca sou assim

Vossa merce tem razão,

É ingratidão falar mal do vinho

E a provar o que digo

Vamos, meu amigo, a mais um copinho

(Instrumental)

Eu ja fui, responde o vinho,

A folha solta a bailar ao vento

Que o raio de Sol do firmamento

Me trouxe à uva doce carinho.

Ainda guardo o calor do Sol

E assim eu até dou vida,

Aumento o valor seja de quem for

Na boa conta, peso e medida

E só faço mal a quem me julga ninguém,

Faz pouco de mim,

Quem me trata como agua,

É ofensa paga, eu ca sou assim

Vossa merce tem razão,

É ingratidão falar mal do vinho

E a provar o que digo

Vamos, meu amigo, a mais um copinho

I am meeting really wonderful people the world over and enjoying every moment of it. The most recent Abraham material has been a real blessing to me and doors are opening everywhere I go.

Right now I am not sending traffic to this site and there has not been any new content added to this site for some time.

If I have expressed an interest in talking, working, studying, playing, navigating or anything else with you as an individual, please be aware that you can reach me by email at mrooh@mrooh.com

Mr. Ooh!

Yaatri

This man asked for connection via music and a means to assist others in opening gateways to their Source. I believe that he is accomplishing something wonderful here. I hope to intervOoh him soon.

You may want to find out about this in a bit of reverse order. If you go directly to video 3, you will start hearing the music. Then go to video part 4 and you will hear a bit of his story and MORE MUSIC! Then, when you are in love with yourself, “hisSelf” and the music, go back and listen to parts 1 and 2.

Part 2:

Part 3:

Much more available about this at www.brainheartmusic.com and through youtube.

At the Los Angeles Workshop, Esther’s interpretation of Abraham was, as usual, fast, fleet and fabulous. I’ll have to say that I got a lot of it in through “osmosis” but that I look forward to the arrival of the CD so that I might savor.

There is one datum that was very important to me that I wanted to have NOW to use NOW and to pass to friends.

(In regards to Abraham, when I post a quote that I transcribe, I always check it over 3 or 4 times to make sure that I have it verbatim. In that I do not have the CD or tape yet, I am not able to do that here and now.

But, I think that I have this almost perfect… and I KNOW that I have got  it right in concept.)

Here you are:

“The more you corridor your life off from things that displease you, the more you corridor your self away from things that could please you.”

Abe  then said, “That was good!”

Abraham

Los Angeles Workshop,

September 06, 2009

Meryl Ann Butler

This is my good friend and Abe Babe, Meryl Ann Butler. She is a professional artist, writer, citizen diplomat, labyrinth designer, and quilter. In this video, she talks about joy and creativity.

Meryl Ann has been Abe-ish for a long time. At the time that a lot of this video was shot, she was very active in presenting workshops at the A.R.E./Edgar Cayce Headquarters at Virgina Beach.

She is the author of the bestseller, “90-Minute Quilts: 15 Projects You Can Quilt in an Afternoon,” (Krause 2006), as well as scores of magazine, book, and online and printed periodical articles.

Her work, both written and visual, is inspired by her understanding of the relationship between personal and planetary wellbeing and is infused with joy. Her art is in collections around the world. You can see more of Meryl Ann’s art at www.merylannbutler.com, www.90minutequilts.com and on her facebook page at www.facebook.com/merylannbutler

Woody Chaimongkol, also known as “Woody Charcoal,” creates subtly layered and evocative portraits. The delicacy of light and line, exquisite detail, and mastery of technique are suggestive of another era; certainly, such skilful portraits are rare today.

Here is a video of Woody in action:

Over years of painstaking practice, Woody has developed both original media and technique. He patiently brushes his special blend of powders in gentle layers which blend permanently with the paper, rendering fixative unnecessary: the work will neither smudge nor fade. Unlike ordinary charcoal technique, however, this rigorous method demands that each and every stroke must be perfect. He calls his unique charcoal powder mix “DeeSiam” (believe in goodness).

Born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Woody served as a novice monk for four years. His first big break as an artist came from the Netherlands, when diplomatic staff—impressed by his work—asked him to create a portrait. This success spurred Woody to enhance his talent and creativity through travel. Inspired by his visits to Laos, Vietnam, and Burma, he decided to further broaden his horizons by experiencing the art of Nepal, Tibet and India.

Woody was introduced to the United States in 1998 and exhibited his work in 35 states over three years. He is a member of the Triangle Art Guild and the Portrait Society of America. His extraordinary work is now attracting international attention.

Devoted to good causes, Woody has donated his artwork to raise money for various charitable organizations, including the Piedmont Wildlife Center Hospital and a Buddhist temple.

Email: woodycharcoal@yahoo.com

http://www.myspace.com/woodycharcoal

Telephone: +1 626.408.4537

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