Have you heard of Virtual Choir? If you haven't seen the videos yet, they'll knock your socks off.
80s popstar wannabe Eric Whitacre, now superstar classical composer and conductor, reveals details of the Virtual Choir 1.0 and 2.0, and the latter's world premiere in just one week:
New Zealand gets honourable mention! I'm excited and amazed to think I'm part of such a project. Did you spot me in the virtual universe...? ; ) Here's a clue for what to look for:
You can view the world premiere streaming live from New York on 7 April 2011, 6pm ET. http://www.paleycenter.org/2011-spring-eric-whitacre In New Zealand, that will be 10am on Friday, 8 April.
Where ever you are in the world, I hope you'll join me for this history-making event!
Warm wishes,
Narelle
www.YouTube.com/Songuine
If you'd like a text explanation of what is Virtual Choir, how it's done, and who is Eric Whitacre, click on this link and read the info box under the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geEm94ULVSQ
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Seeds of Possibility
I've been thinking about things we hear or see or people we meet that introduce us to possiblities we didn't know existed. This plants a seed, an idea, an inspiration that blossoms, and before we know it our life is transformed.
Who or what has done this in your life?
My voice journey began with a newspaper promotional of Charlotte Church's live-in-concert television special, "Enchantment". The photograph caught my attention. The article intrigued me. I asked a friend to record the program. As the title promised, I was enchanted. I found out who she was and located her first CD "Voice of an Angel" at The Warehouse.
Growing up, I listened to a high proportion of instrumental classical music. I didn't know voices like Charlotte's existed. That tv special opened a new world of musical enjoyment for me.
Charlotte got me listening to female soloists, but it was the principle singer in Riverdance that started me on the road to doing it. My sister bought the video and I watched it often, skipping the instrumental and Spanish dance parts so I could get to the vocal ensemble faster. Katie McMahon's voice was like nothing I'd heard or knew existed. I was enthralled by her clarity and sweetness. It didn't occur to me that I could ever sing that way, but it changed the way I tried to sing.
A few years on in my musical journey, somewhere between singing "Irish Lullaby" at local retirement homes and recording "Looking at the Father" with Jules Riding in Auckland, I discovered I could sing like that.
What have you achieved that started from a small seed planted by a stranger or friend?
Who or what has done this in your life?
Growing up, I listened to a high proportion of instrumental classical music. I didn't know voices like Charlotte's existed. That tv special opened a new world of musical enjoyment for me.
A few years on in my musical journey, somewhere between singing "Irish Lullaby" at local retirement homes and recording "Looking at the Father" with Jules Riding in Auckland, I discovered I could sing like that.
What have you achieved that started from a small seed planted by a stranger or friend?
Friday, March 18, 2011
Being Committed
I'm working on being more committed to my performance, on being 100% in the moment and expressing the emotion, not distracted or holding back, but focused, passionate. How about you? Are you focusing your passion, or letting yourself be distracted? Are you committed?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Love msg for Christchurch earthquake victims
The entire nation of New Zealand is in shock over the earthquake disaster in Christchurch on 22 February 2011. We're grieving for the victims, we're wondering why did we escape, how can we help, is there hope amongst the rubble?
LYRICS:
Abide with me. Fast falls the eventide.
The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, Lord, abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day.
Earth's joys grow dim. It's glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see.
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Words by Henry Lyte
Music by W. H. Monk
LYRICS:
Abide with me. Fast falls the eventide.
The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, Lord, abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day.
Earth's joys grow dim. It's glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see.
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Words by Henry Lyte
Music by W. H. Monk
Saturday, February 5, 2011
NZ Waitangi Day song - My Home and My Heartland
Do you love New Zealand? Make your Waitangi Day special by singing about it! To get you started, here's a song about our unique and beautiful country.
MY HOME AND MY HEARTLAND
Ooowh...
New Zealand, New Zealand,
My home and my heartland.
I love her cool glades and
her fern-shaded streams.
I roam with delight o'er her
mountains and beaches.
What land can excel her,
fair land of my own?
Ooowh...
Men of every creed and race
gather here before God's face,
asking Him to bless this place.
God, defend our Free Land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
and corruption guard our State.
Make our country good and great.
God, defend New Zealand.
Ooowh...
We have so much here that is good, don't we? What value do you place on that? Is it worth you protecting it?
I'm sure you know that good things don't happen by wishful thinking. They come from the purposeful hearts of individuals. My home is my heartland. I make it what I want it to be. How about you?
A Maori gentleman said on national radio this weekend that the Treaty of Waitangi was a treaty between man and God, so our starting point as a nation was in unity before the sovereign Almighty. Where are we as a nation today? Do you sing this with me?...
"May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea.
Make us faithful unto Thee.
God defend New Zealand."
Medley arranged by Narelle Worboys
First verse adapted from "New Zealand, My Homeland", an heritage song by Robert J. Pope
Second verse from New Zealand's national anthem, "God of Nations", by Thomas Bracken and John Joseph Woods.
MY HOME AND MY HEARTLAND
Ooowh...
New Zealand, New Zealand,
My home and my heartland.
I love her cool glades and
her fern-shaded streams.
I roam with delight o'er her
mountains and beaches.
What land can excel her,
fair land of my own?
Ooowh...
Men of every creed and race
gather here before God's face,
asking Him to bless this place.
God, defend our Free Land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
and corruption guard our State.
Make our country good and great.
God, defend New Zealand.
Ooowh...
We have so much here that is good, don't we? What value do you place on that? Is it worth you protecting it?
I'm sure you know that good things don't happen by wishful thinking. They come from the purposeful hearts of individuals. My home is my heartland. I make it what I want it to be. How about you?
A Maori gentleman said on national radio this weekend that the Treaty of Waitangi was a treaty between man and God, so our starting point as a nation was in unity before the sovereign Almighty. Where are we as a nation today? Do you sing this with me?...
"May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea.
Make us faithful unto Thee.
God defend New Zealand."
Medley arranged by Narelle Worboys
First verse adapted from "New Zealand, My Homeland", an heritage song by Robert J. Pope
Second verse from New Zealand's national anthem, "God of Nations", by Thomas Bracken and John Joseph Woods.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Narelle's miracle voice and how YouTube got her started
Those of you who knew Narelle as a teenager will know that her voice wasn't anything to exclaim about. Wondering what happened? Watch this video.
New videos - Cataclysm Tour with Jules Riding
You may have heard the Cataclysm CD or watched the DVD with the 16-member band, but you haven't experienced the tour version! The six members of the tour band created a sound we're very proud of. We hope it blesses you!
Cataclysm Tour - In Your Presence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeTJcVE1B0s
Cataclysm Tour - Holy God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBXoFx7XMzE
Cataclysm Tour - Follow the Lamb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaguJrN-M3g
Cataclysm Tour - Because of the Cross
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co02jia8mJo
Want your own copy of the Cataclysm album? Buy on iTunes, www.Amplifier.co.nz, or get both CD and DVD for the price of one! Click here to shop now at http://www.elkanah.org.nz
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