"The Rose" ASL Version

[rebehannah91771]

Did you do this video once before too on you tube? Where you were in black and the background was dark, and you could see your hands and signs against the dark back ground, I was also going to ask you about gloves too, but I don't think so?

[anglarbrtsn]

I never tire of this video, I come back to it time and time again just to feel what you're signing. You are beautiful!

[Bhav341]

Hi Mikey..there is another video of someone signing The Rose, she is not Deaf. Her signs seem different than yours..I am assuming she is just signing word for word, and that you are either deaf or better at ASL, because your signing is more complex. Are you signing more in concepts, phrases, expressions, rather than just translating each word?

[catiemaystamper]

i love all the passion you put in this :)

[gahana108]

Really Beautiful!!! You put alot of emotion into this. Nice! Are you deaf?

[gschum1]

john goodman

[michylou24]

Hello

i just watched wind beneath my wings and this video the rose. Your signing is beyond brilliant, i'm hearing impaired/deaf myself and i do BSL myself i do bette milder songs its brillaint

[melrose1971]

That was awesome! I can't wait to see more songs you do.

[Pilotboy87]

You can tell that you LOVE what you do and that is PRICELESS!! I have to say that ASL is one of the most beautiful languages ever because it has such an outword expression of emotion. I am at a college. were ASL is a big major, and it is a blessing. From a music major to you that was a AMAZING song and is great to see that you feel the music as much as you do. God Bless you as you teach such a great art!!!

[mkrajnak]

Pilotboy: Thank you! I love doing ASL version of songs and I'm glad you really like this one... thank you! :)

[emt911ga]

I am so sorry...I didn't mean to disagree...I think you comment is great and this video is excellent! Please forgive me! May mkrjnak continue to be a blessing to all who see his videos; and keep making more! Again, I am sorry for accidently dissapproving of the comment. God Bless you both in all you do as you continue to serve Him for His Glory!

[mkrajnak]

Thanks Emt911ga

No worries, all's forgiven :) Glad you enjoyed this one. Will continue to make more in the future!

[reallycoolkaren]

I've been intrepreting for 12 years, you reminded me of a professor. I was on utube to practice my voicing skills, hard to find a decent video, yours is great!

[mkrajnak]

Cool! Who's your professor? Smiles... thanks for liking my video, perhaps there are other vlogs that I made you could practice your voicing skills? :)

[reallycoolkaren]

Wow!!!! I was a not sure about a guy signing this song! Wow native like signing. You should be an ASL teacher!

[mkrajnak]

Haha funny thing you said about me being an ASL teacher, I've been teaching ASL for 20 years! ;)

[lovingangel42]

i feel all schools should have the children learn sign language it is so important for the Deaf to hear even through signing i admire all who can sign i have a deaf grand child and niece i myself learned through these 2 precious children, Signing is so gracefull funnt thing is i can understand more through signing than talking :) but thats me hehe

[phantomraven24]

Holy goodness. Your interpretation is the greatest. So accurate and so much expression. You showcase just how beautiful ASL is. I teared up at the end.

[mkrajnak]

Hi Phantomraven... thank you! I appreciate all the kind comments I received for this song... I need to do more when I find the TIME! Smiles...

[mindoiler]

My dad told me to wach it and i LOVE it

[mkrajnak]

Thanks! :)

[Onewaverider]

You are brilliant! The Art, The Depth, The Soul-Stirring ... This ASL version of the song is incredible!

Thank you for applying your talents to this!

Chris

[snemelka]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing ASL. Thank you for a beautiful interpretation! It was poetry in motion in the truest sense.

[3Janet]

So beautiful I had to add this to myspace. Hope you don't mind. Makes me cry.

Janet Watford

Louisiana

[mkrajnak]

Don't mind that at all, smile... thank you for your kind comments!

[3Janet]

AWESOME. This gives me chills. So beautifully done.

Janet Watford

Louisiana

[Phillipa1]

I think at the eed, when he says 'the seed becomes the rose," that he repeats the sign for "and you, it's only seed." Like, he's saying "you are the rose it becomes." That's really sweet!

[douseiaisha]

Thanks so much for this beautiful ASL rendition of the best song Bette Midler has ever sung. This is by far the best and most expressive ASL translation of a song I've ever seen on youtube. Keep up the awesome work!!!!

[xcrippledhope]

Ah shit, dude, that's amazing. :]

Do more.

[Phillipa1]

The three "Rose"s are all so different....and all are wonderful. yes, you CAN learn as you watch--now don't get fresh!

[bubblegrly05]

that very beautiful.. i wish you teach like that wow! i really love that video! it so beautiful!

[mkrajnak]

Thank you! Actually you can learn by watching it and learn the signs as you go! Hope this will inspire you to do it!

[laurensmusicsign]

That was very beautiful. I am so thankful that you happened along my amateur video, for your supportive comments led me to your site. Your talent and expression inspire me! Thank you so much for sharing it. Oh, and congrats on the wedding! My best~

[TJones4875]

AWESOME!!! Great expression!! .. Beautiful!! :)

[defgringo]

this is beautiful. i hope whoever it is for loved it. thank you.

[gaddypogi]

fabulous!!!!!!!!!

[mkrajnak]

Thanks! :)

[mutantmeat]

beauty!