Wow, this brings back so many memories! I love Maxwell and MFF! You all helped me at a time in my life when I felt so disconnected from kindred spirits and from the music I craved. I especially appreciate your help in December of 2004. I still have the CD and DVD you sent me back in the day before Youtube was started. Can't wait for the time I'm finally able to go back to the MFF and share the highs and lows of life with you all. God bless!
This was a very nice video. Thanks for the opportunity to see you Silawn. It has been a pleasure and an honor to tune into your channel. Your documentation of The Maxwell Experience has been masterful. This book is a beautiful testimony to the effect that his music has on the world. I know the chapter on how his music changed people's lives was mindblowing for him to read. Thank you for using this medium to add so much light to our world.
@GrassRootsArt Thank you so much. I'm glad you I'm glad you enjoy the channel. And yes, the chapter entitled 'Changed' was truly a beautiful testament to what Maxwell's music has brought to so many people.
If you are a Maxwell fan, please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to (1) million sales in the first week of release. Buy the first CD from his trilogy BLACKsummers'night on Tuesday July 7, 2009
If you are a Maxwell fan, please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to (1) million sales in the first week of release. Buy the first CD from his trilogy BLACKsummersnight on Tuesday July 7, 2009
Hi Silawn, Vanesles here(MAXfam), I came across this video quite some time ago and I was so impressed. After joining MAXfam, I've come to really appreciate all that you do, thank you for giving me a place to express how much I appreciate our gift, MAXWELL.
Man, Silawn, I was hoping that maybe Maxwell was there somewhere for you to give him the book and get his reaction on video. And then for you to give him a big ol' hug, kiss, pinch on the tush, etc, for all of us!
Thank you, fashity. The group I own is MAXWELLFANFORUM. It has been in existence since 1998. The current contest is to win (2) tickets to a Maxwell concert for guessing the correct drop date of Black Summers' Night. I look forward to seeing you at the group. You will enjoy it, especially once the CD is released. Thanks again for the compliment on the book.
Thank you, fashity. The group I own is MAXWELLFANFORUM. It has been in existence since 1998. The current contest is to win (2) tickets to a Maxwell concert for guessing the correct drop date of Black Summers' Night. I look forward to seeing you at the group. You will enjoy it, especially once the CD is released. Thanks again for the compliment on the book.
Wow! I love my Maxwell family. I know Maxwell must have gotten a kick out of that. Though I was not hooked up with you guys then, I know first hand how hard you guys work! Go head sistahs!
An awesome gift for an awesome human being. Nice job ladies...wished I'd known about this sooner to have contributed myself...what a fine, fantastic job; very well done!
happy upcoming fourth of july. i'm deeply touched by this and blushed beyond brown with words that pale in comparison to the feelings you have stirred. much love, light n respect...
now i know who you all are. and you all are so beautiful!!!!!
thank you for putting such tender careful attention into such a wonderful present. the poems the stories the pictures; your pictures in particular. it's hard to understand why you would think i'd be deserving of such a special sentiment of love. yet, regardless of my insecurity i accept it humbly, with love and will cherish it, with deep gratitude. all of this and much more i send back to you with concentrated emotion.
now we've created something from our hearts as a thank you for sharing his heart with us through his music all these years. in his present we've become an intimate part of his history and given him something to cherish as he has given always us.
it's so wonderful to see something so heartfelt that started out as an idea become a reality. just a short while ago some of us didn't even know each other and the common love of Maxwell and his music brought us together.
OMG it looks so good. Those chapter covers are great and i like how the book cover came out. Beautiful job ladies. That book is thick. I know he had hours of good reading time.
lol...so many are surprised at how big the book is. Just imagine if I had extended the deadline for submissions...it would have ended up being in volumes! lol Max is truly loved by his fans, that's for sure.
Wow! That book is HUGE!!!! I really hope Maxwell likes it if not love it!!!! I'm just glad you finally got it to him. Did he send you a comment or a Thank you? It looks really nice and hopefully is a nice gift to him. If not I would buy it. Very Nice. It came out very nice. I'm so happy I contribute to the book. Hope you have a good weekend.
every submission was important and greatly appreciated, maipai...and I'm sure Maxwell was warmed in his heart by your expression of love and respect for him.
I really do love and respect him. I think it is great that we gave him a little push to remind him how important he is to the world and to us personally.
There was a heck of a lot of love that went into this project from everyone involved..from those who collected the submissions to those who submitted entries (and in some cases MULTIPLE entries). I THANK YOU ALL!
Silawn, you are a wiz! This was a memorable experience for me to work with both you and Chantay! The special thanks to Chantay was beautiful. Her graphics were exquisite!
Thanks so much, Juree and thank you for helping to collent the submissions.
..and yes, Ayesha and Chantay did an amazing job with the covers. I might try to put up a video of a full shot of the covers so that everyone can see each of them in their entirety. I was just trying to avoid bending the book too much before Max got it.
Silawn, you did a wonderful job! I know Max appreciated all the hard work that you and Chantay have done throughout the years! I didn't get a chance to send anything, but I join all the millions of his fans not only wishing him a Happy Birthday, but also extending love for his music! You and Chantay are the BEST!!!! Seimone
I agree with IVRYGT. I feel very honored to have been apart of this book. To Chantay and Ayesha you both did fantastic work; just so amazingly beautiful. A very special Thank You goes out to you Silawn, you are very much appreciated. Thanks for making this happen and making sure Maxwell got the book.
Wow, Silawn. Y'all OUT DID yourselves on that thing. I'm just HONORED to have been included. In case I haven't told you lately, YA ROCK GIRL! :) Kudos to Chantay, Ayesha, and all the others who put their heart and time into the book. :)
Wow, this brings back so many memories! I love Maxwell and MFF! You all helped me at a time in my life when I felt so disconnected from kindred spirits and from the music I craved. I especially appreciate your help in December of 2004. I still have the CD and DVD you sent me back in the day before Youtube was started. Can't wait for the time I'm finally able to go back to the MFF and share the highs and lows of life with you all. God bless!
~Denise (aka Dikkie)
iamnotdikkie 10 months ago
This was a very nice video. Thanks for the opportunity to see you Silawn. It has been a pleasure and an honor to tune into your channel. Your documentation of The Maxwell Experience has been masterful. This book is a beautiful testimony to the effect that his music has on the world. I know the chapter on how his music changed people's lives was mindblowing for him to read. Thank you for using this medium to add so much light to our world.
GrassRootsArt 1 year ago
@GrassRootsArt Thank you so much. I'm glad you I'm glad you enjoy the channel. And yes, the chapter entitled 'Changed' was truly a beautiful testament to what Maxwell's music has brought to so many people.
Silawn 1 year ago
MAXWELL: ONE IN A MILLION campaign
If you are a Maxwell fan, please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to (1) million sales in the first week of release. Buy the first CD from his trilogy BLACKsummers'night on Tuesday July 7, 2009
tokomurase 2 years ago
MAXWELL: ONE IN A MILLION CAMPAIGN
If you are a Maxwell fan, please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to (1) million sales in the first week of release. Buy the first CD from his trilogy BLACKsummersnight on Tuesday July 7, 2009
midwestwhitewoman 2 years ago
Maxwell is the best of the best. And he's amazing !!!!
s8f360 2 years ago
Hi Silawn, Vanesles here(MAXfam), I came across this video quite some time ago and I was so impressed. After joining MAXfam, I've come to really appreciate all that you do, thank you for giving me a place to express how much I appreciate our gift, MAXWELL.
iluvmusik3165 3 years ago
Thank you Silawn. Just watching Max videos and found you. Yay!!!! Love you. Sending you peace and many blessings.
Stargoddess1 3 years ago
this was soooo good of you to do this...i bet he was really happy. how did you get it to him?
whoiselusive1 3 years ago
Hey Silawn, nice video sis. Keep up the good work. God bless.
sean hill
Papasean7 3 years ago
Man, Silawn, I was hoping that maybe Maxwell was there somewhere for you to give him the book and get his reaction on video. And then for you to give him a big ol' hug, kiss, pinch on the tush, etc, for all of us!
rhondie4ever 3 years ago
This is so beautiful. I can't stop crying
doodlekid4 3 years ago
Wow this is beautiful! Im sorry but from which fansite is this cuz fans this dedicated,I HAve to join lol
fashity 4 years ago
Thank you, fashity. The group I own is MAXWELLFANFORUM. It has been in existence since 1998. The current contest is to win (2) tickets to a Maxwell concert for guessing the correct drop date of Black Summers' Night. I look forward to seeing you at the group. You will enjoy it, especially once the CD is released. Thanks again for the compliment on the book.
Silawn 4 years ago
Thank you, fashity. The group I own is MAXWELLFANFORUM. It has been in existence since 1998. The current contest is to win (2) tickets to a Maxwell concert for guessing the correct drop date of Black Summers' Night. I look forward to seeing you at the group. You will enjoy it, especially once the CD is released. Thanks again for the compliment on the book.
Silawn 4 years ago
Wow this is beautiful! Im sorry but from which fansite is this cuz fans this dedicated,I HAve to join lol
fashity 4 years ago
Wow! I love my Maxwell family. I know Maxwell must have gotten a kick out of that. Though I was not hooked up with you guys then, I know first hand how hard you guys work! Go head sistahs!
Najenn 4 years ago
An awesome gift for an awesome human being. Nice job ladies...wished I'd known about this sooner to have contributed myself...what a fine, fantastic job; very well done!
utbr01 4 years ago
stumbled upon this by accident. nice to do a video journal on it! job done ladies innit!x
p0eticJust1ce1983 4 years ago
Hey Silawn! The book turned out really nice. You guy really put a lot of hard work into it.
Graygab1 4 years ago
Thanks graygab...just giving back to the man that has given us so much.
Silawn 4 years ago
cont'd--->
happy upcoming fourth of july. i'm deeply touched by this and blushed beyond brown with words that pale in comparison to the feelings you have stirred. much love, light n respect...
now i know who you all are. and you all are so beautiful!!!!!
-just another one like u
Najahface 4 years ago
lol thanks najahface for posting Maxwells 'thank you'. He is such a beautiful person.
Silawn 4 years ago
Max's Blog said: the BOOK!!!!
thank you for putting such tender careful attention into such a wonderful present. the poems the stories the pictures; your pictures in particular. it's hard to understand why you would think i'd be deserving of such a special sentiment of love. yet, regardless of my insecurity i accept it humbly, with love and will cherish it, with deep gratitude. all of this and much more i send back to you with concentrated emotion.
Najahface 4 years ago 2
now we've created something from our hearts as a thank you for sharing his heart with us through his music all these years. in his present we've become an intimate part of his history and given him something to cherish as he has given always us.
DVA360 4 years ago
it's so wonderful to see something so heartfelt that started out as an idea become a reality. just a short while ago some of us didn't even know each other and the common love of Maxwell and his music brought us together.
DVA360 4 years ago
WONDERFUL
DVA360 4 years ago
HUY
DVA360 4 years ago
cool..Later on today (or tomorrow), I'll try to work on a video of the chapter covers to add so that everyone can see them in their entirety.
Silawn 4 years ago
OMG it looks so good. Those chapter covers are great and i like how the book cover came out. Beautiful job ladies. That book is thick. I know he had hours of good reading time.
Najahface 4 years ago
lol...so many are surprised at how big the book is. Just imagine if I had extended the deadline for submissions...it would have ended up being in volumes! lol Max is truly loved by his fans, that's for sure.
And thank you for creating such a unique cover.
Silawn 4 years ago
Wow! That book is HUGE!!!! I really hope Maxwell likes it if not love it!!!! I'm just glad you finally got it to him. Did he send you a comment or a Thank you? It looks really nice and hopefully is a nice gift to him. If not I would buy it. Very Nice. It came out very nice. I'm so happy I contribute to the book. Hope you have a good weekend.
Much Love
Cari ^-^
FridayGirl822006 4 years ago
Thanks cari..and thanks for your submission(s)
check out his thank you blog on his myspace page
Silawn 4 years ago
Maxwell finally got the book. I guess he really needed those box of tissues. It's nice. I submitted a drawing thats about it.
maipai101 4 years ago
every submission was important and greatly appreciated, maipai...and I'm sure Maxwell was warmed in his heart by your expression of love and respect for him.
Silawn 4 years ago
I really do love and respect him. I think it is great that we gave him a little push to remind him how important he is to the world and to us personally.
maipai101 4 years ago
Thk you guys sooooo much for making me a part of this beautiful gesture. The book is gorgeous...you guys did a great job and i know M appreciates it.
stay blessed fam ;-)
trinigirl112 4 years ago
you're welcome, trinigirl. Thank you so much for your many submissions to the book.
Silawn 4 years ago
I love the video of the you Silawn and the presentation of the bood!
Thanks so much for making us feel as special as the gift that we all gave of ourselves to Mr. Maxwell.
SJ
softlyjuree 4 years ago
There was a heck of a lot of love that went into this project from everyone involved..from those who collected the submissions to those who submitted entries (and in some cases MULTIPLE entries). I THANK YOU ALL!
Silawn 4 years ago
Silawn, you are a wiz! This was a memorable experience for me to work with both you and Chantay! The special thanks to Chantay was beautiful. Her graphics were exquisite!
~Juree
softlyjuree 4 years ago
Thanks so much, Juree and thank you for helping to collent the submissions.
..and yes, Ayesha and Chantay did an amazing job with the covers. I might try to put up a video of a full shot of the covers so that everyone can see each of them in their entirety. I was just trying to avoid bending the book too much before Max got it.
Silawn 4 years ago
Silawn, you did a wonderful job! I know Max appreciated all the hard work that you and Chantay have done throughout the years! I didn't get a chance to send anything, but I join all the millions of his fans not only wishing him a Happy Birthday, but also extending love for his music! You and Chantay are the BEST!!!! Seimone
HoneySoul1 4 years ago
Hey Seimone..great to hear from you. Glad to see you're STILL checking in. Thanks so much. Chantay is a joy to work with.
Silawn 4 years ago
Good working with you too Silawn! Thanks Seimone!
Tay2525 4 years ago
kudos silawn. you did an amazing job. you always amaze me gurl....and yes i'm going to get on that for the 26th :-)
sweetlocs26 4 years ago
thanks so much sweetlocs...hope that thing works out ;)
Silawn 4 years ago
I agree with IVRYGT. I feel very honored to have been apart of this book. To Chantay and Ayesha you both did fantastic work; just so amazingly beautiful. A very special Thank You goes out to you Silawn, you are very much appreciated. Thanks for making this happen and making sure Maxwell got the book.
Take Care
SB
shauen70 4 years ago
Thanks SB ..and thank you for helping to collect submissions. If it wasn't for the eight of y'all, this book would never have seen the light of day.
Silawn 4 years ago
This is too much! I almost cried just watching the video! MaxFam 4 eva'!
IONKAMA 4 years ago
Thank you. How sweet. Do I need to send you tissues, too? LOL
Silawn 4 years ago
Wow, Silawn. Y'all OUT DID yourselves on that thing. I'm just HONORED to have been included. In case I haven't told you lately, YA ROCK GIRL! :) Kudos to Chantay, Ayesha, and all the others who put their heart and time into the book. :)
-Deb
ivryqt 4 years ago
Hey -Deb, it was a pleasure working on the project!
Tay2525 4 years ago
Thanks Deb..and thanks for your submission to the book
Silawn 4 years ago
Thanks again Chantay for the outstanding work you did on the chapter covers. It really took the book to another level. Much Luv, sis.
Silawn 4 years ago
Hooray, great to see the book!! ~ Chantay
Tay2525 4 years ago