ASL End of the Beginning

[Chadoacdc]

I could list faults here; but instead I just want to encourage you to use less pantomime, even when interpreting songs! and I reccommend you learn more about actual ASL grammar... one source I have found very useful is Baaron's American Sign Language The Easy Way... but its kind of a misnomer, lol. You can order it from Border's books. {I'm not a bookseller, I just noticed that your grammar is off, is all} another peace of advice: don't pantomime signs, unless necessary to convey meaning.

[Cassign]

@Chadoacdc You have GOT to be kidding.. you are going to tell this guy to look at a sign language book? I've been signing 25 years, and am nationally certified. Do you think deaf people use text book ASL? What this very talented guy has interpreted is awesome and he is using classifiers and mime to introduce the song. When you get the courage to show your sign skills, then you can criticize. Until then, maybe you should go try to criticize Keith Wann. Have fun with that.

[sign4uall]

Drool!

[vtarrence]

I enjoy your interpretation of this song.  You truly have a great gift. You sign beautifully. Do you take request?

[ibfound93]

@vtarrence,

you can alway request, but it's been a while since I've had time to post anything new. I would love to see what you're interested in.

[valereed]

there are tears in my eyes. itis a powerful song, but your interpretation gives it 100 times more oomph. thank you for posting this vlog!

[andeesignsable]

oh my gosh!! I love that song! and I always have tried to "act out" the song using ASL! You nailed it! I have been enjoying finding all the things that you have posted! I even have been signing them with you because I need to practice my ASL more. I work with Deaf adults who are developmentally disabled so they tend to mix ASL with their own home sign with English. So I need to practice ASL more. Thank you

[ThePlainLife]

Have watched your video many times over and never tire of it. Showed it to our small group Bible study and one gentleman had tears watching you. He doesn't know ASL or signing of any kind but your expressive ASL told the story beautifully. Hoping you'll do more (?)

[ldennis007]

Came across this video again and it's still one of my favorites! Great job!

[TheTwighlightZone16]

i love asl its like miming lol i wish i could completly learn it but it takes a while UGGG i want to be able to do that!

[silenthands45]

AWESOME

[tchrdeafblind]

Thank you for your contributions to the community in clear, beautiful ASL! Please keep posting!

[3Janet]

Awesome awesome awesome.

[Monkeyshine06]

this is AMAZING OMG I WANNA LEARN IT CAN I USE YOUR VIDEO AS A GUIDE??

[beckypoeh]

very good job..beautiful concepts

[ldennis007]

WoW!! this was great! Loved it alot, going to send it to all of my deaf friends.

[terptater]

EXCELLENT!!! How refreshing to see a song in true ASL - clear and accurate. I love it! Fantastic job!

[Cassign]

I love your style. I think your interpretation is GREAT. so clear, so ASL, though I'm no expert. I also love the song, who wrote this/performed this one? I can see the david phelps one, but it doesn't seem to be him that you are using.

[ibfound93]

Honestly I don't know what version this was. I was just given a few songs for a Christmas production and I wanted to try out my new camera and that was me practicing for it.

[Chadoacdc]

@Cassign I disagree about the clarity of this. I have been signing for over fifteen years. This interpretation would confuse many Deaf people. The Interpretation is off, when the grammar is too far off base... too much pantomime, and not enough ASL...

[piojito60]

where did you learn all that, oh my God is so beautiful, how to improve my sign, a feel Im trying so hard. it seem so easy when you do it. GOD BLESS YOU. you helping me a lot already

[niner1337]

wow, Awesome Job...

This is such a Hard song, and you did it brilliantly...<3

[drombacrule]

You are awesome! I could watch for hours!! Praise Jesus for the wonderful impact you can have on people seeking, searching, and believing! Keep posting!! Thank you!!

[originalpuppysgirl]

awesome! job well done. wonderful. I truly loved your signing and the song both. =)

[awineglass]

WOW...awesome! Please post more.

[tcterp]

You do such a great job on your songs. I cried the first time that I watched you sign them. They are Beautifully done. You really need to post some more. May I suggest that you sign the song."I Can Only Imagine"? Keep up the good work!!! From one terp to another.....sign on!!!!!

[angelmom1995]

this is such a good song.. I wish that I could follow the song...... oh well I will get there before I die

[THUNDERxRAGE]

Very skillful, but I couldnt understand it. LoL

[SmellyCandles22]

aswome Vid. i understood all of the signs!!

[newsgirl132]

Very well done ;)

[QueenRobbing]

Your classifiers make this so much fun to watch!

[ewitteborg]

nice!