it sounds like you're changing the tune of the song.. if you sing and the song isn't your own and original song you should sing it with the correct tune..
i am singing.... a prayer. and some of the more moving expressions of worship and prayer is through the arts. music especially overwhelms the senses, as singing conjures hormones and nuerotransmitters within us that make us happier. the sounds of music stir up our insides. there are few so powerful forms of prayer as music.
It's both. The Baha'i Faith places a great emphasis on personal exploration of the message. Art and music especially are powerful forms of exploration, and so Baha'is have always been encouraged to sing prayers. Given how lyrical many Baha'i prayers are, it's not really that difficult.
@vkja001 Hi, Dear One! Remember this for all time: All work done in the spirit of service is prayer. All art done in the spirit of service is prayer. One act of service is worth hours and hours of pious worship.. (not a direct quote from the B Writings, but the message is this: that when we use our time and energy in service to the well-being of mankind and the earth, we are honoring God! Therefore you also pray a lot more than you think you pray!!
sung to the tune of the Beach Boys' Barbara Ann: A Ba ba ba Ba ha'ullah Ba ba ba Ba ha'ullah OH Ba ba ba Ba ha'ullah Ba ba ba Ba ha'ullah Ba ba ba Ba ha'ullah You got me rockin and a-rollin Rockin and a-reelin Baha'ullah Ba ba Ba ha'ullah Went to a dance, lookin for romance Saw Ba ha'ullah so I thought Id take a chance Oh Ba ha ullah Ba ba Ba ha'ullah
are you kidding me? i'd die. i can't sing in public. putting my music here on youtube took me like a year to get the courage to do it. it's an indirect way... i don't actually have to sing in front of people! i'd pass out or throw up or do both and then choke on the throw up and die. AND i don't play an instrument. i couldn't just go up there and not have an instrument being played while singing. first, it would help me a little with the stage fright thing, but it would make the song A SONG.
I'll give you the same advice I was given by an older musician -- get your ego out of the way, and let your voice be used as a method God can use to get the message out. You sing well -- and the fact that this video's been viewed over 1,600 times indicates that God's message is being heard. :) Keep at it, and don't let *your* opinion get in God's way. :)
wow, hah, i didn't even think that it was my ego. when it comes to analyzing this problem i'm having, i can't seem to get over the vomit-inducing feeling. hahaha.... part of my new years resolution however is to get over this ridiculous phobia that has been limiting me all my life. lol, i didn't even realize this has been viewed that many times. hahahahaha! *faints* i'll pick up the pieces of this mess i call myself, i promise!!!! thank you for the kick in the butt! i mean it!! :D
i wanted to let you know that a year later and i am mostly over this fear! i sing at feasts and our intercommunity gatherings every time! it took me 20 years to get over the fear, but i did it! and very much in part of your inspiring words. i also had a friend teach me self-hypnosis pretty much topped it off. i got this! thank you!! :D
such a lovely singind with emotions.
superman3664 5 months ago
its a beautiful prayer but you are overdoing the singing part.
ryanqzpeters 8 months ago
it sounds like you're changing the tune of the song.. if you sing and the song isn't your own and original song you should sing it with the correct tune..
g6loloya 10 months ago
great
Zaferdip 1 year ago
i love it...
ilmification 1 year ago
You probably would sound better without your glasses, I think they add a "nosey" sound. I'm also a Baha'i btw Alla u abha.=)
hybridflare 1 year ago
Congratulations! It is definitely to all of our benefit, and we will count ourselves blessed. :)
angeliquemb9 1 year ago
this isnt praying...... just singing.
vkja001 2 years ago
i am singing.... a prayer. and some of the more moving expressions of worship and prayer is through the arts. music especially overwhelms the senses, as singing conjures hormones and nuerotransmitters within us that make us happier. the sounds of music stir up our insides. there are few so powerful forms of prayer as music.
Harijan 2 years ago 2
It's both. The Baha'i Faith places a great emphasis on personal exploration of the message. Art and music especially are powerful forms of exploration, and so Baha'is have always been encouraged to sing prayers. Given how lyrical many Baha'i prayers are, it's not really that difficult.
Stray7 2 years ago
@vkja001 Hi, Dear One! Remember this for all time: All work done in the spirit of service is prayer. All art done in the spirit of service is prayer. One act of service is worth hours and hours of pious worship.. (not a direct quote from the B Writings, but the message is this: that when we use our time and energy in service to the well-being of mankind and the earth, we are honoring God! Therefore you also pray a lot more than you think you pray!!
Love and Oneness
Nuri
menderfire9 1 year ago
why?
fctchk 2 years ago
i dunno what was with that person, i just deleted his/her comments. i don't want any religious discrimination on here, no matter how minute it is.
Harijan 2 years ago
fctchk 3 years ago
LOL
i love it!
Harijan 3 years ago
Save the Bahais in Iran!
zarthoshti 3 years ago
nice voice ..beautiful girl !! keep singing !!!
galine3 3 years ago
nice!
PhilosopherFresh 3 years ago
Beautiful voice.
penhani 3 years ago
wow,you have a wonderful voice,
Very Nice ,& Very beautiful ,
i give you 9********* and more:-)
Thanks
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jorj119 3 years ago
Dear one, there is an open mike in LA that is calling your name....
tmalloy9 3 years ago
are you kidding me? i'd die. i can't sing in public. putting my music here on youtube took me like a year to get the courage to do it. it's an indirect way... i don't actually have to sing in front of people! i'd pass out or throw up or do both and then choke on the throw up and die. AND i don't play an instrument. i couldn't just go up there and not have an instrument being played while singing. first, it would help me a little with the stage fright thing, but it would make the song A SONG.
Harijan 3 years ago
There is dancing. It helps. You dance your body tiny and hands big, like Edith Piaf.
And there are also other people, like musicians, who would love to get there with you.
Barbra Streisand also suffers from terrible stage fright.
tmalloy9 3 years ago
I'll give you the same advice I was given by an older musician -- get your ego out of the way, and let your voice be used as a method God can use to get the message out. You sing well -- and the fact that this video's been viewed over 1,600 times indicates that God's message is being heard. :) Keep at it, and don't let *your* opinion get in God's way. :)
angeliquemb9 3 years ago
wow, hah, i didn't even think that it was my ego. when it comes to analyzing this problem i'm having, i can't seem to get over the vomit-inducing feeling. hahaha.... part of my new years resolution however is to get over this ridiculous phobia that has been limiting me all my life. lol, i didn't even realize this has been viewed that many times. hahahahaha! *faints* i'll pick up the pieces of this mess i call myself, i promise!!!! thank you for the kick in the butt! i mean it!! :D
Harijan 3 years ago
I pray you too are taking our own advise. Did you say them from your heart or from your own ego? I pray the former is the case. God bless you.
sheaplay7 2 years ago
i wanted to let you know that a year later and i am mostly over this fear! i sing at feasts and our intercommunity gatherings every time! it took me 20 years to get over the fear, but i did it! and very much in part of your inspiring words. i also had a friend teach me self-hypnosis pretty much topped it off. i got this! thank you!! :D
Harijan 1 year ago
What a voice!
Baha'i greetings from Portugal.
marco1963 3 years ago
Allah-u-abha!!!
Harijan 3 years ago
you have a pure and gorgeous voice
zoeskillen 3 years ago