Our new album is here "Seven Songs For America (And One For The World)"
www.BergevinBrothersMusic.com
Due to the overwhelming response for our music, we've gone on to write seven more original son...
Our new album is here "Seven Songs For America (And One For The World)" www.BergevinBrothersMusic.com
Due to the overwhelming response for our music, we've gone on to write seven more original songs. The songs will feature Pastor Patrinell (Pat) Wright and the 'Total Experience Gospel Choir', Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron and a host of other talented musicians. Available at www.bergevinbrothersmusic.com
"Why Obama?" Three brothers share their story. In December 2007, when Barack Obama came to Seattle, Joe Bergevin and his family went to listen to him speak. At one point, Joe's daughter Chloe broke through the rope line and stood in front of the Senator. He commented on her, saying, "Come on up honey, it's OK, you can come up here." While she (being 1 year old) declined, Joe shook hands with Barack after the event, and commented to him, "I think you're going to get the job done." Barack replied to Joe, "With your help I will, with your help." At that moment, Joe felt he had been charged with a challenge, and started to think of how he could apply his skills to the task of helping get Barack Obama elected. Within a few weeks, Joe was watching the video feed online of Barack Obama and Oprah together on stage and inspiration set in. That day, Obama told a story about one person, Edith Childs, who energized others with a "fired up, ready to go," chant at one of his campaign stops. Inspired by Obama's "One voice can change the world" speech, Joe wrote some lyrics and rough chords that same day, then called his brother Jon to help him finish and arrange the song. The song is named after Edith's chant. After many phone calls, emails, and sleepless nights, they had assembled the team. Ten days later an epic recording was born with the intention of spreading Obama's hopeful message. Contributors include lead singer Reverend Pat Wright and her renowned Total Experience Gospel Choir, drummer Matt Cameron from Pearl Jam, lead singer Jake Bergevin, other top studio musicians, sound engineers, video teams, photographers, caterers, local news teams and a renovated theater with recording studio. From the first word written to the last note performed, this entirely donated and collective effort demonstrates Senator Obama's unifying message and Americans' desire to act on it. We were in awe of how freely people said, "Yes!" to this project. His words "For that is our unyielding faith-that in the face of impossible odds, people who love their country, can change it" demonstrate that great leaders motivate others. Barack is a great leader.
"I would have never imagined participating in an event like this, suddenly having a bunch of people come together on behalf of a political candidate; contributing immediately, so fully and unconditionally," said Stephan Schier, one of the project contributors.
Edith Childs said in the Greenwood Index Journal "I just had no idea that something done spontaneously would go this far -- in a good way," Childs said. "But as far as the song, I think it's cool. And I'm going to go online and see the (music) video when it comes out. But look, I did (the chant) in June, and I had no idea this is where we'd be on January 25."
Now, the song is included on a new album inspired by Obama's candidacy called 'Seven Songs for America (And One for the World)'. This historic and one-of-a-kind album can be purchased by going to http://www.bergevinbrothersmusic.com
Composition: Bergevin Brothers Music - Lyrics and Music (Joe), Music and Arrangement (Jon)
The Band: Jon Bergevin - Piano, Musical Direction Osama Afifi - Electric Bass Matt Cameron - Drums (Pearl Jam) & Production Assistance Arturo Rodriguez - Latin Percussion Frank Seeberger - Electric Guitar Jessica Howard - Tambourine
The Singers: Pastor Pat Wright - Lead Vocals and Choir Direction Jake Bergevin - Lead Vocals Grady A. Austin - Spoken Vocal and assistant choir direction The Total Experience Gospel Choir
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the music itself is fine but the song itself makes me sick considering what this man is doing to our country. The most devisive President we've had. One thing I know for sure, I am fired up and ready to go to support candidates who will stop spending money and apologizing for America
I would may agree with you. But he's been in office only a few months. No one on the planet can change things this fast. Obama inherited all of these problems. What you really fired up about is accepting the first black President. This is what's making you sick Who knew that one day a decendent of African slaves would be president. We have come full circle! Feel free to comment on my video as well. It is called Barack Obama Anthem Song which is also on YouTube. This will make you even sicker!
Totally inacurrate statement! I could careless what color Obama is. I hate the fact he does not care about the money being spent and the fact he want to take away all Amercan traditions. Using the race card is a cop out! People use it to stop debate in the issues. You have NO idea my race so how stupid is your comment. By the way - I feel exactly the same way about Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Joe Biden etc. You need to stop using the race card because it does nothing to advance your argument.
Of course you are going to say that to not incriminate yourself. The last administration nearly destroyed American traditions. Billions spent on a war we didn't need! The rest of the world disliked Bush. Obama is respected and loved the world over! We need Health Care Reform. Obama will be the first to get it done. Unlike the last president, he is for the people. Republicans are the party of no. Never gave a dam about health care before. Stood by Bush steadfast. People have not forgotten this.
Obama is our president! Let's support him to get the job done, just like we did Bush. It's not right to down him after a few short months. There is no comparison of the last 8 years to 11 months of his Presidency at this time. Republicans are afraid he will succeed. This is why they, and people like Beck, Limbaugh, and O'Reilly want him to fail. They care more about their power and the evil of Politics as usual, than the success of the people of our nation.
I love this! I listen to it all the time! :-D You guys are very talented. Has the White House heard this? Have you been invited you to perform for the President? If not, why not? They really need to hear you and NOW! :-D
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What you really fired up about is accepting the first black President. This is what's making you sick Who knew that one day a decendent of African slaves would be president. We have come full circle! Feel free to comment on my video as well. It is called Barack Obama Anthem Song which is also on YouTube. This will make you even sicker!
You guys are very talented. Has the White House heard this? Have you been invited you to perform for the President? If not, why not? They really need to hear you and NOW! :-D