Fired Up, Ready to Go
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Uploaded on Jan 27, 2008
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
Stay in touch with the project at: http://www.myspace.com/bergevinbrothe...
Watch related video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIpbFt...
Featuring the following artists:
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
Sound Engineering:
Chip Butters - Sound Engineering
Mark Yeend -- Sound Engineering
Video:
Neill Barham - Director and Editor
Paul Killebrew - Producer
Tony Tibbetts - Jib Arm Camera & Technical Advisor
Sean Orr -- Camera
Photography:
Stephan Schier
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Uploader Comments (BergevinBrothers)
conimarie 3 years ago
Excellent song!!! I really love it.....should send a copy to the White House.
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BergevinBrothers 3 years ago
Thanks for your kind words. We may just send a copy to the Whitehouse. We have confirmation that President Obama has heard and likes the song, but it might be good to send a copy of the album to the Whitehouse just for good measure and good will. We had a wonderful time creating this music and are thrilled and honored that so many people enjoy it.
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BergevinBrothers 2 years ago
Just an update. We were able to get a copy of the album to President Obama.
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Candi411 3 years ago
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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BergevinBrothers 3 years ago
Thanks for your positive comments, we really appreciate it. We don't know if the Whitehouse has heard it, we hope so.
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doncirelli 4 years ago
My favorite Obama song of them all. I never get tired of hearing it. You all did an awesome job on this song! Great work. Love it.
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BergevinBrothers 4 years ago
Thank you for your kind words, We are grateful to have had such a great cause to write music for. Warm regards,
Jon
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Top Comments
ExposingTheTruth08 4 years ago
Fired up! READY TO GO!
IM VOTING OBAMA, ARE YOU?!
:D :D :D
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beanchar 4 years ago
Turning-blue Virginia for Obama and CHANGE!
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Brian Thayer 3 months ago
Sounds like y'all are singin a hymn about making him sound like Jesus.
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ObamaSnippetsDotCom 8 months ago
Wow! That was great! Good job.
I can't believe I haven't seen this until now.
I just released an Original Pop Single:
Obama Singing "FIRED UP!"
You might also enjoy:
"Obama RAPS! (We Do Big Things)"
Please visit ObamaSnippetsDotCom and look around!
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Sonny Charlie Urbine 9 months ago
Aug 5, 2012 Happy Belated Birthday President Obama. God bless you Commander-in-Chief. My heart smiles and this song is you, US, WE THE PEOPLE, 99 PERCENT:)
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dcb1024 2 years ago
Time for round two !!
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dcb1024 2 years ago
I still listen to this song at least once a week. It keeps my positive in these times of the tea-baggers. Not to mention it's an awesome jam.
A follow on tune for this election season could help a lot !! (not much time - hint).
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