Today, it is Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 11:35 am. in Southern California.
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Scenery glimmers by, brilliant stars and galaxies of the Milky Way wax and wane, lights flicker as climbers attempt Half Dome. Stunning, mesmerizing, majestic filming set to hauntingly lovely music.
This video is a collaboration between Sheldon Neill and Colin Delehanty. All timelapses were shot on the Canon 5D Mark II with a variety of Canon L and Zeiss CP.2 Lenses.
Project Yosemite Website: http://projectyose.com
Thanks to Dynamic Perception for their motion controlled dolly and continued support!
Music is “Outro” from the new album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming by M83.
Publishing: http://emimusicpub.com
Licensing: http://bankrobbermusic.com
This whole project has been an amazing experience. The two of us became friends through Vimeo and explored a shared interest in timelapsing Yosemite National Park over an extended period of time. We’d like to expand this idea to other locations and would appreciate any suggestions for a future project.
Slight Summer Rain – Softly gentle with distant thunder. The first video is a high quality rain and soft thunder recording. The other videos feature Amazon Rain Forest Sounds with birds, crickets, water and the soft sounds of Nature. I keep adding to this collection…
Video of “All You Need is Love” Sung by Groups of People Around the Entire World Simultaneously for the AIDS Project in Africa. Beautiful Video. “Love is All You Need” chorus.
In terms of human beauty, Roberto Bolle takes the cake. : ) As tall and muscular as he is, he makes the dance look effortless, as if he floats on air. This is a case where the beauty of the man surpasses the beauty of the lady, she the wren, he the bird of paradise. 😀
“Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” as performed by Gerry and the Pacemakers, a British group from the 1960s. This Song is Too Beautiful to Describe. Super lovely saxaphone. Haunting.
Lyrics:
Don’t let the sun catch you cryin’
The night’s the time for all your tears
Your heart may be broken tonight
But tomorrow in the morning light
Don’t let the sun catch you cryin’
The night-time shadows disappear
And with them go all your tears
For the morning will bring joy
For every girl and boy
So don’t let the sun catch you cryin’
We know that cryin’s not a bad thing
But stop your cryin’ when the birds sing
It may be hard to discover
That you’ve been left for another
But don’t forget that love’s a game
And it can always come again
Oh don’t let the sun catch you cryin’
Don’t let the sun catch you cryin’, oh no
Oh, oh, oh…
Susan Boyle on America’s Got Talent Once again, Susan Boyle astounds with the clarity, emotion and beauty of her voice.
Well Susan Boyle about brought tears to my eyes with her rendition of “Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones. SO much feeling and resounding power. I felt those beautiful Wild Horses running on the plains as her voice SOARED.
I particularly loved the catch she used in the lyric word, “Wild…” So rolling and expressive. As an animal lover knowing that gorgeous wild horses are being shipped and slaughtered thousands of miles from their home, it’s devastating. And this song brought those poignant thoughts home.
It also made me wonder about the Rolling Stones. Having not heard this song before, I want to hear how the Stones performed it. Could they top Susan Boyle? That would be difficult, indeed…
Beautiful beautiful Wild Horses sung by beautiful Susan Boyle. I’m once again… completely TOUCHED.
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A Very Nice Quality Youtube Video Link to Susan Boyle’s Full Performance and Interview
Excellent Sound Volume – 10:52
Susan Boyle is a lovely, modest, humble woman,
surprised by all the attenton…
Quote: “…humbled and pretty grateful…
it must have been a miracle…”
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SUSAN BOYLE SINGS “WILD HORSES” AT THE SEMI FINALS
Susan Boyle on America’s Got Talent
Once again, Susan Boyle astounds with the clarity, emotion and beauty of her voice.
Well Susan Boyle about brought tears to my eyes with her rendition of “Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones. SO much feeling and resounding power. I felt those beautiful Wild Horses running on the plains as her voice SOARED.
I particularly loved the catch she used in the lyric word, “Wild…” So rolling and expressive. As an animal lover knowing that gorgeous wild horses are being shipped and slaughtered thousands of miles from their home, it’s devastating. And this song brought those poignant thoughts home.
It also made me wonder about the Rolling Stones. Having not heard this song before, I want to hear how the Stones performed it. Could they top Susan Boyle? That would be difficult, indeed…
Beautiful beautiful Wild Horses sung by beautiful Susan Boyle. I’m once again… completely TOUCHED.
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Pretty Excellent Interview of Susan Boyle
and Piers Morgan by Larry King
(Susan also sings a song from the movie, “Titanic“)
Susan Boyle is a lovely, modest, humble woman,
surprised by all the attenton…
Quote: “…humbled and pretty grateful…
it must have been a miracle…”
Susan Boyle’s performance gives goosebumps every time I listen to it. Can’t remember ever experiencing that before. (So many times in succession)
She has a delightful, "real" personality – seems genuine to the core. So open, refreshing, honest and forthright. She is the quintessential "down to earth" normal citizen who has proven how extraordinary "ordinary" can really be.
They say everyone has been blessed with some extraordinary talent. The lucky ones find out what it is, and then use it.
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One would imagine that Simon Cowell hears the contestants before they go on the show. Even if so, he still does a remarkable job of being "wowed" and creating a climate of anticipation and unexpected climax.
It’s fine showmanship and gives people such as Susan Boyle an opportunity to shine.
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One can’t help noticing how attractive and pretty most newscasters are these days. The television lighting gives their skin a flawless patina, their makeup allows for a mannequin and doll-like facade.
It’s lovely, but surreal. At first it is nice to look at, even measure the length of their eyelashes and idly search for a stray wrinkle or two. They seem quite intelligent and personable for the most part. But, something seems missing, and it grows tiring, requiring a quick channel change.
This is one of the last rehearsal videos with Michael Jackson, musicians and performers at Staples Center. His official photographer, Mr. Masur said that Michael looked absolutely fine, that he seemed healthy, full of energy for the entire day, only stopping for occasional sound and dance tweaking and other duties. He seemed totally on cue, like the Michael Jackson he has always known.
Was very interested in this song. Michael Jackson has special magic as a performer, dancer, singer, songwriter and collaborator.
Probably one of the few concerts would have ever gone to. Reminds me of losing Heath Ledger… what did we miss? What have we lost? So much.
Mary A. Fischer is a highly respected, award winning journalist who was a senior writer for GQ Magazine as well as a feature reporter and writer for O – Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, New York Magazine, Washington Times Opinion page, Rolling Stone, Life, People, U.S. New & World Report, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Daily Journal (Staff Reporter), Village Voice, ELLE, Reader’s Digest, San Francisco Magazine, California Lawyer.
UPDATE 1:23 PM 7/8/2009: Also Update Video Added Below: “A brief glimpse into several key facts behind the 1993 Chandler family allegations, most of which have gone widely unreported and remain largely unknown to the general public. This five minute production clears up some widely-speculated myths (using transcripts, articles and video clips) and illustrates why Michael Jackson was just as innocent in 1993 as he was some ten years later.”
This article is a comprehensive exploration into the validity of the charges and claims made by Jordan Chandler’s father, Evan Chandler against Michael Jackson for the alleged abuse of his son. This sorry and sordid tale evolves into an expose; facts are revealed in heavily researched detail by Ms. Fisher.
You will be able to decide for yourself whether to believe or disbelieve…
In the end, if Michael Jackson WAS false accused and settled only on the advice of lawyers to push this under the rug to avoid a false and ruinous conviction, then it is a story of terrible injustice and grave unfairness.
It is interesting to note that a video reports that Michael Jackson’s insurance company settled for 25 million dollars with the Chandlers, against Michael’s and his attorneys’ insistent pleas and requests to go forward and defend against this purported extortive attempt.
In 2006, the news reported that Jordan Chandler (known as Jordy Chandler) had filed a restraining order against his father for physical brutality and abuse.
If this is true, it may have indicated a very pained, and possibly guilt ridden dynamic between the two. But this is just speculation. It is also possible that Mr. Chandler and son spoke the truth. But, the article by Mary Fisher is very telling. The video below brings up more information.
Unfortunately, the information contained in this article wasn’t able to come out before the lawsuit was settled, so that Michael Jackson could have dealt with this matter in a more open environment.
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If the allegations were all false, then there are two victims; Michael Jackson, AND Jordan Chandler, a 14 year old child whose false testimony was sold for 20 million dollars or more.
It can be said, that after the settlement was paid, that Michael should have learned that he couldn’t entertain children unmonitored at his ranch.
Nevertheless, at his Neverland Ranch, it is most likely that his deep love for children, matched by an deep longing for truthworthy and innocent companionship and for a childhood lost, that he overcame his better judgement, and, once again, took children in to recreate a world he had never known as a boy.
This is an extremely tragic tale. There are lessons for all, but one stands out… Life isn’t fair.
Sometimes, the most innocent are the ones who perish the most quickly. And, we may soon come to realize, that, among these innocent are those who entertain us, enrich our lives to an immeasurable degree, and give tremendous light, meaning and love to our lives.
It is only when we lose them, that we recognize the power of their presence, and that we loved them dearly and will miss them for the remaining full breadth of our lives.
Picture Memories of Neverland and Michael Jackson – At one time, Neverland was truly a stunning unimaginable fantasy wonderland… Thanks to inewscatcher for the video below…
Absolutely HEARTBREAKING if GQ Magazine Article is true. Evidently Michael Jackson was framed by Jordan Chandler’s father – decide for yourself – full article here: http://tiny.cc/mjframed
Also – 40 beautiful night time pictures of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch – one is above and one below. Even though the photographer thought they might be eerie, I see them as being particularly poignant and sad. The photographer describes his visit, and how he believes Michael Jackson is innocent of all charges. A tragic story, indeed, of a man hounded and false accused… he lost his ranch, he had been invaded on overtaken, and his heart was broken. Here’s the link to the Slideshow by Tunnelbug at Flickr: http://tiny.cc/nvrland
Michael had such dreams, hopes, fantasies about finding his boyhood. He was such a sweet, precious child, and for all the wealth he accumulated, he was not ever able to find his “Rosebud.”
(If link stops working at USNewslink.com, notify me by commenting – will post new link or text if allowed…)
Re: MJ Innocence, False Accusations, Allegations
Thanks to Wayne Resnick, KFI640 for publicizing MJ innocence article
