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10/6/2021 6 Comments 18. The Truth
Notes: I was so surprised when I first learned this song from Roy Willey by how difficult it was for me to actually sing these words to myself. One of the beautiful things about mantra singing -- short phrases, repeated over and over -- is that you have time to notice how it feels to sing these particular words. You have time to get distracted and come back. And if you hear yourself singing the words often enough, maybe they become less surprising? I sent the email list a description of how I think this particular melody supports -- ensounds? -- these words. (You can join the list, too, by signing up on the homepage. (Scroll a bit...))
​ Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B., wrote a book called Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day. Velma chose texts and moments from this book to create a collection of 28 songs to sing during these pauses, which is available in CD and book form on her website, www.velmafryemusic.com. I love the way this particular song invites me to look at myself anew. Songwriter info: Velma's mother gave her the choice of washing the dishes or practicing the piano, so Velma became a musician! With six years of college music training, she was confident to diversify into singing, teaching piano and leading choral groups, performing (including 9 times on "A Prairie Home Companion"), and recording six solo CDs. As she was ripening into middle age, she wrote this song, "The Truth," using words by Macrina Wiekerkehr, for singing circles. For the past year, Velma taught piano and Song Salons weekly on zoom, and was a guest two times on Heather Houston's online singing classes. Particularly fun was a Happy Hour that Velma and Becky Reardon offered to a national audience on zoom. More to come! Links: Velma's website https://www.velmafryemusic.com/ Velma on facebook https://www.facebook.com/velmafryemusic Seven Sacred Pauses https://www.facebook.com/SevenSacredPauses Velma on youtube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=velma+frye Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, unison or round, mixolydian flat-6 scale (sometimes called major-minor scale because the first half is major, and the second half is minor.) ​ Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!
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Stephanie Carney
10/7/2021 10:05:42 am
So profound in its simplicity. Thank you.
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Patricia
10/7/2021 05:04:17 pm
Agreed.... you're very welcome, Stephanie -- it is such a pleasure to share this song.
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What a BEAUTIFUL mantra!! And so beautifully sung by you, Patricia!!
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Patricia
10/15/2021 03:45:20 pm
Thank you, Cam!!! I love thinking of this song singing in people's heads.....
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4/4/2024 04:28:31 pm
Listening to this again today. Your version is so exquisite and immersive. I am sharing it with my email list to inspire them to quiet their inner critic.
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Patricia
4/4/2024 06:30:41 pm
Ah, I’m so glad, Heidi… it is such a beautiful song, and I am still moved when I sing it to myself… it is definitely aging well!
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