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Post by JaneB on Feb 11, 2011 12:05:20 GMT -5
From Yusuf's Facebook page:
"Inspired by the call for freedom and removal of oppression from Egyptian people,
Yusuf has written a song in dedication to the popular uprising and the call for change."
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 11, 2011 12:33:32 GMT -5
Thank you, Jane. This isn't on yusufislam.com so far, and I'm not on Facebook, so I wouldn't have known without you.
I wonder when we'll get to hear this. . .
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Post by JaneB on Feb 11, 2011 12:50:31 GMT -5
Thank you, Jane. This isn't on yusufislam.com so far, and I'm not on Facebook, so I wouldn't have known without you. I wonder when we'll get to hear this. . . That is so strange that things are posted on his Facebook page before yusufislam.com. Sun - the only reason I am on Facebook is that my niece (the only one I have) lives far from me and Facebook is almost her sole method of communication. If it wasn't for Facebook I don't think I would even know her. |
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 11, 2011 13:29:21 GMT -5
I have friends and family members who totally embrace Facebook; it's the quickest, least expensive, and most convenient way to stay connected to all those whom they hold near and dear. It seems Yusuf uses it for that reason, too.
I'm just a bit behind the times and have privacy concerns and time constraints. Excuses, excuses . . .
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 11, 2011 14:49:19 GMT -5
From yusufislam.com Freedom Calling Thank God, change is coming. The massive world shaking call to freedom has been heard and Governments are beginning to listen to the voice of the people. Egypt is still crawling out of the shadows of its political past, and there are many other countries which are still under the yoke of authoritarian regimes.
Yusuf has written a song inspired by events in Egypt, entitled, ‘My People’. God willing, it will soon be available as a free download. |
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Post by peritura on Feb 13, 2011 3:31:41 GMT -5
From Yuuf's facebook page: Dear Friends, If you wish to take part in adding your voice to support people around the world still dreaming of being unshackled from harsh authoritarian regimes, you will soon have a chance to do so. Yusuf has written a song which is inspired by the world shaking call to freedom and the removal of oppression from the peoples of Tunisia and Egypt, the song called My People will soon be available and you'll be able to send a recording of your voice to be used on the chorus - God Willing. If you would like to join in, listen to the chorus here (choose one of the 3 part harmony samples) and send an MP3/ Wav or Aiff of you singing the words, "MY PEOPLE" (no background noise, please) to: mypeople@yusufislam.ae To Download Yusuf's MP3 Sample to your computer right click and select 'Download Linked File' We will try to use as many submissions as possible What a fantastic idea. What a shame that my voice has made school children cry in the past  |
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Post by sabina on Feb 13, 2011 5:09:07 GMT -5
[shadow=red,left,300][/shadow]Wow an inpired idea!!!!thanks Peritura hadn't seen that yet Thought........it's not just a song tho' is it........? |
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Post by purplemoon on Feb 13, 2011 5:45:23 GMT -5
Photo of Yusuf composing "My People" (from yusufislam.com). Looks like he's a lover of Chinese scarves too, Sabina! Attachments:
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Post by sabina on Feb 13, 2011 5:51:24 GMT -5
PS Lets pray the song will be seen/heard/understood in the spirit in which it is written, by all peoples, '..the bird of dawn is bringin' the simpleness of singing.....and the song lives in the sky............ Only Yusuf............ purplemoon........sooo thank you for that............. |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Feb 13, 2011 6:51:24 GMT -5
hope some of us can sing in the chorus ,i sing awfull lol can keep tune and then that whole thing with the MP3 player now
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Post by glassworld on Feb 13, 2011 8:52:01 GMT -5
From yusufislam.com [UPDATED ON FACEBOOK]My People - Add your voice to the Call!Dear Friends,
If you wish to take part in adding your voice to support people around the world still dreaming of being unshackled from harsh authoritarian regimes, you will soon have a chance to do so.
Yusuf has written a song which is inspired by the world shaking call to freedom and the removal of oppression from the peoples of Tunisia and Egypt, the song called My People will soon be available and you’ll be able to send a recording of your voice to be used on the chorus – God Willing.If you would like to join in, listen to the chorus here: www.jamalrecords.com/mypeople/My_People_Chorus_Sample.mp3 (choose one of the 3 part harmony samples) and send an MP3/ Wav or Aiff of you singing the words, “MY PEOPLE” (no background noise, please) to: mypeople@yusufislam.ae[/i] To Download Yusuf’s MP3 Sample to your computer right click and select ‘Download Linked File’
We will try to use as many submissions as possible. The deadline for receiving your contribution will be Tuesday 15th February, 3pm GMT.SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS! |
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Post by sabina on Feb 13, 2011 10:06:08 GMT -5
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Post by JaneB on Feb 13, 2011 11:17:43 GMT -5
hope some of us can sing in the chorus ,i sing awfull lol can keep tune and then that whole thing with the MP3 player now Regii - if someone can help you record it, you can send it to me and I'll convert it and submit it for you - or send it back to you to submit. Just about every computer has the ability to record a sound file. All you have to do is sing the words "my people." You can do it, Regii! |
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Post by glassworld on Feb 13, 2011 12:10:30 GMT -5
your welcome @sabina |
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Post by crobarbie on Feb 13, 2011 14:52:49 GMT -5
Hm, I am sure that Yusuf's danish fans would like to contribute and sing chorus to song "My People" ;D
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Post by soitis on Feb 13, 2011 15:22:12 GMT -5
My people,
Nice.I downloaded it but I don't know how to make MP3 of me singing the words.
That is beyond my knowledge.
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 13, 2011 16:26:18 GMT -5
The beauty of the protests in Eqypt is that, on the part of the people, they were peaceful. And Yusuf's My People with a worldwide chorus is reminiscent of The 2011 MLK Reading Project:THE WORDS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., SPOKEN BY THE PEOPLE
This August, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will open in Washington, D.C. In celebration, Chevrolet invites you to honor the legacy of Dr. King with your voice. Record yourself reading his words and share it with the world...The simple act of reading Dr. King's message aloud reinforces its timelessness. Let your recording be a symbol of support.
AWAKEN HIS SPIRIT IN ALL OF US  "I say to you that our goal is freedom, and I believe we are going to get there ..." "I must confess, my friends, the road ahead will not always be smooth." "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." |
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Post by sabina on Feb 13, 2011 16:33:11 GMT -5
The beauty of the protests in Eqypt is that, on the part of the people, they were peaceful. And Yusuf's My People with a worldwide chorus is reminiscent of The 2011 MLK Reading Project:THE WORDS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., SPOKEN BY THE PEOPLE
This August, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will open in Washington, D.C. In celebration, Chevrolet invites you to honor the legacy of Dr. King with your voice. Record yourself reading his words and share it with the world...The simple act of reading Dr. King's message aloud reinforces its timelessness. Let your recording be a symbol of support.
AWAKEN HIS SPIRIT IN ALL OF US "I say to you that our goal is freedom, and I believe we are going to get there ..." "I must confess, my friends, the road ahead will not always be smooth." "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." :)Thank you for reminding me of Hope Sun |
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 13, 2011 16:40:50 GMT -5
I found this interesting in view of Yusuf's new song.  According to Obama salutes Egypt change, says tough days ahead, "President Barack Obama declared Friday the peaceful departure of Hosni Mubarak as Egypt's president marked "a beginning" holding the promise of greater democracy for the world's most populous Arab nation. But he added soberly, 'There will be difficult days ahead.'" And when I was searching on Yusuf's new song, "My People," I came across Why I’m Voting for Barack Obama: Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Sings “Maybe There’s a World”:Perhaps it’s corny to vote for somebody because they give you hope.
Maybe it’s utopian—and not hard-nosed enough.
But I admit that I find Barack Obama to be a calm and steady man of peace and intelligence.
I see him as somebody who will, even if only a little, steer the arc of world history toward greater reason, justice, and understanding.
Here’s Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) singing a song that I think embodies the kinds of hopes that Barack Obama inspires (at least in me): |
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 13, 2011 16:43:27 GMT -5
 Dear Sabina, You're so welcome! And heartfelt thanks to brave and good spirits like Yusuf. Peace, ~Sun~
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Post by purplemoon on Feb 13, 2011 19:44:02 GMT -5
Wow ...... some serious sarcasm from Yusuf this evening ...... Attachments:
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Post by peacock on Feb 13, 2011 20:15:35 GMT -5
I found this interesting in view of Yusuf's new song. With all due respect, . . . .  too bad there's no "puke" emoticon here. |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 13, 2011 20:56:21 GMT -5
With all due respect, I'm glad there isn't.
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Post by peacock on Feb 13, 2011 22:29:52 GMT -5
I apologize. That comment was uncalled for. I do agree with the sentiment, personal political opinions aside.
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 14, 2011 0:06:32 GMT -5
With all due respect, . . . . too bad there's no "puke" emoticon here. With all due respect, I'm glad there isn't. I apologize. That comment was uncalled for. I do agree with the sentiment, personal political opinions aside. Both your comments made me chuckle, and it felt good. I'm glad you agree with the sentiment and put politics aside, peacock, because in my mind this transcends politics, religion, race, nationality and other differences. Even if it seems like the impossible dream, I hope we can all live in freedom, mutual respect, and peace. And this is what I want for all our children. Peace, ~Sun~ |
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Post by sabina on Feb 14, 2011 1:00:13 GMT -5
:)All of this stuff has made us all kneejerk a bit I feel........  But it's all good when we can transcend and stay peaceful and caring.......I am so happy that I have found people who can do this...thats why I am here ..I find it nowhere else at the moment... So purplemoon@peacock@janeb@sun I send you  |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 14, 2011 8:04:15 GMT -5
I just wish we could stay on topic on our threads. That should be easier than world peace, right? |
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Post by G-One on Feb 14, 2011 9:19:35 GMT -5
... well said, my friend :-)
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Post by suncatcher on Feb 14, 2011 12:24:35 GMT -5
 Egyptian Activists Inspired by Forgotten Martin Luther King Comic: While the world's political pundits debate the role the United States has played in the historical events presently occurring in Egypt, one activist is crediting a specific American with playing a part in inspiring a generation of Egyptians to take to the streets in a nonviolent protest that has changed the course of their nation. That American is Martin Luther King, Jr., and his message was transmitted by way of a 50-year-old comic book recently translated into Arabic and distributed throughout the Middle East.
Originally published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation in 1958, The Montgomery Story was a comic book that dealt explicitly with Dr. King's philosophy of non-violent civil disobedience, specifically with respect to the legendary Montgomery Bus Boycott. The book included a how-to section that demonstrated how the practice can actually yield results.
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"The main message I hope that Arabic readers will take from the MLK comic book is that: change is not impossible. It is time to stop using our muscles blindly. Let's try using our intellect in innovative, creative ways to pressure decision makers and end dictatorship, tyranny and the suppression practiced against us."
...the translated Martin Luther King comic book had been identified as contributing to the air of peaceful revolution in Egypt.
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"The comic book has been credited with inspiring young activists in Egypt and the larger region (we have a Farsi version as well). Last week I distributed copies in Tahrir Square. Seeing the scene in the square firsthand is amazing. Despite violent attacks and tanks in the street, young people from all walks of life are coming together, organizing food and medical care, and offering a living model of free civil society in action. You can read "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story" comic book in English at this link. |
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Post by purplemoon on Feb 14, 2011 12:33:28 GMT -5
Love the Obama/MLK poster! The election of Obama did for me (but to a lesser
extent) what the ouster of Mubarek is doing for Egyptians. When Obama was
elected, the next morning, I bought an american flag, for the first time ever, and
hung it on my house for a month. Finally, after 30 years of voting, it is wonderful
to feel good about being an American. (I did have some serious qualms about that
last speech ... "win the future?" .... )
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Dear Sabina,
too bad there's no "puke" emoticon here. 
