Butterflies
symbolize transformation. On the poster for the "One World
of Peace through Music" concert, a butterfly is shown landing
on the beautiful curved edge of a violin. The butterfly itself
is a combination of blue and black, vibrating a dignified beauty.
As the ocean waves strike the violin, a perfect union of nature
and man-made melody is formed. Looking at the poster, the everlasting
heavenly music suddenly arises! The ocean is the mother of the
Earth. Listening to the sound of waves brings a nostalgic feeling
and the gentle floating music from the violin awakens the desire
for liberation in our hearts.
A
Harmonious Concerto
Sincerity
cannot be faked! Had they not been deeply touched by Master's
poetry, the music and songs by the performers could not have
sounded so sincere and heartfelt. Violinists, trumpeters, brass-wind
instrumentalists, and the other sixty musicians in the "One
World of Peace" orchestra were completely embraced by the
spirit of Master's words. Under the conductor's magic baton,
they performed in unity and became one. To interpret a love
poem or to convey the feeling of a lover may not be very difficult,
but it is truly a wonder that a spiritual practitioner's longing
for eternal liberation could be expressed so clearly. The performance
reminded one of Master's words, "Artists are half-saints!"
Maybe this is because Truth is within us, and music has pure
qualities that can readily touch the heart and awaken one's
True Self.
Narration
and Recitation
Am
I in the Kingdom of God? Heavenly angels are singing Your songs.
The choirboys sang hymns while music and praise echoed in the
holy sanctuary. Choirboys, clean and pure, counted the "Silent
Tears" of a Saint through their musical notes: one drop,
two drops, countless drops. They became stars shining in the
night sky forever giving light to the world.
Unsurpassed
Vocalization
Initially,
people only expected Master's impromptu singing to be a relaxing
interlude during the performance. However, Her vocalization
was so fantastic and amazing that it led the performance to
an indescribable climax! Everyone present, especially those
musicians who surrounded You that evening, were astonished by
Your beauty and grace and almost forgot themselves as evidenced
on the videotape. Your song, "Farewell," was dedicated
to all the refugees in the world. Your singing showed your compassion
and tenderness. It was a very touching and emotional moment.
Your song silenced all the musical instruments. "Where
are you going, my winter sun?".....
Happy
Harmony
When
the melody of "I Will Forever Love You" (one of Master's
compositions) arose from Bill Conti's piano and fingertips,
love notes floated in the air and happily looked for each other!
In the soprano's undulant bosom and in the choirboys' puffy
cheeks they were found!
In
the eyes of everyone present, we found One World of Peace through
Music! Really! Master, You really did it!
Although
the musical concert is over, the emotion remains ....