When Gandhi was asked about his religion, he gave a list of them, including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, etc, and said he was all of those and more, as representative of the notion that all love and sacrifice that is meaningful comes from the Creator. With that premise, comes a different look at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ and its depiction in a song video of much significance.Today I listened and watched a song video that for me tells the story of great sacrifice and the ultimate message of all loving spirits, that the poor, the oppressed are the ones who suffer most, illustrated in the crucifixion and made even more illustrative by the death of the Christ, who told us to focus on those in pain, and a resurrection that reminds us of eternal hope. The song's performer, in my opinion, has given us all a great gift.
Melody Dawn Town belongs to a community of musicians called Fandalism. Much of her musical offerings are her original compositions, and her covers more modern music than the older or more classical. But today she brings to us her rendition of her Messiah, in a way that is astounding, that reinforces that teaching about sacrifice, love and hope.
The video has visions of the crucifixion that are disturbing, but in watching and listening I thought of those who suffer in poverty, ignorance, pain, loneliness in every part of the world. While the world itself focuses on the ephemeral, the moment, the glib and the trappings of faith, as opposed to its substance, it reminds us of our essential humanity. And it reminds us of Christ's message and concern for the poor and those in the most mental and physical pain.
Torres would want this article to focus on the video and its subject and not her, however the heart of one who creates such a masterpiece must have some understanding of its purpose and its gift. Town has indeed created an eternal gift, a piece of art, the kind of which people whisper of in awe, or who listen in appreciation for excellence in every way.
As the Easter season opens for many, the season is not one honored by all the world, where different religions flourish. The song, however, is not just of Easter, but one that gives everyone, regardless of faith, or even those with none in those established religions, the beauty of its creation and the performance that is in itself miraculous.
It is here for all the world to savor, and may you who do be blessed with its eternal message and reminder of for whom Christ's life---and death — was all about. It is here: http://fandalism.com/melodydawndisc0queen/bWUi
The glory is the resurrection that is what we live for in Christ. The glory fell upon Moses, it opened the red sea and it raised Christ from the grave. I believe when you experience Christ your heart will want to sing.
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