The Photograph
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- A song dedicated to the centenary of the Beloved Master's travels to the West
Music and words: Alan McKay/Sonbol Taefi
Arrangements: Stephen Small
Voices: Grant Hindin Miller. Sonbol Taefi, Elika Mahony, Luke Slott
Choir: The Masque Choir - Auckland New Zealand
Produced by Sonbol Taefi
Bahai songs and prayers
Words:
The Photograph I see comes alive so easily
Tells me of a life that was so pure
He would never turn away from anyone
and the love in His eyes is so real
He suffered all His life to show us how to be free
He could always love His enemy
and through the worst of trials, He could always smile
and lift the heart of every friend up so high
'Abdu'l-Baha was His name and 'Abdu'l-Baha was His life
'Abdu'l-Baha was His aim, His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu'l-Baha, 'Abud'l-Baha
He could take the hand of a sad and lonely man
and wash away his fear for a while
He could understand the secrets we defend
and make it feel that living was worthwhile
'Abdu'l-Baha was His name and 'Abdu'l-Baha was His life
''Abdu'l-Baha was His aim, His whole life a sacrifice
''Abdu'l-Baha
And anytime you feel bruised at heart
remember His glorious smile
call the mind the promise He made:
I will be with you always
'Abdu'l-Baha was His name and 'Abdu'l-Baha was His life
'Abdu'l-Baha as His aim, His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu'l-Baha, 'Abdu'l-Baha
Let the love and light of the Kingdom radiate through you
until all that look upon you
shall be illumined by its reflection
Be stars, be stars, brilliant and sparkling in the loftiness of the heavenly station
His whole life a sacrifice, 'Abdu'l-Baha, 'Abdu'l-Baha
This song saved the life of my grandson Julian. A virus attacked his fragile heart 3 month ago. He loves our dear Sonbol Taefi his songs and prayers. The only thing that calmed him was prayers and songs from your albums. Thsnks so much for the love spreading all around the world. a big hug from Argentina, San Juan.
❤❤❤
Beautiful. Once ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was asked, ‘Why do all the guests who visit you come away with shining countenances?‘ ‘He said with his beautiful smile: “I cannot tell you, but in all those upon whom I look, I see only my Father’s Face.”
Thank you for sharing this, how beautiful and thought provoking
So touching! Everytime I hear it I feel so overwhelmed with love and longing to get closer to the Master himself. Our true loving father.and protector in this world and the next to come.
Very professional! Very delightful! Talented people together. SOUNDS OF UNITY !!!!!!
Tears flow - I've seen this many time, but tonight it penetrated my soul. Ya Baha' Ullah!
Thank you Bryn, it was a bounty to be involved in the production of this song, and I am thankful to all who helped to make it happen :)
Love to play Ang listen this song everyday
Thank you for listening :)
Oh, I love that phrase: 'He suffered all His life to show us how be free."
Oh, I really like that song :) Done a good job !
The song moves me to tears. I fear to look into his sharp eyes who sees through all my weaknesses.
We played this twice!! at our devotional meeting today. The voices are still ringing in my ears. Beautiful and a great achievement.
Wow, thank you!
Really heart touching and spiritual song. I daily watch this song. Nicely sung by all the team. May Abha kingdom shine upon all.
Thank you dear friend for listening and God bless
This song will ring ever more clearly in our hearts and minds, especially over the years that will take us to the centennary of His ascension in 2021. Loving gratitude.
He lived life with good humor. In November, 1921, on his deathbed, Abdul-Baha got up briefly, drank some rose water and laid down again. One of his daughters urged him to take some food. “You want me to eat and I am going?” the dying 'Abdu'l-Bahá quipped. Even his last words were to offer an ironic jest about the human impulse to sustain life right up to the brink of death. 'Abdu'l-Bahá exited with a good-tempered laugh! By Robert Ballenger
"O Captain! my Captain!" The life of Abdul-Baha is the most perfect man's life I have ever known.
The photograph I see comes alive so easily
And tells me of a life that was so pure
He would never turn away from anyone
And the love in His eyes is so real
He suffered all His life to show us how to be free
He could always love His enemy
And through the worst of trials He could always smile
and lift the heart of every friend up so high
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
He could take the hand of a sad and a broke man
and wash away his fears for awhile
He could understand the secrets we defend
and make it feel that living was worthwhile
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
And anytime you feel bruised at heart
remember His glorious smile
and call to mind the promise He made:
I will be with you always
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
"Let the love and light of the Kingdom
radiate through you
until all who look upon you
shall be illumined by its reflection.
Be as stars, brilliant and sparkling
in the loftiness of their heavenly station."
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
Turmagazin1 thanks for the lyrics
Thank you! 😊
B
This song is so beautiful and uplifting. It has made me cry, has made me stronger in sad times, made me hopeful through difficult moments, and made me always remember The Master is with me always
Thank you dear friend for your touching comments. It brings us joy to know that this song inspires you :)
Gorgeous. Thank you for this inspiration through your beautiful voices.
Thank you dear friends for sharing this beautiful melody. I already start teaching to my kids. They really like and enjoy it. Once again, thank you very much.
Dear Carine, It was such a blessing to record it and so nice to know you enjoy listening to it :)
Another song that will stay in the history of our beloved Faith and that millions will sing.
Wow this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your awesome talents with such sincerity. I can't stop listening and watching this. I will definitely use this on Abdul'Baha's Ascension next year. With Baha'i love, Deeba :-)
Thanks for creating such a master piece.......inspirational!!
i had goosebumps all the way.. thanks to your gifted and melodious voices. Allah'u'abha!
This is the most wonderful presentation of a wonderful story. The choice of voices, their interaction, the lyrics, the backing chorale, all so beautiful. Each of these performers are well known in the Baha'i community for their individual talents and repertoire. Kudos to you all for making this song more us to enjoy and be inspired by. The Master would certainly be happy with this masterpiece.
Abdu’l-Bahá' was the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í Faith. In 1892, he was appointed in his father's will to be his successor & head of the Faith.
Uplifting. Majestic. A beautiful tribute to the Mystery of God.
Makes my heart melted it’s vibration of heaven.
Thank you Nikan, for your kind comments, we are thrilled you like the song
I LOVE THIS SONG SOOO MUCH!!!THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT. IT MELTS MY HEART AWAY AND GIVES ME PEACE!!!
Truly beautiful. So inspirational, heartwarming...
Sangat bagus
Beautiful heartfelt song for 'Abdu'l-Baha! Much love to the friends who made this melody of the Abha Kingdom. Greetings from Honduras.
So wonderfull,i dont have a word how happy i am to hear this song,Thank you for singing it!!! Alah u Abha.
its reflects some of our teachings from time to time of old generation to younger generation....its very uplifting song to be...ALLAH'U'ABHA..
Brought tears of joy to my eyes! Thank you all for putting your talents to such a glorious use!
Heavenly beautiful!!!
Very well done. I especially like the idea of the singers bridging the generation gap. 'Abdu'l-Baha is timeless, for all generations.
Allah'U'Abha, Dear friends!
I am grateful to Him for all the friends who have created this great song for Abdul Baha!
With loving Baha'i greetings from Mongolia
ALLAH'U'ABHA!
This song is my favourite! Friends let's pass it to our friends by sharing!
¡Alláh'u'Abhá! Una canción muy inspiradora
no matter how many times i hear this song every time i feel the glory of Abdul'baha
Thank you Nabila for your kind comment, its definitely a favourite of ours too:)
Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. thank you all ...
I hope you will enjoy listening and viewing this slide show, so much as I did. I even think that the youg singer is good enough to be a good candidate to American Idol. (This season finally is May 22)
J'espère que vous apprécierez autant que moi la magnifique chanson
“Seldom have I seen one whose appearance impressed me more,” said Professor Edward G. Browne of Cambridge University after meeting 'Abdu’l-Bahá. “About the greatness of this man and his power no one who had seen him could entertain a doubt.”
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I agree with Sylvia...more of this please.
So touching. Beloved Abdul- Baha.
Dear Sonbol, I love this piece and would like to offer it to our Centenary Celebration. I wonder if you have the music score and backing track, as I don't have instruments that would accompany me...
lovely
This piece was well done for my soul.
This is the best Bahá'í musical offering I have heard on UA-cam. I can understand why it took a year to prepare with the artists being in different countries. How wonderful it is to have modern methods of communication! Shoghi Effendi wrote about it in his tract on the future. Let's have some more performances like this. Best wishes, Sylvia Schulman Benatar
Nice! Did you all travel to one place to make this or did you use digital media and the internet? Well, done, beautiful!
This is so beautiful and uplifting, thanks so much for sharing it with us. Wonderful music, wonderful voices with such love and devotion.
i love this song! I cried.And no matter how many times I listen to this song, it still has that spiritual power in it. Thank You very much Alan McKay, Sonbol Taefi, Stephen Small, Grant Hindin Miller, Elika Mahony, Luke Slott and The Masque Choir.
Abdul'Baha" Mistery of God"
Very nice!
WONDERFUL
This is what I call serious music. Thanks for sharing this song and video.
so beautiful, so easy on the ears, so uplifting, touched my emotions..I love you guys!
Love from Malaysia..
The choral voices are from a 30 piece choir based in Auckland called 'The Masque Choir'.
Thank you! Such treasure! We will use it at the beginning of our LSA meeting tomorrow evening.
muy bellísimo
Thanks for sharing..closed to your house..
Most beautiful song, and so well performed!! Stirs my soul.
MAGNIFICENT!
So touched...brought tears to my eyes.
Cheerful Bahai Greetings from Mauritius Island
Absolutely gorgeous... When time is available, please correct the name to 'Abdu'l-Baha. Many thanks!!
thank you for your observation, it is corrected now :)
Amazing, sooooooooooo beautiful! Thanks
My Heart soars to this music and this world-emcompassing tribute to our beloved Master.
Thank you!
I love this song💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰😻😻😻😻👑👑👑👑👑
Wonderful - an anthem for the centenary of his visit to America.
Nicely done friends! Song, Performance, Production, Video - the whole package!
Beautiful!!!!
ES MARAVILLOSO SU MIRADA PENETRA EL ALMA DE CUALQUIER SER ,estremece el corazón, gracias Dios por permitirle ser bahai
Love it😘
beautiful song ,very uplifting
Hermoso!!! Muchas Gracias por compartirlo.
Al escuchar esta canción y ver el vídeo, siento que es como una suave caricia que el Amado Maestro nos da. Me ha conmovido mucho.
besiar ziba
mamnoon az hamegiye shoma
ishala ghesmat beshe ye kar ham ba ham bekhoonim ;-)
Wonderful song, wonderful message, wonderful collaboration from great musicians!
Good Stuff! Good Job. Abdu'l-Baha deserves such a song.!
I love Abdul baha more than anything ❤❤❤
As do I ❤
Merci beaucoup ! Cette chanson est juste merveilleuse et très touchante !
Sometimes just hearing Abdullah’s name is comforting
So true :)
Beautiful song!
Beautifully presented! Thank you.
This is truly wonderful, thank you very much.
Thank you for posting this song!!!
Wonderful. Thanks.
Very moving..
Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Master...so beautiful..
Thank you for listening and for your kind comment :)
I love it....
Shivering... Grazie!!!! Kisses from Italy!!!
HAPPY NAW RUZ 178
HAPPY NAW YEAR
how beautiful! Straight to the heart.
Es MarVilloso. No hay palabras para expresar su grandeza..El es el MAESTRO.
Gracias por escuchar
‘Abdu’l - Bahá
Beautiful, it touches the heart and brings tears to my eyes.
Wow!!! Thank you...:-)
This gives light strength to our lives. His eyes reminds us to be pure and strong.
Impressive. I wish I could sing like that. But, I guess in the meantime I'll stick to building boats.
Wow, building boats is impressive too
@@SonbolTaefi well, not as big as the one in the picture...but they do float. I currently have one for sale (sail?) at a retailer in Sausalito, California. I guess I should upload pictures to UA-cam sometime. Working on a small speedboat right now.
Perfect! Just perfect! Thank you.
so nice
Wonderful. "...a woman whose little girl, as the result of a dream she had had, insisted that Jesus Christ was in the world, and who, at the sight of Abdu'l-Bahá's picture exposed in the window of a magazine store, had instantly identified it as that of the Jesus Christ of her dream - an act which impelled her mother, after reading that 'Abdu'l-Bahá was in Paris, to take the next boat for Europe and hasten to attain His presence...' " ~ Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By
Beautiful, wonderful.
Why not credit the singer?
Love this song