The Aeolians Oakwood University Alumni 2020 "We Shall Overcome"

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[@jayhornbacher9706]

I am overcome with the beauty and pain of this rendition. I hear 400 years of sorrow, faith, endurance, and pride in those gorgeous voices.

[@gene3344]

Precisely!

[@audreyw155]

Well, I sit listening to this rendition of We Shall Overcome with tears running down my face ... it is purely beautiful! I am in my 70's and was a teen during the Civil Rights Era and remember each and every incident, song, battle, murder, and the achievements and overcomings that transpired for our people, for all people, because of battles we fought and won. Thank you Aeolians of Oakwood University, young adults all, for your thoughtfulness, and for giving hope, inspiration and comfort, during these amazingly challenging times! I love you all ... my (grands and great-grands) children, our future, our comfort ... God please continue to bless, and cover their lives as warriors in this battle for peace and love, thru song and awareness, Amen.

[@parousiapeaceforallnations5649]

@@carmenalvarezfreeman5647 how ignorant and fearful are people who discriminate by colour, sex or anything other than sins. 'By their fruits we know them and blessed are the peacemakers for they are all children of God and by their fruits we know them.' This poem illustrates how God's Love transcends everything to the One Love common to all humanity for Healing All Nations and Heaven on Earth as promised by God who is Love, through Jesus Christ. Amen. There are no divisions with God's Love, no Jew nor Greek nor gentile with Gods Love, only Oneness through the whole spirit of Love Anointed namely, Jesus Christ. We are One through Faith and Love with grace, Amen Life God's Love and faith transcend any doctrine with the whole spirit anointed, namely Jesus Christ. There are no divisions with the Christ Love, we are all One through God's Love made whole and One in us for Healing for All Nations and Heaven on Earth as promised by God who is Love, through Jesus Christ, Amen. Ameen, Shalom...Twofold Peace: Jerusalem for every Nation where we 'will learn war no more' Isaiah 2:4 for life in accord with God's Love to prevail. Life Life is not about what religion But about our faith in the good. Life is not about what colour But about our compassion and humanity. Life is not about what gender But about our thinking and reasoning abilities. Life is not about sex But about feelings care and making Love. Life is not about anxiety, stress and fear But about Love, hope and trust. Life is not about fighting, enmity and violence But about Peace, harmony, trust and faith. Life is not about fear and negativity But about being positive, loving and kind. Life is wonderful if and only if We cultivate Positive Love. God's Love is always positive + God's Love is not a cortisol stress hormone but an endorphin blood made whole and One in us for Healing for All Nations and Heaven on Earth as promised by God who is Love through Jesus Christ, Amen. Apocalyptic Poem Revelation 6 The red, black and pale horses ride with thunder... Thunderous clouds of hail and snow Bringing cold wherever they go Reaching to lands far and wide Going to affect many new brides Not what they had planned for their wedding days Psychopathic games being played Games of hunger, death and thrones Ice reaching inside, inside to their bones Reaching the marrow, harrowing thoughts Causing divisions of all sorts Dichotomies of mind Tipping the scales away from man being kind. Tipping to fractions of slated grey Slavery to states of being not gay Slavery to hunger, thirst and no day Slavery to making no hay. Slavery riding into the day Galloping our freedoms away Causing our blood to rage like the sea Burning as an ember tree Causing the charcoal to burn somewhere new Making potash, a chance to renew Time to release the pure white horse Jousting with the paler horse Knocking him far off course With a new form of discourse The red horse cannot fail to stumble Causing all the greed to crumble Causing the black horse to turn his back And turn around and head right back Into the darkness, the density. Time to bring out the city of Gold That we have been waiting since times of old Galloping white horses bringing the food To avoid those negative moods Making fields of darkness white like snow Placing footprints showing which way to go. From Parousia, Love's Light by Francess. I use 'gay' as in happy. 'Reaching the marrow harrowing thoughts causing divisions of all sorts' = cancer and other blood diseases from stress. 'Negative moods' depression amd mental health problems. Jesus Christ was born To stable our autonomic stress response by upholding moral and kind Love. I understand the white horse as Jesus returning with the sword of His spirit as judgement. Jesus Christ is returning quickly, come to the reasoning of the healing consciousness of New Jerusalem, The Holy City, Zion. The stones will cry out, this is the cry I hear #Loveisnotacortisol 🕊💖🕊

[@a.deewai3181]

Thank you Oakwood University Choir for having sung this in a peace that was Holy Spirit-filled and comforts, gives courage and lets people know that they're not alone! Together we stand! And being in Christ Jesus of Nazareth 💖, 👉 "death where is your sting"‼️ We,re in a win-win situation! We SHALL overcome! We'll meet again! Hold on, don't let go, don't give up!😘 👉 If God 💖 is for us, who shall be against us..! God 💖 bless you ALL💯💐 Sincere regards in Christ Jesus Our Lord through the Holy Spirit, in His service ✝️🌹, A. DEE WAI 🕊️

[@janetjones2113]

Once again we must turn to this amazing song for comfort ,healing and the way forward.The hidden enemy of humanity deceives and destroys life.It seeks to make us less than who we are, made in the image of God,A God who loves us regardless of color ,creed or race.May God bless America,and her people one nation under God.🙏🙏🙏🔥💖💖

[@mizniecey1]

As I listen to these beautiful voices with tears running down. We shall Overcome SomeDay 🙏🏾

[@janetjones2113]

@@mizniecey1 Glad to hear your so moved by this outstanding composition with so much history and so relevant today. May the Lord bless you and may you find comfort in His Grace.🙏🔥

[@gilbertodeandradegaia6779]

The soloist is at the same level - or even higher - of the greatest tenors ever, like Carreras, Domingo, Caruso, and Pavarotti. What a blessing!

[@Domvalenzuela]

See their faces! Hear their voices! They are not a threat, they are not a target! The time to change was yesterday so we need to work today! Everyday! God bless this community, and god bless their resilience. We are fighting with you

[@bmechannel]

WE are Adventists, Trained to save souls not destroy them. We fight with the word of God not Burn Loot and murder.

[@Ant0.....]

same to you brother

[@abena3741]

Yes

[@greenbyrd3665]

The Aeoleans. A national treasure.

[@michaelwashington4550]

So beautiful, it brought me to tears! Simply ethereal 💜

[@Itschungfah718]

I’d like to see a documentary or movie about the Aeolians. They bring so much healing to our souls. This rendition alone should be honored in the music Hall of Fame. ❤

[@debbiegibbs6133]

I lived through the Civil Rights era as a child and teen ager singing this song then so many times and now hearing it again in the context of this global crisis I am moved to tears and I am haunted by "we'll walk hand and hand some day...". Thank you for putting this beautiful song at there at this time with such skill and feeling.

[@brucestambaugh]

You all have beautiful voices. Thank you for this special blessing.

[@randelstubbs2119]

Descendants of the African diaspora sing to strengthen the soul.

[@georgiaprescott4124]

This song is

[@duketube01]

Working together, what beauty and powerful singing!

[@abena3741]

Amen

[@abena3741]

Amen

[@jessiekenton9153]

Wonderful blessings to all very touching.

[@mktejeda]

I marched in the 60's and here we are again. Thank you for this beautiful rendition; a balm to many weary souls. Bless you all.

[@chibuikendeke9915]

Awesome Music! Thank GOD ALMIGHTY for the Grace to overcome.

[@DavidGraybeard]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Beautiful song, beautiful singing, beautiful people. This is who we are at our best. A real bright spot in a dark time.

[@deborahlewis6509]

Most Disciplined group ive ever had the pleasure to see and hear, just gifted and blessed. Ive heard and singed all my life never have I been so blown away. Brilliant.

[@dalenairn4671]

I am a health care provider, this brought tears to my eyes. People please stay home, this is devastating our communities , taking love ones too soon. Peace

[@barbwil1024]

Beautiful rendition!!! God is still on the throne!!!❤❤❤❤

[@ginamarie6977]

I was never more proud of Oakland University than I am now when just hearing your wonderful voices moves me to tears. Class of '79.

[@balinchainly420]

this is so good i bet it makes a lot of people cry

[@joannelowe3136]

We need you to sing for us all again...please...It breaks my heart to see this and know that a mere six weeks later, we are so far from the spirit and beauty of this song. As a musician, I want to pour my heart and soul out in pain and sorrow. This rendition is so perfect and moving. Thank you. I am listening. I am gaining hope from your voices. Pablo Casals once said: "Perhaps it is music that will change the world." I believe that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for spreading your love through music.

[@bobbeserena-wayman5900]

"We Shall Overcome"!!! Thank you Aeolians of Oakwood University!

[@pollywiebke1424]

I just found this and am overwhelmed especially in the wake of the events unfolding now in our nation. It means more than ever! Thank you! God’s speed!

[@Janeiac]

OMG, the pipes on the lead tenor...❤️ Great job, Aoelians. Sadly apt today, much needed, and a comfort. Gave me chills and brought a tear to my eye.

[@pamelaarmstrong1004]

August 28, 1963 I want to Washington, DC for the march to see Dr. King. I was 19. I marched in the streets of NYC and stood on the steps of the courthouse during the arrest of the Panther 13. Yes I fought along side of so many people who fought for Civil Rights. Our movement freed everyone regardless of color because it was about human rights. And now as this virus is killing so many of us we will not be defeated because as always "WE RISE". Thank you for this beautiful beautiful version.

[@rosannejimenez1756]

What a testimony!😭💖

[@imjustcarrie]

Your lips to God’s ears. I pray with all my light that we shall walk in peace, hand in hand, some day soon. Very, very soon. God bless, and keep singing! Y’all are stunning.

[@hanslain9729]

...and I'm teared up. Amen. This song was an anthem back in the late 50s as part of the civil rights movement. 30 years after this, I sang this song at Boy Scout summer camp back in the late eighties every Friday at our American Heritage program in recognition and remembrance of Dr Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement... 30 years after Dr King's early and violent departure from this world. ...and 30 years later, in 2020, this song is still relevant, 60 years since the civil rights movement since things are still not equal for all. We've come a long way but still have a ways to go... and I have faith. We shall overcome... we must.

[@MaryLopez-ms1cx]

This was done before the current crisis, before the murder of George Floyd, before the demonstrations, protests and everything else. We have to be united. I needed to hear this song and clicked on the first one in the selections. We need to hear this song, more than ever. Thank you for this beautiful rendition. We'll get thru this pandemic and this current crisis. We have to be together.

[@bonniedavis4727]

Absolutely stunning. Every hair on my head stood up. I have heard this song and sung the song so many times, but this rendition made it new.

[@machelconsidine7611]

This is simply the most beautiful arrangement of this song that I've ever heard and you all sang it stunningly! Thank you for this gift.

[@rtg0025]

Thank you. I am thankful for being able to arrange this particular work which means so much. This group did way more than I could have thought. Blessings!

[@peytonsgranma]

Just found this choir for the first time last night, Christmas Eve 2020. Have been continuously blessed by the awesomeness of their music. This rendition of We Shall Overcome truly blesses.

[@jessicadrexler3192]

I wanna know what kind of robots could give this amazing performance a thumbs down! Actually, I hope I never have to meet them.

[@michelles.lynchpsydlpcmp5553]

This was so beautiful... and a healing salve for my tired soul. I was feeling particularly sad and weighted down by the suffering that so many are experiencing right now, but after hearing this I feel uplifted and hopeful. My deepest gratitude to the talented singers with ethereal sounding voices for creating this musical offering.. I feel touched by heaven itself after listening to this....

[@suziesmith2142]

What idiots gave this beautiful song and video a thumbs down? I'll tell you who- those who didn't watch and listen. Thank you for your beautiful voices and music. God Bless you all!

[@sjladuke75]

So many of us remember the original version of this great inspirational song. I recall several protest gatherings in particular during my youth when things looked particularly grim. With age comes wisdom; unfortunately certain things haven't changed much in the last half century. But we must persist! Thanks for this incredible rendition.

[@Vista9889]

Thank for lifting our spirits through this very dark, difficult time. Please people, wear your masks. We are all in this together, hand in hand.

[@jamesgershon3366]

Tremendous, Outstanding, Soulful, Soft, Moving, Explosive, Mesmerizing, Chilling, Uplifting, Mindful, Powerful. Loving.

[@JPTV24]

Who can dislike this? Keep the fork. We shall overcome.

[@junegaskins6978]

Thank you Aeolians of Oakland University.That was truly awesome. Keep singing and God bless you all. June Gaskins

[@phob3chan488]

We need this again

[@tarachan6284]

So beautiful. Thank you for this. I actually just used this to show my son this historic son while we are studying Rosa Parks. Thank you for allowing God to use you.

[@corsi-lirot9881]

The power of music. The power of prayer. Together it’s unstoppable.

[@saraleesilberman7329]

Magnificent! Thank you. I pray that one day you will have substantial reason to be "not afraid," and that this country will indeed "overcome" 400+ years of unconscionable behavior.

[@sophelet]

I am listening to this on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day-January 17, 2022. We are in a time of great stress, loss, and struggle as the pandemic continues with huge numbers of new infections every day, a medical system that is breaking, a Senate that won't pass voting rights laws because all of GOP and a couple of Democrats won't make it possible, an ever-worsening climate crisis, the lasting damage from the January 6, 2021 insurrection and threat from anti-government militias and instigators of violence and white supremacists, and continuing push to make this country autocratic and fascist, and much more. It is too much to shoulder. Yet this is the anthem, the song that we need to hear over and over. Thank you for the spectacular performance. Who is the tenor soloist? WOW. And the entire choir is great. Congratulations Dr Jason Max Ferdinand.

[@jujutu5084]

We require Jesus leading through the valley to overcome. Only way.

[@rosannejimenez1756]

THIS!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖PS.24🙌 Ps.40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

[@eleanorcopeland]

Stunning - just gorgeous. Was filled with so much pride watching and listening to the Aeoleans sing this timeless song. May God continue to bless those beautiful voices!

[@monkitsiseoketsa9392]

Shuuuuuu! The arrangement and the voices match as hand in glove. The Lord be praised for the timely message!

[@jorelva4039]

Excellent rendition. God bless you all!!!! Nous serons vainqueurs un jour. Merci beaucoup. Joel VAITI

[@angiebarrett8780]

This anthem reverberated around the world during the Civil Rights Era. Its ardent message of Hope is as stunningly poignant today. Many Thanks, Aeolians for such a beautiful rendition.

[@kerry3679]

Thank you Aeolians, for your magnificent lush and gorgeous singing, today on Dr Martin Luther King Day 2021. I cannot get enough of your beauty, and have listened to it repeatedly. A profound thank you.

[@ArthurGlover]

I was singing this song this morning along with Lift Every Voice and Sing and thinking about recording another FB video but when I heard this rendition it brought tears to my eyes. Well done good and faithful servants of music. Thanks for making my day and I cannot wait until we can sing again in the choir.

[@scottgal1413]

How beautiful - like a choir of angels. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@janepitz5848]

this anthem, sung today, takes us back to the history of it but then brings us to the present. It evokes something different today. Aeiolians - so grateful to you for touching our very souls today.

[@janetjones2113]

Indeed we shall!!!Through the power of his spirit and his might ,yes we shall overcome.God bless and thank you brothers and sisters.

[@francine8302]

Just beautiful and touching. I pray, I pray and I know that The Lord is in control. We shall overcome...some day.

[@johnmcwade1]

That. Is. GORGEOUS! Thank you!

[@senicanastasia]

Wow! Little did they know, how much MORE meaningful this would become! Weeks later... I'm overwhelmed! Singing as one, apart! I can't explain what this means to me! Thank you

[@great9800]

Tough times build strong men and women. Let that strength build in you as we take down the enemy. Don't be divided. Walk hand in hand.

[@amvetica]

Aeolians I thank God for you and thank God for your talented Conductor, Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand - truly musically inspired by God. Aeolians continue to bless our hearts, and the world, in music and song. Praise God for you!

[@makingknowsense8979]

Beautiful. Words can really not describe. I am hopeful for the future. We shall overcome. Yes We the People will.

[@hannahkelsey947]

The best rendition of this I've ever heard

[@gene3344]

Just what I needed today, 5/31/2020. Thank you!

[@michellecollins4301]

Just brings tears to my eyes. This song is still so appropriate during this world storm and the protest that is going on today. God please breathe on us❣🛐✝️

[@daniellapayne6457]

Thankyou you guys sooo much. Thankyou Jason. God bless you all. Sooo happy to be a fellow Aeolian '96-2002'. Thankyou for your continued ministry.

[@MrSavannah2017]

A gift to America and the world.

[@dtallred1]

Wonderful rendition...the harmony is heavenly 💕💕💕💕💕💙💙💙💙

[@dianeables8103]

What a beautiful and uplifting song to all on this journey called life! We can all learn from this pandemic situation and become a stronger and more loving person.

[@francescaromero1981]

what a MAGNIFICANT SOLO VOICE.... And of course the AEOLIANS ARE FANTASTIC!

[@bea8341]

Voices out of this world They could only belong to Angels on earth

[@deedorsey23]

"BRAVO,BRAVO,BRAVO"!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jofantioch]

I'm putting this video on a slide deck for my students to celebrate Martin Luther King day 2021. You meant it for the pandemic, but it is more than that now. When I was in the womb, Dr. King was murdered. Now, the police in are on the other side. They are protecting America FROM the white supremecists. We haven't overcome yet, but we are overcoming! Your voices are gorgeous! So pure and true. Know that some children of many colors are inspired by you this week! God bless you.

[@roundandsquareful]

[@anissat-tech]

Amen... Beautiful. Thank you, Ferdinand and Aeolians. 🤗💗

[@nancybarke8886]

God please keep you safe. You are beautiful in every way. You bring such joy to us all.

[@sueshuey8097]

Beautiful arrangement! What a fabulous tenor lead! What beautiful voices and faces - thank you for sharing your God-given talents.

[@desireedunomes6005]

Pure and beautiful. It was balm to my soul. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you all.

[@heidithurmond9595]

5:42...Wow! Overwhelmed right now!

[@TheMrsB]

An angelic choir. Absolutely beautiful.

[@deborahhauser-odom5123]

Thank you Dr. Ferdinand and the Beloved Aeolians! A phenomenal choir that I listen to everyday. A devine message you bring that touches the depth of the soul. Can't wait until you begin to tour in the states again.

[@alfreddelacruzd.d.s.5997]

Well done Aeolians Oakwood University. Much needed. LOVE this and much love for you all.

[@16TheBang]

Thank you for this hopeful and celestial performance. AMEN UNTO AGES AND AGES!!! Hear hear to the soloist. Overall BRAVO

[@vicentealvarado5608]

Que esperanzador, me siento visitado por ángeles del cielo

[@Newdispweb]

Hello, Aeolians of Oakwood U! I happened to hear a snippet of this magnificent song on "Democracy Now!" this morning, and had to come find it for the whole thing. I cannot offer any accolades that you haven't already gotten. HOWEVER - I counted 36 people. So, I would advise those who manufacture the Stellar Awards, the Grammys, the ones from Lincoln Center - they need to get to work, 'cause they have a lot to pass out when this is over. You are the BEST. God bless you all, and stay safe in these weird times.

[@rebeccaflaherty5020]

I'm going to play this in my virtual music class today for my 5th graders. I'm praying that this inspires them as much as it has me this morning. Thank you for this gift--it is impeccable musically and visually.

[@jubal76]

Absolutely beautiful, moving, & inspiring!! Thank you Aeolians!! #weshallovercome #superaremos #venceremos. 🙌🏿❤️🙏🏼🎵

[@severtone263]

We SHALL overcome! So Beautiful. Thank you

[@debby5790]

I have never heard anything like this before but I have tears and chills and prayers 💝🙏

[@dericketale1112]

Soul touching performance ❤❤

[@mulphey]

We listen to this over and over. Your presentation and the song is beautiful. So true.

[@prew_gaming]

Good Stuff...God Bless

[@sabamhutajulu2175]

EXcellent vocal and haromy. Tq very much and GBU all

[@gregcoleridge2636]

Just the comfort and inspiration we all need. Peace and Love.

[@Sally_Anne]

A song for our times two months ago; A song for our hearts today.

[@TWB-global]

Gorgeous. Inspirational. Loving. Heartbreaking. Heartswelling. THANK YOU!

[@Murphycats]

Wow. Just wow. Chills...

[@bmechannel]

We are Seventh Day Adventists. All over the world. One big Family. Never divided. Trained to save souls.

[@crobin9150]

This had me in tears such a blessing. Thank you

[@Vista9889]

Absolutely beautiful and truly uplifting, especially in a time when our spirits and souls are sorely tested. This rendition of the song brings chills up and down my spine. Gifted young people, gifted director, much gratitude for sharing your Godgiven talent.

[@elsieturner8448]

This was truly a beautiful interpretation of We Shall Overcome and so on line w/what we are all going through in this past 6 weeks. I hope it is as uplifting to everyone who has listened to this as it was to me.

[@curtiswoodle7308]

Thank You Arvis! for Sharing... Just Awesome!! It made my Day on May 18, 2020 3:25 PM.

[@tanaka2811]

I can’t stop listening to this. Beautiful rendition