Yes, once again the Eastbrook Choir is delving into the unknown and singing in a foreign language - Mandarin Chinese.
We have sung this song before, but my over disciplined American English mouth is fighting the nuances of the Chinese. I try and try and try but it seems I can't get over SH being a slushy S sound...or nearly silent G's on the end of words, or all those stupid HIGH notes. It appears that in China they are more relaxed about their worship and their vocal chords can vibrate to make the upper register sound glorious and smooth.
Well, on the up side, the Soprano's can carry the really high notes. I can just shut down and mouth the words.
It will be better than being shrill.
But, thinking back, last time I faced the same dilemma and somehow, once I started to sing in worship and not in the learning mode, the notes, the language, the spirit...just came to me. I was able to sing with confidence because in the worship setting, it wasn't for me, or Georgine, or the rest of the choir...it was for HIM.
I'll bet the rest of my life would be equally focused and worry free, if I did everything I do for HIM.
That would be a good goal...but I am still not vacationing in China...ever!
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