A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born, vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit, Miserere, and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour brought him international attention. Opera, however, represents only one side of his musical persona. Bocelli has been equally successful as a pop ballad singer, having recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during The Night of Proms in November 1995, praised Bocelli when he said, "I have had the honour to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world." Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone.
Despite his obvious musical talents, Bocelli didn't consider a career in music until he had studied law at the University of Pisa and had earned a Doctor Of Law degree. Inspired to pursue music, he studied with famed tenor Franco Corelli, supporting himself by performing in piano bars.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992 when Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo tape of Miserere, which he had co-written with Bono of U2. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti.
After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli performed as a guest star in the Pavarotti International festival held in Modena in September 1994. In addition to performing solo and in a duet with Pavarotti, Bocelli sang with Bryan Adams, Andreas Vollenweider and Nancy Gustavsson. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France with "Night Of Proms", which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and John Miles.
Bocelli's first two albums -- Il Mare Calmo Della Sera in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 -- showcased his operatic singing. His third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold more than 300,000 copies. With his fourth album, Romanza, released in 1997, Bocelli turned to pop music. The album included the hit, Time to Say Goodbye, recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with his fifth album, Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion of the David Foster- and Carole Bayer Sager-penned tune, The Prayer, sold more than ten million copies, received a Golden Globe award and led to Bocelli being nominated for a Grammy as "best new artist".
The Lords Prayer
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Which art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come
On Earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day
Our daily bread
And forgive us our debts
As we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us
From evil
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
For ever
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
For ever
Amen
The lyrics to Andrea Bocelli's song The Lord's Prayer are a beautiful rendition of the beloved prayer that millions of Christians around the world recite daily. Bocelli's version brings forth the somber and solemn tone of the prayer but coupled with his powerful voice it becomes a riveting spiritual experience that touches the heart of the listener.
The first verse of the prayer sets the tone and directs the listener to give homage and reverence to God who dwells in heaven. The repetition of "hallowed be Thy name" emphasizes the magnitude of God's glory and our duty to recognize and honor His greatness. The next verses pray for the coming of God's kingdom and the fulfillment of His will on earth, as it is already in heaven. The plea for daily bread and for the forgiveness of our debts are also included. The prayer ends with a petition for guidance and protection from the temptation of evil, and with the affirmation of God's enduring power and glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Father
The divine being who created us and who we address as our guide and provider
Which art in heaven
Who is beyond our physical realm, residing in a place of purity and higher consciousness
Hallowed be Thy name
May we honor and revere your name as holy and sacred
Thy kingdom come
May your divine realm and presence be established and recognized on Earth
Thy will be done
May your divine plan and purpose be fulfilled in our lives and in the world
On Earth
In our physical reality, with all its challenges and imperfections
As it is in heaven
In a state of harmony, peace, and divine order
Give us this day
Provide us with what we need, day by day, and in the present moment
Our daily bread
Nourishment for our body, mind, and spirit, to sustain us through our journey
And forgive us our debts
Release us from the burdens of our mistakes, shortcomings, and negative karma
As we forgive our debtors
Teach us to extend compassion, understanding, and forgiveness to others, as well as to ourselves
And lead us not into temptation
Guide us away from harmful or distracting influences, thoughts, and actions
But deliver us
Protect us from the forces of darkness, ignorance, and fear
From evil
From all that opposes the divine light, truth, and love
For Thine is the kingdom
All power, authority, and sovereignty belong to you alone, O God
And the power
You are the source of all energy, strength, and creative force in the universe
And the glory
Your divine presence and essence shines brightly, and deserves our praise and awe
For ever
Throughout all time, space, and existence
Amen
So be it, let it be done, let it be known
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Halbert Hay Malotte
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@paulsamuelroa1093
As close to being in heaven...
I had a private moment with my father when I visited him in the hospital, March of last year. The doctor had already made us aware of the process of making him comfortable due to the pain he is experiencing.
During this time, I told him that the first piano music piece I wanted to learn was The Lord's Prayer because I was always inspired and in awe whenever I hear him sing it with his commanding voice.
Through the years, he would be singing this hymn in family gatherings and it would be my pleasure to accompany him. As a baritone base of the St. James choir in Redbank NJ, the congregation would be hearing his beautiful voice and rendition of this hymn numerous times. He gave me and my wife the honor of singing it during our wedding in San Francisco with Maestro Raul Sunico at the helm.
We have, on many occasions, watched Andrea Bocelli's video concerts in the basement of our home which we converted into a make-shift theater. I wanted to recreate that experience with him as I sat beside his hospital bed and suggested we both listen to Bocelli's rendition of The Lord's Prayer. He opened his eyes, nodded his head and smiled.
I held his hand while we both listened to a rendition that, according to David Foster, is
"as close to being in heaven as possible." As we listened, I can see his lips move in unison with every word sang to perfection by Mr. Bocelli until seemingly, our spirits were lifted together in the soaring crescendo of "forever" and the haunting but peaceful
"Amen." He held my hand tightly as tears flowed down his cheeks. I kissed his forehead and whispered, "Mom is waiting for you Dad." His breathing became calm and for the first time in a very long time, he smiled serenely, perhaps letting the Lord know, he is ready.
It was the last time I would see my father alive but I am blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy and experience The Lord's Prayer with him for the last time.
A tribute to his first death anniversary.
@medicenhoy5404
Lyrics:
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On Earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day
Our daily bread
And forgive us our debts
As we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power, and the glory
Forever
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power, and the glory
Forever
Amen
@vivioman2520
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done on earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debt As we forgive our debtors And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory, forever, Amen
@stephenmarlowe3907
The only true name of the Savior of the world is YAHSHUA! “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves, but the Christ YAHSHUA the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4:1-5).
Halleluyah means, “Praise YAH!”
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation’” (Isaiah 12:2 NKJV).
YAH, which means ‘I AM’, in Hebrew, and this is the name which is above every name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:13-15).
Christ acknowledged that His name is YAH, as in “YAH Saves,” which is the revealed name YAHSHUA (see Matthew 1:21, for He will save His people), because He has the name which is above every name. For He said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM {YAH}” (John 8:58). Jesus, Iesus, Iesous, Yeshua, Isa, Hey-zeus, are counterfeit names for they lack “YAH.”
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The Heavenly Father revealed the Savior’s name: “YAHSHUA.” [YAH = I AM, Shua = Salvation, thus YAHSHUA.]
The apostle Paul, on the road to Damascus, encountered the Savior, who introduced His name to him in Hebrew as “YAHSHUA” (Acts 26:12-16).
The apostle Paul heard in Hebrew Christ revealed His name as YAHSHUA, and Paul hearing YAH actually wrote the one name, “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of YAHSHUA every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that YAHSHUA the Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).
Halleluyah, Praise YAH, Praise YAHSHUA! YAHSHUA is the only name of salvation, and the gospel warns us not to reject His name: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:16-18). The Savior’s name is YAHSHUA, and because there is no other name, any other names are counterfeits [not including titles, such as El Shaddai, or Emmanuel], and these counterfeit names are because: “Satan, deceives the whole world” (Rev. 12:9). “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12). Believe in the revealed name YAHSHUA and forsake all other names.
@Medic99
Twenty eight years ago today doctor’s told my family I had 15 minutes to live. I recited this prayer and here I am, still worshipping my savior. Never lose hope because all things are possible thru Jesus Christ. November 2023, still here by the grace of God.
@lindacarol5982
Praise God for healing you. 🙏 miracles can happen in The Precious Name of God our father in heaven and in the name of our Precious Savior Jesus Christ and in the Precious name of the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤
@dianenapolitano2706
Beautiful story. You are an inspiration to all. My sisters friend is going thru same thing and I will share this with her. GOD BLESS YOU
@Tirmav
How beautiful, the Love of IESUA keeps you abundantly bless
@zdsouza6638
Praise the Lord..
@sandracora7788
Praise God! God is using you to share his love! God bless you, and He did!
@GospelMusicMix01
God said, "Don't look aroundbecause you'll be impressed, Don't look down you'll be depressed, Just look to me & you'll be blessed!" Amen.💕
@quentinweber3695
So so true my unknown friend.
@Sharon-jw9rz
Amen. Thank you for sharing.❤
@pmac4779
Thank you. I needed that today.