Film and music have always been Ray's passions, which led him to pursue a Bachelors degree in Art Sciences from the University of Turin in Italy and a Masters in Filmmaking from the London Metropolitan University. Ray also received a diploma in Screen Acting / Performing Arts from the London Academy of Media, Film & TV, and an Associates certificate from The London International Film School.
Ray started his career in London directing commercials and promotional videos for Audi, Levi's, Kodak, Ferrero, and BBC Television. Ray's first short film "Eternal Love", which he wrote, directed and scored, was inspired by a Caspar David Friedrich painting from the collection of the National Gallery of London. The film premiered at the gallery theatre and was on display as a part of its film exhibition. He also composed several soundtracks for films and commercials throughout Europe and America between 2006 and 2009.
While continuing to work as a director, Mr. Morabito opened a marketing and advertising firm in Italy in 2009. His company provided clients with services in brand development, business strategy, and viral marketing.
In 2013, Ray met his wife, world-renowned cellist Tina Guo, and moved to Los Angeles, CA where they founded MG Music Int'l, a music production company. Since arriving in America, Ray's music has been featured on ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, The CW, MTV, ESPN, USA Network, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and in Call of Duty: Ghosts. He also composed music for a Mercedes campaign and the official trailer for MMORPG ArcheAge.
Mr. Morabito released his debut album "Days of Tomorrow" in 2014. The album features guest artists including his wife Tina, YouTube sensation Malukah, and award winning vocalist Lisbeth Scott, who was featured on the soundtracks of Avatar, Transformers, Munich, The Passion of the Christ and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Ray is currently in production of his second album "My Infinity" to be released in 2016. In addition to music, he's involved in real estate, business, and private investments. Ray is also a passionate supporter of the Humane Society of the United States, and the Los Angeles Children's Hospital
Legend
R. Armando Morabito Lyrics
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From the moment she left the nest,
she searched the longest leaf for a thorn tree,
never resting until she found one.
Then she began to sing,
more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth.
But carry away in the rapturous honor song,
she impaled herself on the longest, sharpest thorn.
she rose above her own agony to out-sing even the lark and the nightingale.
The thorn bird traded her life for that one song and
the whole world was captured to listen!
And God, in His heaven smiles~
As her very best was brought out only of the cost of great pain.
Driven by the thorn, with no fear for her death to come.
But when we push the thorn into our breast,
We know
We understand
And still we choose the pain of the thorn
The lyrics to R. Armando Morabito's song, "Legend," tell a story about a bird that sang the sweetest song of all creatures on Earth. However, the bird's unique song came at a great cost. The bird spent her entire life searching for the longest leaf on a thorn tree, never resting until she found it. Once she had found it, she began to sing more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the Earth. But in the process of carrying away in the rapturous honor song, she impaled herself on the longest, sharpest thorn. The bird died in agony, but not before she out-sang even the lark and the nightingale. The world was captured and listened to her song even though it came at the costly price of her life.
The lyrics go on to explain that God smiled in heaven, knowing her song was the best and that she had given her life for it. Essentially, the bird chose to push the thorn into her breast, driven by a desire to produce the sweetest and most beautiful song ever heard. Even though the thorn ultimately caused her death, she didn't fear it. She understood that the price of producing something beautiful often requires great pain, and she was willing to pay it.
The story told through the lyrics can be seen as a metaphor for human existence. Just like the bird, we often have to go through pain to achieve something truly beautiful. Sometimes it's through trials and tribulations that we produce our best work, and that our greatest strengths come from our biggest struggles. However, it's important to note that pushing the thorn into our breast is a choice. We have the ability to choose whether or not we want to pursue something that will cause us pain. The bird in the story understood the cost of producing her beautiful song and chose to pay it, just as we have to choose for ourselves the price we're willing to pay for our passions and pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
Long Ago, there was a bird who sang but just once in her life.
There was a bird in the past that sang only once in her lifetime.
From the moment she left the nest, she searched the longest leaf for a thorn tree, never resting until she found one.
From the moment she left the nest, the bird searched for a thorn tree without resting until she found one.
Then she began to sing, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth.
After finding the thorn tree, the bird started to sing in a sweeter voice than any other creature on earth.
But carry away in the rapturous honor song, she impaled herself on the longest, sharpest thorn.
Lost in her rapturous song, the bird impaled herself on the longest and sharpest thorn.
As she was dying, she rose above her own agony to out-sing even the lark and the nightingale.
While dying, the bird sang even better than the lark and the nightingale despite her agony.
The thorn bird traded her life for that one song and the whole world was captured to listen!
The bird gave her life for that one song, and the entire world was captivated by it!
And God, in His heaven smiles~ As her very best was brought out only of the cost of great pain.
God smiles in heaven as the bird's best was brought out only through great pain.
Driven by the thorn, with no fear for her death to come.
The bird was driven by the thorn, with no fear of death.
But when we push the thorn into our breast, We know We understand And still we choose the pain of the thorn
But when humans push the metaphorical thorn into their hearts, they understand the pain it brings, and yet they still choose to endure it.
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@Singularity-X
In your eyes i can see the sky
I can feel the bright of the stars at night
Ride once more with me
Raise your sword and fly
Reach the end of time
Where the light will shine
You and I, will reach the sky
And see in the fire of time
Ride with me, and fly
In your eyes i can see the sky
I can feel the bright of the stars at night
Ride once more with me
Raise your sword and fly
Reach the end of time
Where the light will shine
You and I, will reach the sky
And see in the fire of time
Ride with me, and fly
@user-jj7pr2uv8b
Wow, what a beautiful song with so much emotion. I can’t stop listening to it. Thank you 🧿🙏🏻✝️
@RArmandoMorabito
❤️
@happinessisnotfortheservan9524
All these years I kept my secrets but time is come to face my past 💔
@charlotteforbes2090
You did it again R. Armando. I'm a huge fan of yours from Canada. You're extremely talented and your music touches my soul.
@RArmandoMorabito
🙏❤️🇨🇦❤️🙏
@Singularity-X
In your eyes i can see the sky
I can feel the bright of the stars at night
Ride once more with me
Raise your sword and fly
Reach the end of time
Where the light will shine
You and I, will reach the sky
And see in the fire of time
Ride with me, and fly
In your eyes i can see the sky
I can feel the bright of the stars at night
Ride once more with me
Raise your sword and fly
Reach the end of time
Where the light will shine
You and I, will reach the sky
And see in the fire of time
Ride with me, and fly
@Infinitizer
I was reading the comments while listening and got to this comment the EXACT MOMENT that part of the song started playing.
@jacovandermerwe9846
Beautiful. Your talents make the world a better place.
@RArmandoMorabito
Jaco van der Merwe ❤️
@thevision5667
HUMANITY LOVES THIS MUSIC !