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One Voice

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One day a few weeks ago, as I am prone to do when folding clothes, or doing some other busy work in the bedroom, I turned on GAC to catch the latest releases and old favorites. In these situations the music is usually nothing more than background noise, something the keep me company while I toil away. But, a video came on the caught my ears and eyes; "One Voice" by the 12 year old Bill Gilman.

At first I thought a young girl was singing the song, and that the young boy pictured singing in the video, was just a prop. But I was soon to learn differently; I saw him perform the song the very next day on the Rosy O'Donnell Show and was amazed at the richness, control, and clarity in this youngster's voice. Gilman's high and pretty voice is beautiful, sweet and innocent and lends considerable authenticity to the song.

"One Voice" is a stirring tune, done well. The song is at once sad and inspirational, tear inducing and hopeful, soft yet energetic. The song begins with the lofty tunes of a lone piano, which will play throughout. The piano is soon joined by Gilman's sweet angelic voice filled with young innocence and promise. Harmony is introduced as a violin, it's melody soft as silk, smooth as satin, adds it's musical tones to the mix. The musical arrangement on "One Voice" is by itself worth notice; the piano and violin are always beautiful and soul searing when played together.

How many of us can identify with the deep lyrics of this song? The message of the song is all too clear: we need spirituality and purpose in our lives in order to maintain a proper balance. Quite a message from a twelve year old with an angelic voice only God could have blessed him with.

Even though I have heard "One Voice" a dozen times, it never fails to send ripples of emotion through my breast. Not willing to buy the CD yet, I downloaded "One Voice" this evening from Napster and played it for the spouse; she promptly fell in love! I think you will too...