Tyler's Story

 

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Tyler Doi, who is an exceptional young man.  The video below tells Tyler's story much more eloquently than I ever could.  Safe journeys to all the Fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Luke Hunadi │ Master Keiki Hula 2013

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Luke Hunadi, the winner of the Master Keiki Hula 2013 competition that took place at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii during, the month of July.  Luke is a member of the Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinaala from the island of  Kauai, also known as The Garden Island.  A hālau is the name of a hula school or academy.  There are basically two types of hula, the Hula Kahiko (ancient hula) and the Hula 'Auana (modern hula).  Luke won in the Hula 'Auana category.  The hula he danced was called "Nui Kealoha o Kauai e", that was written by Kale Hannahs.  It tells the story of a helicopter trip around the island of Kauai to view its beauties from the sky.  To prepare for this hula, Luke actually took a helicopter ride to get a feel for the song that he was about to learn.  A good hula dancer gives the impression the he is floating off the stage unhindered by gravity, and Luke does this absolutely perfectly.  The story of a hula is told in the hands of the dancer, and Luke's hands are particularly expressive and emotive.  Notice that at one point of the dance, Luke sways and makes a circle with his right hand.  That is done to represent the helicopter trip, and if you notice in the lyric, the word helicopter is pronounced the Hawaiian way at that moment.  Luke is ten-years old, but dances with a maturity that is beyond his age.  Remember, keep your eyes on the hands.  A Me Ke Aloha Pumehana to you Luke, from Angel Watchers.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Dangerous Holiday │ Ronald Sinclair

 Ronald Sinclair/Ra Hould

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring "Dangerous Holiday", starring Ronald Sinclair/Ra Hould.  It's the story of Ronnie Kimball (Ronald Sinclair), a child prodigy, who is frustrated with his parents and agent's' attempts to exploit his talents.  So, to make a long story short, he runs away and gets into all kinds of dangerous situations.  Even though this movie was released in 1937, it is still great.  By-the-way, Ra Hould changed his name to Ronald Sinclair, just in case there is some confusion about his two names.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Vlad Krutskikh │ Ivan Kupala

Ivan Kupala Day (St. John the Baptist Day) is celebrated in Eastern European countries around July 7.  Tvorila Night, the eve of Ivan Kupala Day, is considered to be a time for good humor, mischief, and boisterous fun.   On Ivan Kupala day itself, children have water fights, and perform pranks mostly involving pouring water over someone's head.  After all, it is St. John the Baptist day.  I am a bit nostalgic about "Ivan Kupala", as it is the song that introduced me to the amazing, and entertaining, Vlad Krutskikh and Street Magic.  It is interesting to note that all the performers in this cool video are wearing Ivan Kupala (St. John The Baptist) themed costumes.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

The Coolest Choir Ever!

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring a fantastic choir that has no name.  This choir has been thrilling street audiences in New York City for the past week, but unfortunately, there is no information about them at all.  They just pop-up at different locations around New York City and start singing, and after one song they leave.  No one seems to know who they are, or where they come from.  That's all there really is to it.  It's an amazing mystery.  I must add that they do a cool move at the end of their song that I like a lot.  It adds a Gothic touch to their performance.  By-the-way, the only song that they sing is "I Fought The Law".  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Christmas Canon │ Merry Christmas

This has to be the most beautiful setting ever for Pachelbel's "Canon in D".  The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, augmented by the angelic voices of a children's choir, have created a modern day holiday masterpiece with the "Christmas Canon".  Just when you thought that you had heard all of the Christmas songs in the world, along comes something marvelous, and special like the "Christmas Canon".  It's from an album by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra called "The Christmas Attic".  A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the fans of  Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Vyacheslav Marchuk (В'ячеслав Марчук)

 

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Vyacheslav Marchuk (В'ячеслав Марчук), who sings a hauntingly beautiful Ukrainian song called "Take Me Across The Square".  Vyacheslav is from the Ukraine, and that is about the only information that I could find out about him, which is really a shame, as he is a fantastic singer.  I have "auditioned" many singers for Angel Watchers, but Vyacheslav is in a class of his own.  His voice is pure and sweet.  Take note of Vyacheslav's bare feet and the traditional Ukrainian clothes that he is wearing.  They are a perfect touch to a classy performance.  I was also moved by Vyacheslav's daring a capella singing.  That is a technique that is rarely heard in the contemporary musical scene.  Click on the video widget below for a transcendental musical experience.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

The Mini Beats │ Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

The Mini Beats from Germany, is a terrific musical group that I discovered  while I was browsing a little known music website located in Russia.  The Mini Beats specialize in performing covers of The Beatles' music, and they do an outstanding job of it.  The members of the group are:  Philip, guitar and vocals;  Andi, guitar; Markus, bass-guitar and vocals; Jonas, drums and vocals.  The Mini Beats was started by Jonas, who got the inspiration for it after watching "Help", and "A Hard Days Night", with his father one night.  The song that they play in the video below is John Lennon's and Yoko Ono's haunting Christmas anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)", that was released in October of 1971.  It just so happens to be my most favorite Christmas song in the whole world.  Incidentally, the melody of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is based on an old American folk song called "Stewball".  It is interesting to note, that Philip, the lead singer on "Happy Xmas (War Is Over), handles the English lyrics quite well.  His diction and pronunciation are perfect.  The original version of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over), by the Plastic Ono Band, is rather hard to find, actually it has been always hard to find, but I did locate a copy of it on an MP3 Christmas anthology called "The Essential NOW That's What I Call Christmas".  A Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Los Chicos de la Escolanía

Los Chicos de la Escolanía, from the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo, is a very special choral group from Spain.  In 1995 they had an international hit with the song "Nirvana".  They also had a very unique sound then, that was sort of a cross between Enigma, and Hildegard Von Bingen.  At that time they were known collectively as Elbosco.  In this post, I am featuring them performing "The Flower Duet (Sous le dôme épais)", from Léo Delibes' haunting, and mystical opera, "Lakmé".  This song has been featured in many movies, and television commercials.  It just so happens that I adore "The Flower Duet".  It's my most favorite music in the whole world.  There are three things that we have in common with heaven while we are still here on Earth.  They are Light, Love, and Music.  Los Chicos de la Escolanía possesses all three in great abundance.  It is interesting to note that the Los Chicos de la Escolania choir is comprised of young men between the ages of nine and fourteen, and they all live in The Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo (located North of Madrid).  The monastery was built in the 16th century by Filipe II, when Spain was considered one of the greatest and most powerful empires on Earth.  Astrologers, sorcerers, physicians and architects sought out the monastery as a supremely magical and strategic location.  The Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo has a cool website that can be found at this link:  Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo - Official Website  Escolania del Escorial has an excellent YouTube channel that can be found here:  Escolonia del Escorial - YouTube Channel  Safe journeys  to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Cory │ Believe

A moment of peace from Angel Watchers.  A Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

O Holy Night │ JoJoRock

In this edition of Angel Watchers, I am featuring the very talented JoJoRock, who is from Australia.  JoJo is socially conscious, and used the money generated from his cool "O Holy Night" video to sponsor a child in need from the international aid group Compassion  By-the-way, JoJo's "O Holy Night" is so compelling, it is appropriate to watch it all year round.  I love it so much, it actually moved me to tears.  Visit his YouTube channel at this link: JoJoRock on YouTube  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Mary, Did You Know?

My Dear Aunt Martha and I spent the whole afternoon surfing the internet trying to find something new, and different to share on Angel Watchers.  Well, Aunt Martha finally suggested that I search for some Techno Praise music.  You see, Aunt Martha, having been a professional opera singer all of her life, still keeps tabs on all of the latest musical trends, which is something that I am really loathe to do.  I had never heard of Techno Praise but I do trust Aunt Martha's judgment.  I typed in the search term, and dozens of hits popped up.  It did not take long to find this Techno Praise version of Mark Lowry's wonderful Christmas classic "Mary, Did You Know?".  It is sung by a fresh new singer by the name of Johnny Hammer, and he is sensational.  The power, honesty, innocence, and freshness of Johnny's performance brought tears to both Aunt Martha's, and my eyes.  Johnny also has an amazing angelic presence that makes him so much fun to watch.  I predict that this version of "Mary, Did You Know?" will turn out to be a perennial Christmas favorite.  By the way, the group that Johnny belongs to is called Technopraise.  Please join Aunt Martha and I in watching this amazing video by clicking on the widget below.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Troye Sivan

In this edition of Angel Watchers, I am featuring the amazing Troye Sivan.  I have always been a fan of his cover of The Kelly Family's "An Angel", and I thought that it was about time that I presented it on Angel Watchers.  It's such a cool version.  Troye's YouTube channel can be found at this link: Troye Sivan on YouTube   Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Ted Huffman and Stephen Van Dyck

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring what is probably the best version of the "Ave Maria" that was ever written.  It was composed by the distinguished British musician Simon Lindley.  In the video below, Lindley's "Ave Maria" is sung by Ted Huffman and Stephen Van Dyck, and it is sensational.  Ted and Stephen are known collectively as The Treble Boys.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Matteo Martignoni │ In Concert

 

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring the great Matteo Martignoni in a live concert.  Matteo is the most exciting singer on the entertainment scene at this time.  As you have probably noticed, I have presented Matteo many times on Angel Watchers.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Children Of The Damned │ Clive Powell

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring the 1963 classic film "Children Of The Damned".  This movie is actually the sequel to the "Village Of The Damned" that was released in 1960.  Both of these films were loosely based on the novel "The Midwich Cuckoos", written by British author John Wyndham.  Clive Powell plays the part of Paul Looran, the leader of the children.  I have to say that "Children Of The Damned" is one of the most frightening and intense movies that I have ever seen.  Much of this is due to Clive's enigmatic and extremely otherworldly persona.  Needless to say, this is Clive's movie.  It is interesting to note that the children in the movie are clearly implied to be Christ-like advanced human beings, complete with virgin births, and the raising of the dead.  Unfortunately though, the children are destroyed because society is not able to accept them due to ignorant paranoia.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

New Video From Libera

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring a new video from Libera, the extraordinary choir from England.  The video is called "Angels Sing: Christmas In Ireland".  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Jorne Narberhaus │ Über den Wolken

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Jorne Narberhaus, who is an exciting new singer from Osnabrück, Germany.  I had featured Jorne previously on Angel Watchers, but the video of him that I had linked to is no longer available online, so I had to delete that post.  But, just by luck, I found another cool video of Jorne singing "Über den Wolken (Above The Clouds)".  This performance was recorded in Europa Park, which is located in Rust, Germany.  By-the-way, Jorne does an incredible cover of "Über den Wolken".  I can listen to it all day.  "Über den Wolken" was an international hit by Reinhard Mey in 1974.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Vox Angeli

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring the magnificent Vox Angeli.  In the video below they sing a terrific cover of the late Claude François' "Toi Et Moi Contre Le Monde Entier (You And Me Against The World)".  You can listen to Vox Angeli's music on Kids' Music from this link: Vox Angeli on Kids' Music  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Project KULEANA │ Kaulana Nā Pua

In this edition of Angel Watchers, I am featuring an incredible music video called "Kaulana Nā Pua (Famous Are The Flowers)", that was produced by Project KULEANA.  "Kaulana Nā Pua" is a Hawaiian patriotic song written by Eleanor Kekoaohiwaikalani Wright Prendergast in 1893, as a form of protest for the violent overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani and the Hawaiian Kingdom.  She wrote it specifically for the Royal Hawaiian Band, which is still in existence today.  "Kaulana Nā Pua" can be understood to be an act of subterfuge, since to the non-Hawaiian speaking listener, the lively melody gives no hint of the political intensity and implied sedition of its lyrics.  It was the only way that the Hawaiians living in 1893 could safely show their support for the Hawaiian Monarchy.  "Kaulana Nā Pua" is a statement of rebellion against the Provisional Government of Hawaii, that demanded,among other things, that the government workers sign a loyalty agreement in order for them to continue employment.  Many people resisted doing this, including the members of the Royal Hawaiian Band who went on strike.  Needles to say, the subtle nuances of the Hawaiian language, coupled with the hidden meanings, and double entendres of the lyrics, escaped the notice of the usurpers of the Royal House of Kamehameha.  "Kaulana Nā Pua" indeed captures the anguish and dismay of the Hawaiian people perfectly.  Queen Liliʻuokalan  was deposed on January 17, 1893.  Project KULEANA has created an awe inspiring version of "Kaulana Na Pua" that features some of Hawaii's best singers and musicians.  By-the-way, this video gives me a chance to showcase the unearthly beauty of my home state of Hawaii.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Kaulana Nâ Pua

by  Ellen Keho`ohiwaokalani Wright Prendergast

 Kaulana nâ pua a`o Hawai`i
Kûpa`a ma hope o ka `âina
Hiki mai ka `elele o ka loko `ino
Palapala `ânunu me ka pâkaha
   
Pane mai Hawai`i moku o Keawe
Kôkua nâ Hono a`o Pi`ilani
Kâko`o mai Kaua`i o Mano
Pa`apû me ke one Kâkuhihewa
   
`A`ole a`e kau i ka pûlima
Ma luna o ka pepa o ka `ênemi
Ho`ohui `âina kû`ai hewa
I ka pono sivila a`o ke kanaka
   
`A`ole mâkou a`e minamina
I ka pu`u kâlâ o ke aupuni
Ua lawa mâkou i ka pôhaku
I ka `ai kamaha`o o ka `âina
   
Ma hope mâkou o Lili`ulani
A loa`a ê ka pono o ka `âina
*(A kau hou `ia e ke kalaunu)
Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Ka po`e i aloha i ka `âina

Famous are the children of Hawai`i
Ever loyal to the land
When the evil-hearted messenger comes
With his greedy document of extortion
    
Hawai`i, land of Keawe answers
Pi`ilani's bays help
Mano's Kaua`i lends support
And so do the sands of Kakuhihewa
    
No one will fix a signature
To the paper of the enemy
With its sin of annexation
And sale of native civil rights
    
We do not value
The government's sums of money
We are satisfied with the stones
Astonishing food of the land

We back Lili`ulani
Who has won the rights of the land
*(She will be crowned again)
Tell the story
Of the people who love their land

Kubla Khan │ Samuel Taylor Coleridge

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring "Kubla Khan", by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Kubla Khan
 By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man
Down to a sunless sea.

So twice five miles of fertile ground
With walls and towers were girdled round:
And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills,
Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree;
And here were forests ancient as the hills,
Enfolding sunny spots of greenery.

But oh! that deep romantic chasm which slanted
Down the green hill athwart a cedarn cover!
A savage place! as holy and enchanted
As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted
By woman wailing for her demon-lover!
And from this chasm, with ceaseless turmoil seething,
As if this earth in fast thick pants were breathing,
A mighty fountain momently was forced:
Amid whose swift half-intermitted burst
Huge fragments vaulted like rebounding hail,
Or chaffy grain beneath the thresher's flail:
And 'mid these dancing rocks at once and ever
It flung up momently the sacred river.
Five miles meandering with a mazy motion
Through wood and dale the sacred river ran,
Then reached the caverns measureless to man,
And sank in tumult to a lifeless ocean:
And 'mid this tumult Kubla heard from far
Ancestral voices prophesying war!

The shadow of the dome of pleasure
Floated midway on the waves;
Where was heard the mingled measure
From the fountain and the caves.
It was a miracle of rare device,
A sunny pleasure-dome with caves of ice!

A damsel with a dulcimer
In a vision once I saw:
It was an Abyssinian maid,
And on her dulcimer she played,
Singing of Mount Abora.
Could I revive within me
Her symphony and song,
To such a deep delight 'twould win me
That with music loud and long
I would build that dome in air,
That sunny dome! those caves of ice!
And all who heard should see them there,
And all should cry, Beware! Beware!
His flashing eyes, his floating hair!
Weave a circle round him thrice,
And close your eyes with holy dread,
For he on honey-dew hath fed
And drunk the milk of Paradise.

Ronan Parke │ Recherché

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am bringing back the sensational Ronan Parke.  In the video below he sings the haunting "Make You Feel My Love" that was made popular by Adele.  Ronan keeps getting better and better as a singer and a performer.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Demis │ Ga Dan

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Demis Haneveer.  He was very popular in the 1990s, but his singing career came to an end when his voice changed.  Demis still lives in the Netherlands and is a very popular DJ, and producer of dance music.  In the video below Demis sings the plaintive "Ga Dan (Then Go)", which is one of his best songs.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Andy and David Williams │ Falling Falling Gone

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring a moment of peace from Andy and David Williams.  They sing the very rare "Falling Falling Gone" that was composed by Rhonda Fleming.  The words and the music of this song are very heartfelt and beautiful.  For me, I get into a meditative mood whenever I hear it.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Superman: Man Of Steel │ Cooper Timberline

Cooper Timberline

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring Cooper Timberline who is super excellent at playing the young Clark Kent in the new "Superman: Man Of Steel" movie.  It's a must see theatrical event.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Space Oddity │ Commander Chris Hadfield

All I can say about this video is WOW!  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

With Love From Hawaii │ Taimane Gardner

In this edition of Angel Watchers it gives me great pleasure to feature the very talented Taimane Gardner.  Taimane is one of Hawaii's musical diamonds.  She plays all styles of music on her ukulele from Mozart to Kui Lui.  Now that is talent.  Taimane is the new face of music in Hawaii.  Most of you know that I was born and raised in Hawaii, and I have lived here all of my life.  As I mentioned in my Angel Watchers' profile, "I can't imagine living anywhere else."  Hawaii is truly a magical place with wonderful people.  Just this afternoon, as I was walking from the Queen's Hospital (to visit my dear Aunt Martha), toward the Hawaii State Library, I could not help but notice all the beautiful island people who passed by me.  Need I mention that it was also a gorgeous afternoon with the air redolent of flowers, and a sky so blue that it almost made me cry?  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Skaterdater

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring "Skaterdater".  This is the classic film-short from 1965 that the won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival.  It was also nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Short Subject category, and won First prizes in international film festivals including Moscow and Venice.  This is a great coming-of-age film.  One thing that is really unique about this movie is that it has no dialogue, but to compensate for that, the visuals are astonishing and it has a terrific soundtrack.  Incidentally this was the first skateboard movie ever made, and it is probably still the best of the genre.  By-the-way, Carroll Ballard, the director of "The Black Stallion" was one of the camera-persons on this project.  I must say that watching "Skaterdater" made me feel so young and nostalgic for days gone by.  There are parts of "Skaterdater" that captures the mystical and carefree nature of youth perfectly.  "Skaterdater" is really about the Zen of skateboarding.  You can watch the complete movie by clicking on the video widget below.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

James And The Giant Peach │ Paul Terry

 

 

In this edition of Angel Watchers I am featuring a special moment from "James And The Giant Peach".  In the videos below, James, played by Paul Terry, sings the beautiful and plaintive "My Name Is James" in English and Spanish.  This is one of my most favorite songs ever.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Koyaanisqatsi

In the Hopi language, the word Koyaanisqatsi means "unbalanced life".  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Ender's Game

The trailer for the forthcoming "Ender's Game" movie was finally released today and it is great.  I have been waiting a long time for this film.  "Ender's Game" will start to show in theaters on November 1, 2013.  I first read "Ender's Game", written by Orson Scott Card in 1992, and it has been my most favorite book in the world ever since.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Yura Demidovich │ Юра Демидович

Yura Demidovich, the twelve-year old singing sensation from Belarus, has been generating a fair amount of controversy on the internet because of the hit song that he composed called, "Volshebnyi Krolik", or Волшебный Кролик ("Magic Rabbit", also known colloquially as "Etis Atis Animatis").  When I first heard this song, it sent shivers repeatedly, up and down my spine.  It is that good.  Yura is the best young singer that I have heard in a long, long time.  He is in the same rarefied class of vocalists as Valentin Vierling, and Afanasy Prokhorov.  By-the-way, Yura and Afanasy, are both from Russia.  One thing that is so unusual about Yura's voice is that his high notes sound so full and rich, it is almost as if he is using his spirit body for added resonance.  Yura sings with such passion, that I get the feeling that he is a very old soul in a young body.  It appears though, that some Bible thumpers in America, and elsewhere, are accusing him, and his song, of  promoting Satanism.  That is an accusation that I find very laughable.  Let me give you some examples of how far these kinds of people will go with their malicious accusations and gossip.  They allege that the phrase "Etis Atis Animatis" translates from the Latin as "Pale horror comes to life, pale horror craves you".  Well that shows their ignorance, as "Etis Atis" is the equivalent of singing "la, la, la" in a song, it is basically meaningless.  It is not Latin at all.  "Animatis" could possibly be translated as "breath" or "soul".  Other fundamentalist naysayers, claim that "Etis Atis Animatis" is nothing more than a disguised form of the word "Satan".  Another allegation is that the five performers of "Etis Atis Animatus" are performing on a pentagram that is drawn on the stage floor.  I have personally viewed over ten video versions of this song, and in none of them is there a pentagram visible anywhere on the stage.  That is all rubbish.  As Yura tells it, he was inspired to write this song by the rabbit in Louis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland".  Yura says that the words "Etis Atis Animatis" are literary "improvisations of the rabbit when he invents the poem."  Now, how innocuous is that?  In Yura's own words, "My song tells the story of a boy, who seriously studies music for many hours, plays an instrument, sings chorals in Latin, but sometimes he wishes to play football with other kids, and he misses his mother."  As you can see, the song is largely autobiographical in nature.  Furthermore, Yura is a member of  an Evangelical Christian church called "Divine Grace".  Fortunately, though, Yura is taking all of this controversy with style, and grace as he has said, "Even the bad reviews have helped, because I've tried to sing better, so that everyone likes the song."  "Volshebnyi Krolik" is an interesting mix of Rap, Classical Music, and High Opera.  It is very reminiscent of "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana".  In this edition of Angel Watchers, I am very proud to feature, the extremely talented Yura Demidovich.  For those of you who are interested, here is the complete English translation of "Volshebnyi Krolik".  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Magic Rabbit
Composed by Yura Demidovich

Somewhere in a deep forest
through the firs which are blue,
magic flowers and plants,
he simply lives, sadly songs he sings,

Who do you think?
Of who do you think?

The magic rabbit!

The magic rabbit breaks the habit,
he wears glasses, he writes with chalk pluses.
The magic rabbit, he's a poet,
he studies Latin and plays the violin.
The magic rabbit breaks the habit,
he wears glasses, he writes with chalk pluses.
The magic rabbit, he loves others,
he lives in a forest and misses his mother!

Etis Atis Animatis,
Etis Atis Animatis,
Etis Atis Animatis,
Etis Atis Animatis!

The Magic Bunny!
The Magic Bunny!
The Magic Bunny!