Mensagens dos fãs

WELCOME DAVID!!!

David, these messages down were sent  with great affection of Brazilian fans of several states of Brazil in August 2011. We were looking forward to your visit here. Receive our love and feel at home if you want to make a comment. We look forward to his coming to Brazil SOON!

Hey David,

I write to you with great pleasure. You have been blessed with a wonderful voice able to feel the deep, a voice full of love. It is not always necessary to resort to translations of the songs (I do not understand much English LOL) because I can feel the message of just listening to it. This is very admirable! I hope you keep preaching the gospel, not only with his voice, but with your soul. I want to send a kiss to his virtuous wife, Lori, who is always by your side. I'm sure you and your children are very proud of that. May they, like you, spread the love of the Creator through music. Ah! Come to Brazil more often! I could not go see it this year, but I look forward to seeing him next year. Of course you come here, is not it? LOL. Maybe do a Christmas show as well ...

God bless you in the way all  and his family.

A hug.

(Stephanie Mitiko, age 17, Cuiabá- MT)

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"God is looking for his children, his worshippers." (John 4:23)

David, when I meditate on these words, something comes to my heart. Is there anything in worship that is vital, not to God but to the worshippers. God in his omniscience and self sufficiency is looking for worshippers who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. Worship (communion) is a precious link between creature and Creator. Everything is in the attitude of the worshiper, in free will we have to opt in to be or not to be worshippers. God gave us this option. He governs all things and could have done the worshippers in creating as He did the angels. But He left us the option to be or not be his worshippers. When we chose to Christ, we chose to God. God gave you, dear, a great talent - his voice - and it's wonderful. I praise the Lord because you chose to be a worshiper.

A big hug from an worshiper.

(Marivalva Santana, Guarapari – ES)

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Hello David!

I live in Presidente Prudente, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

I was thinking a lot about what to write to you. I could write many things. You would spend a long time just to read my writings. So rather than eulogize I'll just say that I sincerely admire and acknowledge their talent and their work. Mainly because I am a lover of music and, especially, because you're representing on the job our Great God. the project that God has entrusted to you! But even here you have responded to God with great power and love! May God bless you and your family. I hope this work follow thriving and the hearts are reached for Jesus. One day we'll all be together in heaven with Jesus singing the song of victory and you, of course, making your beautiful solo.

A big hug to you and your family.

Your fan.

(Nivia de Campos, Presidente Prudente – SP)

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Dear David, like many Brazilians presented here on this blog, I am also his great admirer. I'm happy to have the opportunity to express it to you. I feel that God can somehow express themselves through their truly beautiful voice and beautiful messages that you bring us with their songs. Listening to you is to feel a little closer to the Creator, of the same Creator God who gave you this ability as a gift so beautiful music you bring to us .. God bless you too. I've had the opportunity to see you live twice ... and I want to have more opportunities .... when you can come back soon to Brazil ....

(Tiago Portella, age 31, Curitiba - PR)

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David,

You are an instrument of God, without any doubt. His songs, his performances inspire me to sing more and better. I was thrilled when I saw you first live there in IAENE (Bahia). Wow, it was real! LOL. God bless you, friend. I hope to see you soon. If not here on this earth to be there in the heavenly mansions. A hug!

(Richard Gonçalves, Amontada - CE)

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David,

I would want to say you sing very well! I hope you continue with the spirituality always alive! You're the best!

(Marcos Antônio dos Passos, age 17, Sapiranga – RS)

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David,

surely you are the best singer I ever heard sing in my entire life. My desire is that you stay in Gaither for many years, a place where you never should have left.

Hug for you, my brother in Christ!

(Marcio Pena, age 27, Caruaru – PE)

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David,

you can not imagine how thrilled I was when I won of my daughter Elaine a CD with your wonderful music that blessed me a lot! I want you to know that you are a person I admire, someone really special. I hope you always say to God: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. I will speak of the glory of his kingdom and his power and I will report as I live.

(Laudicéia Layber, age 55, Guarapari – ES)

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Hello David, 

My name is Sandro Caramel. I want to tell a little about my life and how I met your music and I began to recognize you with as much admiration as a teenager ... I always liked music and singing ...With 12 years of age I was singing in quartets with my friends and I loved to praise the name of God. Time passed. I was growing up and my voice has changed from high to severe. It was a problem because even I do not understand me very well. At 16 I started music lessons with an excellent teacher, and 17 years old, after finishing high school, I decided to make music college and a career because I grew up listening to music. I thought, "God never fails for those who love and fear" and I knew I was admiring singers over the course of the year (plus national singers who  I could relate). I went to college Adventist UNASP take the course of "Art Education" related to the field of music, music theory and many other things. The college guys were financially and housing because the place was a boarding school. Then, we saw that the only solution was a scholarship, and with much prayer, we managed to bag 50% of value. My father paid half the amount I paid and the other half with what I earned in my work. I never imagined that studying in a college would be so nice. I could enjoy the course (which I liked most so far) and the college for 6 months. I always attended church, but I was always tired because the work was very tiring. I woke up at 6:00 am for breakfast, worship at 7:00 am, 8:00 am to study until 12:00 am, I had lunch, went to work at 01:00 pm, I left at 6:00 pm, ate dinner, showered, returned to work from 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm, cleaning the chairs of the faculty. Everything was very agitated. Finally, at the end of that time, I always saw a few people listening to cool music and I was curious to hear as well. So I asked some friends who copied the songs on my flash drive for me to listen at home calmly. They were beautiful songs that spoke of God and sung by an excellent tenor (voice which I always liked and sang).This tenor sang in a quartet. I have seen DVD's of these songs as well. So I decided to learn more about the great tenor David Phelps. I listened to each song carefully. I got all the music and hear every day. I was not just a fan. I admired him greatly. A short time later (one year has passed) and you came to Brazil - in 2006. I knew their music long ago but that was enough for me to want to go to the show. I could not go because he had a camp at my church. I was not the event of my life. In 2007 I could not go, too, see Acappella (which I loved). I could see Acappella in 2009. In 2010, finally, the quintet Gaither came to Brazil but I was penniless and could not see you sing. At that time, I admire you more and you have an example of faith, prayer and a musician. I want to be like you in the future. Now I have 23 years. I have 2 CDS / DVDS own, original: Legacy of Love and No More Night (the first was signed).Even though I have not seen you live, I still have that desire in my heart. Despite the difficulties, I will never give up my dream to praise the name of God and one day perhaps, learn techniques from the great musician, composer and singer David Phelps. I was more impressed to know what you did for young Kayla and also the tribute in his DVD "Christmas with David Phelps" when she sang exclusively for the song "Do not Save It All." Beautiful song, really! I meant that in every sentence, every word, every song I hear her, I send peace and comfort and help me move on and never give up .. They always lead me closer to God. Perhaps, one day, I still know you personally and will have the pleasure of saying how important it was to know you and what a difference your music made in my life. Thank you, God is always by your side, blessing, protecting, and caring for you and your family. I hope you continue on this path and never deviate. These are the wishes of his friend and brother in Christ Thanks for everything David. 

(Sandro Caramell. age 23, Sabino - SP)
* Sandro is the creator of the Brazilian community in Orkut David Phelps - today - with more than 7 million members participating. 

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David,

is an indescribable honor to write this for you ... I want to say you're channel of blessings in our lives here in Brazil and we feel proud to spread their holy lives and separate the kingdom of God ... It's a feat to express the love of Jesus in every song! May the Lord Jesus to perform the same dreams that he dreamed for his life, because they are much larger and deeper ... See you in Brasília-DF together to enjoy the supernatural of God ...

Hug.

(Daniele Ramalho, age 29, Brasília – DF)

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Dear David,

I have a huge admiration for his work and I thank God for having presented you with a voice so beautiful that has blessed many lives. Thank you for visiting the blog. My friend Elaine has dedicated a lot to it keeping us informed about your work. May God bless you!

I hope to go to a your show soon here in Brazil.

(Driéli Oliveira – Brasília – DF)

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David,
I would love to share with you some experiences in the music. I am also a singer and I always have trouble speaking. I am a first tenor and have 47 years. The songs you sing make us meditate on thethings in life. I always listen to their songs when I'm sad. His voice is a painting drawn by God. That is always the case. Amen. To honor and glory of God.

(Leonidio Barbosa, Guarulhos – SP)

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Faltam 3 dias, apenas...

Tá chegaaaaando...faltam 3 dias para o Barn Bash. Fiquem atentos ao blog que poderemos postar novidades sobre o evento a qualquer momento a partir de sábado. Luize, nossa correspondente oficial já chegou em Nashville (Tennessee). Mandou mensagem dizendo que a encomenda de David chegou sã e salva...KKKK. Clima de festa e expectativa!!! Que venha o fim de semana...:D

Lori escreve no blog

Lori (esposa de David) postou uma mensagem no blog, no último sábado, a todos os participantes do Barn Bash (BB) 2011. Ela diz que eles têm trabalhado incansavelmente nos preparativos do evento e que têm estado bastante cansados, mas que esse Barn Bash será muito divertido (e enfatizou o “soooooo”...kkk). No BB passado, foram distribuídos aos participantes, o que eles chamam de “gift bag” (saco de presente). Dentro, vieram guloseimas e alguns itens personalizados com o logotipo da festa como CD’s e camisetas. Lori diz que os participantes irão adorar o saco de presente deste ano. Ainda brinca dizendo “e, por favor, não me digam que não vão...estive trabalhando nisto por um ano”. Ela diz que deu uma olhada no fórum e que percebeu que os fãs têm planejado muita coisa em conjunto e dá dicas de lugares para eles conhecerem na cidade. Realmente... Eu tenho lido que a galera tá combinando lugares para passearem juntos. Culleoka é uma cidade interiorana, bem pequena. Sabem aquelas cidades do interior em que todo mundo se conhece? Acho que deva ser um lugar bem parecido com esses.

Curiosidade: No DVD “Legacy of Love”, vocês lembram que David traz uma mensagem enquanto caminha sobre uma trilha de trem? E quem se lembra de David contando a história do bombeiro dentro de um estabelecimento comercial? Aquele é um restaurante chamado “Campbell Station”, na cidade de Culleoka (Tennessee), onde se dará o BB. O pessoal do fórum que irá ao evento já até reservou lugares no restaurante, com dia e horário marcados para confraternização. Eles prometeram filmar o encontro para compartilharem conosco, depois. Os fãs ocuparão acho que uns 3 hotéis inteiros da cidade e estarão o tempo todo juntos. Imaginem a alegria e o clima de descontração que não será...:D

Lori demonstra alegria ao ver que a música de David tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento de amizades para a vida toda! Eu entrei no fórum este ano e realmente os laços de amizade entre os membros por lá são muito fortes! São tão fortes que me cativaram e eu não consigo ficar um dia sem estar com eles...kkk.

Abaixo, coloquei um vídeo do Campbell Station para vocês assistirem. Com certeza irão se lembrar da linha de trem e do restaurante que aparecem no “Legacy of Love”.

Enfim...encomenda postada!

Oi, pessoal! Essa semana foi uma loucura... Luize, nossa conterrânea que estará no Barn Bash, viajará em poucos dias e eu estava correndo contra o tempo para conseguir enviar a ela a encomenda de David. Passei um sufoco para conseguir que desse certo a idéia da camisa para David. Eu postei há algumas semanas, o modelo de como seria a estampa e o escrito na camisa, mas o problema foi encontrar camiseteria aqui, em Brasília, que fizesse impressão em uma peça só e, ainda, na cor preta. Apenas uma camiseteria se prontificou a aceitar o pedido por ter uma impressora digital (equipamento raro no Brasil próprio para pedidos pequenos). O problema é que a tinta havia acabado e, por ser importada, nós tivemos de esperar por quase um mês para a reposição. Para nossa frustração, a tinta que chegou não era a apropriada para a máquina. Haviam errado no pedido! Meu tempo estava se esgotando e eu não via solução. Não queria encomendar de outro estado por não ter certeza sobre a qualidade da malha.

Bem...mas alguma camisa eu teria que mandar, pois na carta a David, comento sobre ela. Então, procurei por alguma blusa que lembrasse o Brasil e, para meu alívio, encontrei uma franquia do RS no aeroporto de Brasília que só trabalha com peças bordadas para turistas. A blusa que encontrei é lindíssima e tem a cara de David. Todos sabem que sua cor preferida é preto. Não tenho dúvida de que ele vai amar! Nas costas mandamos bordar o nome e o endereço do blog. Não deu para colocar o versículo que eu queria. No bordado, iria ficar pesado. A blusa está simples e linda! Eu a fotografei mas tenham certeza de que vou preferir postar as fotos dele com a camisa em mãos. Os amigos prometeram mandar as imagens. Vamos esperar...

Na caixa não vai só a camisa. Mandamos um presentinho e uma cartinha para cada membro da família (Lori, Callie, Maggie, Grant, Coby e Scherri - irmã de David). A estampa verde-amarela da caixa ficou linda! Depois eu mostro para vocês!

Bem...a parte do sufoco se foi. Agora, chega a fase da expectativa! Em menos de uma semana a caixa estará em solo americano e daqui a 14 dias, nas mãos de David. Gretchen entregará a caixa e Luize, a blusa! Queria tanto estar lá para ver o rostinho dele ao receber nossa demonstração de carinho...: )

A felicidade e o alívio ao postar a encomenda, hoje! Não pude deixar de gravar o momento!

Música: "No More Night"

Não sei se alguém já escreveu sobre isso antes, mas talvez vale dizer para aqueles que não sabem.

A linda canção "No More Night" não foi escrita por David. David, claro, deu uma roupagem nova à música e a canta tão bem que, hoje, é impossível, pensarmos em "No More Night" sem lembrarmos de David. 

A música foi escrita em 1983 por um compositor e produtor musical americano chamado Walt Harrah. Já ouvi dizer que em uma entrevista com David Phelps, há algum tempo atrás, foi mencionado que o Sr. Harrah escreveu uma nota a David, após ouvi-lo cantar a música na nova versão. Na mensagem, ele diz que David cantou sua música da forma como ele imaginava ou gostaria que fosse cantada, quando a escreveu.

Ouça a versão original de No More Night aqui. Ela é bem diferente e bem mais simples do que a versão de David.

Acesse: http://waltharrah.com

Convenção Nacional de Quartetos

No dia 15 de setembro de 2011, o GVB se apresentará na Convenção Nacional de Quartetos (Nacional Quartets Convention) que ocorrerá em Louisville, Kentucky. O evento ocorre anualmente e abrange toda a semana (nesse ano será do dia 11 ao dia 17 de setembro). O GVB se apresentará na tarde da sexta-feira. Os quartetos e cantores que se apresentarão nesse evento são de altíssimo nível.  Na página principal do site oficial, no ícone "SCHEDULE AND SEATING", é possível ver a lista de todos os cantores, duetos, quartetos e grupos que se apresentarão. Acesse o site aqui.

Abaixo, uma foto do GVB se apresentando no evento do ano passado. A foto foi cedida por Michelle, uma amiga que mora em Louisville e que teve o privilégio de estar no evento.

Data da foto: 17/09/2010

Tent Revival Homecoming & Old Rugged Cross

Novo CD/ DVD Gaither Homecoming

Lançamento: 27/09/2011

Confira o vídeo de divulgação!

Como será lançado por lá, primeiro, deverá demorar um pouquinho para chegar aqui. Mas valerá a pena esperar!