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GIFs
I’m just trying one of these GIF effects that are free at:
I’m sure FB will eventually make it easier by allowing us to upload GIFs. Right now, we can only add a link and by that I mean, right click your GIF image wherever it is stored, and “copy image address” then paste on FB timeline, then delete the URL in the info space once the photo uploads in view, then enter.
The sparkles are all wrong on this photo and way too much. It’s just a test and for fun to try a freebie from glitterboo.com. Thank you glitterboo!
“Thank You” song
In this scene in the script (may not be in the novel), Gumbo prances around thanking various animals and insects as they trek through the Everglades. Can you imagine this in your mind as an animation movie and musical?
Ezemdi Chikwendu sang it and Andy Ellis Valdini arranged and performed the instrumentals. Andy also arranged the “Today is a very Special Day” song. Ziv mixed and mastered this demo. I thank all of them for doing such a wonderful job.
I hope you enjoy it and sing along.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-mBxUqmps
Thank You by Gail Kowatch
Verse 1
I am grateful
for my friends and family
I am grateful
For our beautiful world
I am grateful
For everything in my life
Chorus
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank everything
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Verse2
I am grateful
For all the lessons of love
I am grateful
For the challenges I face
I am grateful
For another day to live
Chorus
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank everything
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Bridge
I thank everyone
Who protect us
Who care for us
I thank everyone
Who do what’s right
Who fight for rights
And care for our land
Chorus (2x)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank everything
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank you (Thank you)
Thank all of you
Thank you. With love,
Gail
p.s. The sketch at the top of Gumbo was illustrated by Terry Pavlet.
Copyright 2015 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“I Need to be Brave” song
Hello everyone, here is the lyric video for the 5th song in the script book. Once again, the talented Ziv arranged and performed the instrumentals. Ariel Petrie sang the song as Ellen. She was also in the duet with Ziv, “My Friend For Life.” Thanks to both of you for helping me create this demo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdlUPs8e7cQ
I NEED TO BE BRAVE by Gail Kowatch
Verse 1
Why did you leave me
Was it your time to
You didn’t say, goodbye
I miss you so much
Wish I could see you
Wish I could hear you, telling me
Chorus
I need to be brave
to face stormy days
I need to be brave
to face all my fears
I need to be brave
I need to be brave
‘Cuz I am never alone
Verse 2
When I dream of you
I can hug you tight
Please visit me, tonight
Now I can feel you
Like a white angel
Whispering to me, telling me
Chorus
I need to be brave
to face stormy days
I need to be brave
to face all my fears
I need to be brave
I need to be brave
‘Cuz I am never alone
Ohhhhh
I need to be brave
Ohhhhh
I need to be brave
I need to be brave
Chorus
I need to be brave
to face stormy days
I need to be brave
to face all my fears
I need to be brave
I need to be brave
‘Cuz I am never alone
Thank you. With love,
Gail
p.s. The sketch of Ellen was illustrated by Terry Pavlet.
Copyright 2015 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved
“In My Heart” song
Ziv was the talented singer, musical arranger, performer, mixer, and masterer for this demo. All the repeating of the “in my heart” was his original adlib. What would I do, if I hadn’t, hired this amazing artist? I am so grateful to you Ziv.
Before the music becomes available on iTunes and CDBaby, I may update the lyrics and change a few things for all the songs.
Here is the link to the lyric YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSp_DDRi6dI
IN MY HEART by Gail Kowatch
Verse 1
It’s been awhile, since I saw you
Things didn’t end, like I wanted
I wish I could turn back the time
To change the things that broke us, apart
Chorus
What would I do, if I hadn’t,
still kept you, in my heart
I can handle it
I can handle it
I can do all things
with you, in my heart.
Verse 2
They say that time, should heal my pain
But I’ve been hurt, for a long time
I’ve spent so many days alone
Everyday still hurts the same as, before
Chorus
What would I do, if I hadn’t,
Still kept you, in my heart
I can handle it
I can handle it
I can do all things
with you, in my heart
I can handle it
I can handle it
With you in my heart
In my heart (3x)
Verse 3
My life goes on, I’ve learned some things
I’ve made new friends, who remind me
That even though I’ve let you go
You’ll always have a special place, here
In my heart
Chorus
I can handle it
I can handle it
I can do all things with you
I can do all things with you
In my heart (5x)
Thank you. With love,
Gail
p.s. The sketch of Ocean was done by Terry Pavlet.
Copyright 2015 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“My Friend For Life” Orchestral Version of Theme Song
Here is the orchestral version (movie score) of “MY FRIEND FOR LIFE” arranged and performed by the talented and kind artist, Ron Ochs, the same musician who arranged and performed “EVERYTHING WILL BE ALL RIGHT” in my other post. The drummer was the talented, Brandon Davis. The mixing and mastering was expertly done by Ziv who will be doing all the mixing and mastering going forward. Everyone was hired through Airgigs.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PkaeLKt7k
Thank you. With love,
Gail
Copyright © 2015 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“My Friend for Life” – Duet Theme Song
Here is the YouTube lyrics vid of the song “MY FRIEND FOR LIFE” theme song. Ziv, the production music arranger, performer, mixing and mastering engineer as well as the singer did an amazing job. He took my melody and turned it into a great sound recording. The female singer is Ariel Petrie. She sounds perfect for Ellen. Everyone was hired through Airgigs.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF56IyZ2yrs
MY FRIEND FOR LIFE by Gail Kowatch
Verse 1
When people laughed at me
You always gave me strength
To stand up tall and be myself
I want to thank you
Verse 2
When I wished for a dream
You made me realize
That I can reach beyond the stars
I want to thank you
I want to thank you
Chorus
You are my friend, my friend for life
Someone who loves me as I am
You shine your love, into my heart
And make me one with your bright light
Let’s be together now
Verse 3
When I was being a fool
You showed me how to be
By being kind, and loving me
I want to thank you
Verse 4
When I didn’t like myself
You taught me how to love
By showing me, I’m made of love
I want to thank you
I want to thank you
Chorus
You are my friend, my friend for life
Someone who loves me as I am
You shine your love, into my heart
And make me one with your bright light
Let’s be together now
Bridge
The past is gone
The future isn’t here
All we have is now
There is no other time
Forgiveness heals all wounds
Leaving only love
Love is who we are
Love is all there is
Chorus
You are my friend, my friend for life
Someone who loves me as I am
You shine your love, into my heart
And make me one with your bright light
Let’s be together now
My best friend
My friend for life
Thank you. With love,
Gail Kowatch
Copyright © 2015 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“Today is a Very Special Day” Song
Bix, a young soft-shelled turtle, sings this song. I composed the melody, lyrics, and produced the song with a talented instrumental arranger named Andy Ellis Valdini. He also played the live violin and piano. The singer – Gideon Nasby – isn’t his voice so cute?! Drummer – Tarik Ghiradella. The guitarist – Andrew Timothy. The mixing engineer – Peter Duff and Ziv. Mastering by Ziv. Everyone was hired through Airgigs.com.
This is for an animation book, maybe someday a film. The animated music video won’t get done until 2016. If you know anyone who can do it well, please contact me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtccElU06-M
TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY by Gail Kowatch
I love today! It’s gonna be a great day!
Verse 1
The sun warms my face
The rain tickles my nose
It doesn’t matter what the weather holds
‘Cuz I’m gonna have a great day.
Verse 2
I swim to first place
I can bumble the race
It doesn’t matter if I win or lose
‘Cuz I’m gonna have a great day.
Prechorus
I feel terrific! I feel amazing!
I’m going to give, my smile, to everyone,
I meet and greet today!
Chorus
Today, today is a very special day
Today, today is going my way
It’s one of a kind
It’s here then it’s gone
And so, I’m going to make today, the best day ever!
Verse 3
Some kids make me smile
Some kids squabble with me
It doesn’t matter how they are to me
‘Cuz I’m gonna have a great day.
Verse 4
I can run and play
I have sniffles today
It doesn’t matter what my body feels
‘Cuz I’m gonna have a great day.
Prechorus
I feel terrific! I feel amazing!
I’m going to give, my smile, to everyone,
I meet and greet today!
Chorus
Today, today is a very special day
Today, today is, going my way
It’s one of a kind
It’s here then it’s gone
And so, I’m going to make today, the best day ever!
I’m going to give, my smile, to everyone,
I meet and greet today!
Have a great day everyone! Love you!
Thank you. With love,
Gail
Copyright © 2014 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“Everything Will Be All Right”- Song
A wood stork sings this song to Ellen during a difficult moment in the story. I wrote the melody, lyrics, and produced the song with a very talented musical arranger Ron Ochs. Nate Mason was the mixing engineer as well the drummer. Mixing and mastering by Ziv. Everyone was hired through Airgigs.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRUDqWU0y8M
EVERYTHING WILL BE ALL RIGHT by Gail Kowatch
Verse 1
Do not worry, do not cry
Never let your spirits die
Keep your chin up to the skies
Trusting everything will be, all right
Chorus
You will always be
Where you are meant to be
Learn from every situation
Stay on path to its fruition
Keep the faith, don’t fall apart
Let your love comfort your heart
Everything will be all right
Everything will be all right, in the end.
Verse 2
Little angel, hear me now
You will get through this somehow
Let your face glow with a smile
Knowing everything will be, all right
Chorus (2x)
You will always be
Where you are meant to be
Learn from every situation
Stay on path to its fruition
Keep the faith, don’t fall apart
Let your love comfort your heart
Everything will be all right,
Everything will be all right in the end.
Everything will be all right, in the end.
Thank you. With love,
Gail
Copyright © 2014 Great Rays Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
