tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36958363.post3040997281721958435..comments2024-03-22T16:23:59.340+01:00Comments on English Online Blog: George Michael Made It BigCarlos MartÃn Gaebler, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16702378130322930937noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36958363.post-84528575995591366742018-01-24T10:25:17.521+01:002018-01-24T10:25:17.521+01:00In 2006-2007 I used to go to your English classes....In 2006-2007 I used to go to your English classes. They were really amusing because you were friendly and put a lot of passion on what you were doing :) You also used to tell us about cinema and music and it was exciting.<br /><br />I remember once or twice you told us about George Michael. I already knew him, of course, and liked some of his famous songs, but until that moment he was just another singer for me.<br />It was when you spoke about him when I began to show more interest in his work and I thank you.<br /><br />By the end of 2016, when unfortunately he passed away, I found myself in a taugh moment. I did not like my life (although it was supposed to be perfect), I felt lonely on the inside and I was having negative thoughts everytime. <br /><br />It was when he died, when he "re-born" in my life. I began to investigate more about his life, about his lovers, his lyrics, his compositions, his kindness with others, his ups and downs and the way he tried to overcome the two most difficult moments in his life. <br /><br />The more I listened to him, the better I felt. His music healed my soul. I found peace throught it. His voice for me is like an angel's voice that can reach my heart like no other singer does (I know it can sound weird). There is a lot of love, calm and passion in his music.<br /><br />9 or 10 months later, I took a decision and I made a radical change in my life that has made me feel much better. I can say he inspired me and empowered me to do it. <br />I could say I "own" him part of my happiness now. It is amazing how art (no matter if it is music, painting, cinema...) can help you in overcoming difficult circumstances. <br /><br />I wanted to write this comment because I would like to thank you for promoting his music in your English lessons. Maybe what you are teaching now can help someone in the future :)<br /><br />I let here some songs that are not usually played on the radio, just if any reader wants to know a little bit more about GM's music:<br /><br />John and Elvis are Dead (live at Palais Garnier)<br />https://youtu.be/6aQwnae5OuA<br /><br />You and I (written by Stevie Wonder, he loved black music. This song was a present for the wedding of Prince William and Kate)<br />https://youtu.be/TCFoSIGrvK4<br /><br />Round here<br />https://youtu.be/GntqUZcUqVs<br /><br />Praying for time (MTV unplugged version)<br />https://youtu.be/W1PuJb-blp8<br /><br />Everything she wants<br />https://youtu.be/3K9rDq9zUKQ<br /><br />Im calling you (not written by him but amazing cover in live in Rio)<br />https://youtu.be/zx2Uz2nTPMc<br /><br />Somebody to love (amazing cover. They say David Bowie and Queen were shocked with his voice)<br />https://youtu.be/UvM2Cmi-YRU<br /><br />Jesus to a child and American angel (written for his two lovers)<br />https://youtu.be/zNBj4EV_hAo<br />https://youtu.be/QafW3rvp2xE<br /><br />Gracias Carlos!!<br />Laura NateraBlueMaggiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843140098335144420noreply@blogger.com