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Last night began like this:
You can watch HEAVY AND LIGHT from start to finish HERE, thanks to SyncLive.com. You'll have to create an account but it's free and super easy and honestly, it rules. It's basically like a DVD. You can skip forward or rewind. You can watch specific parts. The sound is really good.
Here's what a few folks had to say...
Jon Foreman: "My favorite night of the year so far! Good friends with incredible talents singing together for a night of validating the worth of the highs and lows of the human experience."
Dustin Kensrue: "It was encouraging and life-giving to see so many people gathered with their guards down. It's a rare thing in our culture to cultivate that kind of honesty and openness, and the way TWLOHA has managed to create that atmosphere was clearly seen last night. It was beautiful to behold."
Aaron Gillespie: "It was my favorite show of the last couple years. It reminded me of how I imagine the 50's in Nashville, with Johnny Cash and his friends learning songs backstage and then everyone playing together that night."
My two cents: Last night was a dream come true on so many levels. A few years ago, we started imagining these nights that could be more than music, nights where you could fill a room with hope and honesty, nights where you could also point to community and treatment. It was unbelievable to see so many people willing to listen last night, people willing to engage this conversation. And then obviously, the music was incredible and to be able to do it in this venue that we love, in the city where this began... It was a night we’ll never forget.
We want to say thank you to Jon and Dustin for flying across the country to be there, Anthony and Zach for coming down from New York, Mr. Josh Moore for coming from Carolina, and Aaron Gillespie for making the drive over from Tampa, after being on the road for basically the last six months. Thanks to the House of Blues for having us, and thanks beyond words to everyone who came from everywhere to be there last night. It was seriously a beautiful night, and i needed it as much as anyone. More very soon, pictures and sounds and words.
Peace to you.
jamie
PS: You seriously need to watch the webcast. All i can tell you is that it's safe to say there was some collaboration.
PS2: Here's the link to the Intro Video on YouTube.
Posted in General, Music by jamie tworkowski
Comments (13)
Some collaboration? Oh Jamie, you're always so modest. The encore? Absolutely breathtaking and something like that will really never happen exactly the same way again. Thank you so much for what you guys have done so far and I know this is as much ours as yours.. you guys and girls were still the ones who got the ball rolling. Special thanks to SyncLive for hosting the webcast.. those people are pretty awesome too =]
1 | Left by NolanNightmare | Jan. 12, 2009 at 5:04pm
Last night was truly moving. It inspired me to turn my life around and face the struggles in my life
2 | Left by Shannon | Jan. 12, 2009 at 5:25pm
I'm left speechless. To Write Love On Her Arms has given me hope when there was none. Thank you so, so much. I owe you my life.
3 | Left by Lexi Martinez | Jan. 12, 2009 at 6:03pm
last night was incredible. i was so glad to be able to be a part of it.
4 | Left by alexis Ellis | Jan. 12, 2009 at 6:13pm
Ok, so this has nothing to do with the actual post really, but i need a way to get this out there. If anyone is reading this, i need your prayers. i'm having issues keeping my anxiety and worries in check, and i feel like there's no one in my life that i can really open up to. My friends have all made it clear that they think the entire idea of depression and anxiety and other mental disorders is just a cop-out for lazy people who dont want to take responsibility for their own actions. My mom is trying, but i dont think she really "gets it", you know? i've prayed aboiut it for so long, but i just dont think that this is something i can face alone. so i would just really appreciate it if i could know that there is someone out there who is keeping me in their prayers. You are all in mine.
5 | Left by Anon | Jan. 12, 2009 at 6:19pm
Consider it done! and we are here so you aren't alone!
Hope Love and Rescue are here
6 | Left by Brittany | Jan. 12, 2009 at 6:34pm
You've been chosen for something greater than you will ever understand, Jamie.
You've been chosen to care.
To put into words the feelings that we ourselves cannot express.
I just wanted to say thank you.
For everything.
You've helped in ways you can't imagine.
To Anon:
Some one cared before you even knew you needed some one to care. Morning always comes, even in the blackest night.
7 | Left by Shelby | Jan. 12, 2009 at 6:50pm
I so badly wish i could've been there to support you all.
'Cept I live in Canada lol.
You guys are amazing. My heroes. I look up to you so much. My dream is to oneday meet all of you. You don't know how happy i would be.
Anyways, last night was AMAZING! i just watched the whole video and parts of it almost made me cry. It was so moving.
Thank you. You guys are the best. xx
Anon- I know how you feel. I have anxiety and depression too and it's really hard for people to understand unless they have it. I just want you to know that it is possible to get through it. I was there fora hwile butthen things started piling up again. but im determined to get through it and live my life how i want it to be. I know you can do the same. I wish there was a way we could talk more. I think it would be good for both of us. But just know that you can do it and you've got people behind you. Even if everyone you know in real life isnt supportive, there are still people ike me that know you can get through it. You'll be in my thoughts and I hope that you can find the strength to carry on and fight through these hard times. Good luck hun. xx
8 | Left by Lisa.xx | Jan. 13, 2009 at 2:43pm
Anon,
You are in my prayers. When you make it through this, you will be so much stronger than any of those people in your life who just dont understand. Hopefully someday everyone will be open minded and stop judging. Ive been through similar issues and told by one of the people I love most that depression isnt real, and similar to what you wrote, that it just means a person is lazy. My heart broke for you when I read your post. Dont give up. There is love and support out there for you.
9 | Left by Amy | Jan. 13, 2009 at 8:57pm
I was at the HOB the other night and experienced the movement. I had the pleasure of dragging my wife and 6 other friends who didn't know much about TWLOHA. They were all blessed, your community helped make my community stronger. I have never had the deep dark struggles of depression, but I have struggled deeply with things in my life. Community is Hope, Honesty is Hope, Love is Hope...Anon, we will be your community when your "real" community is not. You are important to me. Through our prayers, we will write love on your arms, so that one day you will do the same for others...Keep Love Alive
10 | Left by Isaac | Jan. 15, 2009 at 7:39am
I was in class, when i decided, "Hey why not watch it?" i didn't have much time, so i skipped to the part where you spoke. (i will watch every second of it soon :) )
and wow. my jaw dropped. It means so much to know that my struggles, my pain, matters. that my story matters. one day soon, i'll sit here open up an email and spill everything, that has happened to me and how y'all have effected my life, and my friends lives. for now i'll just say thank you, with all my heart :)
11 | Left by Marlie | Jan. 17, 2009 at 7:38pm
I wish I could get that kind of help...I screwed up big time alot in only 16 years ahahaha wow, and its not really getting any better. I broke a promise with my boyfriend, I told him I wouldn't cut myself again...well I cheated and I wanted to die for it so I did. He can't get over it so he broke up with me just like a I broke his heart a few months ago, a fitting end for me don't you agree...
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