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"Be Brave, Have Heart" my first music video

Posted Sep 29, 2009 02:16 AM



My Dearest BraveHeart Sisters,

This is my first ever music video.

It’s funny because someone who saw it just made the comment, “I’ve been shooting video for 25 years and this crew did a great job”

The “crew” consists of me and my new friend Stephen, a filmmaker in Door County. Prior to this, he had only done documentary film making. Our “tools” are a video camera, tripod and a piece of plywood covered with tinfoil (that we stopped and bought at the local gas station) and my laptop to play the song while I lip-synched to it. The tinfoil and plywood are used to add fill light, which actually works pretty well. I could barely hear the music on the beach, but we managed to do it anyway. It is a good thing we used my old laptop because the wind was kicking up a lot of sand.

We went to the Baileys Harbor beach and I felt kinda dorky and stupid because there were people all around. But, it was a now-or-never moment, since I only had a short break from work. I changed from my “Julies Café” uniform into my party dress in the beach outhouse. I was kind of crabby because the dress “somehow” had gotten way too tight since the last time I put it on. It took a good 15 minutes to zip it up. I had to do an attitude check. The gremlins were talking in my head. They aren’t really me... I was really grateful that Stephen was doing this.

While filming it, I manage to do a double backwards somersault as I tumble off a sand dune.

Stephen says, “Why don’t you turn around and run down the hill”, and down I go, tumbling like laundry in a clothes dryer. He captured the beginning on film. You might get to see me disappear (if we ever include a collection of comic outtakes) and then all you will hear is “whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa.” I kid you not. I went to work an hour later and slipped in the kitchen on some poppy seed dressing that a server had spilt on the floor. All in the line of work…. a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.

The video is part of an enhanced CD that I just finished for the song, “Be Brave, Have Heart”. I wrote this song as a gift for all of you. I’m bringing copies I will share with you at RISE if you are there. I’m looking forward to it.

Thank you for making a difference. I am forever grateful.

With Love,:-x

Debra
The Honor Your TruthCommunity
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I loved this video, the spirit behind it and the beautiful music and lyrics. I also enjoyed hearing your behind the scenes story. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next!
Blessings!

-Marilyn Churchill
Debra was awesome at the BraveHeart Talent Show at RISE along with all our BraveHeart Sisters. :-x


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Great song! Great voice! Great message! Thank you so much!

With elan,

Robyn
Debra at her best !!! What a video of heart. :-x
Debra!

GREAT job, wonderful message. Make sure you send a copy to me and I will add it to the programming on Mind Mastery Radio.

Bless YOU!

With Love and Gratitude!

Jane Myers
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Really cool Debra. this is awesome. And the music and words are the best. Sarah
DEAR DEBRA!

I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!

GREAT WORDS, GREAT GROOVE & MELODY AND THE VIDEO IS AWESOME! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!

I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING A COPY OF YOUR CD!!!! PERHAPS WE WILL DO A SWAP?

P.S. I LOOK FORWARD TO SINGING WITH YOU!

SENDING LOVE
Claudia

P.S. Don't forget to bring moustaches for us!

www.claudiacarawan.com
Hi Debra,

Thank you for your first music video; hope you have more to come! You really put your heart into the production!
That's our BraveHeart girl!!! :-x

Filling us in behind the scenes was fun. Challenging but what an adventure!
Will look for you at RISE - day after tomorrow ! ! !
Love,
Rijuta
Soul Power Community
Debra,

You are so beautiful and talented. Congratulations on producing your wonderful and inspiring video.

With Love,

Robin
Hey there Bright and Shinning Light, Ms. Debra!

Thank you for sharing your talent, and most of all, your heart with us. YOU ROCK GIRL! ( but I knew that a long time ago when we first met :-x)

Can't wait to see you in a few days at RISE.

Until that time, I will be "humbly carrying the flag of LOVE"....

Your Fan and Friend,

Lesley

Lesley Morgan
The "UNPACKAGEABLE SPIRIT" Community
Hey Debra!
Wonderful! Great! I love it! You are Brave and I love you
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