Ode To Davis Thayer (video) Composed by Jamie Barrett

"We say goodbye to Davis   later on today

I've offered up to sing a song   I don't know what to say

He's forever been a part of our Franklin families

Feel like I'm swimming in a flood of memories 

He lived a good long life   almost a century 

Started as a high school ended as elementary

So many came to him with a thirst for knowledge 

So many left and went to work or away to college

Things keep changing that's what they say

And we don't miss nothing till it's gone away

But the truth will be here till we're old and grey

You can take away Davis… but in our hearts he'll always stay

He was our home for many a year

He's seen every burst of laughter and every tear

From the comical and crazy to the calm and the cool

And all of the excitement of a brand new day of school 

Classrooms bursting with creativity

All staff and teachers feeding the kids curiosity 

Amazing artwork and staying fit with ol' Phys Ed

And the Sound of Music keeps on playing in my head

Things keep changing that's what they say

And we don't miss nothing till it's gone away

But the truth will be here till we're old and grey

You can take away Davis… but in our hearts he'll always stay

And now the halls are empty and everything is silent

Once filled with an energy so vital and so vibrant

But as sure as that ol' church bell will chime 

The DT door behind me closes one   last   time…"



YouTube: https://youtu.be/L3uC1EsoT6M

By Franklin's own Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett makes a slight revision to "Sisu Ubuntu"

Jamie Barrett writes:

"Haste makes waste! As many of you don’t know, I wrote and recorded this song very hastily. In that haste, I forgot 4 words submitted by folks!

I’ve added them, fixed a few flubs, and here it is... again!"

Franklin Action Needed: YouTube limits what Jamie can do as a performer until he has 1,000 subscribers to his YouTube Channel. He has 665 as we write today. Franklin can do this for Jamie! Let's get Jamie to 2,000.
 

YouTube link = https://youtu.be/02aAoxlNYyg



Listen to Jamie and I talk about the writing of the song
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/fm-237-jamie-barrett-sisu-ubuntu-40220.html

Jamie Barrett makes a slight revision to "Sisu Ubuntu"

FM #237 Jamie Barrett - "Sisu Ubuntu" 4/02/20 (audio)

FM #237 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 237 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jamie Barrett, Franklin teacher and singer/songwriter. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We jump right into the making of “Sisu Ubuntu”, his new song, collaborated on with over 100 word suggestions, and as we find out, it came together once he picked up his guitar to work on the music to frame the lyrics.

We also talk about TuNesDay and his “Wake up with Mr Barrett” Live concert that he performs on Tuesday mornings at 8 AM. We also raise another challenge for Franklinites to help Jamie get more than 2,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. He really needs 1,000 but we believe Franklin can do better than that, so let’s go for 2,000.

This recording runs about 15 minutes, so listen to my conversation with Jamie and get some insights into the creative process for this teacher and singer/songwriter.   https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HyZXbC07



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If you haven't heard it, you can listen to the “Sisu Ubuntu” song here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVP2eDzQGnQ

Please subscribe to Jamie’s YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiitAGAChXLE-lzyzPxauhg

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!
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FM #237 Jamie Barrett - "Sisu Ubuntu" 4/02/20 (Twitter photo)

Jamie Barrett: new song - Sisu Ubuntu (YouTube)

"Jamie Barrett asked folks to give him one word each and around 100 (+/-) participated to create this song. Jamie created the music to go with the words that were given to him. He also arranged the words. Hope you like...?"

https://youtu.be/HVP2eDzQGnQ




For more music and story videos by Jamie Barrett 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiitAGAChXLE-lzyzPxauhg

Help Jamie Barrett write a new Song ...

Hello!  Here's my latest idea... Help Mr. Jamie Barrett write a new song Listen to this short video to find out how:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdt7BXETAiY



It's very simple, very easy and, hopefully, very fun for all who decide to participate! Details, again, are in the short video above!

Please share with EVERYONE you know!!! The more, the merrier!

This is time sensitive and your (very simple) end of the project will close by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday)! The new song (that you can be a part of!!!) will be featured in my next LIVE event! Maybe even the first song? Thanks so much for your consideration! Thought this might be fun for all!

Trust me... this IS simple... and might be very entertaining for all... Looking forward to your involvement!!!

PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!!

Jamie 

James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer

email: barrettj@franklinps.net

Please consider following me at:
Twitter: @MusicWithMrJHB and at:  https://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com

Help Jamie Barrett write a new Song ...

FSPA to Offer New Songwriting Class

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is excited to announce a new class offering this year. New faculty member Cordelia Tapping will introduce a Songwriting course to the school. The class will focus on the process of songwriting by exploring each of its elements in depth: lyrics, melody, harmony, rhythm, and the ways they create emotional impact. Part of each class will be devoted to listening to and discussing songs from a variety of different genres and artists. 

Students will be encouraged to bring in material, whether it be a song they love, a poem that speaks to them, or something they have written or are in the process of writing that they would like to workshop.

Cordelia Tapping

Cordelia Tapping holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from New England Conservatory. She is a singer and songwriter who has performed throughout the U.S. including at the Off the Hook Arts Festival in Colorado, Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis, Rockwood Music Hall in New York, the Celebrity Series in Boston, and in NEC’s Jordan Hall as backup for Lake Street Dive and as a soloist with the NEC Jazz Orchestra. At NEC, Cordelia taught songwriting workshops through the Community Performances and Partnerships department.

For more information about this class, the school, or to request a course catalogue and class schedule, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com.