A Song To Uplift Your Spirits

I began as a chorister in my early twenties. Singing was a passion that ran through the veins of my family, especially my mom. It has become a passion for me to the point that I'd enjoy singing with the choir for sheer joy and pleasure--without a thought of getting paid for it. Sure, I've had gigs with the choir that were paid, but it doesn't necessarily go to the choristers themselves. It was a passion that's difficult to put in words. If I were to name a song that best describes this passion, it would be As Long As I Have Music.

This song goes out to all choristers, choirmasters, music directors, composers and singers around the world. Here is one of my favorite choral pieces sung by one of my favorite choirs, The Philippine Madrigal Singers.

When the world seems far beyond me
And I have no place to go

When my life seems cold and empty

And I feel I'm all alone

Then a song that I remember

Helps to ease my troubled mind

And I find the strength within me

To reach out just one more time

For as long as I have music

As long as there's a song for me to sing

I can find my way, I can see a brighter day

The music in my life will set my spirit free

When the road is dark and lonely

And I feel I want to cry

When the dreams I keep inside me

Seem to fade and almost die

Then I call upon my music

And it helps to dry my tears

And I know that I can make it

I'll go on despite my fears

For as long as I have music.....

I've had the opportunity to sing this song when I was a chorister. But I first heard this sang by the Philippine Madrigal Singers. Whenever I feel down and needed a boost for the day, this is one song that lifts up my spirits.