Brian Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hey guys, one of my recent endeavors was to volunteer for a non profit organization that helps physically and mentally disabled children and young adults. They do this through 'horse therapy' (hippotherapy). Yeah, I too am new to this concept but I saw it first hand and it is very good stuff! It is an amazing thing to see a wheelchair bound person come up with the determination to leave their wheelchair, and get on a horse! Anyway, I need some happy songs about determination, overcoming obstacles, that I can use in a slideshow. Eventually, I would like to create slideshows of the persons horse riding therapy sessions... from beginning to end. I just need some music to put in the background. The only song I can think of is "REACH" by Gloria Estefan. Have any other suggestions? I know you do! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 How about "Dreams" by Van Halen? World turns black and white Pictures in an empty room Your love starts fallin' down Better change your tune Yeah, you reach for the golden ring Reach for the sky Baby, just spread your wings We'll get higher and higher Straight up we'll climb We'll get higher and higher Leave it all behind Run, run, run away Like a train runnin' off the track Got the truth bein' left behind Falls between the cracks Standin' on broken dreams Never losin' sight, ah Well just spread your wings We'll get higher and higher Straight up we'll climb We'll get higher and higher Leave it all behind So baby dry your eyes Save all the tears you've cried Oh, that's what dreams are made of 'Cause we belong in a world that must be strong Oh, that's what dreams are made of Yeah, we'll get higher and higher Straight up we'll climb Higher and higher Leave it all behind Oh, we'll get higher and higher Who knows what we'll find? So baby dry your eyes Save all the tears you've cried Oh, that's what dreams are made of Oh baby, we belong in a world that must be strong Oh, that's what dreams are made of And in the end on dreams we will depend 'Cause that's what love is made of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Jump by Van Halen I suppose would work too, sorry I can't help more, but 'happy and uplifting' ain't exactly my cup o musical tea ::(and the happy stuff I do listen to wouldn't really fit into your theme) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelP Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 How about this Elvis Presley movie song. Not the greatest song ever written, but it fits in nicely with what you are working on. CONFIDENCE Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett] When everyone thought the world was flat Columbus said "It's round" He went down in history And America was found 'Cos He had confidence A little thing called confidence There's no job too immense when you've got Confidence With a "C" and an "O" and an "N" and an "F" And an "I" and a "D" and an "ENCE" Put 'em all together and what have you got Confidence You'll be surprised what you can do If you will only try Remember the tortoise and the hare Who had that famous race The speedy hare wound up nowhere And slow poke took first place 'Cos He had confidence A little thing called confidence There's no job too immense when you've got Confidence You'll be surprised what you can do If you will only try How do you know that you can't ride a rainbow in the sky You'll be surprised what you can do If you will only try All you need is confidence A little thing called confidence There's no job too immense when you've got Confidence With a "C" and an "O" and an "N" and an "F" And an "I" and a "D" and an "ENCE" Put 'em all together and what have you got Confidence Confi ..... Confi .... Confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Sinatra's, "High Hopes"...most kids love to sing along with this one, too. "We Can Make It If We Try"...Sly and the Family Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 The Impossible Dream - by either Robert Goulet or Jack Jones Up, Up & Away - The 5th Dimension Jessica - the Allman Bros. I'm an Old Cowhand - like Boston Pops, etc. Hoe Down - Aaron Copland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 I have two cheesy '80's ones for you Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder Never Surrender - Corey Hart and a good one from the '90's "I Believe I Can Fly" - R. Kelly I used to think that I could not go on And life was nothing but an awful song But now I know the meaning of true love I'm leaning on the everlasting arms If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it [1] - I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly I believe I can fly I believe I can fly See I was on the verge of breaking down Sometimes silence can seem so loud There are miracles in life I must achieve But first I know it starts inside of me, oh If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it [Repeat 1] Hey, cuz I believe in me, oh If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it [Repeat 1] Hey, if I just spread my wings I can fly I can fly I can fly, hey If I just spread my wings I can fly Fly-eye-eye If I just spread my wings (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly) I can fly (I can fly If I just spread my wings (I can fly) I can fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Jenny, for some reason, when I hear R. Kelly sing "spread my wings" it gives me the heebie jeebies! :: Brian, you are the sweetest, most wonderful person! I looked around to find some songs for you and found "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL The Triumph Of The Spirit - Songs Of Encouragement, Motivation, And Overcoming Adversity" Who would have thought there would be a CD for the Chicken Soupers? Anyway, here is the track listing for it... I'm Still Standing - Elton John We Are The Champions - Queen Invincible - Pat Benatar I Am Woman - Helen Reddy Hold On - Wilson Phillips Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash O-o-h Child - The 5 Stairsteps Change Myself - Todd Rundgren Yes We Can Can - The Pointer Sisters Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield My Way - Paul Anka Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen's Closing Thoughts On The Triumph Of The Spirt Not bad, huh? And of course, I want to see the final slideshow. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt_Acid Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 How about Walk This Way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Here's a few more - Dream a Little Dream of Me - Mama Cass Bob Away My Blues - Marshall Tucker The Song is You - Frank Sinatra When You're Smiling (the Whole World Smiles with You) - Frank Sinatra, etc. ____ Blue skies smiling at me Nothing but blue skies do I see ~ Irving Berlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 This is a bit long overdue but THANK YOU EVERYONE for your suggestions! I LOVE THEM ALL! Bluesboy... do you actually listen to all of the songs you suggested or do you know how to use GOOGLE better than me. Your recommendations were quite eclectic! Anyway, I LOVE the song "The Impossible Dream"! Peaches... I bought that Cd you mentioned and surprisingly one of the songs on that CD was also being played on the radio as I drove to meet the person that is in charge of the academy. It's only a 'coincidence'... yeah right! :: Jenny... God luv ya for mentioning 'I believe I can Fly'. That makes up for mentioning Corey Hart. I used to listen to his music! Not quite sure if that is a 'manly' thing to admit to or not. Uncle Joe... I definately think Frank Sinatra is a good start. The songs you suggested are really good too. I had difficulty findind sound clips for 'High Hopes' but once found, I think I could put that song to use as well! Marc... Yeah buddy, all I need is one child that appreciates good rock and roll and that song DREAMS is IN!!! boo yah!! Scott it's understandable that 'happy and uplifting' is not your gig. Ron, I intially discounted your suggestion, but believe it or not the founder of this 'theraputic riding academy' was herself in a wheelchair for close to ten years, after a stroke, and had to learn to walk again. So YES, I think 'Walk this Way' could be used under the right circumstances. By the way, if anyone is an Albertson's shopper and uses the 'Albertsons Preferred Card' please PM me! The organization that I am volunteering at is non profit and through 'Albertsons Community' efforts you can easily add the place that I am volunteering at to your Albertsons card and 2% of your purchases will be donated to this organization. (Confused?? So am I! : This is a good organization. I know it from my heart and soul. Even my mom-a registered nurse said that the founder of this academy was 'a strong woman' to simply be alive after a massive stroke. Most stroke victims suffer paralysis of one sort or another. To actually be walking and talking is another thing. She really does good work and I am happy to take part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan26581 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Hey there...try this on for style..You get what you give by the New Radicals :guitar: example: When the night is falling and you cant find the light...light when your dreams are dying...HOLD tight You got the music in you...dont let go.....bla bla this world is gonna pull through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic53 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 You Can Get It If You Really Want - Jimmy Cliff (might be too political, but the message is great). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behindblueeyez Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I can only think of "Living On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi {my friend loves the guy, I swear I don't listen to that stuff } But it's uplifting... like someone else said, uplifting and light stuff isn't really what I listen to Maybe "Happy" by the Stones...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioslave Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Hey there...try this on for style..You get what you give by the New Radicals :guitar: example: When the night is falling and you cant find the light...light when your dreams are dying...HOLD tight You got the music in you...dont let go.....bla bla this world is gonna pull through Hey Meg - Believe it or not - this is the exact song that came to my mind when I read this question. I also would suggest : AC/DC - For those about to rock we salute you! and I Just Want to FLy by Sugar Ray. I also think the Queen song - We are the Champions is a perfect suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 This is a bit long overdue but THANK YOU EVERYONE for your suggestions! I LOVE THEM ALL! Bluesboy... do you actually listen to all of the songs you suggested or do you know how to use GOOGLE better than me. Your recommendations were quite eclectic! Anyway, I LOVE the song "The Impossible Dream"! Brian, First off , my apologies. New Job and long hours. I'm sorry for not responding sooner. Yes , I have or have had most everything I suggest, depends on the post. Mostly cds and downloads and held together by musicmatch. For example; The Impossible Dream - I grew up in jr high and high school orchestra and band('64-'68). The majority of our set lists were 50's and 60's broadway musicals plus classical. Growing up, music played a big part. Sinatra is essential for any film soundtrack you put together (his '50s Capitol sides and '60s Reprise sides). I went thru my musicmatch and cd library looking for likely candidates for songs. I tried to think of uplifting and thematic songs from many genres. Trying to picture your kids' eyes. ____ I google ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrclick Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hi pdxchump, Don't know if you still have time to add a song to your song list since you started this a month ago, but I just started here a day or two ago. I think a great song would be Chestnut Mare by the Byrds. Just listen to it and you will see. It is a very uplifting song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 "Smile" by Trini Lopez (no kidding!) "We are the champions"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Hi all, thanks again for the suggestions! Megan, I really love your suggestion of The New Radicals "You Get What You Give." It is really upbeat and great song to work with. Thanks! MrClick: It's NEVER too late to make a suggestion! This is an ongoing 'work in progress' and will last a long time-hopefully! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I was reading through the list of aforementioned songs, & it seemed that a great deal of them don't go in perfect synchronization with the benefit. One clear choice I would strongly recommend is Mike & the Mechanics ? The Living Years, if you have heard this song before Brian, you?ll most likely agree that it?s one of the most uplifting songs of all time & would work perfect for your arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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