Moderator & Review Specialist Gsoul82 Posted January 4, 2016 Moderator & Review Specialist Share Posted January 4, 2016 About a week ago, I said we'd be having several challenges running at the same time. Several people had hinted in the past that they wanted this one. Leaving this here to be filled in a little later (probably tonight). 1 "Quitters Never Win" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator & Review Specialist Gsoul82 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Moderator & Review Specialist Share Posted January 8, 2016 Several people had expressed interest for a foreign language challenge, so it is now a reality This is a challenge where you will learn to sing a song in a language that you are not fluent in. I know some people here actually know multiple languages. It is important to sing a song, in the language that you do not have fluent control of, for the sake of the challenge. Based on the fact that this challenge involves learning lyrics containing words that you are not used to saying, this challenge will run for 60 days. It starts now. I've already decided on the song I will be using. Por Ti Volare by Andrea Bocelli "Quitters Never Win" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMV World Member Rosa Posted January 8, 2016 TMV World Member Share Posted January 8, 2016 Beautiful song! Gsoul82, the one who uploaded that video is Spanish, and then the title is in Spanish. Andrea Bocelli is singing in Italian in that song. I've found this video, which is not him but has the lyrics! Here is him singing in Spanish (the lyrics doesn't have the right stress marks but I guess that doesn't matter much... ) He is Italian but his Spanish in this song is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMV World Member Rosa Posted January 8, 2016 TMV World Member Share Posted January 8, 2016 For fun I'd like to sing this (but singing in French looks really difficult to me): Or: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator & Review Specialist Gsoul82 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Moderator & Review Specialist Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yeah, I didn't check that video, but I knew that version of the song probably wasn't the original, because "Bocelli" is an Italian name. The version I've heard is in Spanish, and I know a little Spanish, so I wanted to do that one. Yeah, it could be tricky, because you not only have to memorize words you're not familiar with, but try to get the pronunciation correct, as well. "Quitters Never Win" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMV World Legacy Member Javastorm Posted February 5, 2016 TMV World Legacy Member Share Posted February 5, 2016 I tried to avoid the languages I have some familiarity with for the sake of the challenge (French/Spanish/Italian/Korean). I loved the Disney OST's growing up and i frequently listen to the foreign dubs of songs that stand out in my memory or look for new ones a lot - The Norwegian singer's voice (Tor Endresen) for the Tarzan soundtrack blew me away when I first heard him. I did "Two Worlds, One Family" (To liv, Til hørlighet - literally "two lives, belonging") for the challenge in Norwegian. If there are any scandinavian/Norwegian users here it would be great to know if my pronunciation doesn't suck =D https://app.box.com/s/q1z3hldhv1loq8agbyqx90fpatbk5tms These are the lyrics if anyone is interested: Skjebnen vandrer sine egne veier To liv, tilhørighet Velg din vei, i kjærlighet Som bare hjertet vet The fate wanders (in) its own ways Two lives, belonging Choose your way, in love That only your heart knows about Et paradis på ukjent sted En verden uten fortred Et enkelt liv, et liv i fred A paradise on an unknown place A world without any damage A simple life, a peaceful life Løvet hvisker under nakne føtter To liv, tilhørighet Velg din vei, i kjærlighet Som bare hjertet vet Leaves whisper under naked feet Two lives, belonging Choose your way, in love That only your heart knows about Her under trærnes dunkle tak Solens stråler leker med Et enkelt liv, et liv i fred Here under the dim roof of the trees Do the sunbeams play with A simple life, a peaceful life Løft ditt hode, aksle din bør Styrke det har du i deg Og bygg din borg, vit hva du gjør For tiden som kommer, blir farlig Far varig frem Lift your head, remove your burden You will have strength And build your castle, know what you're doing 'Cause the time comes will be dangerous Move carefully Mellomspill Interlude Helt uten ord er moders gråt Helt uten ord et sinn i sorg En drøm som brast, en fallen borg A mother's tears are completely without words A sorrowed mind, completely without words A broken dream, a destroyed castle Et sted finnes et håp som kaller To liv, tilhørighet Velg din vei, i kjærlighet Som bare hjertet vet Somewhere there is a hope that calls Two lives, belonging Choose your way, in love That the heart only knows about 1 "The journey in between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place." -B. De Angelis My SoundCloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMV World Member Rosa Posted February 5, 2016 TMV World Member Share Posted February 5, 2016 Soooo cute, Javastorm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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