A Journey Through Aesthetic Realms: A Benefit Concert of Celestial Reminiscence, Part 3 of 18

Our next song, entitled “There Was You (Beside You),” was composed by [Supreme Master] Ching Hai. And the performer, she is a songstress,

an actress, a script writer – a very multi-talented artist from Âu Lạc (Vietnam). She will convey the song: When there are people around you, you feel young, and you feel the sweetness. I’m very proud to present to you songstress Thanh Lan.

“You have come, and I feel youthful once more, Like a twinkling star in this magnificent Universe. With a smile as radiant as a gleaming jewel My barren heart suddenly becomes a joyous festival.

Please don’t go; and don’t say adieu. Stay here, as if the months and years have not gone by. Lips brightened with melodious lullabies, Eyes adorned with luminous golden light.

My soul in rapture gazes at you, Not intoxicated by wine, yet filled with exhilaration! Words cannot calm my deepest yearnings, When I’m restless through the long lonely nights.

Oh, these moments overflow with honeyed sweetness. Our passion, still like in the beginning…”

“I would like to sing for you another song, because [Supreme Master] Ching Hai told me once that She enjoyed very much listening to me sing in French. That’s why I would like to dedicate this song to Her, ‘Autumn Leaves.’ ‘Les Feuilles Mortes.’”

And now, ladies and gentlemen, our next song, “Remember Me When the Rain Falls,” is another composition of [Supreme Master] Ching Hai.

This song will be performed by a young, handsome, energetic singer. Please welcome Henry Chúc.