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Preview of Concert at Southampton Town Hall Saturday night July 30 |
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Preparations are at a feverish pitch in for the "We Were Here" concert on Saturday July 30th, 2011 at the Old Town Hall in Southampton at 7:30 pm. This concert is named "We Were Here" in honour of the 10th anniversary of the first tourist trip to Chantry Island after restoration. The idea behind We Were Here comes from the haunting song written by Michael Goodwin. (See right hand column for an explanation of We Were Here words and music.) We have brought a world class set of entertainers to Southampton for this concert. Some come from afar with many years of professional experience. Here is the run down in alphabetical order.
In addition to the artists outlined above, graphic artist Eric Luce will have on display 16 unique paintings of Chantry Island. They are very unusual and reflect Eric's great experience as an artist and teacher. Tickets can be obtained at Bayberry's and Hills Insurance in Southampton as well as at the door. Adults are $12 and children 12 and under are $5. Don't miss this concert and the way the Old Town Hall is decorated.
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You can click on the ads for more Explanation of the Song "We Were Here" One day early in 1998 Mike Sterling and Michael Goodwin were talking to a young Southampton man. He asked Mike Sterling why he was attempting the Chantry Island Restoration. This opening questions was followed by a burst of more questions that were more statement than question. The man did not want reasons why, he wanted to state why not. Mike, quickly became frustrated and turned on his heel and left. Mike Goodwin said nothing, but went home and composed "We Were Here". His thoughts centred on the Inuit and how they create Inuksuit or stone objects that tell those who come in the future that "We Were Here" and we share your human natures. In 3 words Mike summed up our inner thoughts and dreams. We want to give something of ourselves to the future. Here is a little explanation of the word Inuksuit. I think you'll like the obvious connections to the Imperial Towers as a Beacon of the past shining on the future. Inuksuit are among the most important objects created by the Inuit who were the first people to inhabit portions of Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Greenland. The term Inuksuk (the singular of Inuksuit) means 'to act in the capacity of a human.' It is an extension of Inuk, meaning 'a human being.
These stone figures were
placed on the temporal and spiritual landscapes. Among many
practical functions, they were employed as hunting and navigation
aids, coordination points, indicators, and message centers. The
Inuit also constructed a stone figure called an Inunnguaq which
means 'in the likeness of a human.' In addition to their earthly
functions, certain Inuksuk-like figures had spiritual connotations,
and were objects of veneration, often marking the threshold of the
spiritual landscape of the Inummariit -- the Inuit who knew how to
survive on the land living in their traditional way.
So compelling was the desire of the Inummariit to create Inuksuit that they appear not only on the earthly landscape but in legends and stories, in figures that emerge from the movements of fingers playing string games; and in a winter-sky constellation. Inuksuit are among the most important objects created by the Inuit who were the first people to inhabit portions of Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Greenland. The term Inuksuk (the singular of Inuksuit) means 'to act in the capacity of a human.' It is an extension of Inuk, meaning 'a human being.
This song was composed as the theme song of Chantry Island Restoration. Michael is shown on the way to the Island to work. Note the snow on the roof as we worked until danger was too close.
~~ We Were Here ~~ Words and Music by Michael Goodwin for the song "We Were Here"
Upon the rugged shores of Lake Huron The seasons have all come and gone. Of men and boats and harbours from the storm The Lighthouse brings them back to shore The Lighthouse stands for so much more In the hearts of those who keep the memories warm * Like a beacon in the nightGuide us to the light Shine within each heart so strong and clear
Amid the daily storms of care and strife Adrift upon the sea of life, A ship can list and sometimes lose her way Living in a world of change It’s good to know some things remain That help us all preserve that brighter day.
(Repeat *)
Tell the world to come that we were here.
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