With Love Christina Grimmie Mp3 Download
Rolando Kumar
On Friday, June 10th, Christina Grimmie, age 22, was fatally shot after a concert in Orlando where she was doing a meet-and-greet with fans. Christina was a talented and successful vocal artist, who placed third on the popular television show The Voice, and toured with artists such as, Selena Gomez and Rachel Platten. She was a supporter of the rare disease community, and performed at the 2015 Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope last year.
I first met Christina at the 2015 Global Genes Tribute to Champions of Hope. I was being honored as the 2015 RARE Champion of Hope - Teen Advocate. I was so nervous, yet excited, and had absolutely no idea what to expect. I began to walk down the blue carpet with cameras flashing in my face and people pulling at me for interviews. I clung to my fellow honoree and friend, Madi Vanstone. I'm sure I looked like a lost puppy or a fish out of water. That's when I turned and saw Christina walking down the blue carpet, confidently just doing her thing - posing, working the interviews, totally calm, and in control. After both of us were finished she came over to me and asked if this was my first time "doing a carpet," I nodded anxiously. She told me not to worry about it, that "it [would] probably get easier every time' (she didn't want to over promise.) We then had a nice little chit chat about hair dye and I felt better about everything. This was the moment I knew we would become friends.
That's just the kind of person Christina was (it's heartbreaking to go from saying "is" to "was" about a person so lively and spirited) if she saw someone in need of help, she was the first one there. Whether small, like a freak out over a first time "doing a carpet," or something big like coming to the Global Genes Denim Dash just to be supportive of the cause, and not even for any publicity. I'm lucky I was able to have called Christina a friend and to have known her and her family for even the short time I did. She had unshakeable faith, was so humble, witty, and big-hearted. She will most certainly be missed.
In the wake of this senseless act of violence, we gathered friends from the rare disease community to share either a story, a quote, or a memory - something that truly captured who she was. These statements come from patients, entertainers, and advocates alike. We were both lucky enough to have been personally impacted by Christina, whether it be through her being one of the first to believe in and support a cherished initiative, or through a special friendship. We hope that you can find some joy and solace in these recollections. We know we did.
"[Christina] was a wonderful, beautiful person inside and out, both on stage and off. She was an incredible inspiration for the rare disease community in her too short life. She was an emblem of youth advocacy. And in that aspect, we were one and the same."
"Christina was the type of person who you could meet and feel like you've been her friend for years," [Travis] explains. "She had a diamond heart and was so giving. I only had the gift of knowing her for less than a year, but her charisma, talent, and enthusiasm for life were inspiring to me far before I had the pleasure of calling her my friend. Her legacy will continue to touch lives forever. She and her family are beloved by so many and my deepest prayers go out to them, as well as all of her friends and fans."
"I had the honor of performing with Christina at the Global Genes Gala in Huntington Beach last year. Her performance that night is one I will never forget. While she was playing her set, her piano gave out due to technical difficulties. This is an uncomfortable situation to be in while hundreds are watching, but Christina was unfazed. She quickly reacted by grabbing the mic and delivering an a cappella performance that left the crowd in awe and garnered a well deserved standing ovation. Christina was a true professional but more importantly, a true artist. She touched the lives of many through her kindhearted personality and unbelievable raw talent. Her music will live on forever."
Christina supported the entire rare community. If you can, please consider giving back by donating to her family and supporting them through this difficult time. Or, consider signing this petition that would help Christina be remembered in the next Legend of Zelda game, which was her favorite game of all time.
Ryan Brown, who completed and added vocals to the song, is 16 now, too. She attends Cherokee High School like Christina once did. She learned to play music by listening to Christina's song "With Love."
The family dogs run around, bounding up and down the stairs after a day at doggie daycare. Up a flight of stairs, Ryan has a home studio. Guitars hang from the walls. There is her keyboard, as well as a microphone in the bright room.
Randy Brown has been a special teams coach for the Baltimore Ravens since 2008 and previously worked with the Philadelphia Eagles, for whom Ryan's brother Tyler is a special teams quality control coach.
Once the Grimmie family, who'd moved to Thousand Oakes, California, as Christina's career was taking off, heard Ryan sing, Marcus and Bud Grimmie took the Browns under their wing, Randy says. The Grimmies flew back to New Jersey and saw Ryan perform in person last summer.
In a photo taken in Christina's room after a long day of singing and recording, Ryan is asleep on a black and white couch. Marcus is nearby resting. The room is bright, open and colorful, one wall covered with anime and Metallica posters, and a photo of Christina. Stuffed toys surround Ryan where she rests.
At the vigil held in Marlton soon after her death, Peter Innaurato, one the singer's school friends, said she should be remembered for more than just her musical talent and "incomparable voice," describing her as selfless, caring and Christian.
After two of Ryan's songs were produced last summer, Bud told Randy about some of Christina's unfinished songs. "How about I send you some things and maybe Ryan can take the songs further?'' he suggested.
The Christina Grimmie Foundation was created by Bud, Tina and Marcus Grimmie in 2017 and has raised more than $200,000 for more than 80 families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. The foundation works with local victims' services organizations and networks with district attorney offices across the U.S. to reach families in need.
The Grimmies offered advice about how Christina's career was launched. They listened to a piano version of "Plan B'' and watched a Facebook Live performance of the song by her band. They were impressed by her voice and her stage presence.
You call me out and tie me tough with love, with love
You find my flaws, my teeth, my claws, with love, with love
Cause every time I'm slippin' away from myself
You're the one that moves me like nobody else
Your tongue won't tie, you always find the truth (yeah you do)
But still you smile despite the lies I do for you
Cause every time I'm slippin' away from myself
You're the one that moves me like nobody else (oh no)
I can't even begin to comprehend how unfair it is that you've been forced to leave us. When Kevin James Loibl shot you, he not only took your life away, but also took a little piece of ours. Immediately after the incident, he shot himself. Now we can't even get any answers; there's no way to understand why someone would want to do this to you. It's a shame that you were put in this situation all because you were doing what you love to do: sharing your music with the world.
A lot of people are going to remember you from your appearances on "The Voice," but I remember being an awkward 11-year-old who was too scared to sing in front of anybody and then hearing you for the first time. After hours spent listening to covers of my favorite songs on YouTube, I stumbled upon your channel, "zeldaxlove64" and you gave me a whole new perspective on music. You made me feel sure of myself, and confident in pursuing my art. I bought my first keyboard and mic because of you.
As someone who's been a fan since your early years, I just want to say that I appreciate you staying true to yourself. By that, I mean it seldom happens that an artist won't sell out after their career takes off. And although you don't know me, I want to thank you for showing me it's okay to be who I am.
The sad truth is, the best artists die young. You were only 22-years-old and too talented to be gone so soon. You were adored by your family, friends, fellow artists, your fans. You had such a big heart and so much love that you'll never have the chance to give. And I know that you won't be able to read this, but you should know that we're still here for you.
Three years ago, I chose to attend college in Philadelphia, approximately 360 miles away from my small town in New Hampshire. I have learned many valuable lessons away from home, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in Pennsylvania. One thing that my experience has taught me, however, is that it is absolutely impossible to beat a New England summer.
Yes, the math major is doing a math-related post. What are the odds? I'll have to calculate it later. Many people have probably learned about the Fibonacci sequence in their high school math classes. However, I thought I would just refresh everyone's memories and show how math can be beautiful and apply to physical things everywhere around us with stunning examples.
As you may have guessed by the curve in the box example above, shells follow the progressive proportional increase of the Fibonacci sequence. Shells are probably the most famous example of the sequence because the lines are very clean and clear to see. They are also fun to collect and display. And then, there you have it! You're own little piece of math.
Tree -- we see them everywhere, but do you look and analyze the structure of how the branches grow out of the tree and each other? No, because you're normal and have better things to do. But if you did, you would see the Fibonacci sequence evolve out of the trunk and spiral and grow the taller and larger the tree becomes. Some truly majestic trees are in existence today, utilizing this pattern.
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