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Comment on R.I.P. Whitney Houston (1963-2012) by Bobby Davis

Bobby Davis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:57:47 +0000

TO WHITNEY

This sadness I have inside
Brings me down, makes me cry
We’ll miss that infectious smile
and that sparkle in your eyes
Your voice from the deeps of your sole
Took us to a special place
that only you …Whitney could make us go

We shall…. forever remember
Your name, your music
The inspiration, the voice
We shall…miss thee Whitney
We shall…miss thee Whitney

Your inner beauty we behold
It brought warmth in times…of cold
Whether your sang a hymn or our Anthem
You made us dance and feel right
Now God has called upon you
To sing your song, shine your light… to him
We will always love you
For…. the places you took us too

We rejoice as our thoughts of you
Upon that mountain up high
And it shall always.. make us fly

Comment on R.I.P. Whitney Houston (1963-2012) by Deborah Evans

Deborah Evans — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:42:55 +0000

Today, Saturday, we lost one of the all time greatest singers of my generation. It was announced that at 3:22 (pct) an emergency call from the Beverly Hilton to 911 Dispatch was made. Ironically, today is also the eve before the Grammy’s and Clive Davis is hosting his annual Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton, so the Fire Department was already on site. 911 Dispatch reported that EMT workers arrived within 2 minutes of the call and when EMTs reached the person in distress, Firefighters were already performing life saving procedures. At 3:55 (pct) the distressed person was pronounced dead. Dead at 48 years old! That person, that beautiful person was Whitney Houston. My heart aches, my eyes weep, my stomach turns and my prayers are many. Prayers, that she find the peace, she seemed to so desperately need but was always out of reach for her. Prayers for the Daughter, Mother, Family & Friends she leaves behind…
yet, I suspect will always be with her as she with them. Prayers for Mr. Clive Davis….it was commonly known, even to the “nobodys” of the world, like myself, he loved her as a daughter. It must be, for Mr. Davis, such a heart-wrenchingly painful ordeal… knowing that Whitney’s body lay lifeless on the 4th floor while a party, she was expected to attend, continues below her. Just as Michael Jackson’s songs were a soundtrack to events in my life, so is the same for Whitney’s music. I can hear a song and go immediately to another time and place in my life. I was happier then. I wonder if these artists ever truly know how much power they have; to the average person their music can and does express every emotion, feeling, and aspiration of the masses. Universally, they give us the courage and strength to get through times of crisis or even just another average day. Their voices soar and in doing so, as the listener, they take us with them. Much love and respect to Whitney Houston. Thank you for The Greatest Love Of All. Rest in Peace.

Comment on R.I.P. Whitney Houston (1963-2012) by CHRIS WILKINSON

CHRIS WILKINSON — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:47:26 +0000

GOD BLESS YOU CLIVE AND THE WHOLE HOUSTON FAMILY… WHITNEY.. WHAT YOU GAVE US WAS IMMEASURABLE TALENT AND MUSIC.. AS WELL AS THE MEMORIES THAT CAME WITH THAT MUSIC.. MY HEART BREAKS TONIGHT OVER YOU.. YOU WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED.. CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE.. I DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY EXCEPT WE LOVE YOU.. ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL…

Comment on Future Music Moguls by veronica

veronica — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:23:27 +0000

Is there a workshop for adults? Or is this strictly for high schoolers? There really needs to be an adult/college version!!!

Comment on Future Music Moguls by The Dept.

The Dept. — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:37:55 +0000

please go to http://www.clivedavisinst.tisch.nyu.edu or call 212 992 8400

Comment on Future Music Moguls by antonique

antonique — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:00:31 +0000

where do i sign up i cant find it

Comment on Future Music Moguls by Xavier Leong-Hussey

Xavier Leong-Hussey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:55:03 +0000

Just curious — now that the deadline has been extended to November 18, will those of us who applied in mid-October still hear about our status by November 15? Thanks.

Comment on Future Music Moguls by Clive Davis Institute

Clive Davis Institute — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:52:39 +0000

Hi Xavier! Rockland County is certainly applicable. There are too many locations to possibly list all of them…it’s easier to just say “If you are in commuting to distance to NYU every Saturday in the spring, then you are absolutely eligible to apply!? We look forward to reading your application. Thanks!

Comment on Future Music Moguls by Xavier Leong-Hussey

Xavier Leong-Hussey — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:46:27 +0000

I plan to apply but live in Rockland County which isn’t listed in your locations for eligible students. I hope this is just an oversight and that I can apply? Thanks.

Comment on Gone Too Soon: Henry Gaffney, Adjunct Associate Professor, Has Passed Away by Julian gaffney

Julian gaffney — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:59:49 +0000

I’m so moved by the kind words here.

Pops,
I miss you, I cherish the memories that you and I shared, you are the greatest father and teacher I could have had.

“Happy endings, a minor bending…”

Your son,
Julian