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2006. Jason Schwartz sings with friends at celebration of the Season of Peace and Non Violence at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center on Maui, Hawaii. Friends are Louise Lambert (keyboards), Jonathan Dressler (bass), Larry Camit (drums), Bonnie Newman (BG vocals), Isa Hansen (BG vocals).
Summary & Transcript Below…
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Introduction and Opening Remarks
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Musical Performance: Expressions of Love and Peace
Louise Lambert and the group perform an original song centered on themes of love and devotion. The lyrics express surrender and the power of love, intertwining personal affection with a universal message of peace. Repeated affirmations of love (“I love you”) emphasize emotional sincerity and connection. The performance’s tone is gentle and heartfelt, setting a foundation for the event’s broader themes of peace and harmony. The audience’s warm reception (“Thank you”) further highlights the communal spirit. - [04:02 → 05:56]
Reflections on Music, Peace, and Community
Following the musical segment, the dialogue shifts to reflections on the power of music to promote peace and love. The speaker praises the preceding song as a beautiful tribute to peace and love, noting their inseparability. There is a collective acknowledgment of the event’s purpose: celebrating peace every day. A brief historical note mentions that a similar song was celebrated in Canada a few years prior, crediting Louise Lambert for her songwriting, although she humbly downplays it. The passage also includes a short poetic lyric fragment emphasizing uncertainty about the future but confidence in genuine feelings, reinforcing hope amid adversity. - [06:28 → 09:37]
The narrative transitions into more introspective lyrics about personal struggle, sin, and belonging. The performer reflects on past hardships, the desire to move forward, and the search for a place of peace (“where we belong”). These themes explore the tension between past mistakes and the hope for redemption and freedom. The mention of “tear winds blow” evokes imagery of sorrow and cleansing, symbolizing emotional release. The segment ends with a recognition that the song initially mistaken as Louise’s work predates hers, illustrating the rich, overlapping nature of the musical pieces shared. - [09:49 → 13:35]
Audience Engagement and Familiar Tunes
The host engages the audience, inviting them to recognize and join in on familiar tunes, highlighting the presence of harmony singers in the crowd. A cover of the classic “Under the Boardwalk” is performed, evoking nostalgia and communal joy. The lyrics celebrate simple pleasures and social connection, fitting the event’s peaceful and loving atmosphere. The musical interlude is lively and inclusive, encouraging audience participation. This section closes with contemplative lyrics about emotional challenges and the desire for peace at home, linking personal and global peace concepts. - [14:02 → 16:24]
The tone becomes more reflective as the performer describes retreating from the “hustling crowd” and focusing on personal well-being. Lyrics convey a sense of weariness with societal troubles but also a determination to endure (“I’m on the run”). There is a brief humorous aside about needing physical vitality (“a boom that doesn’t slide down” and “Viagra for the good”), which lightens the mood. The segment closes with a warm introduction of Isa Hansen, a young singer-dancer and songwriter, signaling a transition to fresh voices and new energy. - [16:24 → 20:50]
Isa Hansen’s Performance: Life Experiences and Vulnerability
Jason performs a heartfelt song written by Leon Russell, a personal favorite of Jason Schwartz. The lyrics reflect a journey through life’s many places and experiences, highlighting the performer’s emotional vulnerability and introspection. Themes include loneliness, hope, and the longing for connection (“I’m a little lost now when I’m singing a song for you”). The song appeals to universal human emotions, blending melancholy and optimism. The performance emphasizes authenticity and emotional expression as key elements of peace. - [20:50 → 24:34]
Signature Song: ‘We Are The World’ and Call for Unity
Jason Schwartz invites the audience to join him in performing his signature song, “We Are The World.” This segment is notable for its inclusive, uplifting message of global unity and collective responsibility. The song’s lyrics emphasize the power of individuals to create brighter days and the need to persevere despite challenges. Repetition of affirmations (“it’s true”) and calls to action (“send them your hearts”) reinforce the theme of shared humanity and hope. The crowd is encouraged to sing along, fostering a sense of community and participatory peace-building. - [24:34 → 28:06]
Musical Interlude and Expressions of Resistance
Following the communal anthem, the mood shifts briefly to a more defiant stance expressed through repetition of “I don’t wanna be a part of it,” suggesting resistance to negativity or conflict. This moment captures the complexity of peace efforts, acknowledging frustration and the desire to reject violence or discord. The segment closes with gratitude and appreciation, maintaining the event’s positive atmosphere. - [26:03 → 29:37]
Narrative of Friendship, Love, and Global Awareness
A personal story is shared about a friendship marked by emotional support despite communication challenges, underscoring the power of connection beyond words. The lyrics then return to affirmations of love, emphasizing inclusivity and openness (“I do love you”). The narrative expands to a global perspective with lyrics about the world’s fragility and the importance of peace. References to “seedings grow” and the shrinking world highlight interconnectedness and the urgency of fostering peace amid geopolitical tensions. -
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Commitment to Peace and Hope for the Future
Words about keeping peace in one’s heart are repeated, symbolizing deep, internalized commitment to peace as a lifelong value. The lyrics invoke images of children and stars, linking innocence and universal hope. The repetition serves as a meditative mantra, reinforcing the event’s spiritual and emotional core. The performers express appreciation for the audience’s participation, recognizing them as “wonderful people” and entertainers, which nurtures a shared sense of accomplishment and joy. - [32:53 → 36:36]
The host offers closing thanks and light-hearted commentary on the logistics of the event, including acknowledgments of Jason Schwartz’s multifaceted role as a performer and organizer. The music returns to themes of love and the emotional complexities of human relationships. The repetition of “how the world feels” and promises to “shine” evoke optimism and empowerment. Thanks are continually offered, maintaining warmth and gratitude as the event moves toward conclusion. - [37:06 → 39:02]
Final Blessing and Farewell
The event closes with a heartfelt blessing wishing peace in the listeners’ homes, hearts, and communities. The host encourages the audience to internalize and carry peace with them in all aspects of their being — mind, soul, and social relationships. This invocation encapsulates the event’s central message: peace is both a personal and collective responsibility, achievable through love, understanding, and ongoing commitment. The final “Thank you” signals closure with gratitude and hopefulness.
Overall Summary:
The Seasons for Peace event is a richly layered celebration of the UN International Day of Peace, blending original and classic music, personal storytelling, and communal participation to explore themes of love, hope, struggle, and unity. Throughout the event, performers like Louise Lambert, Jason Schwartz, and Issa Hansen use song and dialogue to convey the inseparability of peace and love, emphasizing that peace is a daily practice rooted in personal connection and global awareness. The program invites active audience engagement, fostering a collective spirit of harmony and
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resilience. The closing blessing reinforces that peace must be nurtured internally and externally, leaving participants inspired to carry its message forward in their lives.
00:36
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Louise Lambert, Jason Schwartz and friends at Seasons for Peace, celebrating UN International Day of Peace.
01:12
Well alright, it’s alright, okay, okay You win, you win, I’m in love with you Well alright, it’s alright, okay, okay You win, you win, love you more than I do I’ll do anything you say, it’s just gotta be that way Well alright, alright, okay, okay
01:41
Okay, you win. I’m in love with you. All right. Okay, you win. What more can I do? Anything you say, I’ll do. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Last thing in the morning. Waking up with the kids. They know for all.
02:09
I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you.
02:58
Thank you. Thank you.
04:02
And there he is, come in, on the rocks.
04:24
Man, that just sounded great, wouldn’t it? It’s a song about peace and love, mostly love, but they go together, don’t they? Yes, I admire peace and love. Peace and love, I see. Yeah, we’re all here at the Kalamata Center for the same reason. We like the show. Look, your hand on the right there. This is the season for peace and love. Because we know peace is something that we can celebrate every day. And it was just incredible.
04:53
A couple of years ago, when this song was celebrated in Canada, it was written by Miss Louise here, wasn’t it? Oh, this is not her. See? She said, it all sounds the same. This one, y’all are pretty nice too.
05:19
“Who knows what tomorrow brings In a world few hearts survive All I know is the way I feel And when it’s real
05:56
There’s a lot of money that I found today in our way. But we find the strength in every day. Love you for some way, I’m bringing you love.
06:28
oh oh
07:07
Something gone, it used to be Living lives, looking behind All I have, is here and now All I want, is out there to fly
07:54
I’m a sinner, I’m a sinner. I’m a sinner somewhere where we belong.
08:26
Where the tear winds blow
09:37
Wow. You see, when they all started, I thought that was Louise’s song. I think she wrote that before that song. Wow. I know what I got.
09:49
let’s see if you know this one i bet you know this one we got some harmony singers out there i know we do
10:15
When the sun beats down, it’s a dawn upon you. When your shoes get so hot, wish your tired feet won’t fly through. Mother’s love is no more than I’ve ever seen. On a night when we
10:42
My baby When I see you Under the boardwalk Out of the sun Under the boardwalk Where they have their fun Under the boardwalk People walking about Under the boardwalk Where they party and laugh Under the boardwalk Boardwalk In the park
11:12
you hear the happy sound of a garrison. You can almost taste where I’ve gone since my last sin. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
11:38
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12:08
And the boys.
12:40
Where are we going? Where are we going?
13:06
And people are just too much for me to face I climb way up to the top of the stairs And all my kids drift right into space All my
13:35
I don’t know who’s as peaceful as can be And may the world be love, be motherly But baby, let me tell you how I die at home Feeling my dying feet I grow up wearing this fresh and sweet mother
14:02
I’m getting away from the hustling crowd And all that matters is, boy, I’ll be just fine
14:33
2A 3.30 3F 5.30
15:11
There’s trouble all through, and I’m not moving If this world’s not beginning now, there’s room enough for two I’m on the run, I’m on the run, I’m on the run
16:01
I need a boom that doesn’t slide down. Or a little Viagra, maybe. Viagra for the good.
16:24
There we go. Thank you, thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we’d like to call Issa Hansen up right now. Lovely young singer-dancer. Oh my goodness, and songwriter. And she’s going to sing a song that was written by… Leon Russell. What a Jason’s favorite song.
16:54
Thank you.
17:27
I’ve been so many places in my life and time I’ve sung a lot of songs, names and their names I’ve acted out my life on the stage and 10,000 people watching
17:57
I’m a little lost now when I’m singing a song for you I know you’re gonna come to me as I might have hoped it’d be I treated you like I had, but I can’t you see It’s too long for two
18:23
So darling, won’t you please stay for me? We’re alone and I’m singing this song for you. The dark and precious secrets and the truth are cold and nothing to me.
18:59
Listen to the melody
19:32
I don’t know.
20:22
He’s a dancer
20:50
Jason, do you want to stay up and join us where we are now? Jason is going to sing you one of his signature songs right now called, We Are The World. I signed the song. He’s got lots of signature songs in there. It’s just like being in a big stadium. It’s a big stadium. Big stadium. Lots of appreciative people. I bet all of you know that song. I hope that all of you will. Feel free to sing with us. Thank you.
21:16
There comes a time when we’re here to see the world
21:52
Come with me to life, the greatest gift of all. We can go on, tell the world about me. That someone, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere.
22:24
Oh
22:55
It’s true, it’s true, it’s true, it’s true. Send them your hearts, and let them know I’m what you give. And they will hide, they will feel, it’s true, it’s true, it’s true. It’s true, it’s true, it’s true.
23:24
We are the children We are the ones who make brighter days So let’s not give in, not give in
23:54
If you don’t make it by night, there’s nowhere we can go. We can burn our hearts, but there seems no hope at all. Well, if you just believe, there’s nowhere we can go. Well, the world, well, the world can’t provide.
24:34
Thank you.
25:04
And I don’t wanna be a part of it And I don’t wanna be a part of it And I don’t wanna be a part of it And I don’t wanna be a part of it And I don’t wanna be a part of it
25:33
Thank you, thank you.
26:03
I was so grown up to be a friend of mine. I never understood a word he said, but I helped him keep his heart safe.
26:35
I’m gonna have you. There’s no way to find out. If you love me. Everybody. Oh, I do love you. Oh, I do love you. So I do think I should take you with me. And draw you into me. Oh, I do love you, baby. Oh, I do.
27:10
It’s made to turn the world upside down. Take a look at the world. Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
28:06
And the song is going to sing. It’s got a piece in the heart. It’s got a little bit of tension to it, so we’re going to see where it’s going to go. And the song is going to sing.
28:36
Seedings grow, now the world is so small We see the world right here on our TV Seedings grow, we wonder where’s the distance How hard it becomes for us to see
29:09
In the name of the nations that are fearing down on the grave Crying for a place far enough away Reference for life is what we need For peace in our world For peace in our country
29:37
These words we will keep in our hearts And they’ll lie deep in our hearts And they’ll lie deep in our hearts And they’ll lie deep in our hearts And they’ll lie deep in our hearts And they’ll lie deep in our hearts
30:05
Oh
30:35
Thank you.
31:19
Something real close to home As we see her in the eyes of a child I can’t choose now Peace in our world Peace in our country Peace now, peace now
31:48
And the stars will be in our hearts for peace and love And the stars will be in our hearts for peace and love
32:25
is is
32:53
You guys are wonderful people. Thank you, thank you. You guys are wonderful entertainers. There’s a co-party, Greg’s coming on in a minute. You’ve been listening to Jonathan Press. We’re on pace. That’s true. That’s true. I got to go. We got to see that. And there it is. You get all the jobs, don’t you? By movements in and out. That’s what we do.
33:19
Jason Schwartz! The amazing TV guy! Teleprompter! And I believe I’m gonna get all of them right. I feel like 20 people got one person all right.
33:47
What would you think if I said I loved you? Would you stand up and walk out of here? Let me love you, and I’ll do it.
34:12
Will I try not to say I love you?
34:49
And how the world feels And how the world feels And how the world feels And how the world feels
35:22
and I’m gonna shine.
36:06
Thank you. Thank you.
36:36
Oh
37:06
I’ll give you love, I’ll give you that
37:50
May y’all have peace in your house. Peace in your heart. Peace where you live. Take that peace with you. Oh, take that peace with you. Oh, come on, take it in. Take it in. In your heart, in your shit, in your soul. In your mind, in your head, in your brother, in your sister.
39:02
Thank you.
