Press Release NYC July 2009!

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Credits:
Assistant Editors: Charles Gary, Pauline Lee
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

July 22 2009 Washington Square Park 28th day.

Every new place I perform at gives me a sense of

nervous anticipation. Today made no difference.

Today's performance was at Washington Square Park,

one of the landmarks of NYC, Greenwich Village, and NYU.

With the symbolic white arch of Washington stoically standing,

and the central fountain gathering all the locals and tourists,

this park has been a hub for artists, writers, activists, the

hippie movement, movies, and of course, performances.

For all that said, I began my performance at the arch,

but in less than five minutes the park security came and I

was told to stop. I've gotten used to this happening by now,

so I peacefully got my things together, and was about to

relocate, when passersby started gathering in front of me.

In my moment of slight dejection, the encouraging words

and curious faces that asked about Worldmelody Project

helped turned the situation inside out.

Of particular note, one young man said to me,

"I believe you can change the world."

In his sincerity and genuine enthusiasm he was a source

of positive energy that sometimes, I forget I need.

After I said goodbye, I relocated to the park's fountain

(where fortunately park security didn't mind), and

continued with the performance. I realize today that

you can't undermine the impact of another's kindness.

Sometimes it's that kindness that turns an inner frown,

into an inner smile.

- Aiden Lim -

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Maha (French), Francesco (Italian), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

Jessica Man writes post on Worldmelody Project, July 20, 2009

Link to post!

I met Jessica on the Brooklyn Bridge last Friday (7/17),

and she has graciously written a post on her blogspot about

Worldmelody Project! Please check it out, and peruse her blog.

"Thoughts To Be Defined"

http://jessicaman.blogspot.com/

Worldmelody Article in THE SEA by Baek Areum, July 08 2009

Link to article.

July 10 2009, Brooklyn Br. Worldmelody Project 21st Day.

원하는 세상을 만들려면 당신이 먼저 변해야 한다.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Gandhi
Sé el cambio que deseas ver en el mundo.
" Soyez le changement que vous voulez voir dans le monde"
Sii tu il cambiamento che vuoi vedere nel mondo.
見たいと思う世界の変化にあなた自身がなりなさい。
欲变世界,先变其身.

4 번째 Statement.

The 4th Statement.

독일에서 여행와 브루클린 브릿지에서 만난 Verena는

Worldmelody Project에 대해 큰 관심을 보이며 독일 하노버에

오면 꼭 연락하라는 말과 함께 노트에 자신의 이메일 주소를

적어주었다.

I met Verena on the Brooklyn Bridge. She had come to NY from

Germany to travel. She showed a lot of interest in Worldmelody

Project and while writing me her email address, she told me to

contact her when I came to Hanover, Germany.

퍼포먼스중이었던 나는 정신없이 고맙다며 꼭 독일에

가면 연락하겠노라고 인사를 나누었다.

I was in the middle of the performance, so I told her thank you

and that I would contact her when I got to Germany.

그리고 숙소에 돌아와 펼쳐본 노트에는 그녀의 이메일 주소와

"Be the change you want to see in the world."란

Statement가 적혀있었다.

When I came back home I opened the note, and inside

was the email address and a quote by Gandhi:

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

생각지 못한 그녀의 메모는 기분좋은 충격을 주며 이프로젝트를

하기로 결심하던 첫날을 떠올리게 만들었다.

The note was uncalled for, but was quite a nice surprise.

It helped remind me of the day I decided to start this project.

프로젝트를 통해 사람들에게 긍정적인 변화를 일으키겠다는 생각과

목표가 있었지만 사람들앞에 서는것은 너무나 떨리는 현실이었다.

Through Worldmelody Project I had the idea and goal

to bring positive change to people. But in reality, I knew

that I was too embarrassed and nervous to talk and stand

in front of people.

그건 아마도 내가 영어를 잘 못하고 보수적인 한국문화속에서

자란 배경때문도 있지만 무엇보다도, 그건 사람들 앞에 나와

새로운 뭔가를 한다는 것에 대한 나만의 두려움이었던것 같다.

Perhaps it was the language barrier, or perhaps it was

my conservative Korean culture, but overall, it was my

own fear of stepping out and really doing something.

솔직히 고백하자면 나 스스로는 부끄러움을 이겨내지 못했을것이다.

To be honest, I wasn't able to overcome this fear by myself.

허나 자리를 털고 일어나 걸어나가 사람들앞에 설수 있게

한것은 여자친구인 Annie의 격려와 기도였다.

The reason I was able to forget everything and do this

project in front of people was because of my girlfriend

Annie's encouragement and prayers.

변화가 필요했지만 스스로 변화되기란 너무나도 어려웠다.

I needed change, but actually changing was so difficult.

누군가 내게 변화되기 위해 어떻게 해야하는지 묻는다면

If you ask me what you can do if you really want to change, 

then I want to say...

난 주저없이 누군가를 사랑하는것이 가장 쉬운 방법이라고 말하고 싶다.

...that the easiest way is to LOVE SOMEONE WITHOUT HESITATION.

우리가 세상을 바꾸고 성장해 나갈 수 있는 것은 우리가

나누는 사람들과의 관계를 통해 가능한 것이다. 우리는 우리

자신이 해낼 수 있는 한계가 있다. 만약 우리가

사랑하는 사람들에게 긍정적인 존재로 다가간다면 변화는

훨씬 더 쉬워질 것이고 위대해질 것이다.

It is through the relationships that we share that we

can change and grow. We can only do so much by ourselves.

If we allow ourselves to be a positive presence to those

we love, then change (for the either of us) becomes that

much easier, and significant.

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Maha (French), Francesco (Italian), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

The Worldmelody Project Team!

We would like to dedicate this post to all the dedicated

team members of Worldmelody Project! You help keep us

truckin'! God bless and keep you safe around the world!

In alphabetical order:

Name: Aiden Lim

Where are you from? South Korea

Role in Worldmelody Project: Founder, Creative Director, Korean Translator, Web Manager (I am the Founder and Creative Director of WM Project. I am currently on a mission to bring positive change to the world during my 2-yr world tour as I present positive statements wherever I go. I am a dreamer and an optimist, working to build a team of like-minded people. I also come up with many of the Statements, translate all material into Korean, and manage our Blog and Facebook Page).

Name: Annie Cho

Where are you from? Cali/NYC

Role in Worldmelody Project: Co-Creative Director, English Translator, Web Manager.. I’m the perfectionist with all the details! I am the creative, artistic director and I translate/and or write all materials in English, including the statements, any and all correspondence, web material, editing. Lastly, I help manage and update our blog and Facebook page).

Name: Brian Goo

Where are you from? Toronto/NY

Role in Worldmelody Project: Japanese Translator (I translate all material into Japanese. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Name: Francesco Gastaldon

Where are you from? Italy

Role in Worldmelody Project: Italian Translator (I translate all material into Italian. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Name: Hulk Li

Where are you from? Shanghai, China

Role in Worldmelody Project: Chinese Translator (I translate all material into Chinese. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Name: James Yoon


Where are you from? South Korea

Role in Worldmelody Project: Contact Manager (I help with the building of our team by finding people, making connections and allowing the team to grow. I’m also Aiden Lim’s friend since high school, so I’ve been a fan from the start!).

Name: Lae Un Kim

Where are you from? Berkeley, California

Role in Worldmelody Project: Japanese Translator (I translate all material into Japanese. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Name: Maha Bamaarouf

Where are you from? Morocco, Rabat city

Role in Worldmelody Project: French Translator (I translate all material into French. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Name: Rachell Calhoun

Where are you from? USA

Role in Worldmelody Project: Spanish Translator (I translate all material into Spanish. This includes our positive statements, blog and fanpage material).

Thanks all! <3

I'm not JUST a Kashi Bar.

Danielle, who was interviewed in our "Never Give Up" 

video gave me a Kashi bar. I must've looked hungry! : )

I was so touched by the gesture~

To our supporters!

I just want to say thank you so much to all of the fans who've

commented, emailed, and said how much they enjoy our work.

You give us the reason and the motivation to continue what we 

love to do:make the world smile. : )

A special thank you this week to: Danielle, Eduardo Estrella, 

Kat James, Gabby Ubilla, Naim, and Simon. 

Thank you so much! 

~ Aiden Lim ~