3 albums i am in love with right now:
1) avett brothers - emotionalism
2) mumford & sons - sigh no more
3) saosin - translating the name
3 things i am reading right now:
1) golden buddha - clive cussler
2) the voice (new testament)
3) the people called quakers - d. elton trueblood
3 important events in my life coming up soon:
1) my parents coming into town labor day weekend (this weekend!)
2) my birthday
3) parker side of the family for thanksgiving
3 things i want right now:
1) to be done with work so i can go jog
2) a new job
3) my new glasses
3 things i could do without right now:
1) debt
2) uncertainty
3) fat
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ccm
There is something about Contemporary Christian Music (ccm) that has just never sat quite right with me. I don't know that it's even something that I can properly put into words... But it bothers me. I am painting a broad generalization here, as of course there are notable exceptions (a lot of Crowder's stuff, some Tomlin, etcetera). I guess it just doesn't feel... "real" to me. The songs that actually mean something to me are the ones that talk about how life is not easy, but God is there. The songs I can relate to sing about how there is a God out there who loves even a crappy, messed up person like me. I understand that sometimes we just need to praise God and thank Him... But most of my life is spent in the day-to-day mundane, and the garbage that comes along with it. I know some of this cynicism is due to my apparent inability to live with joy, but that's really not who I am. I had a long dissection and diatribe of and about ccm written, but I am going to delete that and just say... I am happy and thankful for honest, real music. Thank God.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
my ep
I released my new EP! You can download it (for free) here: http://www.mediafire.com/?vcjnxq3v51btl1w or if you want a hard copy, message me your address. Let me know what you think!
words of my father
these are from a list that my dad gave me years ago. i kept it, and formatted it nicely and gave it to him for father's day two years ago. i still read it now and again, just to keep my head on straight.
Lord
Ups and downs in intensity
Keep worshipping
Be the spiritual head
Pray daily
Always tithe
Know where you stand, don’t buckle… But listen
Love
Do not be unequally yoked
Treat her like an angel
Virginity is the highest gift in marriage
Stay away from situations(before and after marriage)
The little things mean a lot
One time, one woman, no wandering
Love, cuddle, & touch without always expecting sex in return
No barbies
Labor
Like your job because it will affect home and you
Don’t quit when things get difficult… Give it reasonable time
If you need to ask for a raise or increased compensation or promotion, evaluate how you have performed, honestly. If you are satisfied with performance it may be time to move on
Be wise in your choices of changing jobs, promotions, and moves with a company
Loyalty
Integrity
Don’t make $ the #1 object. The higher the income the more stress and less stability
Leisure
Time to relax, not necessarily that which you do for fun
Make it a time you can think/reflect; a brain relax time.
It can be taxing physically
Don’t let it overtake time from real chores or duties
Life
Ebbs and flows of life – enjoy it, each day is valuable
Remember, no matter what happens to you in normal life, “they” can’t kill you.
Do what is best for wife and children, put self aside
Lord
Ups and downs in intensity
Keep worshipping
Be the spiritual head
Pray daily
Always tithe
Know where you stand, don’t buckle… But listen
Love
Do not be unequally yoked
Treat her like an angel
Virginity is the highest gift in marriage
Stay away from situations(before and after marriage)
The little things mean a lot
One time, one woman, no wandering
Love, cuddle, & touch without always expecting sex in return
No barbies
Labor
Like your job because it will affect home and you
Don’t quit when things get difficult… Give it reasonable time
If you need to ask for a raise or increased compensation or promotion, evaluate how you have performed, honestly. If you are satisfied with performance it may be time to move on
Be wise in your choices of changing jobs, promotions, and moves with a company
Loyalty
Integrity
Don’t make $ the #1 object. The higher the income the more stress and less stability
Leisure
Time to relax, not necessarily that which you do for fun
Make it a time you can think/reflect; a brain relax time.
It can be taxing physically
Don’t let it overtake time from real chores or duties
Life
Ebbs and flows of life – enjoy it, each day is valuable
Remember, no matter what happens to you in normal life, “they” can’t kill you.
Do what is best for wife and children, put self aside
Monday, August 9, 2010
recording = done
i spent friday and saturday of last weekend recording with matt davis (who recorded the cgcc band ep) in turlock at denair friends church... i recorded 4 originals, and my own arrangement of how great Thou art. it was exhausting, but it was such a good experience. we spent a total of about 16 hours during those 2 days recording, or setting up/tearing down/working out instrument and vocal parts.
all of my songs turned out better than i thought they would; it's hard because in my head i heard other musical pieces, but actually putting them together became more difficult. i am currently listening to the (unmixed) ep, so that i can go over some mixing details with matt. i am pretty excited to share it with other people, and i hope they can hear the passion i put into it. let me know if you want a copy (digital or physical or both)!
all of my songs turned out better than i thought they would; it's hard because in my head i heard other musical pieces, but actually putting them together became more difficult. i am currently listening to the (unmixed) ep, so that i can go over some mixing details with matt. i am pretty excited to share it with other people, and i hope they can hear the passion i put into it. let me know if you want a copy (digital or physical or both)!
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