Lots of music floating around in my head lately. Realized it’s been awhile since I did a music post – so here goes the mix tape in my head (or iMix, if you will).
1. Yahweh – U2 (see video below)
A modern-day rock prayer is the best way I know to sum up this song. “Take [...]
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A music post
October 31, 2008Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating with music
October 2, 2008Music has always been ahead of society when it comes to embracing diversity. The music I’m writing about today is an excellent case in point because it highlights the cultural contributions our Hispanic brothers and sisters have made to America. Contributions made despite pain and adversity, appropriate to honor in the middle of Hispanic Heritage [...]
Music Mondays: Chant is back
July 7, 2008Ask anyone who has had to sit through a music appreciation class in college and chances are they thought the least interesting part of it was the chapter on Gregorian Chant. Why? Chant is different from any other kind of ‘western’ music. One line of melody, no harmony. Rhythmically, pretty free, [...]
Music Mondays
June 30, 2008Anyone who knows me, knows I love music. Given the number of ‘hits’ the Eric Bibb post got a few weeks back, it seems that many of ya’ll do as well. Every Monday, Living Stones will feature a post about music. Any kind of music is on the table, as long [...]
Stories and Music
June 7, 2008A powerful quote about music and relationship with God:
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Music intimately connects God with our own story. Last night while listening to the stories people told about their favorite hymns, I couldn’t help but about my experience around Hymn of Promise (where would we be without Natalie Sleeth?).
When I sing it, I think of my [...]
Lean on those Arms
June 6, 2008We are a singing church, ya’ll. After some work, I’ve got some audio from yesterday’s opening worship service:
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