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Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
2010 Top Ten Lists: Music
I got some good stuff here. In no particular order...
Mumford & Sons
Oh, yeah, this is in order. These guys were my most-listened-to band of the year. Love their album. So the rest of the list is in no particular order.
Dave Barnes
Crazy good vocals and guitar, and a very funny fella
The Avett Brothers
I know I'm probably not introducing anyone to these guys, but perhaps to the Tiny Desk Concert podcast from NPR.
Ben Rector
Mandy and I saw him open for Dave Barnes a couple of months ago. There are other songs that I like better, but I couldn't find a good video of them. Check out his album.
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Not sure how I've missed these cats for so long, but at the aforementioned Dave Barnes/Ben Rector show, they kept mentioning them. Then we got to see their Christmas show a few weeks ago. And don't worry. I learned that Ellie does not have casts on both arms.
Hey Marseilles
I discovered this band on the Tiny Desk podcast.
Gabe Dixon Band
I discovered these guys listening to Ben Folds on Pandora. This song came on, and my response was, "Who is this guy?"
Aaron Strumpel
I can't remember how I heard about him, but one night, after I had just purchased his Chair & Microphone album, Mandy and I listened to it in its entirety. Just couldn't turn it off.
Steven Curtis Chapman
This song paints a beautiful picture of where hope intersects tragedy. I had this album awhile before I really sat and listened to it. I don't know that I've heard so many songs that come forth from the heart. This is my favorite song from the album.
Aaron Ivey
And last but certainly not least. This is one of my favorite songs of the year. What a great story!
Mumford & Sons
Oh, yeah, this is in order. These guys were my most-listened-to band of the year. Love their album. So the rest of the list is in no particular order.
Dave Barnes
Crazy good vocals and guitar, and a very funny fella
The Avett Brothers
I know I'm probably not introducing anyone to these guys, but perhaps to the Tiny Desk Concert podcast from NPR.
Ben Rector
Mandy and I saw him open for Dave Barnes a couple of months ago. There are other songs that I like better, but I couldn't find a good video of them. Check out his album.
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Not sure how I've missed these cats for so long, but at the aforementioned Dave Barnes/Ben Rector show, they kept mentioning them. Then we got to see their Christmas show a few weeks ago. And don't worry. I learned that Ellie does not have casts on both arms.
Hey Marseilles
I discovered this band on the Tiny Desk podcast.
Gabe Dixon Band
I discovered these guys listening to Ben Folds on Pandora. This song came on, and my response was, "Who is this guy?"
Aaron Strumpel
I can't remember how I heard about him, but one night, after I had just purchased his Chair & Microphone album, Mandy and I listened to it in its entirety. Just couldn't turn it off.
Steven Curtis Chapman
This song paints a beautiful picture of where hope intersects tragedy. I had this album awhile before I really sat and listened to it. I don't know that I've heard so many songs that come forth from the heart. This is my favorite song from the album.
Aaron Ivey
And last but certainly not least. This is one of my favorite songs of the year. What a great story!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Slow Down and Enjoy
That's a good New Year's Resolution for all of us. How often do we find ourselves so rushed that we miss out on the really important things? As a father of a 5-yr old and 2-yr old, I'm faced with this on a daily basis. I don't want to miss those moments that will never happen again.
This story took place almost four years ago, but I just heard about it today. Here's the synopsis:
On January 12, 2007, in a subway station in Washington, D.C., a musician took out his violin and began playing. It was almost 8:00 am, and during the next 43 minutes he played six classical pieces. 1097 people passed by during that time, most hurrying to get to work on time. Of those, only seven people stopped what they were doing and just listened. Twenty-seven people dropped money into his violin case, the grand total being $32.17 ($20 of that was given by one woman who recognized who the musician was). Three days before, this musician had played in Boston, where the cheapest seats were $100.
The musician was Joshua Bell, and this was a social experiment organized by The Washington Post. You can read the article here, and below is a video of the performance.
This story took place almost four years ago, but I just heard about it today. Here's the synopsis:
On January 12, 2007, in a subway station in Washington, D.C., a musician took out his violin and began playing. It was almost 8:00 am, and during the next 43 minutes he played six classical pieces. 1097 people passed by during that time, most hurrying to get to work on time. Of those, only seven people stopped what they were doing and just listened. Twenty-seven people dropped money into his violin case, the grand total being $32.17 ($20 of that was given by one woman who recognized who the musician was). Three days before, this musician had played in Boston, where the cheapest seats were $100.
The musician was Joshua Bell, and this was a social experiment organized by The Washington Post. You can read the article here, and below is a video of the performance.
I received an email this morning with this story, and here's the question it ended with:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made...how many other things are we missing as we rush through life?
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Sentimental Guy
I'm a big Ben Folds fan, but somehow I had never heard this song...until today, while listening to Pandora. All I can say is that it made me very happy, and I've listened to it about five times in the last hour. Now I realize that my non-musician friends may tune out at this point, but for those still here...you know how your head moves ever so slightly when you hear a luscious chord (as one of my piano teachers used to say)? Well, the chords in the vamp do exactly that to me. Enjoy
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
2009 Top Ten Lists: Music
This marks my third year for sharing my top 10 list. First, we begin with music.
1. Bon Iver
I discovered Bon Iver at the end of 2008 and was instantly hooked. Both of his albums are great.
2. Sojourn Church's "Over the Grave"
The song "Warrior" has got to be one of the greatest songs I've heard in a long time. I couldn't find a video for it, so check out this link from Grooveshark (if you haven't signed up for your grooveshark account, check it out).
3. Mumford & Sons
Just heard about these guys through Steve McCoy's blog. Loved it immediately! Some free downloads to get you going can be found here.
4. Derek Webb's "Stockholm Syndrome"
Perhaps you've heard that this album is controversial. Webb has always been controversial because of his message, but now he's gone off the deep end by including two curse words in his song. Here's a good article about the new album, and enjoy the video.
5. The Fray
I know they've been around for a little while, but this year I've listened to them a lot.
6. Fiction Family
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot plus Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek = Awesome.
7. Brooke Fraser
I first heard Brooke Fraser on a Hillsong United album. Such a great voice. Her album Albertine came out a couple of years ago, but I came across it this year. So many great tracks.
8. U2
In my opinion, you can't have a top 10 list of music for 2009 and not include U2's newest album.
9. The Avett Brothers
It took me awhile to get into these guys, but then I heard this song...
10. Kings of Leon
I loved these guys when they first came out, but haven't listened to them in awhile. Then I heard this song awhile back and was instantly happy.
1. Bon Iver
I discovered Bon Iver at the end of 2008 and was instantly hooked. Both of his albums are great.
2. Sojourn Church's "Over the Grave"
The song "Warrior" has got to be one of the greatest songs I've heard in a long time. I couldn't find a video for it, so check out this link from Grooveshark (if you haven't signed up for your grooveshark account, check it out).
3. Mumford & Sons
Just heard about these guys through Steve McCoy's blog. Loved it immediately! Some free downloads to get you going can be found here.
4. Derek Webb's "Stockholm Syndrome"
Perhaps you've heard that this album is controversial. Webb has always been controversial because of his message, but now he's gone off the deep end by including two curse words in his song. Here's a good article about the new album, and enjoy the video.
5. The Fray
I know they've been around for a little while, but this year I've listened to them a lot.
6. Fiction Family
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot plus Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek = Awesome.
7. Brooke Fraser
I first heard Brooke Fraser on a Hillsong United album. Such a great voice. Her album Albertine came out a couple of years ago, but I came across it this year. So many great tracks.
8. U2
In my opinion, you can't have a top 10 list of music for 2009 and not include U2's newest album.
9. The Avett Brothers
It took me awhile to get into these guys, but then I heard this song...
10. Kings of Leon
I loved these guys when they first came out, but haven't listened to them in awhile. Then I heard this song awhile back and was instantly happy.
Weekly Links
1. Gotta start out with this video. It's not everyday that something this awesome and unexpected happens.
2. When Helping Hurts - I heard Steve Corbett speak at CCDA and then purchased the book. Here is an article by the co-author, Brian Fikkert. I have to say that I had never heard anyone say these things, yet something resounded within me that these guys are speaking truth.
2. When Helping Hurts - I heard Steve Corbett speak at CCDA and then purchased the book. Here is an article by the co-author, Brian Fikkert. I have to say that I had never heard anyone say these things, yet something resounded within me that these guys are speaking truth.
3. Another free ebook from Seth Godin - What Matters Now
4. Jim Belcher, author of Deep Church, responds to some of his critics. Almost finished with this book, and it is great.
5. Perry Noble's 7 questions that teams should be asking. This is very helpful if you are a part of a team.
6. Scot McKnight's brief review on Alan Roxburgh's new book makes me want to read it. Guess that's the point of book reviews, right. I think the three missional conversations that speak of are right on point.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Hitler Finds Out About Robert's Birthday
As I said in my last post, I've never had a surprise birthday party thrown for me. Neither have I had a birthday video created for me. Especially one like this. Thank you Mr. Spickler.
Friday, November 27, 2009
A Christmas Set List - Pt. 2
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Chris Martin (Coldplay)
Amen, Amen, Sojourn
Christmas Time is Here, Vince Guaraldi Trio
O Magnum Mysterium, Morten Lauridsen, conductor
Amen, Amen, Sojourn
Christmas Time is Here, Vince Guaraldi Trio
O Magnum Mysterium, Morten Lauridsen, conductor
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
A Christmas Set List
Here are some of my favorite Christmas songs, with videos courtesy of YouTube.
O Holy Night, Tipitina Foundation, as seen on NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
O Come O Come Emmanuel, Sufjan Stevens
Joseph's Lullaby, MercyMe
Winter Snow, Audrey Assad & Chris Tomlin
O Come O Come Emmanuel, Sufjan Stevens
Joseph's Lullaby, MercyMe
Winter Snow, Audrey Assad & Chris Tomlin
Thursday, November 05, 2009
More Links
Seth Godin on empathy
Wondering about Google Wave? Here's Lifehack's first look and best uses, as well as The Complete Guide to Google Wave.
The trailer for my friend Joe's new movie Hitting the Nuts is live.
Five tips for utilizing RSS feeds. I use Google Reader for this task and love it.
Ten ways to cut your energy bills this winter...and not freeze
Wondering about Google Wave? Here's Lifehack's first look and best uses, as well as The Complete Guide to Google Wave.
The trailer for my friend Joe's new movie Hitting the Nuts is live.
Five tips for utilizing RSS feeds. I use Google Reader for this task and love it.
Ten ways to cut your energy bills this winter...and not freeze
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Catching Up on Some Links
Way behind on this, so I'm going to have two posts on some of the great things I've read online over the last few weeks. First, some great resources...
150 of Tim Keller's sermons available for free
Summaries from some of the talks at Catalyst this year
Free ebook on discipleship from Winfield Bevins. I'm printing it out right now and am looking forward to reading it.
Videos from The Nines
Video/audio from the Lead09 Conference featuring Tim Chester and Jonathan Dodson
150 of Tim Keller's sermons available for free
Summaries from some of the talks at Catalyst this year
Free ebook on discipleship from Winfield Bevins. I'm printing it out right now and am looking forward to reading it.
Videos from The Nines
Video/audio from the Lead09 Conference featuring Tim Chester and Jonathan Dodson
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Weekly Links
Ben Arment on "Three Kinds of Jobs"
The messages from Advance09 are available for download from Desiring God
New iPhone and software getting ready to come out
Good explanation of bi-weekly payments on a mortgage - I've been doing something similar since we bought our first home, albeit without the fees. I just divided the monthly payment by 12, then added that to the principal each month. It will end up knocking around seven years off my mortgage, which will save me approximately $36,000 in interest!
Internetmonk's review of Love is an Orientation, by Andrew Marin. Here's Andrew on the Neue podcast as well.
Saving the best for last..."Why couldn't Jesus shapeshift?" and other Awkward Questions from Children - from Scot McKnight
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