Category Archives: Great Music
Rare Old Dove Awards Footage: Bill Gaither, Mark Lowry, Twila Paris, Vestal Goodman, 4Him, and Many More…
Well, it’s that time of year again. This week, the GMA will supposedly recognize the brightest and best in Christian music (tee-hee!) At this point I am unsure whether the mediocrity of the Dove Awards is due to the fact … Continue reading
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Easter Morning: Jesus Saves
Sung by Tony DeRosa, a studio singer, vocal coach, and member of award-winning barbershop quartet MaxQ. This might just be my favorite version of this song. Enjoy. He is risen indeed, Hallelujah!
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Easter Week Music: Come to the Table, by Michael Card
A blessed Maundy Thursday to my readers. Come to the table And taste of the glory Savor the sorrow He’s dying tomorrow The hand that is breaking the bread Soon will be broken
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Easter Week Music: Kum Ba Ya/Kyrie Eleison, by Cynthia Clawson
This comes from a little-known, yet astonishing album by Cynthia Clawson called Prayer & Plainsong. It was recorded entirely acapella at a very old mission building in Texas with two male singers, a tenor and a bass. It features daring … Continue reading
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Easter Week Music: Fernando Ortega’s Setting of the Sanctus
In slightly belated honor of Palm Sunday, here is Fernando Ortega’s stunningly gorgeous choral arrangement of the “Sanctus.” Do enjoy. Blessed, blessed is he who comes In the name of the Lord
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Ballad Buffet!
“It’s a ballad!” “Oh, that’s helpful.” There’s been some recent discussion around the southern gospel blogosphere over the vagueness of the generic term “ballad” by itself. I personally believe David Bruce Murray nailed it with his categorizations, even though they … Continue reading
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My Take on “Warrior is a Child”
Twila Paris is quite possibly my favorite singer/songwriter. This is one of her best songs. Enjoy my cover of it. All constructive comments are welcome. I know there’s not much of a video to go with it—I can do complex … Continue reading
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A Canine Quartet?
I’m not sure how familiar my readers are with classic Disney movies, but this is just too cute not to post. It seemed that as long as Walt himself was around, Disney pictures maintained the “golden touch,” and one gem … Continue reading
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Buddy Greene Talks New Album and Orders Breakfast with his Harmonica
I came across this delightful interview yesterday via an artists’ network called the Rabbit Room. Buddy Greene has many connections in the Christian music world, and in this interview, he talks with singer/songwriter Randall Goodgame about his latest album Harmonica … Continue reading
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