I’ve been using Playlist.com and have found it very helpful. The site stays updated with fresh, user-friendly Web 2.0 software. You can find songs as long as they are fairly well know (Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, etc.) Below is one I...
I received an email from the singer-songwriter who says he’s recuperating after a dirt-bike accident at his home, breaking his collarbone in 2 places. In his message, titled Five Weeks Killed in Five Minutes, Warren says about the lesson learned:...
Matt Johnson has a great post over on The Resurgence blog, admonishing followers of Christ to broaden their listening habits: Faithfully imaging our Creator God means, in part, that as image bearers undergoing sanctification, we think God’s thoughts after him....
If you’re searching for small-group worship music that is solid yet simple, Indelible Grace is worth considering. Growing out of college ministry, these are re-workings of old (very old) hymns. The original texts are maintained within an acoustic/Americana style that...
According to Chandler Branch of Soli Deo Gloria (Sacred Music for a Thirsty World), Bach’s venerable masterpiece Mass in B minor will enjoy it’s first performances with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica this week. Chandler has promised to...
However sincere intent may be, it can be obscured or lost by poor presentation. Case in point is the David Ingles album cover below. Note the label in the upper left corner: “dip stereo.” Ouch. I wonder: In worship services,...
A new opportunity fr om the Catalyst folks for songwriters: Catalyst is about Leaders. Leaders w ho have a passion to impact our Generation, includin g leaders in music and the arts. We value t he local church. We value...
Soli Deo Gloria is a helpful resource site if you are seeking current sacred music. For example, I discovered a new oratorio The Fiery Furnace which was commissioned by SDG, composed by Daniel Kellogg and recently debuted by the San...
Under the Radar radio hosted a delightful (if under attended) coffeehouse-style songwriter’s showcase Sunday night at NRB 2009, “highlighting some of the best undiscovered and under-appreciated music from Christian musicians.” (Fuzzy photos courtesy of my Centro phone) Ginny Owens opened...
Derek Webb has a terrific song titled Rich Young Ruler… …but it’s probably not about what you think. Derek says: …this is not a song about wealth. nor is it a song about the poor. it is no more so...