Category Archives: Music

Strong Echoes from a Long Time Ago . . .

Sometimes I think going to a “Skywalker Saga” Star Wars movie for the John Williams soundtrack alone is perfectly fine.  The director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rian Johnson, recently posted a clip of Williams directing one of the … Continue reading

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Unclosed Loop: U2’s Songs of Experience

I’ve been meaning to get something a little more substantial down concerning U2’s most recent release, Songs of Experience.  It’s been a rough semester for U2 in my classroom.  Each fall for the last few years I’ve played “When I … Continue reading

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Album + Commentary = Amazing

Today’s visit with friends a good ways away allowed for some quality drive time.  Since my phone is weirdly set on “shuffle” mode (and because I am a firm believer in album’s and sequencing), I decided to listen through some … Continue reading

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Love’s Labor

Well, it’s the time of year where I would love to be able to see Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God tour.  Unfortunately, it always wraps long before I get back to Tennessee for the holidays.  So I’m thankful … Continue reading

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Week’s End

I have taken great comfort all week in the fact that this week would have been crazy even if I had stayed on-island over the holiday weekend.  The relief I felt as I moved through downtown gathering some stuff for … Continue reading

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Spilled Laughter, Angels Dancing

Here’s one last cover of a Rich Mullins song by Andrew Peterson on the occasion of the 20th  anniversary of Rich’s untimely death.  It’s classic Rich with just enough Peterson.  Wonderful imagery with truly driving music.

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“Hello, Old Friends”

Last week many remembered the 20th anniversary of Rich Mullins’ death.  A few covers of Rich’s hits have been floating around.  Here’s another cover by Andrew Peterson.  This times its the opener of one of Rich’s best albums: volume 2 … Continue reading

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Loves You Most, Knows You Best

Today marks the twentieth year since the tragic death of Rich Mullins.  Andrew Peterson recently did a long interview with Andy Greer for CCM Magazine in which the musician reflected on the significance of Mullins for his life of faith. … Continue reading

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Singing “The Truth”

Up until a couple of years ago, I didn’t even know the song “The Truth” by Caedmon’s Call existed.  I first heard it when I purchased the third Guild album.  The better rendition of the song, though, is found on … Continue reading

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When Time Takes Its Time

Here’s a recently uploaded classic from Rich Mullins, one of those songs that almost haunts you because of its beautiful simplicity.

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