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From Sweetest Thing to the Best Thing
I’m not a big fan of lyric videos, but I’ll make an exception for the first song from U2’s forthcoming album, Songs of Experience. Here’s “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” It’s upbeat with a melancholy undertow. I’m curious to … Continue reading
All Those Little Things
One of the highlights of each week this semester is Thursday morning chapel prep. It’s the putting things together, the talk and camaraderie from testing out mics and speakers. And it’s being around music, too. This morning included a nice … Continue reading
Twenty Years and Holding
That it’s been just short of twenty years since the passing of Rich Mullins is difficult to believe. Here’s a just released rendition of “Hold Me Jesus” performed by Cindy Morgan and Andrew Greer.
Everyday Apocalypse
Here’s a live rendition of Andrew Peterson’ “The Reckoning” from the Community Coffeehouse in Danbury, CT. A beautiful weaving of the created-yet-groaning world and that for which we all wait.
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Don’t Lose the Plot
One more video of from a recent concert by the Killers. Also from Day and Age, here’s “This is Your Life,” one of my favorite tracks from the band.
Dustland Fairytale Revisited
A recent performance of a classic from the Killers to close out another non-stop Thursday.
Praise with Xylophone
This is a great rendition of a classic song (with a xylophonic introduction).
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Mountain Peaks and Friends on the Trail
Here’s a short-but-cool interview done with Andrew Peterson that name-drops most of my favorite singers, songwriters, and novelists. Thanks to Anthony Myers for making and posting.
The Staircase
One Caedmon’s Call song that I haven’t heard (as it’s on the first Guild album) is the one called “Staircase.” The song recently surfaced online. Words, music, and passionate singing by Derek Webb. Check it out.
Hope to Carry On
It’s a great but rare treat when something from Rich Mullins surfaces online. Here’s a moment from 1997 from a Caedmon’s Call concert with a song written by Mullins but later recorded by Caedmon’s.
Space Enough, and Time 