Category Archives: Music

So Plays the Fool

Travel day today, so a simple post with a deceptively simple song by Andrew Peterson. Funny that it’s Andy Gullahorn (who plays on the song) that shows up in the still image for the video.

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Valleys Fill First

This past week I came into possession of the Caedmon’s Call Guild Volume 4.  Unlike its three predecessors, the fourth volume of the batch was all video footage.  And while it lacks some of the full-song punch of the other … Continue reading

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A Song for Sinners and Saints

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Some Songs Say So Much

One of the most interesting reads of the past week was an article at FiveThirtyEight from Leah Libresco about the language of contemporary Christian music as compared to the language of shape note hymns.  She did a survey and came up with … Continue reading

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The Perfect Space

Last night was good and rainy, great weather for listening to the Avett Brothers.  A few of their songs from I and Love and You really stick with me.  Last night, it was “The Perfect Space.” (The other is “Head … Continue reading

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Church of Simon

Yesterday Lifehouse’s “Simon” played while my music was on shuffle.  I hadn’t heard it in a while.  I was quickly reminded, though, of why I love the song (and the entire No Name Face album).  It’s not a perfect song, … Continue reading

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The Novel-ty of Andrew Osenga

I remember well when I bought my first album from The Normals.  I remember reading about Coming to Life in CCM Magazine.  I remember making the connection in my head to the song “Everything (Apron Full of Stains)” from an … Continue reading

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Still Running (to Stand Still)

Came across this recently.  A great rendition of a U2 classic with the Edge carrying it all. A great song for a Monday morning.

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Three Souls Well

Here’s a treat from three amazing artists: “It Is Well With my Soul” with more vocals than anything else. Three minutes and forty-two seconds well-spent.

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In the Shadow of the Day

I was helping a friend get his car to the shop earlier this week.  While driving around the west part of town, this song came on the radio.  I was glad the window was down and the breeze was cool. … Continue reading

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