Bono on Johnny Cash
OK, OK, so I’m a little late to the party, but I love this quote!
Thanks, Chad!
Month: September 2003 (page 2 of 3)
New Books Today!
I had a little “side trip” to the bookstore this morning. Here’s what I picked up…
And while I was at it, just for some new tunes, I also got these – on sale, of course!
Diving in, as we speak!
“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever”
So wrote “my man” John Keats. But, it’s not always that way.
Tonight, on the way home from our midweek service, I decided to flip over to the classical public radio station. The show “Adventures in Good Music” hosted by Karl Haas was just starting.
He called this edition of the show something about “tonal colors” or something, and was describing a driving trip through Oregon while listening to the Larghetto movement of Beethoven’s Second Symphony. He said he wanted his listeners to share in that experience, so he played the piece. Right in the middle, he started doing a “play by play” analysis of the music. This lasted through the Beethoven and into Tchaikovsky’s great Marche Slave. Man! I couldn’t believe it!
Then it hit me…this is exactly what the Sweets, Martoias, Webbers, and others are talking about when they try to show the difference between modernity and the time we find ourselves in now. Rather than experiencing the power and beauty and emotion of the music, I found myself distracted by the incessant “explanation” of it. Could this be a parallel to the “talking head” version of “worship” that we’ve become accustomed to? Could it be that it would be much more powerful if we could hear the music of the gospel, rather than be distracted by some commentary?
Just a thought on this Wednesday evening. You’ve got yours…
“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever”
So wrote “my man” John Keats. But, it’s not always that way.
Tonight, on the way home from our midweek service, I decided to flip over to the classical public radio station. The show “Adventures in Good Music” hosted by Karl Haas was just starting.
He called this edition of the show something about “tonal colors” or something, and was describing a driving trip through Oregon while listening to the Larghetto movement of Beethoven’s Second Symphony. He said he wanted his listeners to share in that experience, so he played the piece. Right in the middle, he started doing a “play by play” analysis of the music. This lasted through the Beethoven and into Tchaikovsky’s great Marche Slave. Man! I couldn’t believe it!
Then it hit me…this is exactly what the Sweets, Martoias, Webbers, and others are talking about when they try to show the difference between modernity and the time we find ourselves in now. Rather than experiencing the power and beauty and emotion of the music, I found myself distracted by the incessant “explanation” of it. Could this be a parallel to the “talking head” version of “worship” that we’ve become accustomed to? Could it be that it would be much more powerful if we could hear the music of the gospel, rather than be distracted by some commentary?
Just a thought on this Wednesday evening. You’ve got yours…
NEW TOYS!!! Woo Hoo!!!
More Later!
NEW TOYS!!! Woo Hoo!!!
More Later!
One of Those Days…
Don’t really know why, but today has really stunk! Ever have one of those days?
Started off OK…ordered the new toys…both from Dell, one is the Dimension 4600 and the other – for Andrew (“the boy!”) is the Inspiron 8500. Bunch of money, but what the heck…
Anyway, kind of went downhill after that…
Got to the office, the carpet is still damp! The musty smell is starting to go away – after 2 bottles of Febreze! It’s still not a pleasant place to hang out right now, though. Worked on my library some. Finally getting some sense of organization on the shelves.
Had a hassle with the re-fi guy over some documents that he already has, but can’t find. I just don’t know if it’s worth the hassle for the little bit of relief we’re getting.
Finally managed to find Albert Camus’ The Stranger for Andrew. Seems every high school senior English lit class must be reading it this semester. Highlight of the afternoon – finding Alton Brown’s new Gear for Your Kitchen at Barnes & Noble, and having one of the best Frappuccinos I’ve had in a long time!
I don’t know…I guess I’m just kind of fed up with being expected to take care of everyone else’s problems. I know that goes with the territory and all, but it just seems a little overwhelming today!
One of Those Days…
Don’t really know why, but today has really stunk! Ever have one of those days?
Started off OK…ordered the new toys…both from Dell, one is the Dimension 4600 and the other – for Andrew (“the boy!”) is the Inspiron 8500. Bunch of money, but what the heck…
Anyway, kind of went downhill after that…
Got to the office, the carpet is still damp! The musty smell is starting to go away – after 2 bottles of Febreze! It’s still not a pleasant place to hang out right now, though. Worked on my library some. Finally getting some sense of organization on the shelves.
Had a hassle with the re-fi guy over some documents that he already has, but can’t find. I just don’t know if it’s worth the hassle for the little bit of relief we’re getting.
Finally managed to find Albert Camus’ The Stranger for Andrew. Seems every high school senior English lit class must be reading it this semester. Highlight of the afternoon – finding Alton Brown’s new Gear for Your Kitchen at Barnes & Noble, and having one of the best Frappuccinos I’ve had in a long time!
I don’t know…I guess I’m just kind of fed up with being expected to take care of everyone else’s problems. I know that goes with the territory and all, but it just seems a little overwhelming today!
Blogger Pro Is No More…
…but the good news is the “free” Blogger will incorporate the Pro stuff! And I – along with my Pro buddies – will be sportin’ around in brand-new Blogger hooded sweatshirts!
I’ll wear it! And I’m glad I was able to be a part of keeping Blogger afloat in my own small way!
Blogger Pro Is No More…
…but the good news is the “free” Blogger will incorporate the Pro stuff! And I – along with my Pro buddies – will be sportin’ around in brand-new Blogger hooded sweatshirts!
I’ll wear it! And I’m glad I was able to be a part of keeping Blogger afloat in my own small way!