Call me crazy but this is one of my hits of all time. I know Mr. Withers had a couple other hits in his career but this is the only one that I need. Sing it Bill!
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Apr 21, 2011
There Will Be a Day
Sometimes we get so caught up in this life that we forget about the one to come. May this never be the case again. Growing up, my church sang songs like, This World is Not My Home and Mansion, Robe & Crown, and I'll Fly Away. Not sure those are the proper titles but that's how I remember those songs. Songs about the life to come, Heaven. We get so caught up in finding pleasure in this life that we forget that it won't compare with the next one.
This also reminds me of one of my eldest daughter's favorite songs right now, I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. What a great feeling I get when I think about "no more suffering" or "no more tears." I haven't lived a life of suffering at all in comparison to some but still I have suffered and went through pain in my own life. Jeremy has been through a lot in his life. I just love hearing Jeremy's story and hearing some of the songs he wrote through and after that time in his life. If you haven't heard what he went through please do so now by clicking here. You will find much encouragement in his story.
This also reminds me of one of my eldest daughter's favorite songs right now, I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. What a great feeling I get when I think about "no more suffering" or "no more tears." I haven't lived a life of suffering at all in comparison to some but still I have suffered and went through pain in my own life. Jeremy has been through a lot in his life. I just love hearing Jeremy's story and hearing some of the songs he wrote through and after that time in his life. If you haven't heard what he went through please do so now by clicking here. You will find much encouragement in his story.
Apr 8, 2011
Music Collection
So I got to thinking about my music collection one day after listening to a song that sparked a memory and a thought. I can't tell you what song that was, not that it's inappropriate or anything or embarrassing, I just can't remember. Since I have 9000+ items (50+ GB), I had to spend some time thinking about this...thought, before sharing it. I know there are others out there that have the same albums and the same categories (probably in your head) but maybe not the same albums in those categories. If you're not a music junkie like me you wouldn't understand. So here goes.
Sometimes one album is all I need:
Not that these artists aren't great or haven't put out more quality albums but for me I don't need any other albums. And it's not that I don't really like these artists. I just really love this one album from each of these guys and that's all I need. Some are epic albums, some are just by chance. I'm sure you'd disagree with me as well on some of these.
Wallflowers - Bringing Down the Horse
Radiohead - OK Computer
Indigo Girls - 1200 Curfews (Live)
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Jimmy Eat World - Bleed America
Metallica - Black
Ginny Owens - Without Condition
Gretchen Wilson - Here For the Party
Big Head Todd & The Monsters - Sister Sweetly
Barenaked Ladies - Rock Spectacle (Live)
Sometimes Greatest Hits are all you need:
Again, I know these bands had great careers and that's why they were honored with a Greatest Hits collection but by the time I came around they were past their prime (or worse) and I just need the good stuff.
Journey
The Police
Hootie + The Blowfish*
Guns 'n Roses
The Beach Boys
Billy Joel (2 disc)
Bruce Springsteen
Huey Lewis + The News
Steve Miller Band
The Band
Queen
The Eagles (2 disc)
*I lived through Hootie and love him/them but I don't need anything but this collection of the greatest hits.
Epic Albums I can't live without:
Seriously, I might hurt someone if I had to give these up. Some I listen to more then others but each one has special significance to me.
Paul Simon - Graceland
Rich Mullins - The Jesus Record
Barenaked Ladies - Rock Spectacle (Live)
James Taylor - Live (2 cd set)
Coldplay - Parachutes
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Big Head Todd & The Monsters - Sister Sweetly
Switchfoot - Beautiful Letdown
George Winston - December
Caedmon's Call - self-titled
Dave Matthews Band - Live at Red Rocks
dc Talk - Jesus Freak
New to me and loving them:
These artists are relatively new for me. I've been hooked though by their work. I hope there is even more to come from each.
Ray Lamontagne
Avett Bros.*
Mumford & Sons
Matt Maher
Local Natives
Gungor
The Civil Wars
Audry Assad
*Yes I already own 4 of their albums but they're still 'new' to me.
Artists that I keep going back for more:
For one reason or another every time these artists put out a new album I have to have it. I've been following most of these artists for years now and they seem to be getting better and better with age.
Jars of Clay
U2
Dave Matthews Band
Mat Kearney
Jack Johnson (at least for now)
TobyMac
Caedmon's Call
Avett Brothers
Chris Tomlin
David Crowder Band
John Mayer
Switchfoot
Sometimes one album is all I need:
Not that these artists aren't great or haven't put out more quality albums but for me I don't need any other albums. And it's not that I don't really like these artists. I just really love this one album from each of these guys and that's all I need. Some are epic albums, some are just by chance. I'm sure you'd disagree with me as well on some of these.
Wallflowers - Bringing Down the Horse
Radiohead - OK Computer
Indigo Girls - 1200 Curfews (Live)
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Jimmy Eat World - Bleed America
Metallica - Black
Ginny Owens - Without Condition
Gretchen Wilson - Here For the Party
Big Head Todd & The Monsters - Sister Sweetly
Barenaked Ladies - Rock Spectacle (Live)
Sometimes Greatest Hits are all you need:
Again, I know these bands had great careers and that's why they were honored with a Greatest Hits collection but by the time I came around they were past their prime (or worse) and I just need the good stuff.
Journey
The Police
Hootie + The Blowfish*
Guns 'n Roses
The Beach Boys
Billy Joel (2 disc)
Bruce Springsteen
Huey Lewis + The News
Steve Miller Band
The Band
Queen
The Eagles (2 disc)
*I lived through Hootie and love him/them but I don't need anything but this collection of the greatest hits.
Epic Albums I can't live without:
Seriously, I might hurt someone if I had to give these up. Some I listen to more then others but each one has special significance to me.
Paul Simon - Graceland
Rich Mullins - The Jesus Record
Barenaked Ladies - Rock Spectacle (Live)
James Taylor - Live (2 cd set)
Coldplay - Parachutes
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Big Head Todd & The Monsters - Sister Sweetly
Switchfoot - Beautiful Letdown
George Winston - December
Caedmon's Call - self-titled
Dave Matthews Band - Live at Red Rocks
dc Talk - Jesus Freak
New to me and loving them:
These artists are relatively new for me. I've been hooked though by their work. I hope there is even more to come from each.
Ray Lamontagne
Avett Bros.*
Mumford & Sons
Matt Maher
Local Natives
Gungor
The Civil Wars
Audry Assad
*Yes I already own 4 of their albums but they're still 'new' to me.
Artists that I keep going back for more:
For one reason or another every time these artists put out a new album I have to have it. I've been following most of these artists for years now and they seem to be getting better and better with age.
Jars of Clay
U2
Dave Matthews Band
Mat Kearney
Jack Johnson (at least for now)
TobyMac
Caedmon's Call
Avett Brothers
Chris Tomlin
David Crowder Band
John Mayer
Switchfoot
Mar 11, 2011
What Pi Sounds Like
With Pi Day coming up on Monday, I wanted to share this fantastic video with you. Enjoy!!
Jan 17, 2011
MLK Day
Growing up in the 80s, U2 was my favorite band. It helped that I had older siblings that I could mooch off of. Not all of their music was what I call quality (i.e. Erasure, Depeche Mode, B-52s, Asia, Tiffany, Bananarama, UB40, etc.). But there were quite a few bands that I got a jump start on because I was the youngest. I not only got hand-me-down clothes (not as much fun as it sounds) but also I got hand-me-down music. Bands like Journey, Bruce Springsteen, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bryan Adams, Genesis, Huey Lewis, Tommy Petty, etc. But my favorite was always U2.
Here's is U2's tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Followed by one of the greatest speeches of all time.
Here's is U2's tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Followed by one of the greatest speeches of all time.
Jan 5, 2011
Favorite Albums of 2010
11. High Violet by The National
New band to me in 2010. I started by buying The Boxer early in the year and loved their sound. Really enjoy listening to Matt Berninger's voice. Not sure what it is but it's soothing. Favorite tracks are Terrible Love, Bloodbuzz Ohio, and Sorrow. Check out this great video of Bloodbuzz Ohio.
10. God Willin' and The Creek Don't Rise by Ray LaMontagne
Really fell in love with Ray's voice this year. I just listened to this record again and I could play it all day long. Favorite tracks are Repo Man, New York City's Killing Me, For The Summer, and Beg Steal or Borrow.
9. The Shelter by Jars of Clay
Loved Jars of Clay since they first came out. I haven't loved everything they've put out but this is such an awesome record with fantastic artists such as Thad Cockrell, Derek Webb, Amy Grant, David Crowder, Gungor, Sara Groves, Matt Maher, Leigh Nash, Audrey Assad, Brandon Heath, Mac Powell, tobyMac, and more. Sounds like a winning line-up to me. Favorite tracks are the title track, Small Rebellions, Lay it Down, Call My Name and Out of My Hands. All tracks are strong and beautifully crafted, as is their signature.
8. Gorilla Manor by Local Natives
Speaking of brand new records (at least to me), this one made the list and I've only had it for about a month. It's been constantly in my rotation though. Such a great sound. Really, the reason I bought the album was because of the reviews which said they sounded a little like Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire, and Vampire Weekend. How could you go wrong with that list of bands. Favorite tracks are Wide Eyes, Airplanes, Sun Hands, and Cubism Dream.
One of my wife and my's favorite country artist and such an excellent mix of country and bluegrass on this record. Favorite tracks would be the title track, Fallin' For You, Rovin' Gambler (just for the pickin' and grinin'), and Bad Angel. It's just a real fun record to listen to.
Perfect. Chris Tomlin. Kristian Stanfill. David Crowder. Christy Nockels. Charlie Hall. Matt Redman. Fee. Incredible. My whole family loves this album and for weeks this year we listened to it every Sunday on the way to church services. Favorites are Our God, How He Loves, Awakening, Rise and Sing, and Where The Spirit of The Lord Is.
Honorable Mention: Transference by Spoon, The Medicine by John Mark McMillan, Brothers by The Black Keys, Contra by Vampire Weekend, and Raising up the Dead by Caedmon's Call
New band to me in 2010. I started by buying The Boxer early in the year and loved their sound. Really enjoy listening to Matt Berninger's voice. Not sure what it is but it's soothing. Favorite tracks are Terrible Love, Bloodbuzz Ohio, and Sorrow. Check out this great video of Bloodbuzz Ohio.
10. God Willin' and The Creek Don't Rise by Ray LaMontagne
Really fell in love with Ray's voice this year. I just listened to this record again and I could play it all day long. Favorite tracks are Repo Man, New York City's Killing Me, For The Summer, and Beg Steal or Borrow.
9. The Shelter by Jars of Clay
Loved Jars of Clay since they first came out. I haven't loved everything they've put out but this is such an awesome record with fantastic artists such as Thad Cockrell, Derek Webb, Amy Grant, David Crowder, Gungor, Sara Groves, Matt Maher, Leigh Nash, Audrey Assad, Brandon Heath, Mac Powell, tobyMac, and more. Sounds like a winning line-up to me. Favorite tracks are the title track, Small Rebellions, Lay it Down, Call My Name and Out of My Hands. All tracks are strong and beautifully crafted, as is their signature.
8. Gorilla Manor by Local Natives
Speaking of brand new records (at least to me), this one made the list and I've only had it for about a month. It's been constantly in my rotation though. Such a great sound. Really, the reason I bought the album was because of the reviews which said they sounded a little like Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire, and Vampire Weekend. How could you go wrong with that list of bands. Favorite tracks are Wide Eyes, Airplanes, Sun Hands, and Cubism Dream.
7. I and Love and You by The Avett Brothers
Probably my favorite group of the year. Another new group, honestly, over the last year or so. I love the simplicity, rawness, harmonies, and songwriting style. Favorite tracks are the title track, Kick Drum Heart, January Wedding, Laundry Room, And It Spread and lastly Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise.
6. Counting Stars by Andrew Peterson
Been listening to AP for over a decade and I don't have any reason to stop now. And this, in my estimation is not even his best record. Quality music from a great songwriter. Favorite tracks include Many Roads, Dancing in the Minefields, World Traveler, and Isle of Skye.
5. Up on the Ridge by Dierks BentleyProbably my favorite group of the year. Another new group, honestly, over the last year or so. I love the simplicity, rawness, harmonies, and songwriting style. Favorite tracks are the title track, Kick Drum Heart, January Wedding, Laundry Room, And It Spread and lastly Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise.
6. Counting Stars by Andrew Peterson
Been listening to AP for over a decade and I don't have any reason to stop now. And this, in my estimation is not even his best record. Quality music from a great songwriter. Favorite tracks include Many Roads, Dancing in the Minefields, World Traveler, and Isle of Skye.
One of my wife and my's favorite country artist and such an excellent mix of country and bluegrass on this record. Favorite tracks would be the title track, Fallin' For You, Rovin' Gambler (just for the pickin' and grinin'), and Bad Angel. It's just a real fun record to listen to.
4. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Superb. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said. All I can say though is if you don't have this album you have to go buy it now. Favorite tracks are #1-6 and then Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains).
Superb. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said. All I can say though is if you don't have this album you have to go buy it now. Favorite tracks are #1-6 and then Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains).
3. Born Again by Newsboys
My brother had to actually encourage me (several times) to buy this album. I don't know why I waited. Incredible album. Many outstanding tracks here: Born Again, One Shot, Impossible, Escape and a great version of Mighty to Save.
My brother had to actually encourage me (several times) to buy this album. I don't know why I waited. Incredible album. Many outstanding tracks here: Born Again, One Shot, Impossible, Escape and a great version of Mighty to Save.
2. Sigh No More by Mumford and Sons
Their live show is something to behold, so they say. Wish I knew firsthand. If any new band is bigger I don't know about them. I love every single song on this album excluding Little Lion Man (because of language). Two great videos for The Cave and Roll Away Your Stone (Live).
1. Awakening by PassionTheir live show is something to behold, so they say. Wish I knew firsthand. If any new band is bigger I don't know about them. I love every single song on this album excluding Little Lion Man (because of language). Two great videos for The Cave and Roll Away Your Stone (Live).
Perfect. Chris Tomlin. Kristian Stanfill. David Crowder. Christy Nockels. Charlie Hall. Matt Redman. Fee. Incredible. My whole family loves this album and for weeks this year we listened to it every Sunday on the way to church services. Favorites are Our God, How He Loves, Awakening, Rise and Sing, and Where The Spirit of The Lord Is.
Honorable Mention: Transference by Spoon, The Medicine by John Mark McMillan, Brothers by The Black Keys, Contra by Vampire Weekend, and Raising up the Dead by Caedmon's Call
Dec 22, 2010
New Favorites (Christmas Tunes)
10. Bob Dylan – Must be Santa
9. Destiny’s Child – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Chipmunks – The Christmas Song
7. Michael W. Smith - Christmastime
6. Mariah Carey – All I want for Christmas is You
5. Pink Martini – Ukrainian Bell Carol
4. Jewel – Joy to the World
3. Steven Curtis Chapman - All I Really Want
2. Amy Grant – Breath of Heaven
1. Chris Rice - Welcome to Our World
Dec 20, 2010
Classic Christmas Tunes
10. John Denver - Silent Night
9. Doris Day - Winter Wonderland
8. Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas
7. Harry Connick Jr. - When My Heart Finds Christmas
6. Perry Como - No Place Like Home for the Holidays
5. Ray Charles - Merry Christmas Baby
4. Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
3. Ella Fitzgerald - Sleigh Ride
2. Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
1. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
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