tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6741761846043829144..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Mysteries in the NightArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75295401183990533812009-10-10T18:32:26.778-07:002009-10-10T18:32:26.778-07:00Loved the anecdote -- made me laugh as well.
M...Loved the anecdote -- made me laugh as well.<br /><br /> My words about your blog are sincere. I have enjoyed your writing style since the old Amazon days. That's why I followed you here and you deserve a good following. As far as my following, the only thing I've got so far is shameless self-promotion and I'm appreciative of everyone who's clicked the icon. Now to develop some serious readership.<br /> <br /> I watch my GoogleReader daily to see if you have posted. Thanks for quality work and some people don't appreciate it, then it's their loss.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12510622280409883122009-10-10T12:11:08.777-07:002009-10-10T12:11:08.777-07:00>>[You sound pretty old school in your taste...>>[You sound pretty old school in your tastes there]<<<br /><br />Ha! I'm Old School in EVERYTHING!<br /><br />>>[And then there's Handel's MESSIAH -- now they don't write em like that anymore.]<<<br /><br />I remember an article I read many years ago, written by a Jewish commentator. He was very proud of his Jewish heritage, but he said something like: But look, let's be honest - comparing Jewish art to Christian art is like trying to compare "I HAVE A LITTLE DREIDEL" to Handel's "MESSIAH." <br /><br />Ha!-Ha! That made me laugh then, and obviously it made a long-lasting impression on me since I can still repeat it.<br /><br />Hey, rLEE-b, thanks so much for the very, very nice plug you put in for my Blog in your most recent Blog Bit. You are too kind, sir! <br /><br />As I said before, I don't think anything or anyone can save my poor Blogs. History shows that my way of thinking and my way with words does not appeal to a lot of people. Nevertheless, your efforts on my behalf are greatly appreciated, Friend. Thanks!<br /><br />However, I am amazed by how many Blog "Followers" you have acquired in such a short time. I guess you've got "It."<br /><br />~ Stephen T. - sick Doggtor of BlogologyStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61069075234761678072009-10-10T10:45:45.471-07:002009-10-10T10:45:45.471-07:00You sound pretty old school in your tastes there a...You sound pretty old school in your tastes there and that's certainly not a bad thing. But talking about old school maybe something really substantial we shouldn't forget the great Christian works of composers like J.S. Bach. And then there's Handel's MESSIAH -- now they don't write em like that anymore.<br /><br />I recall how in the '70's and '80s<br />I avoided going to church for the most part. For one thing I found that old church music to be so boring. I was thinking that they needed to update the music with more modern sounds. Now I go to church pretty regularly and I have gotten my wish. As they say be careful what you wish for -- I like some of the praise and worship songs alright, but it absolutely thrills me when we sing one of those old hymns that used to bore me so much.<br /><br />What I don't hear anymore is "Onward Christian Soldiers", a song I really liked when I was a kid. Now that was a song with some real conviction-- how politically incorrect.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39635885413735055582009-10-10T09:37:37.275-07:002009-10-10T09:37:37.275-07:00>>[What is you opinion of Contemporary Chris...>>[What is you opinion of Contemporary Christian Music?]<<<br /><br />It is in sad shape. It's embarrassing, actually. One would think that the gift of Christ and the message of the Gospel would inspire some powerful, emotionally moving music. But instead, in this day, all it seems to inspire are whiny-sounding, treacly ballads and bland singers going "La-La-La..." Where's the energy? Where's the passion? Where's the power?<br /><br />>>[Do you have any favorite Christian artists?]<<<br /><br />Only a few. <br />Of course, "Mahalia is mythic!" <br /><br />Michael Card is Christian music's best wordsmith. Just average voice, but some great lyrics.<br /><br />Jubilant Sykes (whom I went to junior high school with) has a voice that can only be described as "a gift from God." <br /><br />Joel Chernoff's album "The Restoration Of Israel" is one I play fairly regularly. Now Joel can sing a ballad without whining and he can also Rock The Gospel with real power. <br /><br />Bob Dylan's first Christian album "Slow Train Coming" flexes muscles, it rumbles and roars, it is socially/politically aware and isn't afraid to be controversial (the third track, however, "I Believe In You", contains the worst singing I've ever heard from a professional singer). <br /><br />The soundtrack album for the movie "Leap Of Faith" has some great Southern Baptist-like Revival-type tunes that make the hands clap and the feet stomp.<br /><br />And of course, I just adore traditional Christmas music (gimme mostly Johnny Mathis, Percy Faith and The Carpenters for that).<br /><br />Other than these few artists above, I find Christian music to be bland and boring. It's like Chinese food: ten minutes after hearing it you feel hungry again for something substantial.<br /><br />~ Stephen<br /><"As a dog returns to his own vomit, <br />so a fool repeats his folly." <br />~ Proverbs 26:11>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.com