When our plans change, our world changes. Then again, perspective makes the difference.
Things Change
Like having to change horses in the middle of the flood, a technical problem forced me to use a different song in my Battle of the Bands post than I had originally intended to use. And there was that flood in Houston. I keep getting drawn back to the television to see what is going to happen next. Ironic that a major natural disaster shifted some of the focus away from the nasty negative political scene.
My silly little blogging glitch is so trivial compared to the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Harvey. Since I live fifteen hundred miles from the problem, I am not directly threatened. However, one of my daughters lives there with her family so I've been doubly concerned about the situation. Fortunately their house made it through with no damage and they are scheduled to return to work on Tuesday. Things are getting kind of back to normal--for some at least.
To keep to the flood theme I've decided to use two songs with the word "flood" in their titles. Hope you'll take a listen and then vote for your favorite.
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands is the blogging event started by Far Away Series and now hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands. This event happens each month on the 15th and on some there is also a Battle on the 1st of the month. My blog is one of those with a second Battle excepting over these summer months. The premise is simple: Listen to the songs presented below and then in the comments vote for your favorite and tell us why you liked it. Then visit the links listed near the bottom of this post for more Battle action.
Take That "The Flood" (2010)
I didn't recognize the title to this song when I first came across the following video, but as I listened I began to recognize the song as one I'd heard often. Do you know this tune? Take a listen and see what you think...
Jars of Clay "Flood" (1995)
This song has gotten a lot of play in various places. As an owner of several Jars of Clay albums I guess you could call me a fan. This was one of the first "flood" songs that came to my mind...
Time to Vote!
What do you think? Do you have a preference between these two choices? Hopefully you have an opinion of some kind. Which version do you like the best? You don't have to know about music to have an opinion since it all comes down to your own personal taste.
Please vote on your favorite by letting us know your choice in the comment section and tell us why you prefer the version you chose. Then after you've finished here, please visit the other blogs listed below who may or may not be participating this time around. And if you've put up your own BOTB contest let us know that as well so we can vote on yours.
Here are some other places where you might find BOTB posts (though this round I might be the only one):
StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands
‘YOUR DAILY DOSE’
'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS'
'Curious as a Cathy'
Sound of One Hand Typing
The Doglady's Den
Angel's Bark
Jingle, Jangle, Jungle
Cherdo on the Flipside
Winner of this Battle Announced on Friday September 8th
Sorry I've been a bit scarce of late. But I guess I haven't been the only one who has been off-line more than usual. I've been tempted to write posts on so many things. Maybe there are too many. For now, besides next Friday's BOTB winner announcement, I will be posting for Insecure Writer's Support Group next Wednesday.
Are you a good improviser? How do you usually cope with change in your life? Do you have anyone in Houston? Or are you in the region hit by Harvey?
