This is one of those pop anthems which lingers in my ears after difficult times. Elton John regardless whether you like him or not, writes memorable songs. Notice the change in keys where the verses as declaration of survival are in major keys but the chorus remains in a minor key. "I'm still standing." After some real ups and downs I'm still standing.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Gospel, gospel
There is something special about gospel music. Somehow it never really feels like performance because we're drawn to it and into it. I have to often contrast that with some church situations where everything seems to be like watching a concert. What can I say about Mahalia Jackson? Except listen.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I can sing in the troubled times
I can sing in the troubled times, Sing when I win - I can sing when I lose my step, And fall down again - I can sing 'cause You pick me up - Sing 'cause You're there. Chris Tomlin
My emotions do go up and down. perhaps more frequently than others but I have a problem the old hymn is darker more a struggle than Chris Tomlin?Matt Redman. However neither should be sung as a happy sweet song. I want songs that reflect how real sadness can be. Listen to Enya's original haunting song with its depth.
What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth;What though the darkness gather round! Songs in the night He giveth: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of Heav’n and earth, How can I keep from singing? Robert Lowry
My emotions do go up and down. perhaps more frequently than others but I have a problem the old hymn is darker more a struggle than Chris Tomlin?Matt Redman. However neither should be sung as a happy sweet song. I want songs that reflect how real sadness can be. Listen to Enya's original haunting song with its depth.
What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth;What though the darkness gather round! Songs in the night He giveth: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of Heav’n and earth, How can I keep from singing? Robert Lowry
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Home
Our house - This is one of those songs from my youth that I remember well. Though much has changed over the years, going or coming home is more about people than place, whatever country I'm in.
Henri Nouwen writes "A mosaic consists of thousands of little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some are gold. When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story none of these stones can tell by itself....That is what our life in community is about. Each of us is like a little stone,"
Henri Nouwen writes "A mosaic consists of thousands of little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some are gold. When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story none of these stones can tell by itself....That is what our life in community is about. Each of us is like a little stone,"
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