Jars of Clay's album Good Monsters is excellent. I listened to the whole thing, in order, without skipping a single second, at Peter's today. I also listened to See the Morning by Chris Tomlin, and I was not impressed. I might have liked it alright if I didn't have Crowder to compare it to, but...I do. And thank goodness for that!
I always knew Peter was a good musician, a good songwriter. I just didn't realize how good! Ladies and gentlemen, this guy is amazing! The songs he writes are so beautiful, and so heartfelt. I count myself extremely lucky to be able to work with him musically...I can't wait until we can start playing these songs to the wider world, because I know so many will be blessed.
And now, a Random Photo for Your Random Enjoyment!
The above was taken at the one and only Laurel Lake Camp, of the one and only Cody McCabe, also known as Slash McCube! Let it be noted that the above is also a member of the critically acclaimed Guitar Nerds!Oh, right, so you want to know about Cody and my adventures last weekend at LLC! The majority of it can be summed up in one word, or rather, more of a sound:
Shiver.
Yes, that's right. A shiver. The cold was biting, but we were prepared...that is, prepared for sunny, nice weather. I mean, seriously, who expects it to be freezing in October?? Forget about global warming, kids! Zero degrees is back in style!
Right, so I had only brought one thin hoodie, and Cody only brought one thin sort-of-a-coat. And our fingers? We could hardly feel them while trying to play. We spent most of our time huddled around the Hamburg pathfinder group's campfire, and, well, eating their food...
But the singing - the singing was wonderful! These kids really knew how to drown us out, and we loved it! Do Lord was one of the best. We couldn't hear ourselves in the least bit!
So, it was good. Very good. And...next time I go somewhere in October I'm going to take my winter coat. And a few blankets!
Dan
4 comments:
I like your writing, Dan. It's cool, and funny, and very "you"
Glad you had fun at Pathfinders. Man, that makes me feel like an old fart--that's what my buddies and I used to do back in the day, all the way through our first couple of years of college. My fave was always Pathfinder Winter Retreat, and Pastor's Retreat.
I agree with you on the album reviews. Disappointed with Tomlin's, and liked Good Monsters. But, like you said--Crowder it ain't. Oh how I miss having any new Crowder goodness...
Hope you're great! Love ya :)
¡Viva los guitar nerds!
Dude, thanks a ton for the shoutout! It really means a lot more to me than you know. [It was only two songs... and one of them you did more than me (and i'm in awe and i'm in a ana mina naminanamia namani a?).] After all, your guitar skills are way crazier than mine. But then again, it's not either of us that really matters at all, eh? So all the glory passes straight through us and to our Creator.
Oh, if you're looking for some rather good non-crowder (worship-type) music, check out Jeff Deyo. You might like his style. (You can find some on Dogpile)
Well, all shivering aside, it sounds like you guys had a great time at LLC (imagine the winter retreats some people have up there..!)
I haven't heard Chris Tomlin's album yet, but Good Monsters was amazing. Definitely one of my favorites.
And speaking of favorites-I really like that picture. Knowing Cody, he was probably only seconds away from breaking a string...
I really like your posts-it reminds me a lot of talking to you, which I haven't done for a while. Keep up the blogging!
peter's writing is excellent... agreed. and your tag-team playing, even more so! i miss jamming with you guys. you have such a God-given gift. several, but that's one i'm particularly grateful for!
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