New Project Sounds
The first two tracks, track 4/5 are the last two tracks of my upcoming EP. Let me know what you think!
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Sorry for the moment of bad tuning on my part, Breana does beautifully.
An awesome performance by Gungor of “You Are The Beauty” in our studio. The second half of the song is unreal.
(Source: youtube.com)
I Shouldn’t Be Ashamed
I am a musician. A budding artist if you will. Although lots of times I feel like I’m still in the ground, yearning to pop out to see the sunlight, hoping to feel the warmth of it’s rays and feel the wind breeze my metaphorical stem.
It might be safe in the ground, but it won’t get me anywhere.
The problem is I’m afraid of the world as well. I’m afraid someone might step on me while I’m still forming, I’m afraid that I won’t be accepted.
I’m afraid I won’t be accepted. That my art, what I choose to create, won’t be liked. Or worse yet, it won’t be liked because of content.
I’m a Christian, although many times you could probably wonder if that were true by how I act. But no matter if I’m following god closely or not at whatever point in life, when I write a song with lyrics, I can only think about writing for Him. Everything seems meaningless. Everything else kinda is.
All I want to write about is praising Him.
But why do I qualify it? Why, when sharing with my friends awesome bands like Gungor, do I throw in “oh, their Christian”. It has no bearing on the quality of their art. In fact, their amazing no matter how you label them.
I should not be ashamed. Of what I write about or how people take it. But that also doesn’t mean I start a war or scream at them that they’re wrong. That’s not right. I should write about where I’m at in life, what’s important to me, and not be ashamed.
npr:
gq:
Hipster Cop Would Prefer If You Called Him “The Gentleman Officer”
We tracked down the fashionable detective who’s essentially neutering more important media coverage of Occupy Wall Street with his meticulously disheveled locks and wry smile. He’s just too damn fun to resist.
GQ: How would you describe your style?
Rick Lee: I describe it as “traditional English country.” I love traditional English country clothes.GQ: It’s funny because you’ve been anointed “Hipster Cop” now, but looking at all your pictures—I’m not sure that’s the right descriptor.
Rick Lee: I agree! I don’t have a beard. I don’t live in Williamsburg. Though off-duty I may look a little bit more hipster. I’m thin, so when I’m off-duty I like skinny jeans. And, well, I have about five pairs of Converse sneakers, but I’ve been wearing Converse sneakers since I was in junior high school. I’ve always worn Converse sneakers, they’re not just a fashion trend with me. I’ve always liked them. So off duty, I throw on skinny jeans, a T-shirt, and a cardigan. I guess you could say I look more hipster on the weekend. Or in the summer, I’ll wear my jeans cuffed, with wingtip shoes and a t-shirt and a vest. Unfortunately, I can’t wear jeans to work.GQ: So there’s a detective dress code? That is not what cop shows would have me believe.
Rick Lee: Yes, unfortunately. The police commissioner might get mad if I wear jeans.GQ: If “Hipster Cop” is inaccurate, what new fun cop moniker should we use?
Rick Lee: Uh…”Country Gentleman.” Or the “Gentleman Police Officer.”
Who knew this “story” could go any further? Here’s NPR’s take on it from the other day. —Wright
Hipster cop? Awesome
What a brilliantly creative time I get to live in. I am so thankful to be alive in a time where mere creations can create so beautifully and endlessly.
“Make Us One” - The Ember Days
holy Father, holy Son,holy Spirit, make us one in you
open up the gates,
the gates within your heart
let the King of Glory come
Download all the album for free at Come & Live.
Creatives: The seminal Ira Glass quote (you know the one I’m talking about) has been animated. And it holds up.
Words from my father.
