Here's a list of a few album titles I thought of for Anchordown's next record coming out end of October-ish:
Get You There
Hearts Resound
The Missing Peace
Echo in My Heart
Not Far Off
In Its place
Ideas? Votes?
DZ
September 22, 2008
September 18, 2008
Home studio takes shape...
Since getting married almost 4 years ago I have had the desire to be able to write and record song ideas at home. I have very slowly acquired the equipment necessary to achieve this undertaking, and recently the final piece of the puzzle has fallen into place...physical space in our home.
What you see: (I realize most people don't care, but here goes)
dynAudio BM5A's (studio reference speakers)
Presonus Firebox
Alesis Qs8 keyboard
MacbookPro (with Digital Performer)
Custom shelf with notch for wiring and candy apple red paint job
not pictured: BlueBall microphone
All to say, this is the recipe for deep gratitude in my heart today. A long time ago this space was dreamed and now I can sit in it.
What you see: (I realize most people don't care, but here goes)
dynAudio BM5A's (studio reference speakers)
Presonus Firebox
Alesis Qs8 keyboard
MacbookPro (with Digital Performer)
Custom shelf with notch for wiring and candy apple red paint job
not pictured: BlueBall microphone
All to say, this is the recipe for deep gratitude in my heart today. A long time ago this space was dreamed and now I can sit in it.
September 17, 2008
Comment card I received
"It is hard to worship to the more poetic songs. I enjoy them but it is hard to worship. Why do we do those songs in worship?"
I have about 5 thoughts on this question. I think I know what you're asking, and I would love to ask you some clarifying questions, but as is often the case in church feedback, this card was unsigned.
1. Poetry is the heart of lyrical composition, whether put to music or not. The greatest example of musical worship we have in the Scriptures, the Psalms, are poetry. In the original Hebrew, some Psalms were even alliterated! Literary genius or nightmare, depending on who you ask.
2. Worship is both a time to praise God with things that are true, and encourage one another with truths about our God. I addressed this issue a few weeks back on stage. Some songs are written with the "audience" of the song being God, others with the audience being the room full of people. I do not see this as inherently bad, as long as the things that are being sung are communicating truth and the hope of the gospel. I run the songs that my teams play at Stones through this filter, and if somehow you were offended by my selection, I do apologize.
3. People tend to see "worship time" primarily about how they feel. This is dangerous and contrary to the Scriptures.
4. We play songs that are commonly referred to as "specials" that are meant for reflection (see #2). These songs are not meant for the congregation to sing along necessarily.
5. I appreciate your wrestling with these things. It makes me feel less crazy, because i think of these things often.
Thanks again for your question!
Donald
I have about 5 thoughts on this question. I think I know what you're asking, and I would love to ask you some clarifying questions, but as is often the case in church feedback, this card was unsigned.
1. Poetry is the heart of lyrical composition, whether put to music or not. The greatest example of musical worship we have in the Scriptures, the Psalms, are poetry. In the original Hebrew, some Psalms were even alliterated! Literary genius or nightmare, depending on who you ask.
2. Worship is both a time to praise God with things that are true, and encourage one another with truths about our God. I addressed this issue a few weeks back on stage. Some songs are written with the "audience" of the song being God, others with the audience being the room full of people. I do not see this as inherently bad, as long as the things that are being sung are communicating truth and the hope of the gospel. I run the songs that my teams play at Stones through this filter, and if somehow you were offended by my selection, I do apologize.
3. People tend to see "worship time" primarily about how they feel. This is dangerous and contrary to the Scriptures.
4. We play songs that are commonly referred to as "specials" that are meant for reflection (see #2). These songs are not meant for the congregation to sing along necessarily.
5. I appreciate your wrestling with these things. It makes me feel less crazy, because i think of these things often.
Thanks again for your question!
Donald
September 16, 2008
September 15, 2008
Anima Mundi
So we've gotten a lot of questions about the band from this weekend, Anima Mundi.
It's one of the 5 worship bands at Living Stones.
Anima Mundi: (latin) mover/animator of all things, the soul of the world
Goal of the band is to use music to draw people into deeper understanding of God's character and grace. We like using a wide variety of instruments, like the xylophone this weekend. Everyone involved is a friend and that makes playing together all the sweeter.
Thanks for those of you that shared encouragement about this weekend's time of worship.
Set:
prepare the way (charlie hall)
love is here (new song by 10th avenue north)
his be the victor's name (hymn, public domain)
shine your light (robbie seay)
DZ
It's one of the 5 worship bands at Living Stones.
Anima Mundi: (latin) mover/animator of all things, the soul of the world
Goal of the band is to use music to draw people into deeper understanding of God's character and grace. We like using a wide variety of instruments, like the xylophone this weekend. Everyone involved is a friend and that makes playing together all the sweeter.
Thanks for those of you that shared encouragement about this weekend's time of worship.
Set:
prepare the way (charlie hall)
love is here (new song by 10th avenue north)
his be the victor's name (hymn, public domain)
shine your light (robbie seay)
DZ
September 12, 2008
September 10, 2008
Quick update...
Started vocals last night...
I think doing them in Reno might work out. Good gear, good engineer, good atmosphere. That all rhymed and was completely on accident.
I promise. I like llamas. I miss the days when I wore pajamas.
I better leave before things get worse.
I think doing them in Reno might work out. Good gear, good engineer, good atmosphere. That all rhymed and was completely on accident.
I promise. I like llamas. I miss the days when I wore pajamas.
I better leave before things get worse.
September 5, 2008
Good News...
Breaking news:
Next Tuesday I will begin to record vocals here in Northern Nevada. This is very good. This saves me another trip to TX.
Trip to TX = $$$
Excited?
Next Tuesday I will begin to record vocals here in Northern Nevada. This is very good. This saves me another trip to TX.
Trip to TX = $$$
Excited?
September 3, 2008
How Can This Be?
"So the problem is this..."
Reno does not have the thriving music industry and history that many other places have, such as Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc.
This has made it very difficult to find an affordable option to record the vocals here in Reno. Recording here would be ideal so that if I have an off day, the whole thing doesn't come crashing down. If I go back to TX, then I have roughly 36 hours to sing all 6 songs perfectly and get home. As it stands, it's cheaper to go to TX and record there then to do so here with no airfare (obviously).
Guys in town like Sierra Sonics and Tom Gordon kind of have the market cornered. So, the prices reflect that "monopoly". They are great studios but too expensive for me. Not too expensive for Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Collective Soul though, to name a few.
So, it's cheaper to fly half-way across the country to finish this record...that is a bit crazy I think.
Donald
Reno does not have the thriving music industry and history that many other places have, such as Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc.
This has made it very difficult to find an affordable option to record the vocals here in Reno. Recording here would be ideal so that if I have an off day, the whole thing doesn't come crashing down. If I go back to TX, then I have roughly 36 hours to sing all 6 songs perfectly and get home. As it stands, it's cheaper to go to TX and record there then to do so here with no airfare (obviously).
Guys in town like Sierra Sonics and Tom Gordon kind of have the market cornered. So, the prices reflect that "monopoly". They are great studios but too expensive for me. Not too expensive for Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Collective Soul though, to name a few.
So, it's cheaper to fly half-way across the country to finish this record...that is a bit crazy I think.
Donald
September 1, 2008
Home Sweet Home
Just a quick note to say that I thoroughly enjoy being back home with the LS community. I believe that God was blessed by our time together as a community last night.
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