I am helping one of our young people move his “stuff” to Purdue University where he begins his Freshman year possibly pursuing a career in Pharmacy, so I will be out of the office most of the day. With that in mind, and since I am at home without the book I needed to write this post, I have decided to put my blog and “reputation” on the line.
I have in the past written about being an old school “rocker” in my listening pleasure. That is not to say I don’t listen to other types of music. I do. Well…except for country, rap, R&B, and opera. I will admit to listening to more of the arena rock and “hair” band style. I like worship music as long as it has some beat to it and does not drag. Right now my headphones are playing Neal Morse worship sessions. Neal is also a prolific singer/songwriter. People who know me know I like Stryper and other music that makes me move and “play and sing” in the truck.
Recently I have renewed a “love affair” with what is called ProgRock. Think Kansas (Carry on Wayward Son and earlier). One of my favorite groups is called Theocracy. I became aware of them this past winter while working jigsaw puzzles and my DVD player was on the fritz. Matt Smith, their singer/main songwriter, is a creative genius. One song which is head and shoulders above others is called I Am. I’m not even going to discuss it. I’ll just ask you to listen to it here. Before you go there, I know it is not many, if not most of your cup of tea. I know that. If you don’t like it, at least go to the 5:40 mark and listen to 7:08.
I realize it is not a preacher’s normal type of music. But rumor has it I am not normal. 🙂 Just sayin’. I’ll be back tomorrow with a more palatable post for most of you. Meanwhile, please don’t brand me a heretic.
Let’s hear it for preachers that march to the beat of their own drum and not the party line!
Last time I looked, preachers were individuals with their own tastes, preferences, talents, and giftedness.
Let it shine, Bill!
Thanks for the encouragement Linda! I don’t think everyone will agree. (See next comment)
HORRIBLE
My wife would agree. 🙂
You listen to music?! Please don’t tell me that you also dance!
NEVER!
Not my cup of tea, Bill, but we love what we love. The world would be such a boring place if we all liked the same thing. 🙂 Blessings!
I knew it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. (See Jeff’s comment). But you are right. Boring for sure.
Love this line in the song, “I am the footprint in the sand you cannot wash away”.
That is a great line Betty! Speaks of the “foreverness” of God. And thanks for at least giving a listen. I know it is definitely not your cup of tea.
I knew there was a reason why I always liked you! :). Thank you for sharing this song with us and a new band to me!
Aaaah Deb. Such a breath of fresh air! Someone likes my music & my suggestion . Lol. Glad I could introduce u to a new band. They are phenomenal. U can hear more on YouTube
Wow! Any instructions for a Youtube video of a song that says to “skip to 5:40 and listen to 7:08” says that this is not your typical Air1 Christian song. Especially if its not a Hillsong song.
This is great, deep music! I was not familiar with them. I’ll have to listen to more.
Thanks for the new band.
Hey DJ! I was hoping you would check it out and get back to me. Our tastes run somewhat the same. 🙂 You gotta check out their discography.