Comparing sounds

what I DON'T want to sound like



What I HOPE to sound like



(Don't expect me to give up my Gibson for an imported Gretsch hung below my waist anytime soon)

can we forget about the 80s for a while??

Jimbo

Just read something stupid

or maybe just ignorant. HERE IT IS

I was discussing with Mike and Tom, two amazing ( Powerpoint and Audio) volunteers last night about how the human element really is important. I can think of a few dozen friends from days gone by that would be dissapointed to come into a church as non-believers and hear a band that stinks. Yes, we do it all for God, and we all love each other, and how God hears us is what matters . . . We've sugarcoated a little too much of what we do. Granted, in a room of 100% believers, aka SAINTS, we could just do liturgical hymns etc, you know, the hard-core Latin stuff, none of this easy going English nonsense, and it would all work to honor our Almighty Creator. But didn't Jesus come for EVERYONE? And while I'm asking rhetorical questions: didn't he meet others where they were??

I'd hate to think we can't have drums/guitars/whatever in church because it's deemed not necessary. Maybe they aren't necessary in how we express ourselves to God, but more of how we express ourselves that others can relate to. Even more importantly, perhaps it's a great way to reach non-believers, by making them comfortable, and meeting them WHERE THEY ARE. If we really want to throw out the human element, let's get rid of the Air Conditioning too. It's not mentioned in the bible, is it??

God ROCKS!

Jimbo

Performing God of this City

When adding 'God of this city' by Chris Tomlin. Note: There are two arrangements, Studio and Live (below), you can find them both on Youtube. They don't use the same chord progressions, so be careful which one you learn, and which one you plan to use. ( true story )



Jimbo

New ad that works

just finished up 'God of this city' last Sunday 1/4/2009 as offertory, this week it will be a 'participation' selection. My little girl walked around the house singing it last week after church, so I know it's catchy . . .

Funny how the simplest of four-chord songs can touch hearts

Yahweh is the God of this city, this town, this state, this Country, world, universe, you get the idea. When he said to Moses :" I am that I am" he stated it in simpler terms, He's Everything

let me know what you think of the new tune, email me

Jimbo

Christmas Song that works!

As far as 'Christmas Arrangements' go, a lot of songs are 'improved' that were better left alone. In the spirit of the season I won't rant on any particular artist that shouldn't have added their 'diva-esque' influence to a holiday tune that didn't need their help.

Here's something positive. I think it's my favorite new to me arrangement of the 2008 Christmas music offering

Peace on Earth

Jimbo

TOO MUCH FUN

The wife and I were shopping in Branson tonite, and dropped by Silver Dollar City for a bit, and I got to visit with my old friends, the Homestead Pickers. We had been inside the log cabin about five minutes before I was asked to sit in and play bass. While there, with no sound system, big lights, or any agenda whatsoever, I played 'One Day At A Time, and 'On My Father's Side' and got to think about how much God has done for me. I had never heard Father's Side before, but was warned that every time it's played, somebody gets blessed. It was true. I found a version of an old timer singing it. I hope you enjoy it. Jim

A new song on the horizon

Our super-soprano Tammy S will be singing a new song for offertory this week

We will be adding it to our worship mix. I like this video: Grab some tissue

Jim