music

On Criticism and Your Art/Music/Passion

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Welcome back. You belong here.This is a letter I recently sent to young worship leaders/creative types:"Ever been criticized on your art/music area of passion? On your creative outlet, your work? Yeah, me too. It hurts. How do you guys handle…
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My Three Loves

Welcome back. You belong here.In case you're wondering, there are thee things I love (professionally), they are my 3 M's:1. Music2. Mentorship3. MissionThere's a fourth which is not an M - Communication, Innovation and Collaboration.My other loves are my wife,…
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While There’s Still Time

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Welcome back. You belong here.New job, new city.Overwhelming, always something to doA person to call, a vision on a napkinA meeting to have, don't forget to talk to the bossAnd my life at homeWhat matters mostWaits, listening to the conversation…
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What I’m Listening To

Welcome back. You belong here.Enjoying these days:1. Over the Rhine, "All I Ever Get for Christmas is Blue" from "Snow Angels", "Later Days" from "Good Dog Bad Dog". Amazing vocals, great songwriting, so moody, I love it!2. The Frey, "Vienna",…
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In Rainbows, Radiohead Review

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Welcome back. You belong here.Radiohead has been up and down for me through the years. Sometimes they're too intrinsic, sometimes I realize how influential and primal they've been to bands such as Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Keane and half the "British-alt"…
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On our way to dmb if we survive

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Welcome back. You belong here.On the park and ride bus to the hollywood bowl on a date with my wife to see Dave Matthews, big fan. But we think the bus driver may be drunk!UPDATE#1: We made it. Now waiting…
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June and Everything After

Welcome back. You belong here.1. I did not get an iPhone last night and won't be getting one until they come down in price. Marketing is amazing, what a buzz. My budget: $200.00. For $600.00 I'd rather get clothes.2. We're…
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Listening To, Gas Lamp

Welcome back. You belong here.Note: This list of CD's are my personal preferences only.Listening to:1. "All of the Above" Hillsong United. This is the youth worship band from Hillsongs Church in Australia (as in "Shout to the Lord" but new).…
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Coachella Speaks to Current Generation

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Welcome back. You belong here.So I'm not there, but I'm checking out AT&T Webcasts Coachella Arts and Music Festival. Amazing music.Reading the article in the LA Times, this festival is speaking the language of the current generation. How? In it's…
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