For “Duran Duran’s Red Carpet Massacre,” the group parted ways with guitarist Andy Taylor but collaborated with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in producing their latest album. NR Wife gave me the deluxe edition for Christmas, and it’s a good gift.
The first track, “The Valley,” is dance-floor-friendly, nearly 5 minutes long and full of instrumentals. The [...]
I had known that I would sing the first verse of Stille Nacht during the late Christmas Eve service for several weeks. I became a little concerned when I was informed I would solo (chant) the Opening Versicles and the Phos Hilaron of the Evening Prayer service, both the Pastor’s part and the Congregation’s Part. [...]
This morning was pretty cool: Divine Service III with Holy Communion and five baptisms.
After the service I was told that I would be singing Stille Nacht for the nearly midnight service on Christmas Eve. It had been hinted to me before, but this was the first time I knew for sure.
I’ve sung in [...]
The second Sunday our church had the Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service III was used. I tried to explain to my older daughter that this was the same music I sang as a kid, as well as my parents, my mom’s parents, etc. Unfortunately she found a new friend in the pew in front of [...]
ABC will host the Country Music Awards on November 7. A recent ABC commercial promised The Eagles as a musical guest. The Eagles? What is this, expansion by assimilation? Anyone with a guitar is now country? If I see Slash on the CMAs, put me on suicide watch…
Just call it all “cross-over” or “goat” [...]
