As usual, I have been soaking in Christmas music during December. Also, as usual, this brings back memories of playing and listening to music throughout my life. The first song I recall singing in church was Precious Memories. I sang it in a quartet with my future wife, future father-in-law, and another friend from the church. I still love the simple harmonies and serene lyrics of this song and I really enjoy this simple version by Alan Jackson and hope you do as well.
Category: Music
Spoonman – Chris Cornell, RIP
I was sad to hear about the untimely death of Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell apparently by suicide. His talent was undeniable and many of the songs he crafted came from a special creative place. I believe Spoonman is in the top ten rock songs of all time.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0_zzCLLRvE[/youtube]
I pray his family can find peace.
REM – It's The End Of The World As We Know It
This song seems appropriate for today’s Inauguration Day festivities.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/Z0GFRcFm-aY[/youtube]
And then there is the Steven Colbert version (with Michael Stipe and James Franco), It’s The End Of The Year As We Know It.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/8brH1kdAySw[/youtube]
One Player Plays O Come, O Come Emmanuel on Two Recorders – Merry Christmas!
Audible Waters – We Three Kings
Last year on Christmas day, I posted audio of Audible Waters, a music project involving frequent commenter R. Jesperson. Recently, AW put together a clever video of their version of We Three Kings. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIjX1jy1Z90[/youtube]