Babies

Well, my wife gave birth to our son two days ago and all went very well.  Such an amazing wonder to see God's display of creativity in such a small package.  We had to drive 50 minutes to the hospital and by the time we arrived my wife was ready to push our son out.  Saying that we made it in the nick of time would be an understatement.  That drive was one of the most tense I have ever made.  However, all went well, our son is healthy and we are blissfully sleep deprived.  For others this same scenario isn't always a resolution of fears and anxiety.  It is only the beginning.

Today I found another blog with a link to three songs by Matt Hammitt, the lead singer of Sanctus Real.  His son Bowen needed two major heart surgeries shortly after birth.  He just had his third in March.  In response to the experience Matt wrote three songs from his troubled heart.  They are general enough that anyone can relate to the fear and anxiety in his lyrics, and be inspired by his resolve to let go and trust God.  Click on the links below to listen to his songs.  Depending on who you are you made need a box of tissue.

Prayers for Bowen

 links to the songs:

Holding You 
Let Go 
Trust 

The Majesty of You

This a  new song I started on Monday.  It is a bit rough right now, but it'll get there.

Something Different

This is a video for my brother-in-law, Matt.  The rest of you get to see it.  It is a little offbeat from what I usually put on here.  Enjoy!

Guitar Build(s)

So, I found templates for the bass and... I also found a template for a double cutaway Les Paul (one of my favorite electrics).  I'll probably put two humbuckers on the lp.  I may try to carve the top with a router.  The body will be chambered to provide less weight.  One difference is that the lp will have a bolt on neck instead of set.  The bass will be the same as I have mentioned before.

Here they are.  I may not get started on these for a while due to expense of necks and hardware, but I can begin the bodies at any time.  Expect to see something in the next two weeks!

 

David Potter

 

Yes, another bandcamp find.  Actually, I found David Potter several months ago and never put anything up about him.  "Man of Sorrows Glorious King " is a series of classic hymns that have been reworked.  They are really well done!  Some are the original melodies, while others have been altered.  Potter puts a fresh musical take on the these theologically rich songs.

Willy and the Poor Boys

 

Do you all remember Beck and his song "Loser?"  It was a mix of white boy rap (very possibly intoxicated or high) and singing with acoustic guitar, drums and bass.  It was incredibly popular when I was in high school.  While searching bandcamp I found "Willy and the Poor Boys" and their record "Undragoned ."  It is almost a direct copy of Beck's sound. Nearly every song sounds like "Loser."  This aspect does lessen the pleasure of listening to it, but never the less it is fun to see someone paying "homage" to a song so well liked in my teenage years.

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