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Archive for November 2011
Chris Thile & Yo-Yo Ma | Tiny Desk Concert Series
If this isn’t just the coolest thing that you’ll see all day. World-class, classically trained musicians all from different backgrounds coming together for some fantastic genre-bending ear candy. Not to mention it’s Chris Thile, and I am convinced that musically, he can do no wrong. And with his third appearance on the Tiny Desk Series, … Continue reading
Tim Keller | A Biblical Theology of ‘the City’
The other day, I stumbled upon this essay by Dr. Tim Keller (It’s a long one, I just finished it up today…), and it’s really worth a read if you have any interest in cultural transformation, urbanization and the like. Keller says some interesting things in here, particularly on the placement of Christians in the … Continue reading
Earth
Taken from the International Space Station earlier this year. I Don’t think I have ever seen anything quite like this. Totally blown away by the visibility of electricity from space.
Kasey Chambers | Little Bird
In case you missed it (as I did until about 3 days ago), Kasey Chambers, the BRILLIANT Australian americana performer, has put out a new album. The only catch, I’m pretty sure it didn’t get an American release! Which is a crying shame, because she is one of the most consistent voices in americana over … Continue reading
Jason Isbell | Letterman
So damn excited to see these guys get some exposure via national television! Isbell has long been one of my favorite musicians out there and his 2011 album Here We Rest is in the running for my favorite album of the year. Check out this great performance, and if you haven’t yet, get their new album! (and … Continue reading
Tom Waits ‘Satisfied’ | New Video
Just released on Tom Waits‘ website within the last hour or two. ‘Satisfied’, [off of Wait's new album Bad As Me] is an absolute blast. Tom Waits continues to deliver profound depth like drunken old carney | “I said I will have satisfaction I will be satisfied I said I will be satisfied When I’m believing: satisfaction When … Continue reading
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit | live on KEXP
It’s about the time to start recapping and reminiscing about the best music of 2011. And one of (possibly my #1) best new releases of the albums is “Here We Rest” by Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (He puts on a hell of a live show too). Check out my two favorite songs off of “Here We … Continue reading
Low | Live on KEXP
This spring, Low released one of my favorite albums of the year, C’mon. A fantastic slow-core group out of Duluth, Minnesota, Low has been making albums for more than a decade and are definitely worth a listen or two. Honestly it takes at least two. Low builds musical tension better than almost anyone else out there. Listen to my … Continue reading
Gospel & Religion | Revisited
In light of some dispute amongst well-meaning folk about the post Christianity IS a religion and in light a local event tomorrow night entitled “Jesus without religion”, I felt it might be helpful to clarify some things. The original point of the blog was to stretch people’s understanding of the law & gospel relationship, as well … Continue reading
Feist on Jools Holland
Leslie Feist’s new album “Metals” has only been out a few weeks, but is quickly becoming one of my favorite albums of 2011. If you haven’t picked it up yet, I would encourage it. If you aren’t convinced yet (or if you are convinced and just need some good tunes) check out Feist performing on … Continue reading
