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The Rez · 10-24-2005, 02:05 AM

A Late Night Radio Outreach update (sounds like an SNL sketch)

What follows is some "free-range" thinking, noodling, and - no doubt - redundancy. Thanks to each for your suggestions - each and all of which work perfectly, and will.

Here 'tis:

We're about two weeks away from going in studio to do the 15min Demo for Pastor Chuck's input . . . then we go. My aim is to use The American Bandstand Template and record five shows at one daylong session.

The whole purpose is to reach out to the person in Pain at the other end of the radio. Whatever Pain - Whatever Source. Pain is Pain. Soothing is Soothing. Healing is Healing. One persons Need isn't greater than another's.

"Music hath charms to soothe the Savage Breast" (not Beast)
"God's Word is Health." The Christian application of these two things, and whatever I might be led to bring to the table - having walked the Hard Road - will act in concert to not only Soothe, but to bring Hope. Sure Hope! Such is our Prayer.

Lately, I've been batting around a few concepts. My plan is to have the music be very eclectic and differing in styles. The idea of medleys has been upfront these past couple days: A secular song followed by a Christian song holding the same values. Or, perhaps, a secular song followed by a Christian song showing the opposite values.

Here's an example:

John Denver's "Seasons Suite" (in it's entirety) followed by Pete Seger's "Turn, Turn, Turn" (many versions there to choose from - The Byrds, Judy Collins, Pete Seger himself, etc. (both "Folk)

The Rolling Stones "Sympathy for the Devil" followed by Hoyt Axton's "The Devil" - check out Hoyt's lyrics. (both "Rock")

The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" (or versions by John Stewart, Kathy Mattea, etc.) followed by a precious song by a good friend - Dwayne Clark - "In the Shelter of Your Presence - In the Safety of Your Arms" ("Rock" to "Lullaby")

"Hobo's Lullaby" (Arlo Guthrie, The Kingston Trio, Woody Guthrie, etc.) followed by "Homeless Brother" from Don McClean ("Even Jesus on the highway was a lost hobo.") Jesus owned nothing - a Homeless Brother Hobo on The Road.

"Anytime" (Eddie Arnold 50s Country take, Arlo Guthrie's Bluegrass take, Louis Prima & Keely Smith - eclectic, yes?) followed by Crystal Lewis' "Come Just as You Are."

"Questions" from The Moody Blues ("I'm looking for someone to change my life. I'm looking for a miracle in my life . . . " followed by the album-cut Organ lead from "Whiter Shade of Pale" That melody is from Bach; written for his church; and dedicated to the Lord.

Every song above has a direct Scriptural "Chapter & Verse" example.
That's the overall idea and some "free-range" thinking ideas.

Lotsa other people's music to look into - Gord (oh, yes) and your recomendations, Elvis, and . . . Brother Ray.

Almost forgot this medley: "Drown in My Own Tears" (Ray Charles Live at Newport Jazz '58) followed by Mavis Staples take on Stephen Foster's 150yr old song "Hard Times" followed by Iris De Mente new composition, "He Reached Down."

Time to hush now. I only pray the words flow the way they ought come recording time.

Blessed Peace,

The Rez

10-24-2005, 02:05 AM	#23
The Rez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Balboa, CA, US of A Posts: 598	A Late Night Radio Outreach update (sounds like an SNL sketch) What follows is some "free-range" thinking, noodling, and - no doubt - redundancy. Thanks to each for your suggestions - each and all of which work perfectly, and will. Here 'tis: We're about two weeks away from going in studio to do the 15min Demo for Pastor Chuck's input . . . then we go. My aim is to use The American Bandstand Template and record five shows at one daylong session. The whole purpose is to reach out to the person in Pain at the other end of the radio. Whatever Pain - Whatever Source. Pain is Pain. Soothing is Soothing. Healing is Healing. One persons Need isn't greater than another's. "Music hath charms to soothe the Savage Breast" (not Beast) "God's Word is Health." The Christian application of these two things, and whatever I might be led to bring to the table - having walked the Hard Road - will act in concert to not only Soothe, but to bring Hope. Sure Hope! Such is our Prayer. Lately, I've been batting around a few concepts. My plan is to have the music be very eclectic and differing in styles. The idea of medleys has been upfront these past couple days: A secular song followed by a Christian song holding the same values. Or, perhaps, a secular song followed by a Christian song showing the opposite values. Here's an example: John Denver's "Seasons Suite" (in it's entirety) followed by Pete Seger's "Turn, Turn, Turn" (many versions there to choose from - The Byrds, Judy Collins, Pete Seger himself, etc. (both "Folk) The Rolling Stones "Sympathy for the Devil" followed by Hoyt Axton's "The Devil" - check out Hoyt's lyrics. (both "Rock") The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" (or versions by John Stewart, Kathy Mattea, etc.) followed by a precious song by a good friend - Dwayne Clark - "In the Shelter of Your Presence - In the Safety of Your Arms" ("Rock" to "Lullaby") "Hobo's Lullaby" (Arlo Guthrie, The Kingston Trio, Woody Guthrie, etc.) followed by "Homeless Brother" from Don McClean ("Even Jesus on the highway was a lost hobo.") Jesus owned nothing - a Homeless Brother Hobo on The Road. "Anytime" (Eddie Arnold 50s Country take, Arlo Guthrie's Bluegrass take, Louis Prima & Keely Smith - eclectic, yes?) followed by Crystal Lewis' "Come Just as You Are." "Questions" from The Moody Blues ("I'm looking for someone to change my life. I'm looking for a miracle in my life . . . " followed by the album-cut Organ lead from "Whiter Shade of Pale" That melody is from Bach; written for his church; and dedicated to the Lord. Every song above has a direct Scriptural "Chapter & Verse" example. That's the overall idea and some "free-range" thinking ideas. Lotsa other people's music to look into - Gord (oh, yes) and your recomendations, Elvis, and . . . Brother Ray. Almost forgot this medley: "Drown in My Own Tears" (Ray Charles Live at Newport Jazz '58) followed by Mavis Staples take on Stephen Foster's 150yr old song "Hard Times" followed by Iris De Mente new composition, "He Reached Down." Time to hush now. I only pray the words flow the way they ought come recording time. Blessed Peace, The Rez __________________ I came to Love the Music Before I came to Be [Psalm 139:13]