This is the title of a documentary released in 2021, offering a narrative of the beginnings of what is currently called Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). It is rated a very respectable and deserving 7.3 on IMDB. It is well told with video from the early days of Larry Norman, Love song, Maranatha, and interviews from… Continue reading Jesus Music
Tag: Music
Searching for Sugarman
This is a 2012 documentary movie about a singer of whom I had never heard. It's a true story that is really well told. It is rated 8.2 on IMBD which puts it in the class of Green Book, Wolf of Wall Street, Batman Begins, and A Beautiful Mind, just to name a few. I… Continue reading Searching for Sugarman
Music and Religion
We were chatting on the sailboat, I mentioned that I liked R.E.M., particularly, their big hit, "Losing my Religion". Later, in our conversation a remark was made that listening to a song about losing ones religion was bad. I never forgot that comment, although I didn't believe it had any merit, at least as I… Continue reading Music and Religion
Little Girl Blue
I have long been a fan of Karen Carpenter's singing. She has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard and I loved many of her songs. The book "Little Girl Blue" by Randy Schmidt is probably the best biography of Karen Carpenter, the lead singer of the Carpenters. The book is based… Continue reading Little Girl Blue
A Song From God
I asked God to give me a song with which to praise Him. I wanted it to be deep and significant, rather than fluff. I realize I'm not a musician, but I have a love for music, worship, and God is not limited in His ability to give me a song for His glory. I… Continue reading A Song From God
