Making Malorie T-Shirt Design
These are two different shirts that I recently designed for my 2nd favorite worship band* – sorry guys, I’m still a die-hard Charlie Hall guy, but MM rocks! The concept was to make kind of an old school team mascot shirt, but with a little bit of a twist since we added the scientific name for each animal. Fun project! Look for these shirts this Summer anywhere MM is playing.
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No commentsMusic Review: Passion Awakening
I’ve been to quite a few Passion events since my first experience in 2000 in Memphis TN. Back then I was just a sophomore in college, awakening to the idea of a big God with big plans. God has been pleased to use Passion again and again to renew my heart and vision for God. Though I’m no longer in college, I’ve been able – in one way or another – to continue to attend events and bring others with me. Passion 2010 was especially moving for me because I got to attend with both my brothers (one a sophomore in college and one a college minister) and my beautiful wife Magen. We’re all still reveling in what God was pleased to accomplish in our lives as His word and glory were lifted high in Atlanta.
The new Passion album comes out March 9th, but you can preview the whole album for free right now on Yahoo Music. The album features songs by: Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Christy Nockles, FEE, Kristian Stanfill, and Hillsong UNITED. I’ve listened to it all day, and the album goes far beyond serving as a simple reminder of good memories from a few months ago. It’s a great album that helps stir my soul towards God. My favorite tracks are: King of Heaven (Isaiah 61), Where the Spirit of the Lord is, Awakening, Like a Lion, and With Everything. The whole album sings with fresh vision for the church and the collegiate generation. I’m especially impressed with Chris Tomlin’s writing on this album (which may sound trite to say, but I’m honestly more of a Charlie and Crowder fan). Tomlin’s songs are just rock-solid and encouraging on this album. I’m really excited that Louie Giglio and team decided to end the cd with a track by Hillsong UNITED! I had feared that Hillsong would fail to make it due to licensing issues. The Hillsong concerts during the event were some of the most moving moments during Passion 2010, and I welcome their song to conclude the album.
I suppose this isn’t really a music review so much as it’s an encouragement for you, the reader, to grab the album when it comes out Tuesday. In the mean time check it out for free on Yahoo.
Thanks again Passion for pointing fresh generations of college students towards the glory of God!
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No commentsCharlie Hall – The Bright Sadness
Charlie Hall’s music is a security blanket. There are an enumerable amount of personal thoughts, recollections, good times, and God-thoughts attached to his music in my life. There are specific times in my life when God enlivened a Biblical truth in my life in part due to a Charlie Hall lyric. As a former worship leader he influenced my leading style probably more than any other person. His words inspire, his style is always a little different from the norm, and as I’ve heard Louie Giglio say, “He’s a worship leader’s worship leader.” Charlie Hall, from what little I know of him, is an awesome guy. He has cool facial hair and he drinks his coffee black (I know because he came into Starbucks one time when I was working, ordered black coffee, and I got to talk to him for just a second).
The Bright Sadness, Charlie’s newest effort, does not disappoint. The lyrics are honest and Scripture-saturated. Musically you have to listen a few times to really dig the feel, but it will grow on you like kudzu if you let it.
I unabashedly give this record 5 out of 5 cups of black coffee!
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