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If there was anything I wanted people to know about me, one of the first things I'd share with them is that I'm not perfect. I think many people who watch Christians from afar somehow get the wrong impression that we are people that have a moralist's view of the world, and hold in spite everyone that fails to achieve our standards..... Of course, this is completely not the case. As a believer (Christian), I simply recognize that I'm a fundamentally flawed person, and that without Christ as my Savior, I'd have no hope for eternity. The Bible says that the earnings of imperfection is death, but salvation is offered through the Lord Jesus Christ. I know I'm not perfect, and I've earned a "death sentence." This death sentence must be satisfied, and God in his infinite mercy provided his son Jesus to stand in the gap for me.
As far as being a musician goes, I'd have considered myself an unlikely candidate to be a songwriter 10 years ago - but I listen to my stuff, and I think, "Hey, this is actually pretty good!"
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Thoughts on Islamic Terrorism, and the War on Terror - part 1:
If any of you still feel that this war on terror is a mistake, here is an opinion from an unexpected source. It's fascinating that this should come out of Europe. Mathias Dapfner, Chief Executive of the huge German publisher Axel Springer AG, has written a blistering attack in DIE WELT, Germany's largest daily paper, against the timid reaction of Europe in the face of the Islamic threat.
This is a must-read by all Americans. History may well certify its correctness.
A GERMAN EDITORIAL FROM "DIE WELT"
EUROPE - THY NAME IS COWARDICE
(Commentary by Mathias Dapfner CEO, Axel Springer, AG)
A few days ago Henry Broder wrote in Welt am Sonntag, "Europe - your family name is a...
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Thoughts on Islamic Terrorism, and the War on Terror - part 2:
Continued from previous blog
It is a conflict that will most likely last longer than any of the great military conflicts of the last century - a conflict conducted by an enemy that cannot be tamed by "tolerance" and "accommodation" but is actually spurred on by such gestures, which have proven to be, and will
always be taken by the Islamists for signs of weakness. Only two recent American Presidents had the courage needed for Anti-appeasement: Reagan and Bush.
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His American critics may quibble over the details, but we Europeans know the truth. We saw it first hand: Ronald Reagan ended the Cold War, freeing half of the German people from n early 50 years of terror and virtual sla...
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Why Not Drill For More Oil In the US?:
Anyone that doesn't understand the basic premise of economics - specifically that when demand is high and supply is low, the price of the demanded good or service will rise - need only look at the oil and gas market for a picture perfect illustration of this fact.
Our Country's new Socialists ("Democratics" is what I think they're calling themselves now) - are against exploring for more oil. They believe that prices will not immediately drop, because it will take time to tap wells and set up logistics. This is a legitimate point, but that said, I think our Socialists (read Democrats) are quite shortsited in their thinking - as we'll be needing oil in the near term as well as the long te...
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Crazy Things Happening Down In New Orleans :
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (Democrat - or 'Democratics' - as they're calling themselves now) is presently asking Congress for 250 BILLION DOLLARS to rebuild New Orleans. A billion is a big number, but how big?
Now the government would tell you that all that money is needed to rebuild infrastructure, roads, sewers, etc. But ultimately the money goes to the benefit of those living in New Orleans.
A. Well... if you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans every man, woman, and child) would receive $516,528.
B. Or... if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans, your home gets $1,329,787.
C. Or... if you are a family of four... your family gets $2,066,01...
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The Best Concert Ever....:
A few years ago, I went to a Johnny Winter concert at the Columbia Blues Festival. I got there early, and worked my way to within 10 feet of center stage (first row, but off stage right a bit). His band was warming up the crowd. I quick survey of the stage revealed the should be famous ladderback kitchen chair that Johnny sits on during the concert. It was in full spotlight, but empty.... kind of waiting for something if you know what I mean.
I focused on the empty chair, and felt the anticipation build. A few minutes later, I saw two younger men helping a very old and frail man up the steps back stage. He was hunched over so low that it was impossible to see his face, and I thought...
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Hola Jonathan
Greetings from Spain
Thanks for the friendship
Alan/Roger
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:: posted by DOOMTRAIN on Thu Feb 26, 2009 @ 03:16 PM
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year filled with love, joy, peace and beautiful music!
Brett and Rebecca
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How are ya my name is Steve Bassist for Melodic Blue. Very nice work here and if ya get a chance check us out leave us a comment would love to know what ya think. Its a pleasure to meet you have a wonderful day.
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Just showing some luv and respect.
Came thru to see what´s new.
How u been doing?
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:: posted by C-Unit on Fri Sep 26, 2008 @ 01:17 PM
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Like your music and your views on religion and the world! I couldn't agree with you more!
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i have a new version of freedom a collab with Gabi Mueller, if you get a chance stop by and let me know what you think, thanks, Thomas
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:: posted by just thomas on Fri May 16, 2008 @ 12:31 PM
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We're happy to have you as friends. Keep on rockin' for Jesus! Who knows...maybe some day we'll be playing up that way and we could jam together. =) God bless you guys richly!
Peace...
Higher Ground Band
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:: posted by hgband on Wed Apr 9, 2008 @ 03:44 PM
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[last edited on Mon Apr 14, 2008 @ 06:59 PM] True Story:
In the mid 90's our chuch adopted a contemporary worship model, with a full band leading the music. If you'll remember from my earlier posts, I had a guitar with a pickup - so I could not let the opportunity to play amplified pass me by. Of course, I was a lousy musician, and it was quickly exposed when we were working through a song that had a "B" in it in rehersal. When we got to that part though, something just didn't sound right, so the bass player, and the other guitarist and I huddled together and we each played the offending part. At that point, it was pointed out that I was playing a Bb and not the correct note (B), to which I replied, "What's a B flat?" I had no idea that there were flats and sharps at that point.
I tell you this story to point out that where your starting point is not necessarily an indication of where you'll end up.
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All:
We are still looking for unsigned, adult Christain bands to play with us out on our tour this summer. This is to be a weekend only kind of tour, so there's no need to quit your day job, and you don't have to make all the dates. Shoot me an email if you're intested. (The tour wil be in SC).
All the best,
Jonathan Wilson
Testament
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A Great weekend my friend and if you,re not sure ask your Lady,
as they seem to know about better things, yes we have ben happily married almost 38 years "just ask her "
been a while, a bit too long but here i am to say happy Blessed Easter
we went to see Joan Jett and what a show she has not lost any musical power
anyways have a Great Easter i know i will the LADY has spoken LOL
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:: posted by oldtoad gil on Sat Mar 22, 2008 @ 07:00 AM
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Hey thanks to you too! God bless brother.
John
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[last edited on Sun Sep 16, 2007 @ 10:48 PM] I remember the day I bought my first guitar in 1987 (a "Bentley" 6 string from the Mountain Music Shop in Branson, MO).
I walked out as happy as a newly flat broke guy could be holding the neck of the guitar in my right hand, and my newly aquired guitar pick in the left hand. Of course, I didn't have a clue how to play it.
My buddies that could play thought it was the funniest thing they'd ever heard, but quickly became annoyed at me when I kept making them tune my guitar every 20 minutes. Actually, it would go out of tune, but I wouldn't notice it, but everyone else would, and it would drive them crazy. A few days went by, and finally, one of my buddies said, "Dude, you got to go back tomorrow and buy a tuner." Of course, I'd spent all $128 on the guitar and pick. I was flat broke, and the tuner was $14.95, but the "arms race" had begun.
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[last edited on Wed Jul 25, 2007 @ 12:40 PM] Once I had the tuner, someone else pointed out that most guitars were sold with a guitar case, but somehow I didn't get one. After I bought the guitar case, then it was apparent that I'd need a guitar strap, so I could play standing up, and new sets of strings. Then I asked my buddy why my guitar had 2 knobs on it, and he told me that the guitar had a "pick-up" that would allow me to play through an amplifier, so I had to have an amplifier, and cables to hook the guitar to the amp. After I got that - I was set. Then, somehow, I lost my pick!
Quite frankly, I should have quit right there... I would have certainly saved myself a lot of money, but I'm not that smart!
20 years later, I own 6 or 7 guitars (good stuff - 2 are Gibson Les Pauls - one standard, one Double Cut), a Fender Bass, a wall full of tube amps including Laney, Sunn, & Marshall - too much gear..
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[last edited on Wed Jul 25, 2007 @ 12:41 PM] Unfortunately it gets worse. In 2002, I accidently wrote a song, and wanted to record it. I found N-Track for $29 ( I think), bought a microphone from Office Depot for $9, and began making music. Now my musical collection has taken over 1/2 of my office.
Of course, as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) by day, I keep my receipts. Everytime I bring a new piece of gear home, I tell my wife, "Dear, when I get paid for my first gig, or someone pays to download one of my songs from soundclick, all this stuff will be a tax write off!" It's become a running joke in our family.
I'm reminded that Vincent VanGoegh only sold 2 paintings in his life time (both bought by his own brother). Of course, he actually did have talent.
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[last edited on Fri Jan 25, 2008 @ 12:38 PM] Someone asked me to define the "Iplan Christian Rock" sound a few weeks ago....
It was the first time anyone had ever asked me "that" question, and it had me stumped for awhile. That said, after giving the question a great deal of thought, I responded, "If you can picture KISS and Joan Jett meeting Third Day in an abandoned warehouse, for a knife fight you're on the right track."
"Iplan Christian Rock" is mostly an electric guitar driven machine. The songs are typically riff based, positive, and uplifting.
I prefer working in the context of a band, but bands are a really rare phenomon for the 30 something crowd, so I'm always looking for help in that area. If you play drums, bass, guitar, or sing, and have a driver's license; I'm sure I'll have a spot for you at any given time.
Collaborators are always welcome - especially if you play the drums.
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Iplan
Rock - Christian Rock
secondsamuel
Like your sound. Looking to tour this summer... interested?
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