Wow, I like this music video from Aradhna. They’re a group of Christian musicians who play in the Hindi tradition. Most of the vocals are in Sanskrit. However when translated to English they show thoughtful lyrics deeply rooted in Scripture. It’s some of the most refreshing music from Christians I’ve experienced in some time.
Here’s a song titled Mukteshwar, based on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy; Praise the name of the God of Liberation; Sing my soul, Sing my soul; Those who are poor in this world; Blessed are they, blessed are they; For the kingdom of heaven is theirs …” [Full lyrics]. Enjoy!
A friend just introduced me to The Wilderness Downtown project Arcade Fire is doing with Google. It’s based on Arcade Fire’s song “We Used to Wait” from their new album, Suburbia. It’s worth your time, especially if you grew up in the burbs. My childhood home in Northwestern New Jersey hasn’t escaped from suburban sprawl, but its still considered a rural community, so it didn’t have the emotional impact on me it has for others. If you check it out make sure and use Google Chrome browser.
I like this song by Nashville’s Andrew Peterson, from his album Counting Stars. After seventeen years of marriage to an amazing woman, Andrew’s lyrics have a lot of meaning to me. I wouldn’t want to “dance in the minefields” with anyone but her. Enjoy!
This has to be one of the most creative music videos I’ve seen! Check out the making of the video on YouTube (Seriously creative people – rock band + geeks = very cool).
I was in Chicago over the weekend for the North American launch of U2′s 360 Tour. It was everything I anticipated. I can’t wait to see U2 again at the Rose Bowl in October. Chicago Tribune’s rock critic, Greg Kot calls it “One of the best stadium shows of the last decade.” If you want to read more about the opening concert check out Tom Martin’s review in the the L.A. Times music blog, Pop & Hiss. Don’t worry I’m not going to attempt a review. I want to share a few thoughts about U2 and the ONE Campaign.
The Suburban Pastor is the personal blog of Jeff Gang. I’m a pastor at the CrossWalk Seventh-day Adventist Church in Redlands, California. This blog is a place for me to share my thoughts about ordinary life as a Jesus follower, pastor, husband, father of three, friend, and triathlete in my spare time.
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