Saturday I put new strings on my Alvarez/Yairi. I am bad about changing strings. Not that I do it poorly but I don’t do it very often - and my sound gets sorta dull. Yesterday we had one of our lowest attended Sundays in a long time. 20 for Sunday School and 58 for worship. Wow. And the funny thing is… I didn’t even care. Usually I freak out when attendance is that low. A lot of people were gone on Spring break yesterday, but even still… I just really didn’t care.
I don’t know why I wait so long to change guitar strings. Certainly it’s a pain just to do it; it takes time. And I always hate the sound right after changing. There’s just not a ‘cohesiveness’ or something between these six new buds. BUT… once they start to get acquainted they sound soooo good – especially while still shiny and new. It’s kinda like moving… it’s a pain to have to move all your stuff, and at first it can be a bit uneasy, but once you meet some people it usually turns out good in the end. You know… this is actually the longest I’ve ever worked at the same place. Hmm.
Anyway, I almost somewhat enjoyed playing yesterday. Seldom do I get enjoyment out of playing my guitar anymore. I am pretty tense and uptight when trying to lead worship – there are too many things I’m worrying about: how the flow is going; did I put the right song and number of verses in the computer; what’s happening with the audience, the other musicians, does it sound as bad out there as it does in the monitors; what’s coming up next; did I forget to do anything; did I remember to bring my sermon with me; how many people are playing with one of the babies instead of worshiping, etc., etc. Sometimes it's almost like work, but for some reason yesterday wasn't. Maybe I should care less.
I’m thinking about trying to learn a few songs just to “play.” You know, you never know when an opportunity might present itself. I’ma feeling kinda funky. And I got some new strings on. Certainly “Helpless/Knockin’ on Heavens Door;” “Hold Me, Jesus.” I need to find some other songs too. Any requests?
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so i just tried to go to Fairview's website. apparently, something on it makes it quilify for a restricted access site here at HU.
hmm...did you update it with some questionable materials? or is my school taking its censorship a little too far?
oh, and sunny taylor is hosting open mic night at C2G on April 2nd.
do it.
and, you could meet cool local musicians for the music month at church that YOU ARE GOING TO DO.
and i meant to tell you my thoughts about no sunday school...
i think its a wonderful idea. personally, i love sunday school (especially my class and my teacher). BUT i see what you're saying AND if its too weird, what an opportunity to start a college group of some sort. if you start church later, there would really be no reason why we couldn't get together for breakfast or something on our own around 9:45.
anyway, i get excited about ideas like this.
Hey Carrie,
Nope, haven't changed anything since daylight saving time - though that reminds me that I probably should update. Maybe it's all that stuff about Jesus and the Bible.
Btw, are you going to be able to catch Josh Garrells in Huntington Wed. night?
Carrie Jade,
Well, since you've put two in a row, then I'll put two in a row. Yes, I did know Sunny Taylor was hosting open mic night. So how did I schedule a meeting for then(?). Might have to change it.
And... you don't happen to know any musicians that would be hip to helping in July Music Month, do you?
Thanks for the thoughts on s.s. too. I'm pretty sure it's a for sure. Just trying to decide for how long now.
later.
i would sugest rescheduling the meeting.
and isaac is coming up for the show on wednesday, you and mom should come too!
dang, i should make sure i've said everything before i post comments.
i actually might know of a person. i'll say something to him and see what he says. i owe him chocolate chip cookies this week so i can at least let you know if he's interested this week.
Carrie Jade,
Yes, we would love to come to the show Wednesday, but we have bible study. I don't know if it will still be going on after we're done, but we may swing by. Andy Sheer is another guy I used to know from the music store. I didn't really ever talk to him, but I think he's the guy putting this on, and his band may be the last one's playing. It should be good.
btw, I hear you had a good time at the hardcore show saturday night. :)
Have you guys ever heard of a phone? :)
Why in the world would anyone want to use a phone? That's what I'd like to know. The devil's communicable disease.
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