In a continuing effort to “make your voice heard,” I’m now a regular contributor to my friend Francis’ weekly podcast. Topics are about church, Christ, and life in general. We’re on our second week, which, in startup podcast terms, is considered a great success. (Most aborted podcasts start with “testing testing, is this thing on?”).
For hours worth of me stammering and fragmented thinking, kindly check it out at:
So I started a little side project today: I’m posting my Dad’s, Bing Rodrigo, music on YouTube. Check it out here.
My Dad passed away almost eight years ago. One of the last albums he ever cut was a collection of tagalog praise and worship songs produced by my old church. It’s my own personal favorite of his albums, as I have deep personal ties to some of the songs on it.
I was sorting my MP3 collection today and found that album. (Would you believe it? After shucking hundreds of albums-not-mine I actually found even more valuable stuff.)
It was then I realized: I am one of only a few people who actually have these songs on MP3. It would be an absolute shame to let these songs remain hidden.
I’m not reminiscing about days gone by. This isn’t just for my family and friends. It’s for all those people out there who love my Dad’s music (they’re still out there) who would love to hear “new” material, especially those he kept closest to his chest.
I’m posting these, so the songs won’t get lost, and so their Message would still come across.
Here’s a sample. It’s my favorite song of his.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3lrgLF4Ng]
Here’s the English translation:
Lord, You are good
No one compares with You
Everything comes from You
You never changeLord, You are good
No one is above You
Your mercy endures forever
It’ll always be gainedI want to praise You
I want to sing to You
No matter what I go through
I will still praise YouI want to praise You
I want to sing to You
No matter what ails me
I will still praise You
here’s some footage of my praise team playing during my church’s anniversary.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJMft0dOhYY&hl=en&fs=1]
the song’s “giving it all” by michael gungor. the version we covered is jaime jamgochian’s.
personnel:
desiree – lead vox on “giving it all”
nicolo – drums
allan – bass
trisha – keyboards
beej – guitar / vox
erin – vox
manny – vox
poms – vox
special thanks to alvin for uploading the footage.
here’s a little sample for ya. it’s the second movement to a 2-movement piece i call “Your Light”. the first movement is a slow, free piano-and-vox worship part, of which i’m still working on.
the second part is this little math-rock ditty with (hopefully) a full band. it’s a little experiment i did to see if i could use the 7/8 time in a straight feel, without being all jumpy & accent-filled. the two movements share the same chord structure, which is 6 – 4 – 1 – 4 in F. i hope to add a little bit more exploration with the second piece as well.
i woke up early this morning to finish up a little project. to be honest, i did procrastinate. but i do enjoy working early in the morning. i like it when everything’s quiet and dark and i’m wide awake, as opposed to burning the midnight oil when everything’s quiet and dark but i’m fighting to stay awake.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqoUY3Mp_p0&hl=en&fs=1]
HEAR MY WORSHIPby Jaime JamgochianHere, as I worship YouI long to be more honestLong to be more freeI long to be more realI long to be transparentAs You see my true intentionsBeyond this bended kneeBeyond the words I speakBeyond the songs I singHear my worshipAll that my heart can bringThis is my offeringJesus, my Holy KingHear my worshipHear my worshipAnd I, I long to have more faithI long to be more faithfulHere before Your throneAnd I, I wait to see Your faceI’m waiting in Your presenceWaiting just for You to hear me
guard your heart.
don’t stay idle.
stay focused.
keep praising.
man disappoints. God anoints.
trust Me, He says.
it’ll come, it’ll come. what you’re waiting for, it’ll come.
i will not succumb to self-pity.
it’ll come, it’ll come. what you’re waiting for, it’ll come.
trust Me, He says.
man disappoints. God anoints.
keep praising.
stay focused.
don’t stay idle.
guard your heart.
I got an iTunes gift card over the holiday. Here’s what I bought with it today:
Mates of State: Re-Arrange Us.
So far: I’m really digging the opening riff on “My Only Offer“, it reminds me of that catchy lick from Steely Dan’s “Peg.”
Jaime Jamgochian: Above The Noise.
Great sound! I want my worship team to sound like this. It’s got a great push-and-pull of aggressive and laid back elements.
So far: There’s this song called “Heal The Wound”. Great lyrics! Heal the wound but leave the scar / A reminder of how merciful You are.