Elijah- Rich Mullins

There are a number of versions of this song I’ve heard.  The words never change, though the state of Rich’s life in each is obviously different.  The aching in his voice moves to different lines.  You can hear his eagerness in earlier versions, and his weariness in later version.  I love every version of this [...]

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New Heart- Rich Mullins

I love this song.  Sure there’s a few cheezy 80′s sound effects.  But they enhance the song for those who are paying attention to the message in the song. I’ve mentioned that there are times where it’s easy to get proud and think that I’ve come this far on my own strength.  Well, there are [...]

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Live Right- Rich Mullins

A passive listening to this song will leave one thinking a couple things.  One, that’s the epitome of 80′s music.  And two, that it’s just a song about doing good things and not bad things. I’m not a fan of the 80′s sound, nor of pop music.  That’s why it took me a little while [...]

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A Place to Stand- Rich Mullins

This is a slower song, and not as 80′s-ish as some of the other songs on this album.  It soothes you as it beckons you to a simpler and humbler place.  A place where you simply need your Father to guide you and hold you. It’s definitely a struggle remaining faithful in every moment of our lives.  [...]

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A Few Good Men- Rich Mullins

Rich Mullins wrote a song called “A Few Good Men.”  It’s from his self titled album back in 1986.  The song has woven itself deep into my heart and mind, and here’s why. The last few years have been hard for my wife and I.  As we see more opportunity for working in His kingdom, [...]

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Writers and their need for accountability

It’s easy sometimes to sit down and write until your family tells you that you have a life and responsibilities and it’s time to stop.  But you just can’t stop.  Sometimes, though, a writer needs someone to get them writing, to say “git dem stories down and git’em down now!”  You, dear reader, will now [...]

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A Fifth Attempt

So I’m trying to familiarize myself with the different affects that intervals have on people.  And in doing so I’ve come up with a class of songs I’m making.  I kind of have to do it this way at this point because being able to play them again my prove impossible.  I’d hate to have a [...]

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Dulcimer Played by a Tornado

This guy is unreal!  I wish I had been a Pike’s Place Market when he played there a while back.  He goes by the name Max ZT, and the song is called “Apple Juice”.  If I can ever play this well…

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Awestruck with Hammers

Some of you have known for a while that I love the hammer dulcimer.  Some of you know I began playing one a few months back.  Some of you don’t have a clue what a hammer dulcimer is. Well, I thought I’d share with you the main reason I fell in love with the instrument [...]

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Allison Lotterhos

I came across a video of an amazing hammer dulcimer player and I thought I’d share the link.  You can find the post (with the video) at http://dulcimergirl.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/colorado-dulcimer-fest-allison-lotterhos/.  The blog is by Christie Burns, who I also stumbled upon while surfing tonight. Check the video out.  The artist is Allison Lotterhos.  Beautiful music!

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