In other news, scientists are finally moving beyond pesky notions about right and wrong all in the name of science and progress. Who needs to worry about destroying the earth when our scientists need real data.
Check out The Onion's report on this new wave of scientific research! I can't wait to find out what science will discover from the Large Earth Collider. We are truly living in marvelous times!
George & Guitar
I live to play!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The AutoTune News
Now, if we could get them to produce all our news, I just might start watching it.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Apparently United Airlines Breaks Guitars
Hello to all you who fly the friendly skies. This is what happens when someone who is creative gets upset because you tossed his Taylor guitar across the tarmac. I hope this gets re posted on a billion websites.
Personally, I've flown with my Taylor guitar and had no problems; but, I've never flown with my guitar on United. I guess I'll stick with South West. United can go suck eggs.
Apparently, United has no idea about the great sacrilege that it has committed. Maybe I'll pass this along to Bob Taylor and see if we can start a Taylor boycott of United. Wouldn't that be grand? HAHAHAHAHA (evil conspiratorial laugh). Taylor owners unite (no pun intended)! Let us bring low the mighty airline who dares to break our precious guitars into tiny piecies. Let them feel your mighty displeasure! Better yet, all Taylor owners should make videos of our guitar nightmares on airlines! Post them on the internet and name names! Wage a terrible war against the evil oppressors who snap our guitar necks!
Personally, I've flown with my Taylor guitar and had no problems; but, I've never flown with my guitar on United. I guess I'll stick with South West. United can go suck eggs.
Apparently, United has no idea about the great sacrilege that it has committed. Maybe I'll pass this along to Bob Taylor and see if we can start a Taylor boycott of United. Wouldn't that be grand? HAHAHAHAHA (evil conspiratorial laugh). Taylor owners unite (no pun intended)! Let us bring low the mighty airline who dares to break our precious guitars into tiny piecies. Let them feel your mighty displeasure! Better yet, all Taylor owners should make videos of our guitar nightmares on airlines! Post them on the internet and name names! Wage a terrible war against the evil oppressors who snap our guitar necks!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
More Musical Greatness
One of the great things about the internet is that from time to time you can find some great stuff. I have never heard of the Ukulele Orchestra of GB, but if they ever come to your area don't miss their show.
Behold a couple of samples:
Behold a couple of samples:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Separate Ways--Literal Video Version
Ah, how this video brings back happy memories of my mis-spent youth. Why did I ever like this crap? Oh yeah, now I remember...it was the 80's; we were all nuts!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Dan Dúet & George Lower
Holy Name of Jesus Church is proud to welcome Unity Award winning singer/songwriter Dan Dúet to our parish on Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5, Children under 12 are free. Dan has invited George Lower to be his special guest during this evening of prayer and praise. You can purchase tickets by calling George @ 561-628-4848 or tickets will be available at the door. Hope to see you there!
Visit Dan's Website
Visit George's Website
Visit Dan's Website
Visit George's Website
Monday, April 13, 2009
Happy Easter!
Today I'm recovering from a very busy Lent and Easter at Holy Name. It seems like this season is so busy that after it is all over I can only feel a sense of relief. However, that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy celebrating with the whole church that Jesus Christ is indeed risen.
Each year as we progress through the Liturgical cycle we are called to draw ourselves deeper into the mystery of Christ's passion, death and resurrection. What an awesome privilege to know that God loves us so much that he was willing to die so that we might be free and able to live with Him for eternity.
Each year as we progress through the Liturgical cycle we are called to draw ourselves deeper into the mystery of Christ's passion, death and resurrection. What an awesome privilege to know that God loves us so much that he was willing to die so that we might be free and able to live with Him for eternity.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Well, seeing that I have not been very active on the blogosphere in the last couple of months I suppose that I owe an explaination to everyone. It has been a chaotic time. There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to take the time to write. Family and work have taken priority as they should in that order. Nevertheless, I hope to be more active in the coming year.
I hope that everyone has a blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year.
If you are going to be in the Spokane area over the holiday come and see me at the Central Lutheran Church at 4:00 o'clock p.m. on January 4. I will be doing a concert of praise and worship music. We are only asking for donations so please bring a friend or two.
I hope that everyone has a blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year.
If you are going to be in the Spokane area over the holiday come and see me at the Central Lutheran Church at 4:00 o'clock p.m. on January 4. I will be doing a concert of praise and worship music. We are only asking for donations so please bring a friend or two.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Prayers for Texas
As a Floridian I understand in a profound way the power and destruction caused by hurricanes. It looks like Galveston could use some prayers. Hurricane Ike was very powerful and caused much damage to Texas. We should also remember that Haiti and Cuba also suffered terrible damage and loss of life from this storm. This season appears to be an active one so let's pray for all of us who live in hurricane alley.
Father, we pray for all those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ike. We remember especially those who live in areas where buildings and infrastructure were not built to withstand these kinds of forces. We mourn the loss of life and we pray for a swift recovery of the survivors. May we place our trust in you and know that is by your power that we can live in freedom from fear and anxiety. Help us to realize that you are with us even through the most dangerous of storms.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Father, we pray for all those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ike. We remember especially those who live in areas where buildings and infrastructure were not built to withstand these kinds of forces. We mourn the loss of life and we pray for a swift recovery of the survivors. May we place our trust in you and know that is by your power that we can live in freedom from fear and anxiety. Help us to realize that you are with us even through the most dangerous of storms.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Psalm 78
A reader named Karen wrote to me:
George,
I was googling Psalm 78 and came upon your website!! You have a great voice and a wonderful talent. Of course Psalm 78 is coming up the weekend of September 13th and the only thing we can find is the chant. Is there any way I can hear what you did with the Psalm? If we need to purchase it that would be fine.
Thank you so much for your help.
Karen,
Thanks for writing. I tried to respond to the email address you left, but it kept bouncing back to me. I just sent off my draft of Psalm 78 to my publisher. If you see this post you can go directly to ILP by clicking the link. If you call the toll free number they should be able to send you a pdf of the score.
I hope this helps you. God bless.
George,
I was googling Psalm 78 and came upon your website!! You have a great voice and a wonderful talent. Of course Psalm 78 is coming up the weekend of September 13th and the only thing we can find is the chant. Is there any way I can hear what you did with the Psalm? If we need to purchase it that would be fine.
Thank you so much for your help.
Karen,
Thanks for writing. I tried to respond to the email address you left, but it kept bouncing back to me. I just sent off my draft of Psalm 78 to my publisher. If you see this post you can go directly to ILP by clicking the link. If you call the toll free number they should be able to send you a pdf of the score.
I hope this helps you. God bless.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Speaking of Top Ten Lists
Here is the latest Top Ten List of previous winners from Top Catholic Songs.com Top Ten Lists. How about that? It's a list of lists so to speak.
Top Catholic Songs.com
I have been kind of quite for a while regarding my friends at Top Catholic Songs.com. Please take a minute to go over to the website and check out the great new (and not so new) Catholic artists. Nick Alexander has been very busy promoting Catholic music and hightlighting great ways that Catholic music can be incorporated into your personal spiritual journey.
Starting a New Book Today
Ok, so it really isn't a new book; but, I haven't read it yet so that makes it new for me. I started The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger aka Pope Benedict XVI.
I have had some reservations about reading the Pope's books mainly because they seem so dense and hard to follow. So far I have found this particular little gem to be quite easy to read. Hopefully, I will get caught up to speed and be able to read some of the Pope's more recent works such as Jesus of Nazareth.
I have had some reservations about reading the Pope's books mainly because they seem so dense and hard to follow. So far I have found this particular little gem to be quite easy to read. Hopefully, I will get caught up to speed and be able to read some of the Pope's more recent works such as Jesus of Nazareth.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Choir Season is Here!
In spite of the foul weather of the last few days, Choir Season is now here. Please remember that our regular Wednesday rehearsals begin tonight at 7:30.
Email or call me with regrets...I have already recieved a couple. Please remember that we will be choosing new choir officers so your presence and participation over the next few weeks is critical.
As always if you know of people who like sing (and can carry a tune) but are not involved in the music ministry, please give me their name and phone number. I would love the chance to speak with them.
Email or call me with regrets...I have already recieved a couple. Please remember that we will be choosing new choir officers so your presence and participation over the next few weeks is critical.
As always if you know of people who like sing (and can carry a tune) but are not involved in the music ministry, please give me their name and phone number. I would love the chance to speak with them.
New Music for the Psalms
I'm currently working on two Psalm settings. I have finished Psalm 78: Do Not Forget which is the setting for the Feast of the Exalation of the Cross on Sept. 12. And I have finished the refrain for Psalm 25: Remember Your Mercies, O Lord. I'm still deciding on how to proceed with the verse of Psalm 25. I think that I will try to have a metered melody, but that may change if there is no regular phonetic rhythm to follow in the text.
For Psalm 78, I chose to write a simple psalm tone for the verses because they were so irregular in English. Those Latin monks sure knew what they were doing when they invented Psalm tones. They are very useful particularly when one cannot paraphrase the text to fit a particular melodic idea.
For Psalm 78, I chose to write a simple psalm tone for the verses because they were so irregular in English. Those Latin monks sure knew what they were doing when they invented Psalm tones. They are very useful particularly when one cannot paraphrase the text to fit a particular melodic idea.
Check out my book review at Grapevine Online
Take a minute to check out the Grapevine Online for my book review. It was published back on July 31 so you have to scroll down a few entries to find it.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Jaw Dropping Guitar Work
I have been told time and time again by many music types that the guitar is a limited instrument. Every time I hear that claim I think of this:
and this:
and this:
and this:
Any questions?
and this:
and this:
and this:
Any questions?
Grapevine Online
I have been asked to write for the Grapevine Online magazine. Look to Grapevine Online to keep you updated on all the latest happenings in Catholic music. Check them out here.
Summer Update
After being inactive for the month of July, I will be posting more frequently.
During July I did some travelling to two of the Regional Conventions of the National Pastoral Musicians Association. I will be going to the Western Regional Convention in Los Angles next week. If you are there be sure to check out the International Liturgy Publications booth. The new St. Augustine Hymal is coming very soon. It is a wonderful worship aid that contains many great songs from the past and today. If you would like a free trial copy visit the ILP website.
During July I did some travelling to two of the Regional Conventions of the National Pastoral Musicians Association. I will be going to the Western Regional Convention in Los Angles next week. If you are there be sure to check out the International Liturgy Publications booth. The new St. Augustine Hymal is coming very soon. It is a wonderful worship aid that contains many great songs from the past and today. If you would like a free trial copy visit the ILP website.
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