Kenyon Adams & American Restless “Shame”
February 20, 2012 by Charis Carmichael Braun
Filed under Featured, Music, New Works
Following up on Noah Lekas’ original solo blues song, Kenyon Adams & American Restless ramp up a new version of the darker, despairing side of the Psalmist David’s songs.
Deep Calls to Deep
“Deep Calls to Deep” is a song inspired by Psalm 42. It was commissioned in honor of Rev. Robert Hochmuth’s 63 years of ministry, celebrated at Apostles Lutheran in San Jose, CA, on January 29, 2012. This tribute* was made possible by Rev. Hochmuth’s family.
Response
Composed for saxophone quartet and voice by Jonathon Roberts, setting a part of Apostle Paul’s regret-filled message to the Corinthians. In his second letter, Paul spoke to the people he served in many different ways. We see in this passage a tender and sad side of Paul as he alerts the Corinthians of his change of plans.
“Fig Tree” by Cameron DeWhitt
November 7, 2011 by Charis Carmichael Braun
Filed under Featured, Music, New Works, Visuals
A new song – and a new artwork in response to the new song – by Portland musician Cameron DeWhitt and artist Jon Roberts, both trying to reconcile conflicting ideas about God through their work.
On My Knees
We are excited to feature a brand new unreleased song from singer-songwriter Stephen Bautista. “On My Knees” is a beautiful work about humility, prayer, and trusting God through adversity.
The Sower
The Sower is a song and group collaboration in response to Jesus’ “Parable of the Sower” as told in Mark 4:1-20. Spark and Echo Arts led an audience of brave adventures in the Massachusetts Berkshires to create mini-soundscapes in response to the parable.
I Make Tents
“I Make Tents” is poetic prose with a rhythmic soundscape exploring Apostle Paul’s life as a tentmaker and his writings on wisdom and foolishness. Sound samples from professors and politicians intertwine with lighter sounds and Paul’s playful and even biting words. This piece deals with some of Paul’s favorite themes: wisdom vs. foolishness, weakness and humility, and the painful “groaning” of this world.
What a Day
A song commissioned to celebrate the 76th birthday of a beautiful woman dearly loved by family and friends across the land, “What a Day” is inspired by verses from the Psalms and Proverbs.
The Genesis Project
Short Film: Focusing on the terms “image” and “subdue,” composer Douglas Detrick and motion designer Kyra Odi respond to Genesis 1:27-28 in a collage of video and sound. A work looking at humanity and its role in the natural world, the piece is known as “The Genesis Project.”
Loving Arms
Loving Arms is a lullaby written in response to Jesus’ invitation to the little children in Mark 10:14-16. It was commissioned by Tim and Amanda Bourman in honor of their daughter Tayley Grace, born June 27th, 2011.
