“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.
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.
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 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.
Trees of the Field is an original song written and performed by Wendell Kimbrough. We are pleased to share this song along with an image of the painting “The Patient” by Lauren Shea Little, painted in reaction to Kimbrough’s song.
“Suddenly I looked and before me was a great multitude, that no one could count from every nation and tribe…” White Robe is a love song commissioned by Amanda Bourman for her husband, Timothy Bourman in celebration of their 3rd wedding anniversary on May 31st, 2011.
A song and soundscape dwelling on a deeply difficult decision made by a Sarai and Abram in Genesis 16. This piece imagines a modern couple in a similar situation…
A harmony-infused bird tells the story of God’s post-flood covenant to Noah from its point of view in the song “Lifeblood” featuring vocals by Emily Clare Zempel.
A sound and music collage reacting to the urgency with which the Apostle Paul spoke to people about what lies ahead. The beats are made from chopped vocal sounds and the voices join Paul from around the world saying “The day is almost here.”
An audio collage exploring God’s grace and the concept of “power in weakness.” The text is from two of Paul’s letters with original writings by Christy Bagasao. The soundtrack is crafted from ambient sounds, voices and performers on a balmy night in Santa Barbara, California.
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