ORS Music: Come Thou Fount (Acoustic) – 1 Take, 1 Mic Sessions
A couple Sundays ago my band came up with a new arrangement to Come Thou Fount before service. I really liked the feel and I had an idea of doing these live recording sessions where we’d do it...
View ArticleLive looping from El Ten Eleven –“My Only Swerving” (Video)
Cool instrumental piece and some nice live looping from El Ten Eleven. Dig the double neck too.
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Weekly Music Thirst: Latest from Cardinals and Decembrists
Since this is a music blog I should probably have a weekly post of some kind that talks about the latest music deals/purchases I’ve made. Kinda dumb that 3 years into this blog I’m just starting that...
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Weekly Music Thirst: Bear Hands – Burning Bush Supper Club
Bear Hands – Burning Bush Supper Club I first heard of these guys when I saw them live, opening for We Were Promised Jetpacks (another good band if you’re into angry Scottish rock). To be honest Bear...
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Weekly Music Thirst: The Civil Wars – Barton Hollow
The Civil Wars – Barton Hollow There’s been a lot of commotion about this band in the indie-folk scene and rightfully so. When I heard the early release of the title track I dug the song but wasn’t...
View ArticleVideo: Guy from Mortal Kombat plays a mean acoustic
One of the more creative uses of dotted 8th delay I’ve heard. Certainly the best dressed acoustic guitar player I’ve seen. I’m just glad he didn’t copy all the Edge riffs which seems to be the law of...
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Music Review: Luke Parker –“Home”
When I opened up the Music Review Submission form here on ORS I was hopeful, maybe not optimistic, but hopeful about the mini flood of music that came through. Boy was I relieved and excited to hear...
View ArticleVideo: Schools in…Prince absolutely killing it on guitar
Video from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison and Prince paying tribute to George Harrison with While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Prince absolutely wrecks the...
View ArticleORS Music: “Nothing But the Blood” Live at Life Connection Church
This was recorded live at Life Connection Church’s Easter Service on 4/24/11. Feel free to download for free and share if you’re into that kind of thing. Nothing But the Blood (Live) by Our Rising...
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Weekly Music Thirst: Wye Oak – Civilian
I have a soft spot in my heart for 2 person bands, Wye Oak certainly does the configuration proud. Most every 2 person band I know uses loops in some way for bass, keys and other instrumentation, but...
View ArticleJustin Vernon (Bon Iver) sings how the church misses the gospel on homosexuality
I recently heard for the first time Justin Vernon’s (Bon Iver) song “Sides” and it is incredibly moving. It’s a story of a gay guy coming to the church hurt, coming each Sunday and finally confessing...
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Weekly Music Thirst: Seryn – This is Where We Are
Seryn is a small “folk-pop” band from Denton, TX that despite being fresh on the scene is making quite the waves, and for good reason. They are about to make a lot more waves in the Christian scene...
View ArticleORS Music: “My Jesus I Love Thee” Live at Life Connection Church
This was recorded live at Life Connection Church on 6/19/11 and is our take on the popular hymn My Jesus I Love Thee. My Jesus I Love Thee (Live) by Our Rising Sound
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Weekly Music Thirst: Bon Iver –“Bon Iver” a masterpiece
Bon Iver’s self titled album is one of this year’s most anticipated albums and it doesn’t disappoint. When this album start streaming for free a couple weeks before it’s June 21st release date I had my...
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Using iPads as digital music stands and instruments
Recently my church, literally the people of the church, gifted me an iPad 2. This was an incredible surprise and blessing as I’ve wanted one for a LONG time. Now that my band is armed with a couple...
View ArticleVideo: Homemade PVC instrument plays the hits
This kid made this instrument, sounds like he got the intonation pretty spot on, impressive. [via @JonUtter]
View ArticleNew music from John Mark McMillan: “Sheet of Night” video
As John Mark McMillan’s new album approaches he’ll be releasing live performances, take away shows, each week of the new songs filmed around the country. Here is the first one filmed in Seattle, the...
View ArticleTrying to catch the deluge in a paper cup
The great Neil Finn opens his hit song “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (during his Crowded House tenure) with this lyric: There is freedom within, there is freedom without Try to catch the deluge in a paper...
View ArticleORS Music: “The Love of God Is Greater Far” Live at Life Connection Church
This was just one of my favorite times of worship ever, I don’t think that’s over stating it. First off this song is one of the greatest hymns ever written, lyrically unmatched in both creativity and...
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