Stories Behind the Best-loved Songs of Christmas

Stories Behind the Best-loved Songs of Christmas

Author: Ace Collins

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 0310239265

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Describes the origins of thirty-one famous Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and provides the lyrics to each.


Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys

Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys

Author: Mark Dillon

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1770901981

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“A vivid account . . . Young and old fans alike will enjoy” (Publishers Weekly). This book offer a unique journey through The Beach Boys’ long, fascinating history by telling the stories behind fifty of the band’s greatest songs from the perspective of group members, collaborators, fellow musicians, and notable fans. Filled with new interviews with music legends such as Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Alan Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Blondie Chaplin, Randy Bachman, Roger McGuinn, John Sebastian, Lyle Lovett, Alice Cooper, and Al Kooper, and commentary from a younger generation such as Matthew Sweet, Carnie Wilson, Daniel Lanois, Cameron Crowe, and Zooey Deschanel, this story of pop culture history both explores the darkness and difficulties with which the band struggled, and reminds us how their songs could make life feel like an endless summer.


Then Sings My Soul Special Edition

Then Sings My Soul Special Edition

Author: Robert J. Morgan

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2022-09-13

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1400336406

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In this special seasonal edition, bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind traditional holiday hymns of faith, including Christmas, Easter, and more. Is there a festive season of the year that is complete without one of your favorite hymns? Not only do hymns connect you to great memories, but they also reveal the faith of those who lived throughout history. As Robert Morgan explored the stories behind some of the best-loved hymns, he found fascinating accounts of tribulations, triumphs, struggles, and hope—ordinary people who connected with God in amazing ways, sharing their experiences through song. Included inside this special edition are: 150 devotional-style stories with the words and music to each hymn Includes hymns for holidays including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more Jagged edged paper, giving it a classic feel Includes a complete hymn index by title, first line, and songwriter Perfect for use as a daily devotional, teaching illustration, or for song leaders and music ministers Discover the inspiration behind your favorite hymns. Find new favorites as you relate to the people whose walk of faith led them to write these classic songs of praise. Share these stories with your family, friends, and church, and find more depth and meaning as you worship God through song.


Joy Upon Joy

Joy Upon Joy

Author: Charles H. Spurgeon

Publisher: Whitaker House

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1629119598

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This advent devotional allows hassled Christians to daily redeem the busiest month of the year using seasonal reflections by the "Prince of Preachers," Charles Spurgeon. In the classic style of Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, each of the twenty-eight days contains a brief morning and evening devotional that begins with a Scripture and follows with a selection from Spurgeon's advent-themed sermons. This all-new compilation of Spurgeon's works includes space for journaling and reflection. Experience the delight of loving December once again, and prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth alongside Spurgeon's thought-provoking words.


How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck)

How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck)

Author: Ed Bell

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-11

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781733375009

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Once upon a time, there wasn't a song. Then, sometime later, there was. "How the $&%! did that happen?" you might ask. How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck) is the definitive, no-nonsense and 100% beginner-proof guide to writing original songs. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced songwriter looking to improve your songwriting process, How to Write a Song... walks you through a powerful, stimulating but simple process you can use to create great songs, time after time. It's not a formula. It's not a songwriting 'method'. You'll craft every single note and word of your song. You'll write in any style you like. Meanwhile, you'll learn not just what to do but why you're doing it - so you can use those skills in every other song you create. You'll be guided step-by-step through how to find a great song idea, how to choose an effective title, how to craft a solid lyric, how to write catchy melodies and grooves, and how to combine all of those parts effectively into a complete song. And best of all, literally all you need get started is some basic experience on piano or guitar, or with a Digital Audio Workstation like Logic, Ableton or GarageBand. Everything else is inside.


The Search for Shehakim

The Search for Shehakim

Author: S. L. Brown

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2020-04-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1525561766

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An evening of storytelling around the fire turns into an exciting adventure for Mahana, a young girl who lives on the island of Ua Huka, when she hears a voice calling her name. The voice leads her to the beach, where she falls asleep in a boat. Mahana loves to dream about travelling to new places, and she deeply desires to visit Shehakim (heaven), so when the boat breaks loose and she wakes up to find herself drifting out to sea, she decides to sail towards a star that points to heaven. Along the way, she meets Tarila, a young dolphin who became separated from her pod when a shark attacked. Tarila is caught in some loose fishing net, so Mahana frees her and together they continue on the adventure, encountering storms, hunger, and fatigue. Mahana eventually falls asleep and dreams of visiting her grandparents in Shehakim, which surprisingly looks a lot like Ua Huka! After several days of drifting, they discover Tarila's pod. Now reunited with her family, Tarila and the pod help Mahana find her way home, but not before a repeat encounter with the shark! Young readers will delight in this tale of courage, friendship, and ocean life. As Mahana discovers, we don’t have to wait to know the happiness that heaven holds, because the secret is appreciating what we have today with our family and friends.


Telling Stories, Writing Songs

Telling Stories, Writing Songs

Author: Kathleen Hudson

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-07-05

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0292788711

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Willie Nelson, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball, Tish Hinojosa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett...the list of popular songwriters from Texas just goes on and on. In this collection of thirty-four interviews with these and other songwriters, Kathleen Hudson pursues the stories behind the songs, letting the singers' own words describe where their songs come from and how the diverse, eclectic cultures, landscapes, and musical traditions of Texas inspire the creative process. Conducted in dance halls, dressing rooms, parking lots, clubs-wherever the musicians could take time to tell their stories-the interviews are refreshingly spontaneous and vivid. Hudson draws out the songwriters on such topics as the sources of their songs, the influence of other musicians on their work, the progress of their careers, and the nature of Texas music. Many common threads emerge from these stories, while the uniqueness of each songwriter becomes equally apparent. To round out the collection, Hudson interviews Larry McMurtry and Darrell Royal for their perspectives as longtime friends and fans of Texas musicians. She also includes a brief biography and discography of each songwriter.


A Singer's Guide to the Songs of Joaquin Rodrigo

A Singer's Guide to the Songs of Joaquin Rodrigo

Author: Suzanne Rhodes Draayer

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003-05

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9780810848276

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Presents word-for-word translation, idiomatic translations, and IPA transcriptions of all of Rodrigo's 87 songs. Gives background information on songs and information on range, length, and other relevant facts, and offers biographies of Rodrigo and his wife, and information gleaned from in-depth interviews with their only child. Includes a discography. The author is a soprano and a professor of music at Winona State University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement

New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement

Author: Tom Steffen

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-02-18

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1666722766

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Orality formed us. Orality forms us. Orality will forever form us. Orality is a central theme of our lives. In this fast-paced world, few Christian workers take the time to look back to learn and build on the lessons of the past. Wise Christian workers, however, do not forge ahead into new horizons without first investigating past horizons. They understand in this complex world there are too many strong shoulders of the past to be overlooked. The dozen practiced researchers contributing to New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement offer such inquirers wisdom from the past that can boldly and boundlessly improve the future of the modern-day orality movement.