Wonderful Town is a story of two young females who leave Ohio and travel to New York where they find themselves. The music is by Leonard Bernstein and Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the lyrics. It came out in 1953 and has had several revivals over time. This work is not as popular as … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Wonderful Town
Weekends
Evangelicals and Art: Christmas Music
For the weekend before Christmas I am going to feature some more holiday themed music. If you are traveling, be safe. Enjoy time with family and friends. Bing Crosby - White Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9QLn7gM-hY Celtic Women - We Wish you a Merry Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSJ4EWeHyE4 David Archuleta - Joy to the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CSJvzGai4 Nat King Cole - … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Christmas Music
Evangelicals and Art: Christmas and Holiday Music
Since its the Christmas season I am going to put up some holiday songs for people to enjoy. Plus there is also Adam Sandler's Chanukah song which is also a good listen. Here in Washington, D.C. we had some snow and ice last night. Hope you have a good weekend wherever you are reading this … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Christmas and Holiday Music
Evangelicals and Art: Handel’s Messiah
Messiah is an English language oratorio that was written by George Frideric Handel in 1741. It was publically premiered in Dublin on April 13, 1742, and made its London premier a year later. I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend! Take care! Handel's Messiah from Prague https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH3T6YwwU9s Royal Choral Society - Hallelujah https://youtu.be/IUZEtVbJT5c For Unto … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Handel’s Messiah
Evangelicals and Art: Jerry Goldsmith (The Sum of All Fears)
Jerry Goldsmith was an American composer who did a lot of work for television and film. He did the work for many hit films in the 1990's and early 2000's. I've featured some of his work before, this weekend I am going to promote his music to the thriller The Sum of All Fears. I … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Jerry Goldsmith (The Sum of All Fears)
Evangelicals and Art: Mark Mancina (Speed)
Mark Mancina is a composer for Hollywood. Over the last couple of decades he has been prolific in his work. He has also composed for television and worked with Disney. For this weekend I am going to promote his soundtrack that he did for the Keanu Reeves thriller Speed from 1994. I hope you have … Continue reading Evangelicals and Art: Mark Mancina (Speed)