07 April 2008

Of high churches and amplifiers

I'm quite proud of the narrative and progression of our last program, something not often found in Protestant music/worship. I think they call it liturgy or something; I am so low-church it is practically gutter. Two hours before doors I was frantically ringing up my high-church friends and soliciting them for incense and other sensual miscellany, as if they keep jars of myrrh in their glove compartments. Next time perhaps.

Our hope has always been to combine elements of both high and low church, and as well, offer something found in neither such as volume. Yes, we know, this last one was loud. The music is generally of the rock genre, which is supposed to be loud so we may not be apologizing for volume anytime soon. It is oh so quiet at times too. There is something liberating about setting up a rack of amps in a cathedral. If St. James will have us, we'd love to fill that immense space with layers of synths, guitars, and strings. Also, for the Deaf, volume is required to feel the music. What a fascinating experience that must be: to see the words and ideas signed out, the pianist pounding away on his console, and to feel synchronized waves of vibrations.

As always, we'd love to hear about any other elements you think would fit the next program.

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