2005·12·14
In History, 12-14
History ·
Music
Today, in 1947, Christopher Parkening was born in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Parkening is ranked as one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. . . .
2006·01·31
In History, 01-31
History ·
Music
Today, in 1921, Italian-American tenor
Mario Lanza was born Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Click
here to download a low-quality (24kbps) mp3 of
The Lord's Prayer. . . .
2006·03·08
In History, 03-08
History ·
Music
Sibelius: Complete Symphonies 1Sibelius: Complete Symphonies 2On this day in 1902, Jean Sibelius’ (1865-1957) 2nd Symphony was first performed in Helsinki, Finland. Click here to listen to a 60-second clip of the finale.... . . .
2006·12·08
Parkening Rocks!
Music
Well, actually, no he doesn't. If that's what you're looking for (stuff that "rocks"), you've definitely come to the wrong place.... . . .
2007·02·13
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Music
I’m not a big fan of the “Gospel Song” (those feel-good, theology-depleted Sunday-school ditties that pass for Hymns in Baptist churches), but yesterday’s post brought this one to mind. Understood in that larger context, this song is a comfort and... . . .
2007·06·18
Why I despise . . .
Music
. . . 90% of all CCM. Garbage lyrics aside, it's because they can't, or won't, sing. This guy can, and he's not even getting paid. Update: But he is now.... . . .
2007·11·21
Christmas Music
Music
I was going to wait at least until after Thanksgiving to post this, but Dan Phillips asked “What are the best Christmas albums, ever?” Which Messiah, and why? So these are my recommendations. I haven’t listened to many different Messiah... . . .
2008·09·06
A Musical Interlude
Music
I listened to
Chrostopher Parkening all day yesterday. I thought I would share a little with you.
Fairest Lord JesusMiller’s dance (duet) . . .