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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.  . . .
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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. . . .
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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.... . . .
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Parkening Rocks!
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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.... . . .
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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
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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... . . .
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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.... . . .
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Christmas Music
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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... . . .
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A Musical Interlude
Music
I listened to Chrostopher Parkening all day yesterday. I thought I would share a little with you.

Fairest Lord Jesus
Miller’s dance (duet) . . .
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