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Among all the things, I decided to take a "forced" personal retreat at my home yesterday and today. The future of Contemporary Catholic music can wait for a day or two :). I don't think that it will fail without me! :-)

So, I'm sitting back after watering plants and flowers and I find this article. Hmmm.... maybe God really is trying to tell me something, and I really DO have to LISTEN. It's so ironic that Listen is the first song on my first CD, yet I have to constantly remind myself that this is where it all begins.

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And listening does change perspective.

Rhema Marvanne

Here is an amazing video of 7 year old Rhema Marvanne singing Amazing Grace! A friend sent this to me and it is astonishing! Take a minute, watch and listen! Let me know your thoughts!


Rhema Marvanne - 'Amazing Grace' REVISED 6/11 from Black Olive Media.com on Vimeo.

He's Catholic, a musician, and hopes his music leads listeners to silence

Matt Maher is a Catholic and a musician, but he does not want to be known as a Catholic Musician. His Catholic faith comes through his music because he is writing from his authentic walk with Christ. Matt also understands the incredible ways that music can draw you into personal silence before God. Check out this page from CatholicSpirit.com and listen in for a minute!

I personally like his direction. Give us your thoughts and perspective!

K-LOVE - Matt Maher "Alive Again" LIVE

Catholic Music “Empowered by the Spirit: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives”

The eXaudio and Contemporary Catholic Singer/songwriter Jesse Manibusan will be the featured musicians at the Catholic Youth Spectacular held on the grounds of the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. Check out the details at The Catholic Transcript. eXaudio is a new name to me, but they are very regarded by the promoters of the event. Jesse Manibusan is a well-known name among Contemporaty Catholic musicians.

Catholic Music- New Catholic Acoustic Rock

There is a new Catholic Acoustic Rock duo by the name of The Jacob's Well Experience who are about to release their first 5 song EP. The duo is Paul Davis and Justin Combs. You can check out their new website at http://thejacobswellexpereince.com. Having worked on various music projects since 2004 and traveling with some well known Catholic musicians, you might find them interesting to look into !

Catholic Music- Catholic Woodstock in Calgary

When Roman Catholic priest Father Krystian Golisz moved to St. Rita's parish in the Rockyford area about a year ago, he was struck by one thing.

It was the open spaces found in the village located northeast of Calgary, about halfway between the city and Drumheller.

"I was looking at the parish and I saw the open space. I said 'what a great idea to have a Woodstock here -- a Catholic Woodstock in Rockyford.' I was sharing it with other people and others started to think about it," says Golisz.

From there was born the idea of having the One Rock festival out there on Saturday, Aug. 21

Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Catholic+Woodstock+will+rock+Prairies/3371880/story.html#ixzz0vwfk95JR

Audrey Assad

There is a new, young artist getting quite a lot of attention these last few weeks in Catholic Youth and Young Adult circles. She has a wonderful voice and musical presence. She reminds me of Amy Grant in her early days. (I guess that shows my age, and I still like Amy's music.

This new artist is Audrey Assad, and she was a big hit at the latest Steubenville conference in Georgia. I think she is going to be here for a long time to come. You might want to give her a listen!

New Life Whispers

Awhile back I started a group on 4marks.com called Catholic Music. One of my acquaintances there is Matthew Baute. He just released a new video that I think is just wonderful. Check it out, and you also might visit his website, purchase his music and help support his wonderful ministry! It is entitled New Life Whispers and represents some of the best new Contemporary Catholic music for reflection.

Artists Find Spiritual Collaboration

Artists Find Spiritual Collaboration

Their music and style is very different. The themes of the poems range from an unborn child to a man dying in the electric chair to the beauty of creation on a placid sea.

Poet, Dolores Thompson lives in the south, central mountains of New Mexico. Composer, Karsten Klemme lives in Salzbergen, Germany.

Their music and poems are exchanged totally through the means of the internet.

That their joy may be complete… «

On the ever-developing discussion of what styles of music are appropriate for liturgy! A well thought out first step in this discussion that looks at what brings joy to each individual in their musical expression of faith.

This article is written by a Catholic young adult and youth director, who lives with these questions every day, and brings an interesting perspective to the  mix.

That their joy may be complete… «

BBC - Christian Music News: July 2010

New music releases coming out in the United Kingdom

The Catholic Herald recently reported that Marilla Ness drew crowds from near and far for her first ever event in Scotland - held in support of the persecuted church.

BBC - Christian Music News: July 2010

Blindness won't stop the music for Catholic Vikcy Kolman

Vicky Kolman from Colorado Springs chooses to deepen her faith and her music ministry rather than dwell on her disability. She is an example of the way that new music can be encouraging and inspiring to others. Check out this article in the Gazette.

New Media and Evangelization

New music is an integral part of the new media evangelization efforts of the Catholic Church. This interview with Rev. Robert Barron gives some interesting insights into a fruitful approach to that effort.

Fr. Barron comments on New Media and Evangelization

The New Music Seminar July 19-21, 2010 NYC

If you are interested in where the world of music is going in the next few years, consider going to the New Music Seminar in NYC:

The New Music Seminar (July 21, 2009 in NYC)

In this time of very rapid and discontinuous change, this is the place to be to hear from the pundits of the industry and make new connections as an independent artist/

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke predicts end of music industry

Thom Yorke, RadioHead's lead singer, is quoted in a Brit textbook as saying that the music industry may only have months to live, and that it will be no great loss when it ends.

What are your thoughts? Has the industry waited too long to respond to the market in ways that are compelling or have value? What was the last music that you bought, and how did you buy it? What would you like to see happen next?

Please leave your comments when you can. The future of music in the balance!? :-)

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke predicts end of music industry

Future of Music Coalition

The Future of Music Coalition will have it Policy Summit on October 3-5, 2010 in Washington, D.C.  In ten years of fighting for musicians, they, as so many, have noticed a tremendous change in the music landscape. This has created tremendous challenges and opportunities for musicians as they struggle to find access to the market. As old business models are disrupted, there is also a renaissance of new approaches that show promise.

The Future of Music Coalition celebrates it 10th Anniversary at this Summit, focused on the artists' development,so that their talent and creativity can find expression in emerging markets. Early registration for this event, being held on the campus of Georgetown University, is currently $169.00.  Click here to register.

What are your thoughts on the future of music and efforts like FOMC to shape that future?

Digg!

Just yesterday this blog moved to page 2 under contemporary music on Digg! Thank you to those who have such an interest in making a difference in the level of musical art in our culture!
I would invite all of you to comment on the directions that you would like to see us explore at:
 Impacting our culture: a new direction in contemporary music.
 
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Ave Maria

Our Ave Maria has crossed over the 1,000 views! Ave Maria Bob and Nancy Metivier w/ Terry Modica

Ave Maria

Incredible version of Ubi Caritas by Durufle by Choir of King's College

The Choir of King's College is almost always wonderful in their presentation of sacred music. This performance of Durufle's Ubi Caritas is no exception!

Ubi Caritas

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