Wicked Comes to Town

This year Paul and I took Olivia to see Wicked.  She has been listening the the soundtrack for several weeks and knew all the songs by heart!  It was fabulous. (Above is a picture of the cast).

The pictures below were found at this site.

 

Corbin Performs At Talent Show

Many of you have seen a mini-clip on Instagram of Corbin and Josiah's performance of the song, The Cave.  Here is the video in it's entirety.  I was so proud of Corbin because this is the first time he has done this.  Porter said, "I never knew that Corbin could sing so well."  Enjoy!

We'll Bring the World the Truth - Porter on Flute

Porter you sound terrific!

After a very long break playing the flute, Porter picks up right where he left off.  He pulls out the Children's Songbook and plays his favorite songs (I twisted his arm a bit and used the whole - "you can play XBox after you practice bribery"!), including this song, We'll Bring the World His Truth.  He last played in the 7th grade band (he is currently in 9th) and then he continued playing at home for a year on his own.  He definitely does not want to be in the high school band (because it's also a marching band and very time consuming).  Do I encourage him to continue playing?  Do I find him a flute teacher?  Or do I have him take his note reading skills to the piano?  I would really like him to learn how to play the piano, also - but he is not too excited about the idea.

Music and Lyrics

He'll Find a Way to Say, I Love You

I pulled out this album and have been listening to it the past couple days.  One song in particular really struck home for me because I am starting to recognize the love that surrounds me.  It has been a particularly rough last year for our family (that is the reason I quit blogging because everything seemed too painful, too overwhelming, too hard, and I didn't know how much I should share).  The song, He'll Find A Way, really spoke to my heart.  I am beginning to recognize God's love in my life "which can been seen in all directions....He'll find a way to say 'I love you'."  His love is always there.  I have learned that I need to humble myself and accept that love from everyone.  Also I have learned that I need to do all that I can and then turn it over to Him.

When life gets crazy and you've had enough,
and the more you search for some kind of meaning
the more you feel you're out of luck;

When your mind tries to reason and nothing adds up,
lay it all down.
Take a good look around.

Chorus:
His love can be seen in all directions!
His infinite peace longs to hold you every second.
From the thorns in His crown to the sunset colored clouds
He'll find a way to say 'I love you.'

When tears won't relieve you, when your heart feels numb
and your mind keeps replaying the painful,
thoughtless things you've done;

And you're starting to wonder just who you've become,
believe you'll make it!
Give your worry up-
let Him take it.

Chorus

Feel His love with each breath you're breathing.
It's as sure as your heart is beating!

Chorus

He'll find a way to say 'I love you.'
He'll find a way."

Steve Sharp and his Cello

I get a kick out of Steve.  I was able to see him up close in concert a few months ago - he is amazing!  I love this new video showing all the fun he has with his cello.  The kids will love this video, too!

Jason Coleman shares the legacy of Floyd Cramer

Floyd Cramer is one of the most admired and beloved instrumentalists in country music history.  His distinctive style at the piano, which he called the "slip note," is so uniquely his that is has become instantly identifiable and widely imitated.  Although Floyd's life was taken by cancer in 1997, his unique touch at the piano is still alive and powerful today- not only in the hearts of countless fans and followers, but also through the music of his grandson, Jason Coleman.  Jason was only 12 years old when his grandfather passed away, the relationship they shared during their short time together fueled Jason's innate passion for music and formed a foundation upon which he is building his career.

And I had the privilege of attending Jason's concert last night and hearing him share the legacy of his grandfather through beautiful music.  He is currently on his first tour of 70 stops, in which Saturday night we were his 25th stop in Burley, Idaho.

Check out his website here for his concert tour, he may be coming near you.  I know that he has a stop in my city in the near future!

Alex Boye

CD by Alex Boye

I'm back from my little last minute getaway. I have so much to share with you I don't even know where to start. So I will begin with Alex Boye, a talented musician that we all love, both youth and adults.

I love this KSL news bite - it tells his story in the first 1 1/2 minutes (the rest you can ignore, it's just him proposing to his wife).

Here is a bit of his fun side! Alex performs for youth events, I bet they just love him. I believe he is coming to perform this summer for the youth in our area.

Now, here is a look at his spiritual side as he performs with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! This is an amazing performance.

I love his depth of personality, I find him intriguing!

Be a Keeper of the Light

Tonight the youth of our (new to us) stake presented a beautiful musical fireside. Most of the songs came from his album created by Jenny Phillips. They sang eleven songs including the following six that are on her album (shown above), including:

Lighthouse In the Night

Fit For His Kingdom

Firm in the Faith

He is the Way

I Will Be Ready

Hold Our Torches High

The following is a video to the song, Light Keeper. I hope you enjoy it!