tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41608753540168277712024-03-04T20:11:57.244-08:00God Rules!and other songs by Rob Lattin.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-7111268680945294992016-03-18T09:14:00.000-07:002016-03-18T09:14:00.968-07:00Announcing New Release -- This Cool Rocker: "GOD RULES" <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4gQnupvYP88lxFI8CoXCMQ66FSYVsa-eCq1ri1pr1h7xrhepdAce_oEfpnvG_uv5izWT26ztvHDwvKQNHtOZlaeBt2iFqBOJEuUBK_k4ggQCi5-ALUZoqrfBIoJ0Asldeo6rWohcfnKA/s1600/God+Rules+Globe+Yellow+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Go to Google Play and look up LATTIN" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4gQnupvYP88lxFI8CoXCMQ66FSYVsa-eCq1ri1pr1h7xrhepdAce_oEfpnvG_uv5izWT26ztvHDwvKQNHtOZlaeBt2iFqBOJEuUBK_k4ggQCi5-ALUZoqrfBIoJ0Asldeo6rWohcfnKA/s200/God+Rules+Globe+Yellow+small.jpg" title="http://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Aizcx4c45matzcpkqrk7a5vyhpi" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cover of NEW Album GOD RULES</i></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Announcing New Release --</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This Cool Rocker: "<a href="http://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Aizcx4c45matzcpkqrk7a5vyhpi" target="_blank">GOD RULES</a>" </span><br />
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If you like Christian music, you'll <i>love</i> this powerfully driven Christian rock song.<br />
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Yessirree!!! The song this blog was named after (prior to its completion) finally mixed and mastered and remixed and remastered and ready for your ultimate consumption.<br />
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Now available at <a href="http://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Aizcx4c45matzcpkqrk7a5vyhpi" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, listen for free and dig that classic rock solo.<br />
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Check out the chorus rounds and interplay.<br />
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Groove to the moving guitars and driving bass.<br />
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Listen carefully to the intro. How did I create that??<br />
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Lyrics - the subject matter: God is great, God is awesome, God Rules! (not just a slogan but a reality).<br />
Go to <a href="http://play.google.com/store/music/artist?id=Aizcx4c45matzcpkqrk7a5vyhpi" target="_blank">Google Play</a> to listen free and buy a high quality download.<br />
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This song is just the first track of my new album, aptly titled "<b>God Rules</b>". If you like Christian music, you're gonna <b>LOVE</b> the album "God Rules" as well.<br />
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Hey, you know what??? If you buy a download, email me and I will send you by email the lyrics for free.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About 8 years ago I recorded an acoustic guitar instrumental that had somewhat of a jazz "zing" to it. Although I wrote many blues, rock, horror, and 50's style rock songs on guitar, this one did not fit into any familiar category.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to 2011. I re-recorded the acoustic guitar and thought "hey, I love to add an electric guitar solo." So I did. Listening to the early tracks I easily say my influences: 1.<span style="color: red;"> Jimmy Page</span> a la <b><i>"Going to California"</i></b> and 2 the style play of <span style="color: red;">Mr Rory Gallagher</span>, a major influence in my guitar playing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read every interview of Rory Gallagher, I studied everything he shared about his playing, his influences, his likes. I listened to interviews. I bought and watched and studied all the live performances, seeing him live in Chicago and personally meeting him as well. (I am not the only one in the family, by the way!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, Rory was in my <b>Top 10</b>. And it shows in my acoustic playing. However, I love so many different types of styles and genres and artists and performers that it's hard to pin down the proverbial "this song sounds like X (name your rock guitarist here.)"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No, the song sounds like <span style="color: red;">Rob Lattin</span>, and I mean this humbly. Well, I took the song and added percussion (bongos, tamborine, shakers, etc.) and played a new bass line to it. Then I played a 60's style organ to it. Perhaps it added a touch of <span style="color: red;">Paul Revere</span> or even <span style="color: red;">Steppenwolf</span> to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An early version of this song was posted to <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rob-lattin-music/treaure-of-mercy" target="_blank">Reverbnation</a> and was taken down as I was remixing and remastering a new version of this song. The title? I named it<b> "<a href="https://soundcloud.com/rob-lattin-music/treaure-of-mercy" target="_blank">The Treasure of Mercy</a>".</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See, this song is an instrumental, but is a Christian song because of the title. Folks, it goes a little deeper than that and if we were to sit down, you and me, over a cup of coffee, I'd explain it to you. Nevertheless, let's continue with this post . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Funny, I submitted the song to a Christian music site which accepts all kinds of "Christian music" but mine was not accepted. Maybe because there is no singing? Why does there have to be singing?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, it's named <b>"The Treasure of Mercy"</b> after the true Treasure of Mercy -<span style="color: red;"> the Sacred Heart of Jesus</span>. Mercy can be yours - just open the treasure chest. How do you open the treasure chest? With a key.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is the key? Being penitent and asking for forgiveness for all the times you've offended God and hurt your neighbors. At the end of the 2006 song I recorded called <b>"I'll Sing the Blues (No More)"</b> I sing "<i>Mercy can be yours</i>". The new song continues this theme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This song, this instrumental, takes over and conveys an auditory image of that mercy opening up and pouring out like a waterfall because of the sorrow of your sins and asking for repentance. The song is arranged in different stages (or verses, if you will) as if you are approaching the confessional with a contrite heart and the door of mercy opens up ending the verse in a happy note.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The solo shows the heart being converted and settled at rest. The bongos of the drums can simulate the heartbeat as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I am not going to preach, just explain a few notes about this song and it's appropriateness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can download the song <b>FREE</b> at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rob-lattin-music/treaure-of-mercy" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> but please do me a favor of sharing that song with others and perhaps even this blog post. Thanks - Rob Lattin</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">JULY 4, 2015</span></b></div>
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Tearing down Confederate flags and raising "Rainbow" flags. True American citizens know that we have only one flag: OLD GLORY. This is the flag that represents the United States of America, a country allowed to come into existence and sustain itself under the protection of God.<br />
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Teach your children to say the Pledge of Allegiance every day after saying their morning prayers and you teach them to be model American citizens. When the flag is raised high on a Navy ship, know that your nation is being protected as well by our military servicemen. When it is raised high on flagpoles across the nation, understand that we are one nation with one common God.<br />
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To many, seeing a flag on a plane or ship or uniform brings tears to the eye, not that is causes disdain, but it causes love for the nation and a sense of national pride. Show off your national pride by reading aloud the following:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">"I pledge allegiance to the flag </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">of the United States of America, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">and to the republic </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">for which it stands, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">one nation under God, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."</span><br />
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Section 4 of the Flag Code states thus:</div>
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."<b> </b></div>
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<b>GOD BLESS AMERICA</b></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A crib for there is no use . . . </b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Diapers that will not be sold . . .</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Another empty desk at kindergarten . . .</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>No little cry in the night . . .</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>No hugs and kisses and . . .</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>One less brother or sister or . . .</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>one less neighbor or friend . . . </b></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An emptiness the world has never known;</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A womb that was intentionally violated becoming a death chamber;</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An evil the world has never witnessed;</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The legal murder of an innocent unborn child</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Abortion</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">There Is No Lullaby, The Music Box Was Broken </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;">I've just finished mixing and mastering my next song "<b><i>The Lullaby That Never Was</i></b>." This song presents a wind up music box that is supposed to play a lullaby for a baby. However, because of an abortion, the baby is dead and the lullaby is no longer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">I tried to convey an image of a broken music box, attempting to wind it up and listen to it play but it keeps aborting. Then I go into the actual song.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">A lullaby is to be soothing and happy. The mid-portion of the song is trying to express happiness at a new birth. Excitement breaks loose like a babe leaping in the womb.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Yet, that dreadful day comes and the song ends and the music box is broken. The happiness ceases and the baby is killed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Throughout the song portion there is an undertone of sadness and sharp broken pieces played over the song to express this upcoming tragedy.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b><i>You Can't Cheat God</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Abortion is the devil's way of thinking he can cheat God. You see, the devil knows that in most cases</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">that those not baptized will not see God and go to hell. So the evil one entices evil people to perform, march, and vote for total unrestricted abortion.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Why? The devil hates us ferociously and unceasingly. He wants all babies aborted and they are killed by the millions each year.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Well, those doing the killing and promoting of abortion will join the devil in hell if they do not repent. But the devil underestimates the goodness and mercy of God when it comes to the abortees.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The devil cannot trick God and through His mercy God will not unjustly condemn a person who wasn't even born. His mercy is infinitely good and His justice is absolutely right and as He Himself said "<i>Let the children come to me.</i>"</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The Body of Christ, His Church, prays for the innocent ones and desires that they are entrusted into His Love. The Holy Spirit, who is God, leads and guards the Church and will not act in contradiction to the will of the head of the Church, Christ. They are one and we should have some comfort that God will provide for the little ones who were snuffed from this life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Their pain, torture and death does has some meaning for them. Woe to those who remain obstinate in</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">promoting the horror of killing your own baby. With that said, lives still need to be saved, as well as souls. Pray for the unborn who will suffer abortion, pray for the conversion of those evil abortion promoters and performers. Offer up your own sacrifice for a little baby who will be dismembered,</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">who is unloved, who is hated by our culture.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The American Life League has been fighting abortion for many years. Do your part and support them. Donate or help them in any way they can. Lives may depend on what you do or don't do.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Here is their link: <a href="http://www.all.org/" target="_blank"><b>American Life League</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Here's some background about ALL:</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">The American Life League, Inc. is the largest Catholic grassroots pro-life organization in the United States. Founded by Judy Brown in 1979, her organization unrelentingly opposes abortion under any circumstance and opposes all forms of contraception, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia.</span></blockquote>
<span style="color: white;"> THANK YOU Judy and everyone soldier at ALL doing God's will to protect life.</span><br />
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Well, I've gotten some great feedback about my new release. The one comment I keep getting about "This Is The Birth" is that this is a "<b>Beautiful Christmas Song</b>."
Well, like the "Little Drummer Boy" , I too have no gift to bring except this simple, from heart song. Here is the detail from SoundCloud:
<blockquote>Here is a simple song about the birth of Christ, described simply from almost a child's point of view. This song can be considered an "unfolding" of the life of Christ and his mission. Musically it's a folk/jazz backdrop with some rock-ish guitar solo. Not melancholy, but moody, almost like feeling the awe of first seeing the child and his mother. </blockquote>
I know I have been getting many people listening to this song, even overseas, but I need your help. So please share this song!
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Last year I posted a demo version of one of my Chrstmas songs, "This Is The Birth" to see what people thought. I was shared a little late in the season so I didn't get much feedback. The feedback I did get was pretty good so I decided to finish the song and round it out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">It will be officially released December 2 on CD Baby as MP.3. IN the meantime I want to give you a preview of it. The offical CD Baby description of the song stats as follows:</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #d9ead3;">Here is a simple song about the birth of Christ, described simply from almost a child's point of view. This song can be considered an "unfolding" of the life of Christ and his mission. Musically it's a folk/jazz backdrop with some rock-ish guitar solo. Not melancholy, but moody, almost like feeling the awe of first seeing the child and his mother. </span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Well, you know Christmas songs are usually meant to explain the Nativity narrative of Jesus Christ in song. One thing that is common with most Chrstmas songs is that they are written in major key. (most, but not all.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #d9ead3;">This song is not in a traditional major key. The chords are mostly major sevenths because they have that bell-like quality. I puposely avoided using the over-used Christmas or jingle bell sound. Something can sound like Chrstmas without jingle bells. Refer to Frank Sinatra songs for proof, who was a master at singing a song and emoting it to sound like Christmas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">My vocal style is a little subdued and the original had a Rod Stewart type quality to it. This final version has new vocals which is my unique sound. I had to refrain from singing too deep and tried to get a nice mid range quality to it. It's not perfect, but hey, I'm a composer not a full-fledged Amercian Idol singer. Duh!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">I listened to the final just a few minutes ago and yes, now I see my Robin Trower influence. I'm more or less referring to his acoustic and light electric styles, as well as tempo. The man is phenominal and I've learned a lot from his songs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Enough talk!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Here is This Is The Birth . . .</span><br />
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<a href="https://soundcloud.com/rob-lattin-music/this-is-%20%20the-birth-20141128mp3" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">This Is The Birth . . . by Rob Lattin Music</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-44209774909859991042014-05-14T20:07:00.000-07:002014-05-14T20:10:18.721-07:00Going Under ConstructionHowdy you all! My page and my Reverbnation profile is currently under construction.<br />
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Although you can still purchase my songs on Reverbnation, I've taken the full streaming versions off for now as I wanted to tweak some of the songs. I am busy working on my "Sonic Dimension" music as well as Mad Experiment.<br />
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In the meantime go to <span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><a href="http://chicagobluesblogazine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Blues Blog-A-Zine</a> </span>to read the first issue I just publishedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-91098623926162173562014-01-10T14:03:00.000-08:002014-01-10T14:03:30.812-08:00Christmas All Year Long!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Wouldn't It Be Nice?</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Wouldn't it be nice if we could spread cheer and good tidings every day of the year?</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Wouldn't it be nice if Christmas lasted all year long?</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">In a way it can. Be generous and caring to others. Worship and love your God. Turn the other cheek and go the extra mile!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Good News Bad News</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">I've got good news and bad people. First the Good News (usually we get the bad first, but bad is not really that bad). I have taken my two Christmas songs and have decided to keep them on this page indefintely. They are now below my posts and you can listen to them anytime you want.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Now the bad News . . . the FREE download period has expired. I even let the free period go 4 days longer than it should. Some people did the songs free and I thank all of you. Many have heard the songs and I got great reviews. NOW - you have to buy the songs direct from from me if you want them. 99 cents for the two - not bad ay? </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Potential Good News</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Me and the little woman (with a voice like an angel) may get around to recording a Christmas CD this summer, hopefully in time for Christmas 2014. These two song may or may not be included on the album but we're hoping for something new and exciting. We need some financial backing on this as we may need to go to Nashville to record it. This is all a big "IF". </span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Right now we're finishing up with the new Sonic Dimension album (these are not Christmas songs) so we'll see how things go.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">God Bless You and Merry Christmas All Year Long!</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: lime;">This is from a poem I wrote two years ago which has turned into a song - the first part only</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Christmas All Year Long!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">(C)MMXIV Robert Lattin. All Rights Reserved</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you see a neighbor could you spread some cheer</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or greet a stranger without some fear</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or help a small child to cross the street</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and smile at everyone you meet</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you can do these things, you can't go wrong</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for it's like Christmas all year long!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So can you try these things and sing this song</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so it's like Christmas all year long?</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="color: lime;">Pretty spiffy so far, huh?</span></i><br />
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<li><span style="color: lime;">Check out my Super Blog page</span> <a href="http://roblattinmusic.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: yellow;">Rob Lattin Music Super Blog</span></b></a> <span style="color: lime;">and click on the Licensing tab. Just added it - in case you want to collaborate or get license or just drop me a line.</span></li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-88154074947075145222013-12-21T20:49:00.003-08:002013-12-21T20:49:58.920-08:00What Does Christmas Mean To You? Take The Poll.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b><i><span style="color: lime;">Ah . . . Christmas!</span> </i></b><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Christmas is a BIG holiday around the world. To some, it means material things. To a few, it means spiritual things. To activist atheists, it is a battle cry. To fundamental Muslims, it is a distraction. To others, it is the proverbial "Bah Humbug!"</span></div>
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Let's hone in a little on the concept of the word Christmas. When I say the word "blue", what word do you say immediately? Most people say red. If I say hot you say cold. If I say yes you say no. Well, if I say "Christmas", what do you say? Some may say Easter, others winters, other, still, perhaps, Hanukuk.</div>
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Well, if I say "Christmas", what are the first images you think of?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;">In our sad world, many would say "cars lined up at the mall". Here are some more images:</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: orange;">"It's A Wonderful Life film"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"Scrooge or Mr. Grinch"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"Christmas Trees"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"Family meal or visiting relatives"</span></li>
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<span style="color: cyan;">Others may get these images:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: orange;">"Loneliness"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"Loss of a Loved One"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"No Money - No Friends - No Love"</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">"Holiday Bonus" or "Day off from work"</span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2idL3WaYAs9Ic9nFZTA7w_XrKxP7TbU-VU96_IKQJZ6ee9fyNY7dTpgp7qBpEi-31QJ_22kXQU-3qLPMHmsD3oRzL8D9ppk_CQ1fvawot9JfenpBTeYl7yZysy5y7AZNK5fEi-nGb7g1g/s1600/ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2idL3WaYAs9Ic9nFZTA7w_XrKxP7TbU-VU96_IKQJZ6ee9fyNY7dTpgp7qBpEi-31QJ_22kXQU-3qLPMHmsD3oRzL8D9ppk_CQ1fvawot9JfenpBTeYl7yZysy5y7AZNK5fEi-nGb7g1g/s1600/ornament.jpg" /></a><span style="color: cyan;">The word "<b>Christmas</b>" is a loaded word. It is a single words that evokes thousands of images from memories of the past to plans in the future. With such a volatile word that means so many things to so many people at so many different times in their lives and circumstances, that it's original and true meaning gets lost.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Christmas is the celebratory Mass of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. How many people actually think of the image of the Holy Family looking for a place at an Inn, or the newborn lying in a manger? </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><b>Christmas is more than one day</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: cyan;">How many think beyond the baby that was born and actually see that Christmas image of God-become-man, let alone why he did what he did? </span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Nevertheless, I am not making a sad commentary on the state of the world and people's thoughts about Christmas. I just wanted people to think a little about the word. Yes, it is buying gifts. Yes it is hectic and stressful time of the year. Yes it evokes plenty of memories, good and bad. Most of all, it is about the birth of Christ, first and foremost and although many may not share that same belief it is nevertheless true.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">So for fun, I have attached a poll on this page to the right. Kindly, but honestly, answer the question "<b><i><u>What does the word "Christmas" bring to mind?</u></i></b>" Don't feel bad about your answer, either. There's always time to put it all in perspective.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">So, will you have a "</span><b><span style="color: white;">White Christmas</span></b><span style="color: cyan;">" or a "</span><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Blue Christmas</span></b><span style="color: cyan;">"? will the Grinch steal your Christmas or will Mr. Scrooge surprise you all? Will you remember that Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ?</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">MY GIFT TO YOU.</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;">To help you remember the true meaning of Christmas, I am giving you 2 FREE downloads:</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">"This Christmas Tree's For You" and "This Is the Birth" (they can be downloaded for free - see above this blog entry.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">As I mentioned in my two previous posts </span><a href="http://god-rules.blogspot.com/2013/12/alone-for-christmas.html"><span style="color: red;">Alone For Christmas?</span></a><span style="color: cyan;"> and </span><a href="http://god-rules.blogspot.com/2013/12/this-christmas-trees-for-you-for-free.html"><span style="color: red;">This Christmas Tree's For you</span></a><span style="color: cyan;">, these are two songs that are musically diametrically opposed to each other. One song is a jazz-singed R&B song and the other a simple acoustic guitar song. One song is about the birth of Christ and the other is about the symbolic Christmas tree.</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">The Christmas Tree song was recorded in 1996 (remixed this year), The music to the Birth song was written in 1996 as well, the lyrics this year and the song was newly recorded in November 2013. I really appreciate your comments on these songs and hope you do enjoy them. Download them and insert them into your mix of favorite Christmas songs.</span><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: red; font-size: large;">MERRY CHRISTMAS!</span></b></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-37065787450644628722013-12-20T21:45:00.001-08:002013-12-21T00:22:20.420-08:00Alone For Christmas?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Will you be alone this Christmas? Not many visitors or feeling left out?</span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">Well, the Holy Family may have felt the same way over 2000 years ago. Left out, perhaps alone even though they had each other.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">But the undercurrent is utter</span><span style="color: red;"> JOY!</span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> Surrounded by unseen angels and watched over by God, Mary and Joseph, wait in anticipation of the birth of the Son of God, Savior to mankind. This fact alone should comfort anyone who is alone this Christmas for your angel watches over you and God is with you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">You see, Christmas is not about shopping or decorations or parties or the hustle and bustle. It is not what the world wants you to think it is. It is not about you or me or gift giving or that "special time of the year". It is about the birth of our Lord who came to save you from sin and bring you to eternal happiness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><b><i>Take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and thank God for giving you a second chance to holiness and happiness. You are not alone.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">About "<b><i>This Is The Birth</i></b>"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">The music to this song was written 1996 and the current lyrics went through five different renditions. The final words written in November 2013. I originally anticipated the song to be more jazz (with organ and bass and a choir) than its current form. I opted for a simple acoustic number with vocals and some additional electric mood guitar. The loneliness of the guitar seemed to matched the mood for a "Christmas Alone" type of message.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">There are three verses to the song. The first verse concerns the three wise men on their journey - can you relate to a journey you may be on? The second verse concerns an ordinary place and ordinary day, yet here is the Virgin Mary - a miracle and the child who is the King of Kings. The final verse expounds more on the mystery of what happened because Mary said 'yes' and the Creator became a baby to save the world.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">This song is available as a</span><b><span style="color: red;"> FREE DOWNLOAD</span></b><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> on the page for a limited time. It was delayed because I had other obligations so you should be able to download it through January 6, 2014 gratis.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">For contrast, listen to my "This Christmas Tree's For You", also available as a free download for a limited time through this page or </span><span style="color: lime;">Soundcloud.</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-8009111692982116752013-12-07T17:26:00.000-08:002013-12-07T18:07:33.303-08:00This Christmas Tree's For You -for FREE!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Christmas Tree’s
For You<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Free Christmas Gift</span><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">you can download (Limited Time only)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">I wanted to share a song I recorded back in 1997 with you.
This is a special gift I’m giving to anyone free of charge because it’s getting
close to Christmas. You can download this song from Soundcloud. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">I will allow anyone to get this through January 6, 2014,
gratis.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>About the song <b>This Christmas Tree’s For You</b>:</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">This song was originally recorded back in 1997 in <st1:city w:st="on">Chicago</st1:city> and was never
released anywhere as it sat as a demo on tape. I’ve just remixed it for mp3,
cleaned it up and have it ready for your listening experience. How about that?? - A 70's style song written in the 90's and made magically digital in this the 21st Century!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">On this particular song, not only do I play some guitar
fills, I also play all of the keyboards (organ and synthesizer). Actually, the
keys are the lead instrument and not guitar, which is unusual for me. Mark
Farner was a big influence in taking a breather from heavy guitar and getting
into some funky keys. Think "Foot Stompin' Music" you old timers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">This song is one of those timeless-type of R & B songs
that gets you going. It’s a groovy tune with a groovy message – not your traditional
mall-song. I also had a longer alternate version sans vocals (and with some
handclapping) but this one stands up on its own.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">The lyrics are obviously Christ-centered. What good is
singing about a Christmas tree unless that tree happens to be the tree that held up Christ? And the star on top – symbolic of the Nativity star but more
representative about the “Star of Stars” who is the Light of Light.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Well, I can understand many of our anti-Christian and atheist
friends booing this song, but hey, what’s Christmas really about (Jesus Christ?
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). The “Christmas” Tree is for them, if they’re willing to accept it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Next year I hope to have a fully produced video for the
song. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Yeah it’s not sacred music and yeah it’s not some sappy
secular “holiday” song but it is a song with a message and a good groove. I
left out the standard “jingle bells” everyone else is using in this mix.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">This is one of two freebies “Santa” Lattin is giving you
this year, not because you’ve been naughty or nice but because I want to get
this stuff into your ears and get a message into your heart.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">If you want the lyrics, email me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">The next freebie is Christ-centered too, but not as ‘pop-ish’.
It is an acoustic guitar song with some special 6 string playing by yours truly and it’s
a song you can sing along with as well. It will be released in a day or two.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;">Here is where you can download</span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><a href="https://soundcloud.com/rob-lattin-music/this-christmas-trees-for-you" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: white;">This Christmas Tree's For You!</span></b></a></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">Or just be lazy like me and scroll down to the widget. Looks pretty cool, huh?</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Merry Christmas!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;">This Christmas Tree’s For You ©1997 R. Lattin. All Rights Reserved.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-40923419029609015122013-07-08T12:07:00.000-07:002013-07-08T12:07:51.779-07:00Another Song UploadedHey everyone -- I just uploaded another song. THis one is titled "Voices and Visions". You can hear it below or go to my Reverbnation store to buy it. The store has a higher quality sound for portable gizmos.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-54357268387876843502013-06-17T05:44:00.000-07:002013-06-17T05:44:45.571-07:00Believe It or Not!Nothing new in the music department here as I am still waiting for my co-singer to finish up her tracks. Once she is done I will have about ten songs to share either here, on Sound Cloud or Reverbnation.<br />
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In the meantime, I wanted to share this with you:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 18px;">I wanted to have a little fun so I wrote this article showing the flip side of the coin - Instead of being defensive of believing in Creation I wrote an article on the defense of choosing NOT to believe in evolutionism. Hopefully, creationists find the underlying humor of it and perhaps atheists and evolutionists will just scratch their heads (like their primate ancestors before them.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://roblattin.hubpages.com/hub/How-I-Became-An-Unbeliever-In-Evolutionism">How I Became An Unbeliever (In Evolutionism)</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-22584766497117022132013-05-27T09:16:00.001-07:002013-05-27T09:16:06.315-07:00Israel Houghton | The Power Of One | Unplugged<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Good song - check it out. Reminds me a bit of Bill Withers. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Obviously a little different than my stuff but just as groovy!</i></b></div><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/q8o990fWsNE" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160875354016827771.post-16005748999100460542013-05-18T20:43:00.000-07:002013-05-19T13:23:21.128-07:00My King Sampler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this sampler
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Sampler of <b>My King</b> featuring the intro, verse-chorus, and most of the solo. It's an amalgamtion of acoustic, hard rock, jazz and a bit of blues guitar. Lyrics are a reflection of my God and what he did and suffered.
Hey, if you like this sampler or have questions or comments, send me an email.
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