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Post by Josh on Feb 21, 2007 19:53:41 GMT -8
Josh's Music Recommendations Series Intro: Most of my favorite musicians share a few distinct qualities: Musicians who are Christians (as opposed to Christian musicians) Veterans from the Jesus Movement of the 1970's or early 1980's who've been career musicians Artists who have either gone 'underground' or have always been 'underground'- and we're talking the 'underground of all undergrounds'- the "christian underground" Musicians who have often produced their own albums for a small, but enthusiastic audience Artists who are great lyricists and innovative musicians, but who each seem to have somewhat unusual vocal stylings that take a little getting used to (you know, like coffee, wine, or cigars) Since most people aren't familiar with these artists, I've taken it upon myself to promote them as much as possible. If you're looking for something beyond the latest musical trends (Christian or otherwise), I've got some cats to highly recommend. I'll try to highlight one every so often. If you'd like to sing the praise of a musician, go ahead and start an appreciation thread. First up would be Terry Taylor- my favorite lyricist hands down. Fronting the band Daniel Amos for three decades, he’s also the chief co-conspirator of the Lost Dogs, in addition to authoring several solo albums and other projects. He’s the prime example of the quirky vocalist- with a voice full of character that steadily grows on you if you let it. Voluminously producing profoundly tender, reflective, hilarious, and frightening songs (sometimes simultaneously) that stand the test of time, Terry is a legend to me, at least. On my space: www.myspace.com/terryscotttaylor
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Post by Josh on Apr 6, 2007 16:45:42 GMT -8
Haunting lyrics for Good Friday/ Easter by Terry Taylor:
The Twist
from the album "Zoom Daddy" Words by Terry Taylor, Music by Terry Taylor, David Raven, Jerry Chamberlain and Tim Chander ©1988 Broken Songs
hang on, believe there's nothing up my sleeve i've got no magic tricks to save the day put down the gun you're not helping anyone and i'm not about to run or back away
don't walk the fence then come to my defense i don't need fair weather kinds of friends around so watch and pray as a traitor's kiss betrays and rest your feet of clay on shaky ground
chorus and look me in the face, at least what's left of it tell me you still love me just a little bit or nail me down, break the skin hard enough to do me in but don't leave me hanging dying and dangling twisting in the wind
here, touch my side let doubt be crucified nailed with your wounded pride to love's grim altar here, taste my flesh my bloody humanness i am no phantom guest no skinless martyr
so taste and feel there's nothing to conceal you always knew the deal as sacrifice stand up, be strong when all you've got is gone i left the light turned on in paradise
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and when the walls cave in and the curtain's torn asunder you'll know we're near the end you'll hear me in the thunder and when the sun grows dim this will be your sign and wonder that soon we'll meet again just like we did last summer
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Post by mikerand on Apr 29, 2009 21:48:21 GMT -8
I didn't like Avocado Faultline at first, but now think several songs in there are among the best.
Startin' Monday Capistrano Beach Papa Danced on Olvera Street Kind Word
These songs, make a bad day go by...
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Post by Josh on Apr 30, 2009 5:22:37 GMT -8
I love Avacado Faultline, but it took me a while too, it's just so different from his other stuff (like that's never happened before ) I really like the songs you mentioned, plus What I Should Have Said and Build Her a Cloud.What do you think of his John Wayne album?
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Post by ryan on Apr 30, 2009 9:59:40 GMT -8
I actually love the John Wayne album. It is hard to differentiate from a DA album. I haven't gotten any of his other solo projects. The problem with being an underground Christian musician is that it is difficult to track down all of the albums. I find them when I can. I am not a big fan of purchasing things online yet, and a lot of his stuff is out of print.
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Post by ryan on May 29, 2009 13:58:17 GMT -8
I "rediscovered" a great Terry Scott Taylor project called Surfonic Water Revival. Are you familiar with this? Lost Dogs, Terry Scott Taylor, DA, Phil Keaggy, and Randy Stonehill all perform with a host of younger artists.
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Post by Josh on May 29, 2009 16:27:18 GMT -8
I love Surfonic Water Revival- though I've never really met anyone else who does ! Which are your favorite songs?
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Post by ryan on Jun 1, 2009 8:08:10 GMT -8
I like most of the project. I have to be in the right mood for it. I guess that makes this the most different from most of Terry Taylor's projects. Most of them I could put in at anytime, but this one I need to be in the mood for it.
I Particularly enjoy Wave Perfect, Endless Summer, Surfer Girl Replies, Into the Deep (duh!), The Sun Comes out Again, Wave Perfect (duh again), Gold Coast (though I am not a huge Rebecca St. James fan), Sister Mariana Trench, Oyster (very different), Last Day of Summer (I just really groove to this one) and The Net (final duh). It would have been easier for me to mention the ones I am not as fond of.
Taylor's appreciation for the Beach Boys has been obvious at other points in his career, but here he just lets it all go. The question is: did he get it out of his system? Hmmmm.
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Post by Josh on Jun 2, 2009 9:08:58 GMT -8
My favs are Endless Summer, Surfer Girl, Into the Deep, Pay for Surf, Gold Coast, Sister Mariana Trench. Yeah, I'm not a bif St. James fan either but on Gold Coast she's just perfect. I've played that song at church before in reference to the kingdom of God. I've also played Into the Deep and Sister Mariana trench as well (always looking to fit a song to a teaching theme Yeah, you can see it on Mr. Buechner's a bit, huh? I think since you like SWR, you'd like the Daniel Amos Tribute album.
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Post by ryan on Jun 2, 2009 10:50:45 GMT -8
I am going to have to listen for the Beach Boy influence on Buechner's Dream I would love to hear the Tribute album, but I am always wary of what kind of treatment a favorite song might get.
I am pretty pumped that I managed to get Terry to be my "friend" on Facebook. Thanks for "introducing" us!
Any idea when any Taylor incarnation might return to the Portland area? Maybe your church can host the Swirling Eddies or something.
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Post by Josh on Jun 2, 2009 11:12:31 GMT -8
Well, There is talk of a Terry Taylor, his son- who lives in Clackamas last I heard (!), and Steve Hindalong doing a tour, and I have had a preliminary conversation about what it would cost to put a show on at ACF.
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Post by ryan on Jun 2, 2009 13:47:47 GMT -8
I would be there. The question I would have would be what type of music would he do? Would he cover DA stuff (probably tracks like "Joel" and "Ain't Gonna Fight It", perhaps some Lost Dogs stuff. Less likely would be some Swirling Eddies stuff. I would like to see him do some of his solo work. I don't know. You've been in contact with his people more than I have... what do you think?
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Post by Josh on Jun 3, 2009 11:34:57 GMT -8
I'd guess he'd do solo stuff (like from Avacado), a few DA (like Joel, If You Want To), and maybe a few Lost Dogs.
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Post by stevekimes on Jan 5, 2011 22:53:33 GMT -8
I note, Josh, that you are a fan of TST and DA, as you have quotes from them both on your signature and under your avatar. I've been listening to them-- Especially DA and the Swirling Eddies-- for 20 years and really appreciate their work. A friend at Multnomah introduced me to them. And even though I grew up in Orange County (where they are from) I've never seen them, although I have seen their co-workers, Randy Stonehill and Larry Norman a few times.
So how much of a fan are you?
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Post by Josh on Jan 6, 2011 8:49:44 GMT -8
Well, I'd say I'm a huge fan. Terry is my favorite lyricist and Daniel Amos, Lost Dogs, Swirling Eddies, etc.. are among my favorite bands (not to mention Stonehill, Keaggy, and Norman)
I've probably been to about 8 Lost Dogs shows. Our church has hosted a number of concerts of related folks: the Lost Dogs, Terry Taylor w/ his son, Bill Mallonee (Vigilantes of Love), etc.
Glad to find another fan.
What's your favorite DA or SE album?
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Post by stevekimes on Jan 6, 2011 10:17:21 GMT -8
My favorite DA is a toss up between Darn Floor, Big Bite and Fearful Symmetry. My favorite Swirling Eddies has been Outdoor Elvis for a long time, but I just found The Midget, The Speck and the Molecule, and this may be my new favorite. Time will tell.
I'm not a fan of country, so Lost Dogs never did anything for me, nor the early DA. But if TST comes to town, let me know! I'm really out of the Christian cultural loop...
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Post by stevekimes on Jan 6, 2011 10:18:46 GMT -8
And this brings up a thought I've had. How do they determine if an album is SE or DA? Do they filp a coin? The band members change for both, and there's a lot of overlap. As far as style, they are both constantly changing. So how do they make that determination? Any ideas?
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