In class on December 2, we had a guest speaker talk to us over zoom. Our speaker, Devlyn Case, came to take to us about his music. He is from Wheaton College, and is a composer of many amazing pieces that we were able to listen to and learn about. He usually sets his music… Continue reading Guest Speaker
Religious song
Over the weekend, I realized I was listening to a religious song that came on the radio, called “Faith” by Kendrick Lamar. He continuously raps about his struggles with alcoholism and trying to find his purpose, and tells a story about him talking to God. I thought about this class when I heard it and… Continue reading Religious song
Child abuse or loving sacrifice?
I found today’s discussion very interesting as I did not agree with many of the ideas mentioned. It was interesting to see how one person can look at the story of Abraham and Isaac and think it was violent and cruel, and how I can look at that story and see the cross and Jesus’… Continue reading Child abuse or loving sacrifice?
Class Reflection – Devlyn Case
During class today (12/2/21) we had a zoom call and a guest speaker. His name is Devlyn Case. He is a composer. He spoke to the class about himself and the music that he composes. We were lucky enough for him to explain one of his pieces in detail, then be able to watch a… Continue reading Class Reflection – Devlyn Case
Delvyn Case Visit
Today’s visit by Professor Delvyn Case from Wheaton College (not that Wheaton) was a very interesting experience. I was really grateful for the opportunity to hear from a real composer who was doing something related to the course material. I have met and spoken with one other composer in my life, and both experiences have… Continue reading Delvyn Case Visit
Zoom With Delvyn Case
Delvyn Case, went to a religious college, he teaches at a school in the music industry. Rocket Sleigh was his only popular song that he had wrote. It’s similar to a Christmas themed song, he compared it to movie music. He purposely makes his songs sound sad and in distress, but he learned that there’s… Continue reading Zoom With Delvyn Case
The Arrival of Pianos Into Churches
This past Sunday in my church, Traders Point, our preacher, Aaron, brought up an interesting fact about pianos and when they were used in churches. Our discussion was about not letting unnecessary disputes cause divisions within the church and how it is more important to just bring everyone together. This leads him to mention how… Continue reading The Arrival of Pianos Into Churches
The Binding Of Isaac( Delvyn Case)EXTRA BLOG
Hey voice is pretty, and the belting is very impressive. It’s a deep story and with they way this story is being told…in a sing song tale, it makes it seem more dramatic and deeper. It’s dragged out and almost as a lullaby. I think it’s scary how Abraham would be willing to kill his… Continue reading The Binding Of Isaac( Delvyn Case)EXTRA BLOG
Breaking Down – My Dear Melancholy, an EP by The Weeknd
An EP released in early 2018 titled ‘My Dear Melancholy,‘ per a Canadian R&B artist named The Weeknd, is the shortest studio produced release he has had, listening time wise, while it doesn’t shorten itself holding content within. Abel Tesfaye known by his stage name as The Weeknd released a 6 song EP in… Continue reading Breaking Down – My Dear Melancholy, an EP by The Weeknd
Untitled
The story of the binding of Isaac is a more sentimental story that is told in the Bible. What I learned from our textbook is that it isn’t as often people explore distressing and troubling times in the Bible through music, with the story of Isaac being one of the few. The interesting part of… Continue reading Untitled