I should mention that the band has resisted being labelled a Christian rock band, so the song is not about Christ, and really the song can only be an anticipation of the arrival of the human-race-liberating actual understanding of the human condition—of the ‘sun…rising’ ‘revelation...
The amount of talent on show was astounding. One of those musicians was Coral – who performs her song “Freedom” in Part 2 of We Came Here for Freedom. Another of her songs that has become synonymous with the Freedom movement, was “Thank you”, which we feature here. Coral’s ancien...
By 1931, when the “Star-Spangled Banner” was officially declared our national anthem, replacing “Hail Columbia,” Lady Columbia was all but gone. Yet her influence is still all around us. Visit Columbia University, and a seated Columbia greets you, arms aloft. At the National Memorial Cem...
Christian Music Vs Medieval Music Music has been a common influence amongst many different cultures for many centuries. It is the gateway that many cultures use to express their way of life. For example, in many cultures, they use music for praise and worship, for entertainment, and for mourn...
His debut album, Bob Dylan, was released in 1962, followed by The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan in 1963, which included the iconic track "Blowin' in the Wind." The song became an anthem for civil rights and anti-war movements, solidifying Dylan's reputation as a songwriter who could encapsulate...
While Cropper calls Stewart "the greatest guy I've ever met," the label head was known to be critical. "He knew if you fought for something, like a song, that it was a good song. And if you didn't fight for it, it wasn't worthnothing," Cropper says, chuckling. "He...
“We Shall Overcome” is a protest song that became a key anthem of the US civil rights movement. The lyrics of the song are derived from the refrain of a gospel song by Charles Albert Tindley. The song was published … Continue reading → Posted in Civil Rights, Communications, Current ...
Say, Prince, sing us a song about that sweet-ass drivetime, why don’tcha. Get Joe McConnell in on backup vocals with the Omaha City Anthem. On the sunnier side of life, there’s no public transit service between Hayward and San Mateo for that trucker to throw into chaos. Instead,...
It would all be so cool, but one German independent producer wants them to ask themselves another thing. If Ultra Music did come calling, what if they said “no?” “There are incredible opportunities today for artists,” Christian Büttner says. He’s been making music professionally for ...
FACTORY SEALED - LONG OUT OF PRINT ABOUT THE ALBUM A metal anthem for the voiceless - twelve songs with a message of compassion for all creatures. Musically speaking, Beethoven meets Frankenstein! CUSTOMER REVIEW After listening to this six or seven time