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A Forty Day Experiment with Music

By Steve Laubeon April 21, 2014
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I tried something new this year. During the 40 days prior to Easter, also known as Lent, I chose to listen to one and only one CD while driving in my car.

From March 5th to April 20th the only music playing was “Lent at Ephesus,” the #1 bestselling Classical Music album of the year. This means during that period I heard this music at least thirty times from start to finish. (Click to listen to samples from the album.)

The music itself is sacred acapella sung by the nuns of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, in Missouri. There are 27 songs in the collection, everything from original compositions to a piece from Bach’s “St. Matthew’s Passion.”

There is something special about the clarity and peacefulness in the pure vocals in a female chorus. The lofty heights of the voices and when multiple parts dance together it is like the weaving of a tapestry. I found myself waiting for the CD to cycle through to hear particular songs in their turn. The seven minute “Improperia” has a single note sung the entire song with the melody floating above it. The classic “All Glory Laud and Honor” is one that embeds its melody into your mind and replays itself throughout the day…in moments of praise and beauty.

The music isn’t for everyone. My tastes, as I unveiled last week, are rather eclectic. But this is one reason for the experiment…a discipline in some ways. To let all the other cacophony of the world with its commercials blaring or the thrumming bass countering my own heartbeat, to let that go away for a season. At the same time immersing myself in an art form.

As an agent in the literary world I can be bombarded by writers clamoring for attention. My own passion for ideas and creativity can pull me from one page to another very different page. It is good to be reminded of the power of creativity and to occasionally slow down and savor something that is unique and exquisitely executed.

Next time you find a great book, a great album, a great performance of any kind in the arts, consider stopping longer than normal and let that work wash over you like a stream of mountain water. And once refreshed, step back and say, “Now it is my turn to create.”

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Fun Fridays – April 11, 2014

By Steve Laubeon April 11, 2014
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English is a crazy language to be sure! It ought to be taught and read with careful enunciation.

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Fun Fridays – April 4, 2014

By Steve Laubeon April 4, 2014
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I think we have found the way to save the Book Publishing Industry! Watch carefully. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZXUq7Pln3g

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Fun Fridays – March 28, 2014

By Steve Laubeon March 28, 2014
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A delightful performance by a surprise contestant on the Italian version of “The Voice.” To really appreciate what the judges are saying make sure to click the “cc” button (close captioned) for an English translation. (The “cc” button appears after you click play.) The emotional reaction of the first judge and the expression of the singer of why she sings (at …

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Fun Fridays – March 21, 2014

By Steve Laubeon March 21, 2014
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Enjoy this song once again, but this time with an amazing mimic singing with multiple voices. Put a smile on your face today!

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Fun Fridays – March 14, 2014

By Steve Laubeon March 14, 2014
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Two of my favorite musical things: Acapella vocals and solo Cello.
Pentatonix is an incredible group.

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Fun Fridays – March 7, 2014

By Steve Laubeon March 7, 2014
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This is a vision of what New York City is really like. Agree or disagree?
One of our kids lives in Manhattan and was too nice to be chosen to be an extra in this video...thank goodness.

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Did You Feel the Tremor in the Industry Last Week?

By Steve Laubeon March 3, 2014
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I know what it is like to feel the earth move under my feet having experienced the '64 Alaska earthquake firsthand. (The above picture is from the neighborhood where we lived called Turnagain Arm.) Therefore I know the difference between a 9.2 Richter scale quake and a tremor that registers near 2.0 on the scale.

Last Thursday Amazon announced they were reducing the royalty …

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Fun Fridays – February 28, 2014

By Steve Laubeon February 28, 2014
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"Thunderstruck" by 2Cellos.

Re-imagine something and turn it into something of your own. Great artists and Great writers do this every day.
Who knew AC/DC could ever sound like this?

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Fun Fridays – February 21, 2014

By Steve Laubeon February 21, 2014
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A parody of the song "Blurred Lines" now called "Church Signs."
Found at Jon Acuff's "Stuff Christians Like" blog. Blame him.

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