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finally will be playing in a church
Posted on Nov 21st, 2007
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Red Dragon
Red Dragon
It has been a long time coming. Spirit willing, I will be playing three songs for two services on Sunday December 2nd. I have been rehearsing daily. This is a normal behavior for me. I generally rehearse up to two and three times a day.
Some time ago, I told myself I wouldn't flinch when approached. I just put it in the Spirit's hands. I had no anxiety about playing or anticipation. I knew it wouldn't be long before I was to be called on. I decided that when asked, I would accept any dates. That way when presented with a date. I wouldn't become nervous or apprehensive. I was asked if December 2nd was to soon if I could be ready. I said I would be ready. I had come to a conclusion in meditation that one never is ready, and yet they are always prepared. Especially since I rehearse my songs daily.
I wasn't sure yesterday, but now I am fairly certain which songs i'm doing. "Peace be still", is an original song. I'm currently working on a cover by the McKamey's "G*d on the mountain." Another cover I am working on is "Glory Glory" recorded by the Byrds. At first I thought I would do some vocals without instruments. But since It is my first time, I'm going to work with what is comfortable.
It is such an honor and privilege to play for services. This has been a huge step for me. I have physical limitations. I have been on a recovery path with my mental health too. A year ago today I was a stuttering wreck. The nightmares are becoming less frequent. I still wake up in the middle of the night. Just not every hour like I use to. Besides myself, Spirit is all I have to rely on.
Finally I will be doing what I am called to do. It is an honor to serve in music.
Some time ago, I told myself I wouldn't flinch when approached. I just put it in the Spirit's hands. I had no anxiety about playing or anticipation. I knew it wouldn't be long before I was to be called on. I decided that when asked, I would accept any dates. That way when presented with a date. I wouldn't become nervous or apprehensive. I was asked if December 2nd was to soon if I could be ready. I said I would be ready. I had come to a conclusion in meditation that one never is ready, and yet they are always prepared. Especially since I rehearse my songs daily.
I wasn't sure yesterday, but now I am fairly certain which songs i'm doing. "Peace be still", is an original song. I'm currently working on a cover by the McKamey's "G*d on the mountain." Another cover I am working on is "Glory Glory" recorded by the Byrds. At first I thought I would do some vocals without instruments. But since It is my first time, I'm going to work with what is comfortable.
It is such an honor and privilege to play for services. This has been a huge step for me. I have physical limitations. I have been on a recovery path with my mental health too. A year ago today I was a stuttering wreck. The nightmares are becoming less frequent. I still wake up in the middle of the night. Just not every hour like I use to. Besides myself, Spirit is all I have to rely on.
Finally I will be doing what I am called to do. It is an honor to serve in music.
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Wow, mental issues. Nightmares??? Wakign up in the night?! Sounds like we got something in common here. I wake up everynight to nightmares including demons and murders. Well…anway. Umm good luck on your song, try not to freeze up on stage or think about the crowd. I know what it's like, I'm in a band. Watch videos of other bands and think about playing, not what the crowd might think.