PHANTASMAGORICAL FREEK FRIDAY

Phantasmagorical Freek Friday is all about musicians, groups, and songs glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ. PFF was designed to showcase metal/goth/alternative/hard rock artists who give Jesus Christ glory.

I have a special place in my heart for southern rock. Bands like BTO, Lynard Skynard, Eagles, and of course some of those '80's hair bands (I love them hee hee)
So when I heard the title of Disciple's new album: Southern Hospitality. I had to check it out.

You know, there is a list floating around, a list of the top 10 Hard Rock Christian bands. Disciple is on it, and boy do they deserve to be there. I have only heard a few of their songs, to be truthful, but you have to check out today's song.

Southern Hospitality has an edge. It flows over a soul filled drum beat and under anthem lyrics that remind us to rejoice in the life the Lord gave us. I looked up the lyrics and each line is born from/or referenced to a bible verse. LYRICS

BLOG DAYS OF SUMMER by KM Wilsher

BLOG DAYS OF SUMMER: Summer Songs
Looking back at favorite songs from summers gone by. . .

Michael Jackson: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough July 1779 (click to play the you tube video)

This song touched me back in the day. I wasn't the biggest Michael Jackson fan, but this song helped shape my young heart's love for music and dance.

The disco age. At the summer National Youth's Sports Program I took disco dance and could not get enough of this song!

May the Lord bless and keep you.

And, on this Summer Songs' post, let's not forget the Jacksons and the families of:

Farrah
and Ed
You all are in our prayers.

What's your favorite MJ song? Line from Charlie's Angels? Tonight Show funny?

Phantasmagorical Freek Friday by KM Wilsher

Hey metal/goth/alternative/hard rock fans! Phantasmagorical Freek Friday is all about musicians, groups, and songs glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ in this genre.

PFF! Have you missed it? I have. And now: SKILLET

What I like about Skillet is their eclectic variety of instruments. Of course, they stay true to the metal/alternative sound that I adore, but they add a measure of melody and stringed instruments that move my heart. Their lyrics --and what I’ve heard of their lifestyles-- are consistent with Christian values and; therefore, I am proud to support them and to recommend them to anyone I come in contact with.

There is another factor that endears me to Skillet–Lori Peters. . .the female drummer!!! As I look through Skillet media I see she’s left the band; but Jen Ledger replaced her in 2008, so there is still a female drummer! (I play -therefore I am a fan)

A youth pastor encouraged the founding members to form this band. Their name? Here is what I found on wikipedia: Coming from different styles of rock music, the two decided to name the band Skillet, since it was like "throwing it all in a Skillet, and see what you come up with". And I love what they are cookin' up!
My favorite song to date by this Jesus freak quartet is: Savior
CLICK HERE --- SAVIOR

The video is not so special. Not bad. But not sick. I have a whole very, very hot video in my head for this track. . .they haven’t asked me for it yet. :)

Upon the birth of the idea of Phantasmagorical Freek Friday, I knew I'd showcase this rockin' bunch. I've held off too long to give Skillet a gzusfreek center stage. Skillet is one of my top two fav bands.

Hope you enjoy. What is your favorite Skillet song?

It started with a little project called Phantasmagorical Freek Friday and all I could think about was music, memories, and more music. Like I always do when I'm analyzing things, I started with my childhood first and then worked forward chronologically.(There is an interesting reason for this, but we will save that for another day)

Have you ever sat and tried to pinpoint the very first musical experience that you can remember? Go back, way back. If you have kids, or are around kids, you know music is part of a baby’s life from practically day one. Musical mobiles; toys; and momma’s sweet voice singing. But what is the first musical memory you can actually recall?

I think mine is my mom singing to my sister and I before bed as we looked out the window at the moon.
I see the moon
The moon sees me
God made the moon
And God made me

As I searched for that first musical memory, the most memorable songs were Christmas songs. Apropos for the season, I guess. Maybe they came up more because we sing the same songs year after year.

I remember Up on the House top and Frosty, but the most intriguing carols were about a babe born in a manger on a cold winter’s night in a barn. Those carols were mostly quieter melodies with mysterious lyrics. The story fascinated me. Who was this baby sleeping? Why was He so important?

Silent Night. There is an early memory. All is calm. Lot’s of things about growing up were not calm, so all things calm and bright got my attention. These were some of the first seeds of Faith planted in my heart. I was in as much awe as those blessed sheep herders were. I stood in Church near my mom and her amazing alto voice and my dad’s beautiful belting tenor. All of us were facing forward, no choir, no band, just four-part, a cappella harmony in a mass of 60-100 Christians praising the new born Lord. Great memories!

My favorite songs have always been Joy to the World and O Holy Night.
These days I am really a Scrooge about Christmas music. I think it is because it starts November 1st and mostly it is not played to remind me of Jesus’ birthday, but to remind me to spend money I don’t have. I mean for me,I want Christmas to be: “Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born!” These are my favorite lyrics and melody of all time.

I wrote this blog last night in a notebook. It is five pages long, so I think I’ll stop here and spare you any more torture. It was just fun looking back. And, as always, I'd love to hear any thoughts you care to/have time to share.