I attended the conference, and was very impressed by Noel's message. In light of the socially-conscious message he delivered about how the songs of the 60s had meaning and reflected the concerns of the times, I think it is relevant to point out that during the 20-year period between 2001 and 2021, there were virtually NO anti-war songs played on mainstream radio in this country, at the same time as our troops were enmeshed in two 20-year-old wars. The difference (in my opinion) is that the draft was gone, and these wars were fought by an all-volunteer military. With young Americans not at risk of getting drafted and sent to fight and die, the college campuses were virtually silent about those wars (including the war in Iraq, which the facts later showed was started on false pretenses after stories of nonexistent "weapons' of mass destruction" were fed to Congress and the American public). I can name a handful of talented, socially-conscious singer/songwriters who wrote some very compelling songs during this period, yet nobody knows their names because Americans (including myself) didn't do a thing to call for these wars to end because it was somebody else (or somebody else's kid) who were fighting and dying in them. Had PP&M come up in, say, 2005, they would (sadly) likely be complete unknowns today.
Beautiful, and thought-provoking, Noel. I agree that "authenticity of intent" is integral to folk music, and to other genres where the songwriter has a message he/she needs to share. As for the one note melody, can I suggest that anyone interested in this listen to what Jacob Collier is doing with his audiences in concert? He brings an energy, a magic and a union with the audience to these concerts that I have not felt since the Peter, Paul and Mary concerts. The audience becomes the instrument. It is "awesome" -- when the word meant something.
I always thought that "Folk Music" was a misnomer for "relevant music". It was and is, music about life as it was and is and will or could be. When its genuine, it comes from the heart and goes to the heart of what must be said. PP&M sang of the issues that touched us all. Noel has always brought genuine honesty and openness to his music. He gives us a gift that will ask each of us to look inward and outward at the same time. Thank you, my friend!
Noel - Am so eager to hear the one note melody...I can't think of ever being in that kind of experience with a group of people....but a week ago I heard over 200 Canada geese flying in two V formations honking overhead....their wonderful chorus went on and on...I felt so connected with Source...awesome experience...blessings, Jan
There is a marvelous sermon I would use when I ended an interim ministry position that worked alongside this idea. It was shared with us when we finished our requirements for certification in transitional ministry.
I would have loved to hear that spiritual musical experience you ended with. I was in a worship service once in my life where something similar happened and it echoes in my soul 55 years later! What a treasured gift you gave!
' the authenticity of intent' -what a great statement , a statement to explain an action , or lack of, a yardstick to measure the decision of the routes we chose when faced with crossroads . it would be life altering to put that' in play' in our daily lives,our interactions with fresh faces and older ,tender , care worn faces all that with 'whole authenticity of intent' leave their foot prints beside ours . as a friend once wrote a song about such things has the key to this all -- "let's start a revolution one smile at a time"! lynn
>>> this is a similar time when I was in the band in a new church planting. having old friends beside me gave me a sense of comfort knowing them not only personally but vocally . there was a good turn out for the scrabble that was this sunday's worship. the worship leader didn't seem like he got the mental memo that we were not ready yet for a vocally complex piece. thursday night practice on confirmed. it. Now i know that you all know where this is leading ~ what amazed me the most ,is at this vocally scary part that the holy spirit decended upon us and this amazing mix became perfect and whole to offer up to our
God. we dared not to look at one another until we left the platform and were in the next room (church was in a high school) and as quietly as possible screamed "did you hear that note ?! i love moments like take .you were truly a vessel used to proclaim praise to God <<<
I attended the conference, and was very impressed by Noel's message. In light of the socially-conscious message he delivered about how the songs of the 60s had meaning and reflected the concerns of the times, I think it is relevant to point out that during the 20-year period between 2001 and 2021, there were virtually NO anti-war songs played on mainstream radio in this country, at the same time as our troops were enmeshed in two 20-year-old wars. The difference (in my opinion) is that the draft was gone, and these wars were fought by an all-volunteer military. With young Americans not at risk of getting drafted and sent to fight and die, the college campuses were virtually silent about those wars (including the war in Iraq, which the facts later showed was started on false pretenses after stories of nonexistent "weapons' of mass destruction" were fed to Congress and the American public). I can name a handful of talented, socially-conscious singer/songwriters who wrote some very compelling songs during this period, yet nobody knows their names because Americans (including myself) didn't do a thing to call for these wars to end because it was somebody else (or somebody else's kid) who were fighting and dying in them. Had PP&M come up in, say, 2005, they would (sadly) likely be complete unknowns today.
Beautiful, and thought-provoking, Noel. I agree that "authenticity of intent" is integral to folk music, and to other genres where the songwriter has a message he/she needs to share. As for the one note melody, can I suggest that anyone interested in this listen to what Jacob Collier is doing with his audiences in concert? He brings an energy, a magic and a union with the audience to these concerts that I have not felt since the Peter, Paul and Mary concerts. The audience becomes the instrument. It is "awesome" -- when the word meant something.
I always thought that "Folk Music" was a misnomer for "relevant music". It was and is, music about life as it was and is and will or could be. When its genuine, it comes from the heart and goes to the heart of what must be said. PP&M sang of the issues that touched us all. Noel has always brought genuine honesty and openness to his music. He gives us a gift that will ask each of us to look inward and outward at the same time. Thank you, my friend!
Noel - Am so eager to hear the one note melody...I can't think of ever being in that kind of experience with a group of people....but a week ago I heard over 200 Canada geese flying in two V formations honking overhead....their wonderful chorus went on and on...I felt so connected with Source...awesome experience...blessings, Jan
There is a marvelous sermon I would use when I ended an interim ministry position that worked alongside this idea. It was shared with us when we finished our requirements for certification in transitional ministry.
I would have loved to hear that spiritual musical experience you ended with. I was in a worship service once in my life where something similar happened and it echoes in my soul 55 years later! What a treasured gift you gave!
' the authenticity of intent' -what a great statement , a statement to explain an action , or lack of, a yardstick to measure the decision of the routes we chose when faced with crossroads . it would be life altering to put that' in play' in our daily lives,our interactions with fresh faces and older ,tender , care worn faces all that with 'whole authenticity of intent' leave their foot prints beside ours . as a friend once wrote a song about such things has the key to this all -- "let's start a revolution one smile at a time"! lynn
>>> this is a similar time when I was in the band in a new church planting. having old friends beside me gave me a sense of comfort knowing them not only personally but vocally . there was a good turn out for the scrabble that was this sunday's worship. the worship leader didn't seem like he got the mental memo that we were not ready yet for a vocally complex piece. thursday night practice on confirmed. it. Now i know that you all know where this is leading ~ what amazed me the most ,is at this vocally scary part that the holy spirit decended upon us and this amazing mix became perfect and whole to offer up to our
God. we dared not to look at one another until we left the platform and were in the next room (church was in a high school) and as quietly as possible screamed "did you hear that note ?! i love moments like take .you were truly a vessel used to proclaim praise to God <<<