It's Tuesday Auntie Em.....have you seen my dog?
Despite popular thought, you don't necessarily have to have a string of monstrous #1 hits to be successful in the music business. You don't have to score 6 Grammy's to be considered accomplished in the music industry. Despite what we sometimes hear on the radio, all you really have to have to be musically successful is talent. There are thousands of incredibly talented people that populate New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Branson. Some of them support themselves with jobs that are not music oriented to make ends meet, while many get there start by being background instrumentalists or vocalists. Every once a while one of these musicians will get a reputation for being the best at what they do in the background. It is at that point that they can quit their "day job" and work their passion. Such is the life of a studio musician. Here for your consideration is a list of some of the best session musicians ever in the business:
Top 10 Session Musicians and Studio Bands - toptenz.net - By Evan Andrews - July 1, 2011
Chances are the names David Paich, Steve Lukather, David Hungate, Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro, and Jeff Porcaro, do not ring a bell. But if you were to have conversations with artists such as the late Michael Jackson, Don Henley (Eagles), Hank Williams Jr., and bands such as Selah and Yes (Tuesday's Musical Notes - "Changes"), they can certainly tell you that their music wouldn't be as good without the guys who make up the band.....
Despite popular thought, you don't necessarily have to have a string of monstrous #1 hits to be successful in the music business. You don't have to score 6 Grammy's to be considered accomplished in the music industry. Despite what we sometimes hear on the radio, all you really have to have to be musically successful is talent. There are thousands of incredibly talented people that populate New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Branson. Some of them support themselves with jobs that are not music oriented to make ends meet, while many get there start by being background instrumentalists or vocalists. Every once a while one of these musicians will get a reputation for being the best at what they do in the background. It is at that point that they can quit their "day job" and work their passion. Such is the life of a studio musician. Here for your consideration is a list of some of the best session musicians ever in the business:
Top 10 Session Musicians and Studio Bands - toptenz.net - By Evan Andrews - July 1, 2011
Chances are the names David Paich, Steve Lukather, David Hungate, Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro, and Jeff Porcaro, do not ring a bell. But if you were to have conversations with artists such as the late Michael Jackson, Don Henley (Eagles), Hank Williams Jr., and bands such as Selah and Yes (Tuesday's Musical Notes - "Changes"), they can certainly tell you that their music wouldn't be as good without the guys who make up the band.....
Toto.
The band members of Toto have been performing together as a group since 1976. Their first album, Toto, was certified 2 times platinum in the United States and included the hit, "Hold The Line". From that point on, the band either toured in support of their albums or they were individually playing on someone else's record, like David Paich, Steve Lukather, and Porcaro brothers did on Michael Jackson's smash album Thriller, which coincidentally was released the same year as a hit single by the collaborative Toto...what is that? Is it drums echoing in the night?
The band members of Toto have been performing together as a group since 1976. Their first album, Toto, was certified 2 times platinum in the United States and included the hit, "Hold The Line". From that point on, the band either toured in support of their albums or they were individually playing on someone else's record, like David Paich, Steve Lukather, and Porcaro brothers did on Michael Jackson's smash album Thriller, which coincidentally was released the same year as a hit single by the collaborative Toto...what is that? Is it drums echoing in the night?
"Africa" by Toto - from the 1982 album Toto IV
One of the attractions of the Bible is that is filled with great stories. Some of them include characters that we learn about in Sunday School groups or Vacation Bible School. These great legends of the Bible come to life as we read of their leadership or heroism in the face of difficult situations. But there is always more to the story if you take the time to dig into the Word, which we continually encourage you to do here in Notes land. A great place to start is at biblegateway.com
One of the attractions of the Bible is that is filled with great stories. Some of them include characters that we learn about in Sunday School groups or Vacation Bible School. These great legends of the Bible come to life as we read of their leadership or heroism in the face of difficult situations. But there is always more to the story if you take the time to dig into the Word, which we continually encourage you to do here in Notes land. A great place to start is at biblegateway.com
People who have names we find challenging to pronounce many times are the foundation for the stories of the Bible. They serve in the background of the narrative and usually are overshadowed by great heroes of the faith, but these background characters are no less important. God uses many of these people in miraculous ways to see His plan fulfilled.
Do you remember reading about Bezalel or Aholiab? They were the artisans that God filled with His Spirit to build the tabernacle for the Children of Israel. (Exodus 31 English Standard Version of the Bible/The Message Paraphrase of the Bible/New International Version of the Bible parallel) What about Matthias and Joseph Barsabbas? These were the men that the 11 remaining apostles of Jesus considered when replacing Judas Iscariot. (Acts of the Apostles chapter 1:15-26 ESV/The Message/NIV ) Have you ever contemplated Baruch's role in the telling of God's story through the scriptures? He was the scribe that Jeremiah used to write down the prophecies that Jeremiah was proclaiming. (Jeremiah 36 ESV/The Message/NIV) These are just a few examples of the many people throughout the Bible that are considered "minor" players in the Biblical narrative but are considered "major" players in the eyes of God. They fulfilled their purpose in God's plan by utilizing what God gifted them with and lead them to do. Can that statement be said for me? Or for that matter you?
We all have a responsibility to spread the Gospel as followers of Christ. Some responsibilities are like that of the great leader Moses, while others are to be a supporting role like Bezalel and Aholiab. Much like the studio musicians who play on the musical "star's" albums, we each have to find that specific thing that we do that supports the overall effort.
What is that for you? What can you do that only you can do? When you find the answer to those questions, embrace Colossians 3:23-24 which says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24 English Standard Version of the Bible/The Message paraphrase of the Bible/New International Version of the Bible parallel)
So what will you do? Will you choose to use your God-given skills, gifts, and talents for the glory of God, will you choose to say with Joshua, "as for me and my house we will serve the Lord"? Let me encourage you today to find ways you can serve God through His church. Boldly say..... " I know that I must do what's right, sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti".
'Til Tuesday
Serving HIM by serving You,
randy
'Til Tuesday
Serving HIM by serving You,
randy
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