Going Through the Psalms

I recently have been trying to write songs, and so far have failed miserably. Not because I don’t know what I want to say but because I don’t know how to say it and make it sound good lyrically. Because of this problem I have recently bought a few books from the good people at Berklee College of Music; but trying to learn from a college text book is like trying to read Greek.

The beginning of this last week was very frustrating for me because I had all these song ideas running through my head and everytime I would sit down and try to pen out my ideas on paper it would come out sounding like a mixture of vanilla ice & peter, paul & mary. (Which by the way I was completely NOT aiming for that sound).

In a prayer meeting I was led to the book of Psalms (as I have been many times before) but something struck me this time that I hadn’t before seen. In a lot of the Psalms there is a reference to worship, praise, and shouting (I had noticed this before but there was a new revelation this time). I finally realized that the book of Psalms is the greatest song book in the history of mankind.

Lately I have been disecting, and studying the book of Psalms like I never have before! A few that have really stuck out to me are Psalms 2:11 “Worship God in adoring embrace.” Psalms 30:4 “All you saints! Sing your hearts out to God!” Psalms 89:1 “Your love, God, is my song and I’ll sing it! I’m forever telling everyone how faithful you are. I’ll never quit telling the story of your love.”

These are my inspiration and these are what my songs will be based on. I can’t explain what’s happened in my worship life since I have gone over these Psalms!

I should shortly (and I use the term “shortly” loosley) I should have a brand new song up for you to read!

Stay tuned for more updates!

I’ve Come to the Conclusion…

That I should keep more updated on my blog. It’s kinda ridiculous to have a blog and update it once every few months! I need to meet the peoples demands! And they demand NEW BLOGS!

So I’m currently at work and choking on the smell of second-hand smoke, which is less than appealing; it seems to be the natural smell of this store lately. Yes the store is all decorated for Christmas so the looks are better than the smell. (Which is true for quite a few things like, caramel covered ants, fish tacos, and smelly french cheese).

Just got done selling an Epiphone Prophecy to a guy who asked me “Who is Death Cab for Cutie?” and “I don’t think Coldplay is very talented.” Kind of a harsh statement for a guy who listens to bands like David Kelly Metal Band, Waking the Cadaver, and other noise makers that create migranes.

Oh! On the brighter side of things my new guitar should be in next week! For those of you who don’t know I just ordered a 1972 Thinline Telecaster!

Isn’t she a beaut?!

So she should get here sometime next week. I still need to give her a name, so if you have any ideas on names that would be fantabulous!

Anyways that’s all that’s on my mind as of this moment!

Long Break? I Think So…

Ok so it’s probably been about 2 1/2 months since I’ve been on to blog about anything. (Probably due to lack of an exciting life). And now I am doing something I swore I would never do. I am blogging to tell you I haven’t been blogging. So while I’m on here I might as well think of something interesting to say.

Well to start off I have been blessed with an amazing job at Sunset Music in Meridian. It’s pretty much a perfect fit for me. Interns is going good, just got done with learning about Sexual Character, and this week we go onto Eschatology. Kind of a weird combination?

Anywho. Christmas is coming up soon! (YAY) and I actually have money this year which is pretty exciting because I actually get to buy some people gifts! It’s kinda cool being able to buy things for people!

I’ve been thinkin bout maybe selling some stuff that I really don’t need or have a use for anymore. Like…I’ve got this little crummy practice amp (which I guess if I really wanted to sell it I wouldn’t have called it crummy), and I possibly might sell my white Epiphone Les Paul. Maybe…I dunno.

Oh! And as of late ping pong is my new favorite thing (well favorite thing next to music, all things musical, friends, Lost, cold sunny days, finding a pot of gold, wired, thai food, twitter, and maybe pirates.)

I feel like I’m just blabbering on now…

I’m done now, see ya in a few months! (hopefully sooner)

Hmmm…I Just Don’t See It.

Over the last few months I have been told countless times that I look like the American Idol winner David Cook. I was first told this by my own mother (gotta love moms…) and then by many many others. So just to see what you all think I’m putting up a pic of me & him…

 

 

And apparently Leeland, Jack, Jake, and Matt from the band Leeland say I look like this guy…

 

It’s your call…honestly I don’t see it, but apparently enough people do. Otherwise I wouldn’t have been stopped 4 times already in DC of people telling me how much I look like David Cook. That and all the looks I get and double takes…however they might just see the white trash Idaho boy within. I guess I’ll never truely know!

 

//brittain//

Day 1 in D.C.

Today is my first full day at our nation’s capital city, and so far it’s been quite the experience! I have experienced the metro station for the first time, seen some of our nation’s most historic landmarks, and most importantly have had Starbucks on the east coast! (Please place sarcasm where needed). Speaking of the metro; earlier today me, Kenrick, Joel, Dan, Kyle, and Seth went to Best Buy accross town, naturally we took the metro. On our way back Dan and Joel secretly plotted and they ditched us and got off the train at the first stop. Seth, Kenrick, Kyle, and I were very confused and decided that they’d catch up in some way or another. Continuing on our journey home the rest of the guys and myself were getting off one train and boarding another that would take us home; still suffering from jet lag and hysteria, me and Kenrick rush onto the next train. About 2 seconds after we’re on the train we discover something…it’s not the right train. So now we have no idea where Dan and Joel are, or what’s happened to Seth and Kyle. We hop off the wrong train and back track to the right train which will take us home. We get off the train and start to walk the few blocks back to the NPC. Kenrick notices that Kyle and Seth are only about 50 yards ahead of us so instinctivly we decided to give them their first Washington D.C. mugging! We run up behind them with ninja like precision and jump them! I was a little nicer about the whole thing and only gave a karate chop, while Kenrick decides to tackle Seth to the ground. All in all I’d say it was a fun first full day in D.C. Tomorrow is another free day and we plan on going to the zoo, H&M, and also to some of the national landmarks. I’m sure I’ll be on telling you all about it tomorrow or sometime this week!

 

//brittain//

 

P.S. Thanks Meagan for the heads up about what to get at Cosi! Turkey+Brie+Super oven melting powers = happiness!

Giving This Blogging Thing a Try.

Hey all! I’m not sure who would read this blog or why you would but I thought I’d give this a whirl anyways! I’m going to try to update, share what is going on in my life, and fill you in on random thoughts that I have. I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I will writing it!

Have a blessed day!

//brittain//