Comments on: Giant Steps http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/ your source for illegal theology downloads Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:12:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Leo http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-145022 Leo Wed, 14 May 2008 21:46:52 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-145022 Hey Chad - thanks for the welcome... I think my first conversion was to bebop - Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Miles (pretty much in that order) gave me something to care about other than "me" - a beauty that had nothing practical to offer but was good in itself, and worth serving in some way... During college, I found something even better...in God -- not the "salvation" I had heard about concerning Christianity (...of not going to hell) - but a beauty that could make even Hell itself heaven if we could just meditate on it and hear of it, think about it... So fast forward a decade or so and we're trying to make that God-song louder with our church so that maybe other people can hear it too. We're really small - meet in a rented loft near Union Square, (that's in Manhattan, for anyone who hasn't been)... And probably doing everything wrong from a church planting perspective - but most of our folks have never really been to church, so they don't any better :) We're lucky to have lots of good churches around us tho in NY... If you're ever in our neighborhood - drop by, or drop me a note and we'll get coffee! Hey Chad - thanks for the welcome… I think my first conversion was to bebop - Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Miles (pretty much in that order) gave me something to care about other than “me” - a beauty that had nothing practical to offer but was good in itself, and worth serving in some way…

During college, I found something even better…in God — not the “salvation” I had heard about concerning Christianity (…of not going to hell) - but a beauty that could make even Hell itself heaven if we could just meditate on it and hear of it, think about it… So fast forward a decade or so and we’re trying to make that God-song louder with our church so that maybe other people can hear it too.

We’re really small - meet in a rented loft near Union Square, (that’s in Manhattan, for anyone who hasn’t been)… And probably doing everything wrong from a church planting perspective - but most of our folks have never really been to church, so they don’t any better :) We’re lucky to have lots of good churches around us tho in NY… If you’re ever in our neighborhood - drop by, or drop me a note and we’ll get coffee!

]]> By: Chad http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-145015 Chad Wed, 14 May 2008 16:33:42 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-145015 Leo - You're planting a church in NYC? That immediately makes you an Addison Roadie, as far as I'm concerned. Tell us about yourself. Leo -

You’re planting a church in NYC? That immediately makes you an Addison Roadie, as far as I’m concerned. Tell us about yourself.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-145013 michael lee Wed, 14 May 2008 08:04:37 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-145013 Cue Phil to step in and present his firmly held believe that nothing in human experience is as demanding on the entire person, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, as an improvised jazz solo. Cue Phil to step in and present his firmly held believe that nothing in human experience is as demanding on the entire person, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, as an improvised jazz solo.

]]> By: Paul Reisser http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-145010 Paul Reisser Wed, 14 May 2008 07:52:24 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-145010 While I would say that Vivaldi is definitely more my cup of musical tea, watching this piece unfold on paper made me marvel at the neurophysiology involved -- it's sort of an unlikely but convincing proof of the existence of God. While I would say that Vivaldi is definitely more my cup of musical tea, watching this piece unfold on paper made me marvel at the neurophysiology involved — it’s sort of an unlikely but convincing proof of the existence of God.

]]> By: sharolyn http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144999 sharolyn Wed, 14 May 2008 00:16:16 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144999 (a little jealous... okay, a lot jealous) (a little jealous… okay, a lot jealous)

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144997 michael lee Tue, 13 May 2008 22:09:18 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144997 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukuQPUKfyU McCoy Tyner on the same tune. Rosy and I went to see Tyner and his trio perform at Catalina's once, and it was the most exhausting listener experience I've ever had. For 50 minutes, he and the trio just put out a wall of harmonic awesomeness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukuQPUKfyU

McCoy Tyner on the same tune. Rosy and I went to see Tyner and his trio perform at Catalina’s once, and it was the most exhausting listener experience I’ve ever had. For 50 minutes, he and the trio just put out a wall of harmonic awesomeness.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144996 michael lee Tue, 13 May 2008 22:06:10 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144996 I mean no disrespect - Flanagan is 50x the jazz pianist I'll ever be. I can understand how he'd be frustrated by that recording, though. I mean no disrespect - Flanagan is 50x the jazz pianist I’ll ever be. I can understand how he’d be frustrated by that recording, though.

]]> By: Leo http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144995 Leo Tue, 13 May 2008 21:53:52 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144995 Haha - I've seen Tommy Flanagan play Giant Steps beautifully with a trio - someone who knew him personally said that Tommy was rather upset about that recording because he wasn't familiar with the changes...which is normally not a problem - but Giant Steps is THE hardest song to solo over...it's relentless... But taking that into account - Flanagan was awesome. Anyway - just stumbled on this blog somehow. Cheers! Haha - I’ve seen Tommy Flanagan play Giant Steps beautifully with a trio - someone who knew him personally said that Tommy was rather upset about that recording because he wasn’t familiar with the changes…which is normally not a problem - but Giant Steps is THE hardest song to solo over…it’s relentless… But taking that into account - Flanagan was awesome.

Anyway - just stumbled on this blog somehow. Cheers!

]]> By: PortcullisChain http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144985 PortcullisChain Tue, 13 May 2008 15:16:24 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144985 party on wayne. party on wayne.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144981 michael lee Tue, 13 May 2008 07:10:32 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144981 we know what you're talking about, we were just all too polite to mention it in public. But, by all means, party on Garth. we know what you’re talking about, we were just all too polite to mention it in public. But, by all means, party on Garth.

]]> By: PortcullisChain http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144977 PortcullisChain Tue, 13 May 2008 03:58:00 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144977 Oh come on....you tell me you don't know what I'm talking about. Every wedding I shot, there was always that person who was there to party like no tomorrow. It was usually a friend(s) of the bride who had too much to drink and too little inhibition. The only thing usually missing was the stripper pole. And no....they weren't always female. Makes great video. -PC Oh come on….you tell me you don’t know what I’m talking about. Every wedding I shot, there was always that person who was there to party like no tomorrow. It was usually a friend(s) of the bride who had too much to drink and too little inhibition. The only thing usually missing was the stripper pole. And no….they weren’t always female. Makes great video.
-PC

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144973 michael lee Tue, 13 May 2008 01:53:07 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144973 stay classy, Camarillo. stay classy, Camarillo.

]]> By: zack http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144972 zack Tue, 13 May 2008 01:43:45 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144972 whoa there, PC...... whoa there, PC……

]]> By: PortcullisChain http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144970 PortcullisChain Mon, 12 May 2008 23:41:46 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144970 Actually, I believe the best song (at a reception....totally OT) is when the DJ brings up "Celebration" and the wedding sluts kick off their shoes, down another shot and give the best reception footage a videographer could ask for. -PC Actually, I believe the best song (at a reception….totally OT) is when the DJ brings up “Celebration” and the wedding sluts kick off their shoes, down another shot and give the best reception footage a videographer could ask for.
-PC

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144969 michael lee Mon, 12 May 2008 23:39:54 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144969 Best. Wedding Song. Ever. Best. Wedding Song. Ever.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144968 michael lee Mon, 12 May 2008 23:39:24 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144968 <em> You're talkin' so sweet well you needn't You say you won't cheat well you needn't You're tappin' your feet well you needn't It's over now, it's over now You're dressin' with class well you needn't You're holdin' your sass well you needn't You think you're a gas well you needn't It's over now, it's over now It's over now, it's over now You've had your fun, so take a bow You oughta know, you lost the glow, the beat is slow, the shadows grow, the lights are low, it's time to go, let's close the show down </em>
You’re talkin’ so sweet well you needn’t
You say you won’t cheat well you needn’t
You’re tappin’ your feet well you needn’t
It’s over now, it’s over now

You’re dressin’ with class well you needn’t
You’re holdin’ your sass well you needn’t
You think you’re a gas well you needn’t
It’s over now, it’s over now

It’s over now, it’s over now
You’ve had your fun, so take a bow
You oughta know, you lost the glow, the beat is slow, the shadows grow,
the lights are low, it’s time to go, let’s close the show down

]]> By: zack http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144967 zack Mon, 12 May 2008 23:38:08 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144967 believe me sharolyn, that was the least of the horrible music these idiots chose.... believe me sharolyn, that was the least of the horrible music these idiots chose….

]]> By: sharolyn http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144966 sharolyn Mon, 12 May 2008 23:20:37 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144966 Wow, June! You are making all kinds of connections an Addison Road. Mike, you are a comedian today. :) Zack, what's funny to me is that "Well You Needn't" isn't really a wedding-y song. Wow, June! You are making all kinds of connections an Addison Road.

Mike, you are a comedian today. :)

Zack, what’s funny to me is that “Well You Needn’t” isn’t really a wedding-y song.

]]> By: June http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144965 June Mon, 12 May 2008 23:01:57 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144965 PC, that is Buddy Greene, of Nashville fame. About 13 years ago, I designed an entire identity line of printed pieces for him. Cheers to six degrees. PC, that is Buddy Greene, of Nashville fame. About 13 years ago, I designed an entire identity line of printed pieces for him.

Cheers to six degrees.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144962 michael lee Mon, 12 May 2008 22:20:43 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144962 What is this "playing sparsely" of which you speak? I'm unfamiliar with the concept. What is this “playing sparsely” of which you speak? I’m unfamiliar with the concept.

]]> By: sharolyn http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144961 sharolyn Mon, 12 May 2008 22:00:25 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144961 It bugs me when two toys emit songs at the same time, or when the TV is on with the radio. But jazz (at least good jazz) is the opposite of everyone trying to be heard at once - getting along is a requirement. Either the musician is expressing out of freedom, or supporting/submitting to someone else's freedom (even if that means not playing, or playing sparsely). To me they are more actively *doing the same thing* than any other genre of music. It bugs me when two toys emit songs at the same time, or when the TV is on with the radio. But jazz (at least good jazz) is the opposite of everyone trying to be heard at once - getting along is a requirement. Either the musician is expressing out of freedom, or supporting/submitting to someone else’s freedom (even if that means not playing, or playing sparsely). To me they are more actively *doing the same thing* than any other genre of music.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144958 michael lee Mon, 12 May 2008 21:20:42 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144958 I share deep kinship with anyone who is that passionate about <em>anything</em>, who takes their craft seriously, and themselves with a dose of good humor. That's good people. I share deep kinship with anyone who is that passionate about anything, who takes their craft seriously, and themselves with a dose of good humor.

That’s good people.

]]> By: PortcullisChain http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144957 PortcullisChain Mon, 12 May 2008 21:08:26 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144957 That's pretty cool, but you haven't heard anything until you've heard it on the original harpsichord and pan-flute. This reminds me of something I blogged about a couple months ago which reminded me of our esteemed host. -PC http://www.portcullischain.com/2008/02/harmonica-master.html That’s pretty cool, but you haven’t heard anything until you’ve heard it on the original harpsichord and pan-flute. This reminds me of something I blogged about a couple months ago which reminded me of our esteemed host.
-PC
http://www.portcullischain.com/2008/02/harmonica-master.html

]]> By: Zack http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144956 Zack Mon, 12 May 2008 20:44:28 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144956 Just like Sex And The City, Republicans, Microsoft, and Harry Potter books, I just don't "get" Jazz. There's only a certain amount of polyphony my ears can handle... Recently, I had a client insist on using Miles Davis' "Well You Needn't" for a wedding edit. In my opinion, it completely ruined the overall feel of the piece. Obviously, the video was a completely subjective medium susceptible to tarnish by any poorly chosen song. But I'm still in awe that people listen to Jazz for enjoyment. Just like Sex And The City, Republicans, Microsoft, and Harry Potter books, I just don’t “get” Jazz. There’s only a certain amount of polyphony my ears can handle…

Recently, I had a client insist on using Miles Davis’ “Well You Needn’t” for a wedding edit. In my opinion, it completely ruined the overall feel of the piece. Obviously, the video was a completely subjective medium susceptible to tarnish by any poorly chosen song. But I’m still in awe that people listen to Jazz for enjoyment.

]]> By: sharolyn http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144953 sharolyn Mon, 12 May 2008 19:57:46 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144953 In. Credible. LOVE IT. In. Credible.
LOVE IT.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144952 michael lee Mon, 12 May 2008 19:23:46 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144952 Don't flaunt your lack of refined taste, Zack. It's embarrassing. Don’t flaunt your lack of refined taste, Zack. It’s embarrassing.

]]> By: Zack http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2008/05/giant-steps/#comment-144951 Zack Mon, 12 May 2008 19:15:15 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/?p=2046#comment-144951 Ah, Jazz.....so catchy and fun. *throws up in mouth a little bit* Ah, Jazz…..so catchy and fun.

*throws up in mouth a little bit*

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