Jeremy Thompson

Tag: Music

  • U2 "40" – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm

    Today’s responsorial reading is from Psalm 40, which gives me the great pleasure to embed the absolute best modern version of one of the Psalms, U2’s “40.”  The lyrics are here.  Today’s reading actually doesn’t include most of the verses used for this song, but it does make use of verse 2, and that was…

  • Music Joel Likes – The King James Song

    Just another reason to read my blog instead of Joel’s … Check out one of his favorite songs … Come on Joel … Really? The King James Song Related: Joel is Unpatriotic and Hates God and Animals Are Joel & I Destined to become Archenemies?

  • Just Jinjer "What He Means" – More God in Music

    While I’m at it, I heard this song on the radio the other day.  A lot God talk.  I think people will resonate with most of it, except some perhaps might not like the “more tolerance” (because the the band may be using a different definition of the word “tolerance” than you prefer … very…

  • Live's "Heaven" & General Revelation

    I don’t remember much from Systematic Theology class, but I do remember talking about general revelation.  I recall my prof discussing general revelation through certain avenues (mainly creation) being one of the ways that everyone can perceive God’s existence and gain some understanding of him.  I’m not making any commentary on that idea here; I…

  • Psalm 34 Listening

    Psalm 34 has inspired, in my opinion, some of the best Psalmody in modern times within my own church tradition.  Below I’ve posted a YouTube video of one of my favorite responses based on Psalm 34, “The Cry of the Poor,” though this is not the greatest rendition. The Cry of the Poor (Psalm 34)…

  • Anniversary Song Dedication – Ben Folds "The Luckiest"

    Today is my wife and I’s 7th anniversary.  And, though my wife doesn’t normally read my blog (I’ll make her today), I’m posting a song dedication here (please disregard his intro comments). Erica, the bridge captures the way that I feel perfectly: “I love you more than I have ever found the words to say…

  • For SBL Rock-n-Roll Lovers

    If you’re into ancient texts but also have a penchant for Rock-n-Roll, there’s a pretty cool concert tomorrow night in New Orleans’ City Park.  A local rock band called Cowboy Mouth will be playing (perhaps you know of them, but I’m not sure how big they are nationally).  Unfortunately, I won’t be in attendance, but…

  • For SBL Atendees Who are Switchfoot Fans

    Switchfoot will be at the House of Blues in New Orleans on Saturday night.  Not planning on attending myself, but I thought some of you might be interested.

  • Regina Spektor's "Laughing With" (No one's laughing at God) – Thoughts?

    This is probably one of the best, most thought provoking songs I’ve heard in a very long time.  It reflects the human heart’s need and longing for God, but also the perversions that make God a joke to many people.  What do you think? Also, check out the lyrics to Laughing With.

  • Listening for Psalm 24

    Here is some listening for today’s responsorial Psalm, which was Psalm 24.  Many people may not realize that the song “Give us Clean Hands” is taken almost entirely from this text: