"Speak" - Aaron Rosell Music Video

Brand new music video that I made for Aaron Rosell's solo song "Speak." Aaron is the drummer for If You Will and will be releasing a solo project this summer. This is a rough cut of the first recording. Enjoy!

PS...Aaron is also my roommate...

YouTube description:
Official music video for the original song "Speak" from the upcoming concept project "Left" coming the summer of 2009 from Aaron Rosell. Recorded in the Noble Recital Hall at Luther College. Audio recorded and mixed by Mike Forbess. Video recorded and edited by Daniel Flucke. Visit Aaron online at www.aaronrosell.com for more music. Thanks for viewing, commenting, and rating!

Lyrics:
The summer months were not enough
To clear the shadows from your eyes
But then, a breath from far above
Brought the dust away from mine.

I wanted you to make me whole
A wish no mortal man can say
The degradation of my soul
Bid your faith in me away.

Epiphany's in short supply
Belated now, but not in vain
They rid me of the steady lie
That you were all I had to gain.

Completion brings upon my pen
A calm that I have never known
To hold aloft a clearer lens
And show you all that you have sown.

So tell of all that you can see
Of every season through and through
And when I use my mouth to speak,
I will only speak of you.
I will only speak of you.

Video and music posted with full permission and consent of all involved.
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Interview with Tait, Duncan from Newsboys

Here's an interview from newreleasetuesday.com with Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips of the Newsboys discussing Tait being the new lead singer for Newsboys. I think I'm still in shock over the whole thing...but I'm also really excited to hear the new incarnation of the Newsboys. Oh...and I like the name NewsTalk...not that I want them to change their name or anything...but it does have a certain ring to it...

Newsboys Replace Peter Furler

I am in total and complete shock. After a day of intense internet rumors, the rumors are true. Newsboys released a press release a few minutes ago. Lead singer (and the only remaining founding member) Peter Furler is stepping back from the stage and being replaced as lead singer by Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk and Tait). Quoting from the press release: "Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year." Peter supposedly will focus on the band's studio work. Earlier, Inpop Records had reassured fans that Peter does lead vocals on all songs on their upcoming May 5th release, "Hands of God." The press release is at newsboys.com.

I'm pretty much in total shock...newsboys have been my favorite band for several years...I knew something was up, after seeing the newsboys Facebook status announcing an upcoming press release and that they had temporarily taken down their message boards (which are now back up). I really didn't think this rumor was true though...I love DC Talk, and I mostly like Tait's solo cd as well. But, Tait in newsboys? Wow...never would have seen that coming. Who knows, maybe Phil Joel will be back too...or a DC Talk reunion tour...anything seems possible...And...maybe I will buy a newsboys tour bootleg cd, just to hear how Tait does on the songs.

PS: I had Peter's testimony memorized...at least their show will have a bit of variety...

Domestic Violence Music Video

For my Luther College J-Term class, "Crisis Intervention: Interpersonal Violence" I made a music video on domestic violence and rape to Superchic[k]'s "Bowling Ball" and "Stand in the Rain" songs. I think this turned out very well. Filmed at Luther College and Oneota Lanes. Starring Liz Knight and Aaron Rosell, who wish to point out that they do not actually beat each other. Created by Daniel Flucke, with creative consultation from Matt Kalsow. Enjoy!



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Who Am I Blacklight Video

Very cool video here of Casting Crowns' "Who Am I" shown to me by Katie D. I watched and I have to post it here...well worth watching...very cool idea.

Photosynth

I have a feeling Photosynth got a LOT of views today, because cnn.com featured it on their front page. That's how I found it. cnn.com did a really cool project where people could submit their digital photos of the Presidential Inauguration to cnn and the photos were assembled into an interactive 3D view thing. This really cool technology was powered by Photosynth, a project of Microsoft Live Labs, and is viewable at CNN's The Moment. After I saw and played with this for a while, I tried my own Synth, as Microsoft calls it. Sadly, the program only runs in Windows, but it works great using Parallels. Here's a tour of my dorm room...sorry for not having a more original topic, but it was available. Enjoy. Silverlight is required for viewing it on a Mac, or a PC without the software.

It's really easy to make these. All that's involved is taking a lot of pictures that overlap, then you just select the folder with the pictures, and tell the program to do its magic. Very neat technology. In addition to being very cool, I could easily see it being used to sell homes, etc. My results weren't quite what I was hoping for, with the photos I took of the chair in the middle of the room and some detail shots, especially of the Muse poster, but the basic circling the room worked pretty well.

Newsboys - Jody Davis is back!

Exciting Christian music news for today: Jody Davis is rejoining the Newsboys. Davis was part of Newsboys from 1993-2003, when he left to be with his daughter through her health issues. However, despite the return of Davis, Newsboys will remain a four person band as current guitarist Paul Colman will leave to continue his solo career.

I am excited that Jody Davis will be back with the band, especially since I am honestly not sure if I have ever seen him perform. I think the first time I saw Newsboys, back on the Adoration tour, he was still with them, but I am not certain. However, I am saddened that Paul Colman is leaving, as I really enjoyed seeing him as part of the band. Hopefully I will get to see his solo show sometime...Now, if only Phil Joel would rejoin Newsboys...

Official story is on Newsboys' Myspace page and their official website.