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Re: Too Old To Play On Worship Teams?

fmckinnon — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:20:20 -0000

This breaks my heart. There are so many better ways to do this. I'm going through the same stuff myself, so I can relate to the pain. My first thought when starting to respond to this - we just change our audience. I bet there is a nursing home nearby that would be extremely grateful if you came in once a week and just played praise and worship songs, hymns, and choruses for them. I realize that's not the same as what you did before. But it's just a new way of thinking. You still have the gift. People still will be blessed by it. You just have to find a new venue to share it.

Re: ‘Your Amazon Seller Privileges Have Been Removed’ — Don’t Worry, Amazon’s Appeal Process Just Got Easier!

fmckinnon — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:39:47 -0000

This is a welcome change - 2017 got out of control with so many costly suspensions for the most stupid of issues, many of which were fraudulent copyright claim reports or stupid idiot 3rd party brand protection agencies mass-filing trademark infringement for no reason other than to "enforce MAP" or "clean up the listing" or "close an ASIN so another ASIN can be used instead".

Re: Worship Interludes: Waiting In the Storm [Episode 56, November 9, 2017]

fmckinnon — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:15:23 -0000

Thanks so much William!

Re: Worship Interludes: A New Beginning [Episode 53, October 16, 2017]

fmckinnon — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:27:24 -0000

Thanks so much for listening and sharing, Dale!

Re: The Problem with Upbeat Worship Songs

fmckinnon — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:18:49 -0000

Right on Mike. There is no such thing as groove anymore in most contemporary worship music. Pulsing 8th note bass line playing some variation of I - V - vii - IV.
I went to a Billy Joel concert a couple of years ago and was just taken back by how incredibly creative and diverse the grooves were and the chord patterns. Not one was the same almost. It was refreshing.

Re: The Problem with Upbeat Worship Songs

fmckinnon — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:42:43 -0000

You know a great one we did a few times, that was upbeat, driving, was Matt Redman's "We Are The Free" ... that's a celebration fast song right there ... would love more like this.

After being a part of leading worship for 30 years, I don't get wrapped up into the "it's too repetitive" nonsense anymore. I mean "holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was, and is, and is to come" is being repeated over and over, for all eternity, right?

Re: The Problem with Upbeat Worship Songs

fmckinnon — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:32:13 -0000

If we started saying "it doesn't count unless it's allegro -- over 120 bpm. Even most of the songs that @Kent Caperton lists below (which are great) are more moderate, push songs ...

How many praise songs do you know that fall into these tempo markings (from Wikipedia)
Moderato – moderately (108–120 bpm)
Allegretto – by the mid 19th century, moderately fast (112–120 bpm); see paragraph above for earlier usage
Allegro moderato – close to but not quite allegro (116–120 bpm)
Allegro – fast, quickly, and bright (120–168 bpm) (molto allegro is slightly faster than allegro, but always in its range)
Vivace – lively and fast (168–176 bpm)

Re: The Problem with Upbeat Worship Songs

fmckinnon — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:30:01 -0000

Great post - also, I find that when I think I've "found" an upbeat song, the reality is, it's still a mid-tempo 4-on-the-floor power push, and as my wife says "it's not upbeat unless I can jump up and down and dance" song. So, for example, I love doing @Shannon Lewis "Your Mighty Hand" because it's got a lot of push and energy, and is a great opener, but in reality, from a BPM perspective, I dont' consider it an upbeat or fast song ... there are just not many out there. We NEED them.

Re: Amazon Shakes up 3rd Party Sellers with Forced Prepaid Returns

fmckinnon — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:17:24 -0000

So funny you mention Damaged Items - we just had 2 arrive this week, and can't file FedEx claims. I'm going to try and appeal the refund with Amazon and say since they didn't allow us to intervene, and it was damaged, we're unable to file a carrier and claim, so refusing to refund and let Amazon refund customer as "Amazon Funded" - we'll see how that goes!

Re: EBO On the Go [Episode 002]

fmckinnon — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:21:48 -0000

@Badi@Badi Jones thanks so much man - I appreciate the encouragement. I am not as concerned with polished audio as I am about getting the content out, as it's fresh ... more to come!

Re: How I Found the Dropship Distributors to Turn $99 into $19 Million

fmckinnon — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:48:04 -0000

Thanks Jerry! Let me know how it goes!

Re: Amazon Shakes up 3rd Party Sellers with Forced Prepaid Returns

fmckinnon — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:47:09 -0000

Yes you will get billed. Not sure of cost

Re: What every Pastor wants to say to their Worship Leader

fmckinnon — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 10:42:09 -0000

amen

Re: Sunday Setlists #411

fmckinnon — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:06:17 -0000

Yesterday's music setlist:
Walk in: The Only Name (Yours Will Be)
(artist: Big Daddy Weave)
Opening Song: This Beating Heart (Matt Redman)
Song before Sermon: All Who Are Thirsty (Vineyard)
Closing songs of reflection and ministry:
Restless (Audrey Assaad)
Spirit of the Living God (Vertical Church)

Re: ChannelAdvisor Blog

fmckinnon — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:18:26 -0000

Agreed - unless you have Top Rated discounts, the Final Value Fees plus PayPal's new 2.9% (no merchant discounts) makes eBay's overall fees higher than any other marketplace. All because PayPal took away all discounts.

Re: TWC’s First Ever Periscope – We Chat With Worshipers From All Over

fmckinnon — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:59:42 -0000

This was a blast -- can't wait to do it again next Tuesday.

Re: Do You Periscope?

fmckinnon — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:36:43 -0000

Paul - great - I've just followed you as well!

Re: Review: Around The Mic by Brothers McClurg

fmckinnon — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:58:03 -0000

I love it!

Re: Is America Still Beautiful?

fmckinnon — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:31:31 -0000

Thank you so much!

Re: Don’t Hate Monday! What Are You Grateful For?

fmckinnon — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:29:32 -0000

Carmen,
Somehow I missed this, but was going through the inbox today. What a blessing. I'm glad you listened and had good memories of your mom. I'm ready to hear YOU play.

Re: My Attempt at Silence: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

fmckinnon — Wed, 06 May 2015 15:03:58 -0000

Sounds awesome, Dad.

Re: My Attempt at Silence: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

fmckinnon — Wed, 06 May 2015 15:03:40 -0000

Bridget,
Thanks for chiming in ... I do the "walking" almost every morning, before the kids wake up before school. I take my golden retriever, Sadie - it's our morning date. I usually use that as more of a prayer time, conversational ... I'd much prefer the walk! I can't help but think there is something to "stillness", though. But I agree - it's tough ... "detention" is a hilarious way to describe how you feel! Maybe try 5 mins. Who knows, you might get hooked!

Re: noise, Noise, NOISE

fmckinnon — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:32:41 -0000

Serious truth there, Bridget! "less is more"

Re: noise, Noise, NOISE

fmckinnon — Mon, 04 May 2015 10:56:29 -0000

Dad, this sounds wonderful. Tell me (us, for others who will be reading this) more ... how long do you spend? I would guess that it's better to start with a short time, and grow into longer times. I think more times than not, I'd fall asleep in that environment .. which of course, would "speak" volumes about our busy lives and not getting enough quality rest.

Re: Multi-generational Worship And Why It’s Important

fmckinnon — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:37:16 -0000

Amazing, fantastic article, Russ.