So, it would seem that my new adventures in artistic inspiration continue- with a strong dose of the past firmly planted in the middle. The past few weeks brought together some wonderful memories of the past, and a brand new experience on stage!
Several years ago, there was a Christian coffeehouse where we enjoyed the music of many wonderful musicians and ministers. There were also some house groups that were formed over the years, one in particular was called The Doorkeepers. I was blessed to be a member of this group which sang and did skits at many area churches and events.
We recently held a get-together of those from the coffeehouse. The leader of the group surprised members of The Doorkeepers with a CD of some of the songs. What a delight it is to hear these songs again, and remember such a blessed and joyful time in our lives. As I like to tell people, I am the one who makes a “joyful noise” and feel so blessed to be a part.
Music is an important part of my “day job” as well. I am blessed to work with people who appreciate music as much as I do, including an individual who has travelled with a music ministry and recorded two albums in the past. Through activities at this “day job”, I have found that music is not only entertaining and uplifting but can also have physical benefits- the mechanics of singing helps to get more air into the lungs. (I learned this firsthand with a bout of allergy-induced asthma!) Another reason to love it.
Our crew at work decided to put together a show that would showcase music and humor- and Bring Back the Laughter. Humorous songs featured skits, and the music was top-notch. And most importantly, people laughed and forgot about the troubles of the day! We sure laughed rehearsing for the program!
I am blessed to have friends that allow me to bring my “joyful noise” to such programs. And in this case, I also was a production and marketing “executive”- well, according to the chief production officer. (Laughs!) Writing press releases, and contacting area newspapers and community television stations are more in my comfort zone, not that venturing to the not-so-comfortable zone of entertaining was not fun.
Now you might be wondering why I said the past was part of this present. Well, it is not every day that I get in a vehicle to go on a marketing visit and realize that the driver is listening to a certain Doorkeepers CD! I have to say that was a surreal moment.
