Andrew Peterson in Augusta. (Kansas, that is.)
If you’ve been around since my SquareSpace blog, or been around me when the subject of music comes up, you’ve probably heard me rave about Andrew Peterson. He’s one of our family’s favorite musical artists—Christian or otherwise. His lyrics range from the wry (e.g., songs about nacho cheese and his brother’s bad luck) to the profound. Here’s a sample that manages to be both; it’s an “Easter egg” on “Clear to Venus” (I think), called “The Land of the Free.” (a.k.a. Heaven.) The words are addressed to a poor child in South America:
well I’m weary of the spoils of my ambition
and I’m shackled by the comfort of my couch.
well I wish I had the courage to deny these of myself
and start to store my treasure in the clouds.
cause this is not my home; I do not belong
where the antelope and the buffalo roam.and I’m just a little jealous
of the nothing that you have.
you’re unfettered by the wealth of
of a world that we pretend is gonna last.
they say God blessed us with plenty;
I say you’re blessed with poverty -
cause you never stop to wonder
whether earth is just a little better than
the land of the free.
You can see more of his music and listen to some of it here. Check out his journal, too.
Anyway, he’s headed back for these parts next month—September 7 to be exact, at the First Baptist Church of Augusta. For tickets or more info, you can call them at 775-5466. Don’t miss it; we’ll see you there!
P.S. The photo of the cool door you see on the homepage of Daily Beggar is one I originally spied on AP’s online journal; it’s a door in the church C.S. Lewis attended. I emailed Andrew and asked where he got it, and if I could use it. Right away, he answered that he’d shot the photo, and sent me two copies. So he’s a nice guy, too!
Nice site, Jana!
I’m wondering about you...but there’s nothing behind your “About” link!Andrew Peterson is my current favorite. The more I listen, the more I appreciate his great writing. I’d written off one of his albums because, on my first listen, I heard little that resonated with me. Having gone back to it recently, I found that the very first track is now a personal favorite.
Have a great day!
Posted by Anthony John on 10/18 at 02:42 PMAJ:
Sorry; just haven’t got around to making an about page for this blog. Check out http://www.janasnyder.com/index.php/site/about/ for the skinny.Posted by on 10/25 at 09:31 PM
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