MattCast

There are two audiences for whom artists must have the biggest concern.

There is a place where the Lord desires to meet with us, spiritually and artistically.

In art, sometimes it isn’t so much about what but when we create. Sometimes we may need to delay a project for maximum impact later. How do we know?

A dramatic reenactment of Luke 24 and the two men who walked to Emmaus from Jerusalem on Resurrection Sunday, encountering a mysterious stranger along the way.

“Inner Sanctuary,” by Gotama, from the album, “Music for Meditation & Yoga”, 2020.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhM6DWr124)

“Against All Odds,” “Betrayed,” “Redemption,” and “Rescued,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Crime Background Music (Mini-Scores).” Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).

How do we create through trauma? Matt uses his recent life experience to walk through the obstacles.

What role does hope play in our lives, and how important is it to maintain it? The necessity of hope is addressed brilliantly in Part 2 of the series, "Movies that Moved Me," “The Shawshank Redemption."

Are you living the same day over and over again? This is the question posed by “Groundhog Day.” Today we’ll find out why it’s one of Matt’s “Movies that Moved Me.”

Filmmaking is maybe the worst it’s ever been in our lifetime. Except for superhero movies, Hollywood is trapped in a boring echo chamber. However the Christian film industry seems to be slowly rising to the occasion. Matt had advice for both camps.

A Christmas story for people-helpers and those who quietly and consistently display Jesus everywhere.

Music:

“Santa Sled,” by Lobo Loco, from the album, “Christmas Inside,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).

The following songs are from Jordan Biel’s EP, “Away in a Manger,” 2020 (used with permission):

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

“Born in Bethlehem”

“Away in a Manger”

“Silent Night”

“Christmas Eve,” by Borrtex, from the album, “Christmas Time,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

The followings songs are from the Borrtex album, “Christmas Time II,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

“Early Morning”

“Ice Skating”

“Home Decoration”

“Opening Presents”

“Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes at Belfontaine Cemetery St Louis, MO” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZvjSbq5mIM)

“Drummer Boy,” by Jordan Biel, 2019 (used with permission).

You asked for it: Dr Fauci is back with his new album: COVID Christmas 2. Matt also talks about the need for accountability in the lives of creatives. Almost everyone needs a deadline - let’s embrace it.

Ad Music:

“We Need A Little Christmas,” (Karaoke Instrumental Track) (In the style of Mame and Angela Lansbury) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyA-16tK08

“Little Drummer Boy Karaoke” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrmUWB7n55w

“Silver Bells Accompaniment” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFDP4oMiBpY

“Cash Register Cha-Ching - Sound Effect” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIZ5Sh6UKY0

“Christmas Songs - Do You Hear What I Hear (Karaoke Version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRS9ybQpg4