MattCast

Matt talks about a recent auction item that baffles him. How far do we go in subjective interpretation of our work? Can it go too far?

Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kbgXDMQUs&t=156s

Spotlight Artist: Daulton Reese, "Author of My Story." https://www.innovaterecords.com/daulton-reese

Almost every artist wishes they could do it full-time, but the reality is quite different. Matt talks about an artist’s “side hustle,” and how they needn’t be ashamed of it.

Ad Music: “Cinematic Trailer,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Cinematic Background Music,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

Art isn’t art until it’s released. Matt walks through the importance of not keeping our creativity to ourselves.

A tribute to the extraordinary life of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson...possibly the greatest singer you've never heard of.

Music (all performed by Mahalia Jackson): “I’m On My Way,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song.

“Didn’t It Rain,” author unknown. Traditional gospel song. First arranged by Henry Thacker Burleigh in 1919.

“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” first published in 1927 in the hymnal, “Spirituals Triumphant Old and New.” Traditional African-American spiritual.

“Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song.

“Move On Up a Little Higher,” written by Rev. W. Herbert Brewster, 1946.

“How I Got Over,” composed and published by Clara Ward, 1951.

“Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” music from a traditional gospel song. Lyrics by Thomas Dorsey, 1932.

“His Eye is on the Sparrow,” lyrics by Civilia Martin, music by Charles Gabriel, 1905.

“Elijah Rock,” author and origin unknown. Traditional spiritual.

Interview Clips:

“Mahalia Jackson Interview 1971,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UwQMkWLKE).

“How Martin Luther King went Off Script in ‘I Have a Dream’,” on Wall Street Journal YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlOlynG6FY).

We have such a poor understanding of heaven, which negatively impacts our life on earth. Creatives and believers in general need to recover our view of heaven and all its magnificence.

Ad Music:

“Acoustic Indie Folk,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

An interactive communion service with opportunities for reflection and artistic expression.

Soundtrack:

“Ambient Sonata,” by Dee Yan-Key, from the album, “Ambient Sonata,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode). Song had numerous fade ins and outs for dramatic purposes.

“Sensitivity,” by Livio Amato, from the album, “Collected Thoughts,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode).

“Sleepy Lion - Pianopart (ID 810),” by Lobo Loco from the album, “Space or Fly.” Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Song was shortened for dramatic effect. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).

“Ascending Light,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Film & Documentary,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).

“Days Gone By,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Film & Documentary,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).

“Charcoal,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Ambient Atmospheres,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

“Rise,” by Ryan Andersen, from the album, “Solitude (Piano Atmospherics),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

“Retreat,” by Gold Coast. Written by Andrew Dean Piland. Distributed by soundstripe.com. License available upon request.

“You Are Near,” by Marcel Preston & Jonathan Clarke, from the album, “Here is Love,” 2011. Song used with permission of the composer.

This is a message Matt recently preached using the setting of a courtroom to convey why the Gospel was necessary and how the cross provides ultimate justice in our lives.

Receiving commissions is probably the best way to get paid as an artist, but can be seen as limiting. Today we rediscover how involved God is in commissions.

Randy Young continues our conversation, emphasizing how pastors and artists can connect. How speaks of the importance of accountability and discipleship in the life of the artists within the church context.

Randy Young speaks about his early days and church planting experience, specifically speaking to making a church a welcoming place for artists.