Don’t Judge Me…

Saw this video from a friend on twitter. Like the originally of the beats and originality. That said….I may, or may not be a closet David Archuleta fan…please don’t judge me.

Get Ready…Get Set…

The new blog is ALMOST ready. After many weeks in development and coding (blah!) we’re almost ready to launch the new “look.”

Then..I turn on my phone this morning and see a msg from my tech-guru titled “Huge Blog Hang-Up…” You can imagine my nervous-ness as I opened the email.

As I twittered earlier, WordPress does not let you upload custom template to sites that they host…so.

After moving from HERE to HERE…I know have to move to HERE.

If you got to my blog all along by using www.mattmacdonald.ca then you would have NEVER had a problem, but after the advice or a few friends like THIS GUY and THIS GUY it’s time to host the blog myself..

So on Monday morning we are going live to www.mattmacdonald.ca and leaving WP Hosting behind. Please change your links/pages/subscriptions to the new domain…

P.S Apparently “give-aways” are the coolest new thing…SO…with the launch of the new look, I’m going to be giving away from swag! Stay tuned!

Mamma’s Got a Blog

My wife Hailey just a got a blog. For a softer, more intelligent version of the stories I tell…you can read what she says!

I love Hailey more each day and am so thankful for the example that she is in my life. Glory to God.

I Can’t Remember Laughing So Hard…

I had to post this…

I think it’s a combination of the kids reaction and the fact that the lady just laughs during the whole thing….

Oh Dear…

I Got It…Did You?

Yesterday morning…before I even went to work…

I downloaded (for free…with the pre-order purchase of the album) the new Fee album “Hope Rising.”

Me likes…a lot.

Rarely do albums live up to the hype they create….but this one did. Doctrinely sound…musically tight…it’s good.

Here’s the best part. I’ve heard from both THIS GUY and THIS GUY that they’re better people than musicians (which says a lot!).

Get it.

Oh…It’s ON!

Today me at @ttamkooz we’re talking smack via twitter about the fantasy football pool we’re both in…here’s the video I sent him.

Nothing like letting sweet sweet songs do your talking for you!

This guys opening for Toby Mac right now on tour….okay, I’m lying.

Here’s the truth. The budget for “My Date With Drew” was bigger than the budget for this music video.

ALBUM REVIEW: Redman & Kearney

It’s been awhile since I’ve done an album review. But I HAD TO review Matt Redman’s new album “We Shall Not Be Shaken” released today.  I figured while I was at it I would also review Mat Kearney’s latest CD released in spring 2009.

Firstly let me just say…he’s done it again. Redman has taken Biblical Truths, Memorable Melodies and combined them into songs fit for congregational worship and personal devotion…all on one disk. That is not an easy thing to do. He has written songs that can be sung by 10 or 10,000 all lifting high the name of the 1 true God. This album not only draws me to the throne room, but reminds me of scriptures that have refined me, blessed me and defined me as the man that God has grown me to be. Matt Redman did it again.

Top 3 Songs:
1) The is How We Know
2) All That Really Matters
3) How Great is Your Faithfulness

This album will definitely be on repeat for awhile for me, and will be added to my top albums of 2009.

I have been listening to this album almost weekly since I bought it back in May 2009.  Mat’s ability to be melodically inventive while incredibly simplistic is what define’s this album as a “goodie.”  I specifically appreciate the contrast in moods offered between each song.  It would be irresponsible of me while reviewing this album to not at least MENTION the fact that it is VERY Coldplay-ish.  If you don’t like Coldplay…you probably won’t like this album.  The two biggest differences between Mat Kearney and Chris Martin would be Jesus and the fact that Mat doesn’t name his kids after various fruits.

Top 3 Songs:
1) Fire & Rain
2) Runaway Car
3) City of Black & White

Hillsong Conference 2009 Opening

All I can say…WOW.

That’s “Epic”

No…it’s really not. I tweeted earlier today about the over use of the word “EPIC” and received a mixture of responses. Some (like from THIS GUY) we’re poking fun at me…no surprise…but others claimed to enjoy the using the word. All in all, calling my friends’ band “Epic” or saying that party I just patron’d was “Epic is simply not the case…unless your friend is Bono or Paul McCartney and party you attended was held @ Madison Square Gardens and it was hosted by Michael Jordan.

Here’s my criteria for the correct use of the word Epic…

1) Is the event/source embraced and esteemed by others to the same degree?

2) Is the event/source timeless and relevant in its greatness?

3) How does the event/source compare to other comparable event sources?

Here are 3 examples that I used:

1) Becoming a Father
2) Star Wars “Empire Strikes Back”
3) The Mona Lisa

What 3 could you come up with? Do You Agree/Disagree?

The ‘Boys Are Back In Town!

Tonight I watched my first Dallas Cowboys games of the year. Phil Wickham was at the game and took THIS PICTURE. The ‘Boys are TRULY back in town. Football season pumps me up. I’m in my first ever “PAY” fantasy football league (have always just done free-bie’s) but this year THIS GUY pulled me into his so I could teach him how to pick’em.

A new season brings a new opportunity…a clean slate…and as I say annually at the end of August…THIS IS OUR YEAR.

On another note, Madden 10 for PS3 is out…and I am on the prowl.