Friday, 27 November 2015

Living The Dream

About two and a half months ago, my life changed forever. My best friend got married.

The night before the wedding, we stayed up late watching videos on YouTube and listening to bad hip-hop together. There was a tinge of sadness in the air as this was the last time we would ever be able to do this ever again.

This also seemingly spelt the end of our band 'Ghosthorse.' Ghosthorse was an in-joke that had gotten way out of hand. Originally designed to be a thought experiment regarding music that probably should not exist- the project became a vehicle for many, many other things. Countless in-jokes, borrowing a trombone from the Salvation Army and the constant fear of being sued by Tiokasin Ghosthorse with whom we share the same Spotify page.  
"Do things you love with people you love" - Me

The day came and went and I played my part perfectly as The Best Man - I put a hole in some rental trousers and gave an encouraging and uplifting speech but one of the more poignant moments of the whole thing was a conversation with Olivia where she made me promise that her husband and I would still make music.

Last night, I went to their new pad, equipped with cables, laptops and a microphone and we made a song. All three of us.

It's a reflection on how Jesus isn't just any man but he's accomplished great things for His people in his death and resurrection. Ashley plays some of the synthesisers on this track and Livi lends her voice to the climax. We all had a lot of fun making it and I am super grateful for friends with whom I can do this sort of stuff with.

Lyrics
Behold this man upon a tree
God's great wrath for all to see
Behold, the man, crucified
Behold the King, glorified
The Empty tomb brings forth our song
He has righted every wrong
Behold, behold, behold, behold

Now stand amazed before his grace
Exalted in the highest place







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