I am amazed how the vocals and two guitar parts so smoothly blend together in the video of Peter, Paul and Mary singing "A'Soalin."
For the most part, I sing and play solo mostly for senior citizens and children. Me, my guitar, and my tapping foot. It takes an effort to combine vocals and guitar, and I know that I can always improve my skill level.
On occasion, I am joined by Larry Dykstra, and we sing as a duo. Sometimes I get to sing with Jim Newton and Paul Hill. At other times, I get to sing with our 1st Church String Band. And, on the rare occasion, I get to sing with one our church choral groups.
And I love it!!!
I love the blending of vocal melodies and harmonies. I love different instrument working together to make music.
Sometimes, it sends a cold chill down my spine, in a good sort of way. I feel energy through the power of the music, and the good the music can do for those who also sing it, but who also hear it.
It's a very good feeling indeed.
God's grace still amazes me . . . ><>
Rick is a retired United Methodist Church pastor who is proud to provide music for children and senior adults, as well as providing pastoral support as a community chaplain, especially to individuals and families who are not part of a church home in Hood, Summervell and Johnson Counties in North Central Texas. In addition, Rick is currently serving as the part-time pastor of the Waples United Methodist Church in Granbury, TX.
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