What does this summer sound like? A Short Saturday question.
Jul 18th by JonSummer is officially here in the US. And every summer it seems like one or two songs gets stuck on my playlist. Back in the day, G Love and Special Sauce held that spot for a few summers in a row. When I was in the fourth grade, Def Leppard did. And in some ways, that spot will always belong to the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff for their “Summertime” classic.
But what does this summer sound like?
Right now, I can’t stop listening to Jason Upton. I thought that twittering about him would be enough, that I’d stop listening to his music like so many other times I’ve listened non-stop to songs only to cool quickly after a few weeks. But this guy is ridiculous.
And it’s not a great summer song. It’s not poppy and melodic like “Everything Shines” by the Pushstars or stay in your head forever if you hear it once like “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas. It’s more of a “Saturday night session of a retreat, everyone is crying and slowly swaying” kind of song which never make my summer list but it’s really hard to deny the worship this guy is pouring out. The video below is a performance of the song, “In your presence.”
So this summer is going to sound like Jason Upton to me. And probably Eric Hutchinson too.
What song or album or artist is playing nonstop in your iPod, car or head?
What does this summer sound like to you?
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Mat Kearney's City of Black and White. Most of the songs on the CD I can't get out of my head. Great CD.
Jason Upton's incredible.
I'm listening to Kristene Mueller (she spent the last two years out at the International House of Justice in San Francisco, and now does worship for Jesus Culture in Redding, Ca- all of her songs were birthed during her time in San Francisc.
Rick Pino's new album is also incredible.
I recycle my music every year! Postal Service, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap. And summer nights by rascal flatts
I am listening to Bill Mallonee as well as his group Vigilantes of Love. I thought they had dissolved, but there are several new (to me) CD's out, and not a dog in the bunch. Literate, Christian world view, lyrical and musically excellent.
I've recently discovered mewithoutYou and I've been listening to their questionable album, "It's All Crazy, It's All False, It's All a Dream, It's Alright." That's good listening.
Tenth Avenue North and Owl City are doing it for me, probably b/c I just discovered them this summer and can't get enough of them.
I recommed Times, Beloved and Hold My Heart by Tenth Avenue North and Hello Seattle, Designer Skyline or Saltwater Room by Owl City.
Hold My Heart is best listened to on a breezy summer night, played through your car's stereo turned up all the way, while you lie on top of the car staring up into the stars.
Testify by Rage Against the Machine!
Stand in the Rain
I know this thread is old, but I just gotta say- I seriously heart Jason Upton. One of the most annointed, free worshippers I've ever heard. (and he doesn't even have to kick anyone in the face!)