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Posted by dorfsmith on 05-08-2003 at18:48:

 

Wow. All these posts and nobody else thinks larry destroyed Hound Of Heaven. I don't know Larry but I get the impression that he is a bit conceited and sometimes a jerk. He had a couple good songs but not many. But hey, I can't talk...most people think my music glows with warmth too

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Posted by zippetydoodaddy on 05-08-2003 at18:53:

 

I've only heard a few of his songs and have had a good time with them.

But if those of you who "know" his stuff could help me with a mystery...

There's a song about Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage. It's funny. It's cool music. It's mysterious.

What's the album?
What's the song?
Why in the hay does he end it with, "Never borrow money needlessly"? It makes no sense....to me.

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Posted by Joey T. on 05-08-2003 at19:29:

 

see page 4 of Christian hippies thread....

deee-ayyyy, deee-ayyy, deee-ayyy, deee-ayyy, deee-ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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Posted by servantsteve on 05-08-2003 at19:34:

 

quote:

Originally posted by zippetydoodaddy I've only heard a few of his songs and have had a good time with them. But if those of you who "know" his stuff could help me with a mystery... There's a song about Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage. It's funny. It's cool music. It's mysterious. What's the album? What's the song? Why in the hay does he end it with, "Never borrow money needlessly"? It makes no sense....to me.

That song is called "Moses in the Wilderness" and it's on Upon this Rock. I bought the album for that song and it was worth it! )

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Posted by servantsteve on 05-08-2003 at19:37:

 

Oops, I forgot, "Never borrow money needlessly" is referring to Israel coming into Egypt in the first place when Joseph was acting as prime minister during the land of drought. I don't think it really was a needless borrowing of money, but rather a God-ordained way that the family of Jacob would be preserved in the drought and latter God's hand would be revealed in leading people out of Egypt. Did Larry miss the point? I'm not certain.

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Posted by Matt K on 05-08-2003 at19:45:

  borrowing

Actually on one of Larry's live CDs, he says that line was from a commercial that ran when he was a kid. The whole thing went, "Never borrow money needlessly, borrow from HFC" or something along those lines. He said that he wrote "Moses in the Wilderness" when he was a kid, and he thought if the Isrealites needed money to build a house, they could borrow from HFC or whatever that company was called.

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Posted by JR88 on 05-08-2003 at19:52:

 

Ok so I'm in the minority when it comes to Larry..........who knew

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Posted by servantsteve on 05-08-2003 at20:20:

 

I've been posting here for about 10 months. It seems the verdict is split on Larry Norman.

Of Christian artists, I've made the following abservations on this board

Artists everyone seems to like: DA, LD, SE, TST, Adam Again, 77s, Steve Taylor, Undercover, Mike Knott, Resurrection Band, Mike Stand, Choir, Altar Boys, Randy Stonehill, Vigilantes of Love/Bill Mallonee, DAmb, Kieth Green

Artists some like and some hate: Larry Norman, Degarmo and Key, Petra, One Bad Pig, Audio Adrenaline, DC Talk, Sixpence None The Richer, Phil Keaggy, Bruce Cockburn

Artists most everyone doesn't like with some exceptions, of course: the Tuxedo Clad Megastar, Amy Grant, Michael W Smith

I'm sure some will take issue with some of these assessments. I didn't know where to put some others like 2nd Chapter of Acts, Glenn Kaiser, Darrell Mansfield, Steve Camp, Russ Taff, Phil Driscoll, Matthew Ward, Larry Howard

Personally, I like most of the artists listed above, except MW Smith and the ones I haven't heard (One Bad Pig, Bruce Cockburn). Some of them I like more than others.

What's your opinion??

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Posted by dorfsmith on 05-08-2003 at23:04:

 

Good observation.

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Posted by BD on 05-09-2003 at00:53:

 

Mr Norman

I think he is cheesy at times but I still play all of his stuff from Upon This Rock to Stranded in Babylon, after that album I sort of lost interest in his music. I did see him live in '79 or '80? and then in '85. He was great in concert and I would go see him again if he was up to doing a show. So for me, Larry is ok, and a dink.

I can listen to both versions of Hound without skipping over them, but neither of them are very good in my opinion.

BD

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Posted by dorfsmith on 05-09-2003 at00:54:

 

There is just something about him that gets under my skin.

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Posted by BD on 05-09-2003 at01:02:

 

You've got Larry Norman under your skin?

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Posted by dorfsmith on 05-09-2003 at01:05:

 

Sounds like a contraceptive. But then again, The Swirling Eddies are a feritility drug so why not.

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Posted by dfroystad on 05-09-2003 at09:33:

 

larry norman sounds like bob dylan on speed....and i freaking love larry norman and his music!

everybody should have 'upon this rock', and the 'planet-garden-land'-trilogy in their cd collection.

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Posted by BD on 05-09-2003 at11:58:

 

quote:

Originally posted by dfroystad everybody should have 'upon this rock', and the 'planet-garden-land'-trilogy in their cd collection.

A must have!



Have you seen the latest vesrion on Land? I think it's basically the same, but with new artwork.





I don't think I'll be buying it again this time.

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Posted by Stuart Pedasso on 05-09-2003 at13:51:

 

I saw that too and laughed. I mean an "Australian" version. Oh Lord. I've already gone through three vinyl versions and have both CDs.

If only he'd remaster "so long" which has always sounded tinny and flat compared to the others in the trilogy.

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Posted by Dr Rich on 05-09-2003 at15:31:

 

quote:

Originally posted by dorfsmith Wow. All these posts and nobody else thinks larry destroyed Hound Of Heaven.

I do!

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Posted by JR88 on 05-09-2003 at15:36:

  THANK YOU!

quote:

Originally posted by Dr Rich quote: Originally posted by dorfsmith Wow. All these posts and nobody else thinks larry destroyed Hound Of Heaven. I do!

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Posted by Dr Rich on 05-09-2003 at15:41:

 

I can't stand the linar notes for HD either.
I feel bad for Larry and I have a copy of "Only visiting this planet" but I ain't a fan! )

and you have a nice day too!

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Posted by JR88 on 05-09-2003 at15:48:

 

quote:

Originally posted by Dr Rich I can't stand the linar notes for HD either. I feel bad for Larry and I have a copy of "Only visiting this planet" but I ain't a fan! ) and you have a nice day too!

Me thinks we's in the minority on dis subject. You's a said it all that me's a wanted to say above dis^.