Daniel Amos Message Board » DA Related Discussion » General Discussion » "3-6am". some reflections » Hello Guest [Login|Register] Last Post | First Unread Post Print Page | Add Thread to Favorites Pages (2): [1] 2 next » "3-6am". some reflections Author Post « Previous Thread | Next Thread » wes berlin Official Impasto Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 3,397 Location: "but today i feel that too much of the church is merely a thermometer, which measures rather than molds popular opinion" mlk 1965 "3-6am". some reflections        just wanted to mention a few things about the ep..... i feel really fortunate to have "captured" those moments, in those early january hours. it was a totally unplanned event that will always be a very special time for me. prior to 3 am, theo and i were working on some songs and sharing our stories, discussing theology and pulling cds out of the "refrence library" to point out some of our favorite sonic moments (as well as our influences). as the evening (and eventual morning) rolled on, it was peculiar to me that the lack of sleep wasn't affecting our "work". it was almost as if there was some more to do....and that rest could wait. when theo asked if he could "play a bit more" i was a bit skeptical....i mean how much could this guy have left? i mean, he rode down on the amtrak (like 36 hours) and the previous night we were up til 3 or 4 in the morning. but i figured "why not"....afterall, i was feeling that he and i were just the actors fullfilling a script...that neither of us had written. so, one by one theo played the songs. i knew right away that it was special. after theo played "midnight livingroom" i begged him to play "the father loves the son" but just one verse and chorus (to act as a coda to these songs). it was unbelievable. i added a little reverb and that was the extent of the mixing process (however if i had known that theo was going to put out the ep right away i would have done a proper job). but no matter, the songs stand out on their own...and i feel very lucky to have captured those moments. i told theo that it's good to offer the ep on his website..but for goodness sake....give it a spot to make it easier for people to find i see that it's been taken care of. so, if you don't own it, i recomend you get it. heck, it's only $5.00 (including shipping). thanks for indulging me. blessings, -john "life is short. live well. love well." __________________ "Exorcising Ghosts" 02-09-2003 17:36 jiminy Tallowy Tamale Registration Date: 11-16-2002 Posts: 9,494 i love coincidence        I just read 2 days ago that the ol Chicago song 25 or 6 to 4 is actually about the writers block that R Lamm felt in the middle o the night..at 25 or 26 minutes to 4 :00 am sounds like you guys had no prob. 1 of my fondest tinny moments was as the September sun came up and I was singin vocals on a tune I recorded..(in a a church basement with some buds)..that was a fine moment at about 4:50 in the a.m.(I think..I dunno, I was really tired.!) Love dem times! __________________ jiMinY theres nothing to EVER put here that will please everyone-let alone anyone. 02-09-2003 17:48 Kris Kringle Unsullied Affiche Registration Date: 10-03-2002 Posts: 31 Well put...        Well put, Mr. Berlin. Are they cheaper by the doz.? __________________ 02-13-2003 22:03 wes berlin Official Impasto Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 3,397 Location: "but today i feel that too much of the church is merely a thermometer, which measures rather than molds popular opinion" mlk 1965 Thread Starter only the glazed ones.... the ones with the chocolate sprinkles are regular price. __________________ "Exorcising Ghosts" 02-13-2003 23:37 Mark Moderator Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 9,525 Location: Grand Encephalon - Words have their place but live what you say God can have His way when you hit them with Love Mmmm __________________ But never, never pin your whole faith on any human being: not if he is the best and wisest in the whole world. - C.S. Lewis 02-14-2003 07:28 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA Those frosted ones        cost us more because they have to be placed in WAXED CD covers. 02-14-2003 10:47 Woggy Platyhelminth Registration Date: 03-13-2002 Posts: 6,079 Location: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." ~~ Albert Einstein quote: Originally posted by wes berlin only the glazed ones.... the ones with the chocolate sprinkles are regular price. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............donuts.......... Donuts __________________ 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 02-14-2003 12:25 Woggy Platyhelminth Registration Date: 03-13-2002 Posts: 6,079 Location: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." ~~ Albert Einstein dang, the last time I stayed up until 3 or 4 or sunrise was.......................oh, never mind. you don't wanna hear about my drug days.................. yuck. thanks, Lord, for releasing me from that __________________ 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 02-14-2003 12:26 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA Yah, Wogster        He released me from drugs and stuff too, just so I could substitute one insanity for another. Namely, consecutive all nighters with one, John Piccari! 02-14-2003 20:22 wes berlin Official Impasto Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 3,397 Location: "but today i feel that too much of the church is merely a thermometer, which measures rather than molds popular opinion" mlk 1965 Thread Starter yeah, yeah, yeah.... take it easy car----errrr theo. i'll talk you down. first . step away from the full length mirror. second . turn off "west side story". third . put your "rider" for the tour away..... it will be ok. take deep cleansing breathes. you must break the cycle. you can break the cycle. you will (with the higher powers help) break the cycle. __________________ "Exorcising Ghosts" 02-14-2003 20:40 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA yah yah        Berlin, I'll show you a higher power! 02-14-2003 22:05 wes berlin Official Impasto Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 3,397 Location: "but today i feel that too much of the church is merely a thermometer, which measures rather than molds popular opinion" mlk 1965 Thread Starter so now you think that you're steve winwood? (sigh). __________________ "Exorcising Ghosts" 02-14-2003 23:18 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA All right then,        I'll show you a winwood! 02-14-2003 23:57 wes berlin Official Impasto Registration Date: 03-18-2002 Posts: 3,397 Location: "but today i feel that too much of the church is merely a thermometer, which measures rather than molds popular opinion" mlk 1965 Thread Starter a sigh for you..... __________________ "Exorcising Ghosts" 02-15-2003 00:00 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA How's that go?        ...breaks the wind... That it? 02-15-2003 00:10 Dr Rich Ubique Epoque Registration Date: 03-15-2002 Posts: 9,986 Location: Hoverkrafti im është plot me ngjala. break like the wind? __________________ 02-15-2003 15:15 Kris Kringle Unsullied Affiche Registration Date: 10-03-2002 Posts: 31 I get it        "Big sigh for you, (cries) breaks the wind" __________________ 02-15-2003 19:27 EdHead Official Impasto Registration Date: 10-21-2002 Posts: 2,565 Location: The Imaginary Sanctuary __________________ 02-15-2003 19:53 brdhsnyrsoul Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 08-20-2002 Posts: 2,155 Location: the funky western civilization what happened to this thread? __________________ 02-15-2003 23:55 Theo Ceremonial Kernel Registration Date: 03-22-2002 Posts: 1,700 Location: Bellingham, WA I dunno        but it sure as heck ain't generating any sales!! 02-16-2003 00:51 Pages (2): [1] 2 next » Tree Structure | Board Structure Jump to: Please select: -------------------- DA Related Discussion-- General Discussion-- Upcoming Releases-- CD & DVD Reviews-- Larry - Lucy I'm In LoveFAQs and Notices Daniel Amos Message Board » DA Related Discussion » General Discussion » "3-6am". some reflections Forum Software: Burning Board 2.3.6, Developed by WoltLab GmbH