The Joyful Sound
Issue 20
Our Music Chart
CD Review: Dying For A Heart Krystal Meyers
Really Reality TV
Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada
Lyric Mania
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
Jezy's Music Video Review
The MEGA Awards 2007
J.B. Talks About...
Question Of The Month
Shout Out!
Hey! Don't forget to vote for the MEGA Awards!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Our Music Chart!
Our Music Chart!
1:Must Have Done Something Right/Relient K new
2:Forgiven/Relient K new
3:Made To Love/TobyMac new
4:Oh! Gravity/Switchfoot #2
5:Tonight/Jeremy Camp new
6:Big Enough/Ayiesha Woods #5
7:In Regards To Myself/Underoath new
8:My Will Be A Dead Man/Project 86 new
9:Oh! Emetophobia/Showbread new
Chart Star: Relient K (Two songs on chart.)
Songs off chart: The Beauty Of Grace/Krystal Meyers, Waiting/Fireflight, Wherever We Go/Newsboys, Give It All Away/Aaron Shust, The Show/Hawk Nelson, Gravity/The Fold, Pens & Needles/Hawthorne Heights, Love Song For A Savior/Jars Of Clay, God Is Watching Over You/Phil Joel.
If you would like to see your favorite songs on this chart, please e-mail a list of five songs to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com or leave a comment at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
1:Must Have Done Something Right/Relient K new
2:Forgiven/Relient K new
3:Made To Love/TobyMac new
4:Oh! Gravity/Switchfoot #2
5:Tonight/Jeremy Camp new
6:Big Enough/Ayiesha Woods #5
7:In Regards To Myself/Underoath new
8:My Will Be A Dead Man/Project 86 new
9:Oh! Emetophobia/Showbread new
Chart Star: Relient K (Two songs on chart.)
Songs off chart: The Beauty Of Grace/Krystal Meyers, Waiting/Fireflight, Wherever We Go/Newsboys, Give It All Away/Aaron Shust, The Show/Hawk Nelson, Gravity/The Fold, Pens & Needles/Hawthorne Heights, Love Song For A Savior/Jars Of Clay, God Is Watching Over You/Phil Joel.
If you would like to see your favorite songs on this chart, please e-mail a list of five songs to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com or leave a comment at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
CD Review: Dying For A Heart
CD Review:
Dying For A Heart Krystal Meyers
Written by Blair S.
The alternative to Alternative princess Avril Lavigne is back with another batch of rockin' songs. The CD kicks off with "Collide", Dying For A Heart's inaugural single. The following track, "Live", sounds similar to "My Savior" from Krystal Meyers' self-titled debut. "The Beauty Of Grace" showcases Krystal's vocal ability. While Dying For A Heart has fun, energetic songs like "Love Is On The Run" and "Only You Make Me Happy", Krystal Meyers raises a serious issue toward teens, with her song, "The Situation". "The Situation" deals with peer pressure against purity, as well as offering a solution. "Stand And Scream" and "Together" are rock songs that would perform well on Christian Rock radio. "Together" was actually featured in a promotion for the NBC drama, Heroes. "Shake It Off" is an upbeat pop song that breaks up the rock theme. The album's closer, "Hallelujah", is a praise song, and is also the softest track on the project. Krystal Meyers' sophomore effort shows maturity. Whether it be in her writing or her performance, she has surpassed her previous status. I highly recommend this CD for any fan of Avril Lavigne and looking for something better.
Stars (of 5) 4 1/2 Tracks:10
Genre: Pop/Punk Rock
Dying For A Heart Krystal Meyers
Written by Blair S.
The alternative to Alternative princess Avril Lavigne is back with another batch of rockin' songs. The CD kicks off with "Collide", Dying For A Heart's inaugural single. The following track, "Live", sounds similar to "My Savior" from Krystal Meyers' self-titled debut. "The Beauty Of Grace" showcases Krystal's vocal ability. While Dying For A Heart has fun, energetic songs like "Love Is On The Run" and "Only You Make Me Happy", Krystal Meyers raises a serious issue toward teens, with her song, "The Situation". "The Situation" deals with peer pressure against purity, as well as offering a solution. "Stand And Scream" and "Together" are rock songs that would perform well on Christian Rock radio. "Together" was actually featured in a promotion for the NBC drama, Heroes. "Shake It Off" is an upbeat pop song that breaks up the rock theme. The album's closer, "Hallelujah", is a praise song, and is also the softest track on the project. Krystal Meyers' sophomore effort shows maturity. Whether it be in her writing or her performance, she has surpassed her previous status. I highly recommend this CD for any fan of Avril Lavigne and looking for something better.
Stars (of 5) 4 1/2 Tracks:10
Genre: Pop/Punk Rock
Really Reality TV
Really Reality TV
Survivor:Cook Islands: "So, we have the finale of Survivor: Cook Islands. Ooohhh, final five, not four. Adam tries to persuade Sundra, Ozzy, & Becky to get rid of Yul's immunity. He knows he's goin' home, but it may change the game a little. Genius, but doesn't work. Yul keeps it. We enter the final challenge. Yes, final challenge. A Survivor first, we get a final three, not final two. The Challenge: stand on a post with a flat piece of wood. As time goes by, the wood gets smaller and smaller until it is half the size of a postcard. Becky falls off, then Yul jumps, leaving Ozzy and Sundra. Time eases by. Finally, Sundra can't take it anymore and leaps off the post...with Ozzy leaping to victory! (Yay!) Tribal counsel arrives with Becky and Sundra being in the hot seat...literally. It ends up being a tie and they have to make fire for a tie-breaker. The problem: Neither one can get a spark. After thirty minutes of them scraping flint, Jeff Probst calls, "Stop. Time for matches!". The girls recieve matches. Flames pop up, then fizzle out. Sundra runs out of matches. Becky completes the challenge, sending her to the finals. After a final feast, the final three go to the last tribal counsel. Where they sit there answering the usual questions. Then after the jury votes, Jeff takes the votes, and is whisked away to the live audience. He reads the votes. "Yul", "Yul", "Ozzy","Ozzy", "Ozzy", "Ozzy", "Yul", and "Yul". Four votes for Yul and Ozzy. the final vote says it all. The winner of Survivor: Cook Islands is...Yul! I am saddened. Yul did play a good game, but I was still rooting for Ozzy. I personally didn't like the whole "final three" thing. It was just weird. Oh well.
If you want to rant about your favorite reality show, please send your thoughts to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com or check out the Really Reality TV message board at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
Survivor:Cook Islands: "So, we have the finale of Survivor: Cook Islands. Ooohhh, final five, not four. Adam tries to persuade Sundra, Ozzy, & Becky to get rid of Yul's immunity. He knows he's goin' home, but it may change the game a little. Genius, but doesn't work. Yul keeps it. We enter the final challenge. Yes, final challenge. A Survivor first, we get a final three, not final two. The Challenge: stand on a post with a flat piece of wood. As time goes by, the wood gets smaller and smaller until it is half the size of a postcard. Becky falls off, then Yul jumps, leaving Ozzy and Sundra. Time eases by. Finally, Sundra can't take it anymore and leaps off the post...with Ozzy leaping to victory! (Yay!) Tribal counsel arrives with Becky and Sundra being in the hot seat...literally. It ends up being a tie and they have to make fire for a tie-breaker. The problem: Neither one can get a spark. After thirty minutes of them scraping flint, Jeff Probst calls, "Stop. Time for matches!". The girls recieve matches. Flames pop up, then fizzle out. Sundra runs out of matches. Becky completes the challenge, sending her to the finals. After a final feast, the final three go to the last tribal counsel. Where they sit there answering the usual questions. Then after the jury votes, Jeff takes the votes, and is whisked away to the live audience. He reads the votes. "Yul", "Yul", "Ozzy","Ozzy", "Ozzy", "Ozzy", "Yul", and "Yul". Four votes for Yul and Ozzy. the final vote says it all. The winner of Survivor: Cook Islands is...Yul! I am saddened. Yul did play a good game, but I was still rooting for Ozzy. I personally didn't like the whole "final three" thing. It was just weird. Oh well.
If you want to rant about your favorite reality show, please send your thoughts to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com or check out the Really Reality TV message board at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada
Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada
By Courtney T.
When you see the commercials, you think stereotypical "romantic comedy". That is far from what The Devil Wears Prada can be thought of as....Acting: I must say that the acting, well, fit the movie like a glove... seriously, a Prada glove.
Meryl Streep puts on an "devilish" act as the feared boss of infamous styling label, Prada. Anne Hathaway really puts the quirk back in clueless nerds. Overall Score: 8/10
Plot: The plot, oy, well doesn't go so incredibly deep, but hey, what can you expect from a comedy? I mean it certainly is timed right, but it is not creatively a different storyline. In fact to be honest, its a bit cliche, but that doesn't take away from any of the creative quirks thrown all throughout the film. Overall Score: 7/10
Musical Score: One of my LEAST favorite parts of this movie was the musical score. It was choppy, fast and it felt like they just threw some cheap computer made stuff at the last minute. I have to say I really thought the music cheapened the entire feel of the whole New York vibe the movie has going on. Overall Score: 5/10
The Script: Writing from the staff was once again not really the most incredibly unique part of the movie. The main thing that made the script seem so good was the strong performance from all of the cast. Really it was cast perfectly. That's all I have to say about this.
OVERALL: 7/10
By Courtney T.
When you see the commercials, you think stereotypical "romantic comedy". That is far from what The Devil Wears Prada can be thought of as....Acting: I must say that the acting, well, fit the movie like a glove... seriously, a Prada glove.
Meryl Streep puts on an "devilish" act as the feared boss of infamous styling label, Prada. Anne Hathaway really puts the quirk back in clueless nerds. Overall Score: 8/10
Plot: The plot, oy, well doesn't go so incredibly deep, but hey, what can you expect from a comedy? I mean it certainly is timed right, but it is not creatively a different storyline. In fact to be honest, its a bit cliche, but that doesn't take away from any of the creative quirks thrown all throughout the film. Overall Score: 7/10
Musical Score: One of my LEAST favorite parts of this movie was the musical score. It was choppy, fast and it felt like they just threw some cheap computer made stuff at the last minute. I have to say I really thought the music cheapened the entire feel of the whole New York vibe the movie has going on. Overall Score: 5/10
The Script: Writing from the staff was once again not really the most incredibly unique part of the movie. The main thing that made the script seem so good was the strong performance from all of the cast. Really it was cast perfectly. That's all I have to say about this.
OVERALL: 7/10
Lyric Mania
Lyric Mania
Last month's answers:
Song 1:We Three Kings
Song 2:Winter Wonderland
Song 3:The Christmas Shoes
Song 4:O Come All Ye Faithful
Song 5:God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Song 6:Joy To The World
PLATINUM:Taryn R.
Gold:Jordan S.
Silver:
Bronze:
(_______ means title)
(All songs are on the chart.)
Song 1: "__________, I will take my cross. __________, I will count the cost. _________, I realize to take hold of this very moment."
Song 2: "I was _________ you. I was made to find you. I was made just for you, made to adore you. I was _________ and to be loved by you."
Song 3: "_________! Why can't we seem to keep it together?"
If you know any of these songs, please e-mail blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com with your answers.
Thanks!
Last month's answers:
Song 1:We Three Kings
Song 2:Winter Wonderland
Song 3:The Christmas Shoes
Song 4:O Come All Ye Faithful
Song 5:God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Song 6:Joy To The World
PLATINUM:Taryn R.
Gold:Jordan S.
Silver:
Bronze:
(_______ means title)
(All songs are on the chart.)
Song 1: "__________, I will take my cross. __________, I will count the cost. _________, I realize to take hold of this very moment."
Song 2: "I was _________ you. I was made to find you. I was made just for you, made to adore you. I was _________ and to be loved by you."
Song 3: "_________! Why can't we seem to keep it together?"
If you know any of these songs, please e-mail blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com with your answers.
Thanks!
What Is Your favorite Restaurant?
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
Last month's question: What your favorite Chinese Restaurant?
Golden China
Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth
-Submitted By
Debbie S.,
Jordan S.
Hong Kong Express
LaGrange Mall LaGrange
-Submitted By
Courtney T.
Super Grand Buffet
Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Next month: What's your favorite Steakhouse restaurant?
Last month's question: What your favorite Chinese Restaurant?
Golden China
Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth
-Submitted By
Debbie S.,
Jordan S.
Hong Kong Express
LaGrange Mall LaGrange
-Submitted By
Courtney T.
Super Grand Buffet
Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Next month: What's your favorite Steakhouse restaurant?
Jezy's Music Video Reviews
Jezy's Music Video Review
The Spyhunter
Project 86
This is a song for all you Christian head bangers out there...
The video starts out with the lead singer singing in front of the mirror, and not like a wannabe pop star, then you see the whole band in a garage.
As the song goes on, the band gets mad at the lead singer, then after awhile they
knock out the lead singer with a guitar. Once he is knocked out, they drag him up the stairs,
but then he starts waking up and tries to escape, but he can't.
Then they get to the attic and they tie him to a chair. Then they put a cannon in front of him.
They light the fuse. As the fuse goes down, the band leaves the room, leaving the lead singer helpless...
The fuse has run out. the cannon ball has been fired. But wait, he's still alive! He breaks the rope holding him in the chair. He turns around and has a hole in him where the cannon ball hit him (and a big one too), and in the hole he holds a knife.
Then the words to be continued... appear on the screen.
More head banging fun...
My Will Be A Dead Man
Project 86
The video starts out, the lead singer is in a small strange room with "Have you seen this man" posters with his face on them on the wall.
He starts reading a health book with instructions on how to bandage the hole in him, and he bandages the hole. He grabs the keys to his car and goes off somewhere. Meanwhile, the band found a new lead singer. They are practicing for their concert that night. Then they realize they need the old lead singer back, so they once again solve their problem by knocking the new guy out with a guitar (harder than the last time). Then the old lead singer shows up in time for the concert. Then the crowd shows up for the concert, then they rock out and send the other guy (who is still knocked out) crowd surfing.
Jezy's Top 10 Music Videos Of 2006
Here are my top ten fave videos of 2006!
10:Activate-Stellar Kart
9:Oh! Gravity-Switchfoot
8:In Regards To Myself-Underoath
7:MySpace-Eleventyseven
6:Me & Jesus-Stellar Kart
5:Kountry Gentleman-Family Force 5
4:Revenge Of The Nerds-KJ-52 & Pigeon John
3:Oh! Emetophobia-Showbread
2:I'm So Sick-Flyleaf
1:Love Addict-Family Force 5
The Spyhunter
Project 86
This is a song for all you Christian head bangers out there...
The video starts out with the lead singer singing in front of the mirror, and not like a wannabe pop star, then you see the whole band in a garage.
As the song goes on, the band gets mad at the lead singer, then after awhile they
knock out the lead singer with a guitar. Once he is knocked out, they drag him up the stairs,
but then he starts waking up and tries to escape, but he can't.
Then they get to the attic and they tie him to a chair. Then they put a cannon in front of him.
They light the fuse. As the fuse goes down, the band leaves the room, leaving the lead singer helpless...
The fuse has run out. the cannon ball has been fired. But wait, he's still alive! He breaks the rope holding him in the chair. He turns around and has a hole in him where the cannon ball hit him (and a big one too), and in the hole he holds a knife.
Then the words to be continued... appear on the screen.
More head banging fun...
My Will Be A Dead Man
Project 86
The video starts out, the lead singer is in a small strange room with "Have you seen this man" posters with his face on them on the wall.
He starts reading a health book with instructions on how to bandage the hole in him, and he bandages the hole. He grabs the keys to his car and goes off somewhere. Meanwhile, the band found a new lead singer. They are practicing for their concert that night. Then they realize they need the old lead singer back, so they once again solve their problem by knocking the new guy out with a guitar (harder than the last time). Then the old lead singer shows up in time for the concert. Then the crowd shows up for the concert, then they rock out and send the other guy (who is still knocked out) crowd surfing.
Jezy's Top 10 Music Videos Of 2006
Here are my top ten fave videos of 2006!
10:Activate-Stellar Kart
9:Oh! Gravity-Switchfoot
8:In Regards To Myself-Underoath
7:MySpace-Eleventyseven
6:Me & Jesus-Stellar Kart
5:Kountry Gentleman-Family Force 5
4:Revenge Of The Nerds-KJ-52 & Pigeon John
3:Oh! Emetophobia-Showbread
2:I'm So Sick-Flyleaf
1:Love Addict-Family Force 5
The MEGA Awards 2007
The MEGA Awards 2007
It is time for the MEGA Awards! Vote for your favorite TV shows, movies, CDs, video games, books, etc! You can vote in as many categories as you want. If your vote wins, and you are the first voter, you get your name in the next issue of The Joyful Sound! Please send your votes to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Have fun!
TV:
1: Favorite Show
2: Favorite Channel
3: Favorite Movie Actor
4: Favorite Movie Actress
5: Favorite TV Actor
6: Favorite TV Actress
7: Favorite Sitcom
8: Favorite Drama
9: Favorite Reality/Game Show
10: Favorite Kid/Teen Show
11: Favorite Movie (No movies rated "R".)
12: Favorite Old Show
Christian Music:
13: Favorite Artist
14: Favorite Song
15: Favorite CD
16: Favorite Band
17: Favorite Female Vocalist
18: Favorite Male Artist
19: Favorite New Artist
20: Favorite Praise & Worship Song
21: Favorite Rock Song
22: Favorite Secular Christian Artist (Christian artist with mainstream exposure)
Video Games: (No games rated "M".)
23: Favorite Game
24: Favorite System
25: Favorite Series
26: Favorite Wii/GameCube Game
27: Favorite PS2/PS3 Game
28: Favorite XBox 360 Game
29: Favorite Nintendo DS/PSP Game
30: Favorite Computer Game
31: Favorite Classic Game
Books:
32: Favorite Book
33: Favorite Author
34: Favorite Fiction Book
35: Favorite Non-fiction Book
36: Favorite Series
37: Favorite Inspirational Book
38: Favorite Children's Book
If you have any questions, please e-mail blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
It is time for the MEGA Awards! Vote for your favorite TV shows, movies, CDs, video games, books, etc! You can vote in as many categories as you want. If your vote wins, and you are the first voter, you get your name in the next issue of The Joyful Sound! Please send your votes to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Have fun!
TV:
1: Favorite Show
2: Favorite Channel
3: Favorite Movie Actor
4: Favorite Movie Actress
5: Favorite TV Actor
6: Favorite TV Actress
7: Favorite Sitcom
8: Favorite Drama
9: Favorite Reality/Game Show
10: Favorite Kid/Teen Show
11: Favorite Movie (No movies rated "R".)
12: Favorite Old Show
Christian Music:
13: Favorite Artist
14: Favorite Song
15: Favorite CD
16: Favorite Band
17: Favorite Female Vocalist
18: Favorite Male Artist
19: Favorite New Artist
20: Favorite Praise & Worship Song
21: Favorite Rock Song
22: Favorite Secular Christian Artist (Christian artist with mainstream exposure)
Video Games: (No games rated "M".)
23: Favorite Game
24: Favorite System
25: Favorite Series
26: Favorite Wii/GameCube Game
27: Favorite PS2/PS3 Game
28: Favorite XBox 360 Game
29: Favorite Nintendo DS/PSP Game
30: Favorite Computer Game
31: Favorite Classic Game
Books:
32: Favorite Book
33: Favorite Author
34: Favorite Fiction Book
35: Favorite Non-fiction Book
36: Favorite Series
37: Favorite Inspirational Book
38: Favorite Children's Book
If you have any questions, please e-mail blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
J.B. Talks About...
J.B. Talks About...
The Best of '06!
This month, I'm listing some of the best CDs, songs, music videos, and other cool stuff of 2006!
J.B.'s Top 10 CDs of '06:
10:"Beyond Measure" Jeremy Camp
9:"We Can't Stand Sitting Down" Stellar Kart
8:"Go" Newsboys
7:"Introducing Ayiesha Woods" Ayiesha Woods
6:"Dying For A Heart" Krystal Meyers
5:"Freaked!" Various Artists
4:"The Face Of Love" Sanctus Real
3:"Jessie Daniels" Jessie Daniels
2:"Smile, It's The End Of The World" Hawk Nelson
1:"Stand" Avalon
J.B.'s Top 10 Songs of '06:
10:"What It Means" Jeremy Camp
9:"We Are One Tonight" Switchfoot
8:"Give It All Away" Aaron Shust
7:"So Long Self" MercyMe
6:Everyday" Jessie Daniels
5:"Love Won't Leave You" Avalon
4:"Wherever We Go" Newsboys
3:"I'm Not Alright" Sanctus Real
2:"Never Far Behind" Aly & AJ
1:"Everything You Ever Wanted" Hawk Nelson
J.B.'s Top 5 Music Videos of '06:
5:"I'm Not Alright" Sanctus Real
4:"Does Anybody Hear Her?" Casting Crowns
3:"We Are One Tonight" Switchfoot
2:"So Long Self" MercyMe
1:"Activate" Stellar Kart
The Best of '06!
This month, I'm listing some of the best CDs, songs, music videos, and other cool stuff of 2006!
J.B.'s Top 10 CDs of '06:
10:"Beyond Measure" Jeremy Camp
9:"We Can't Stand Sitting Down" Stellar Kart
8:"Go" Newsboys
7:"Introducing Ayiesha Woods" Ayiesha Woods
6:"Dying For A Heart" Krystal Meyers
5:"Freaked!" Various Artists
4:"The Face Of Love" Sanctus Real
3:"Jessie Daniels" Jessie Daniels
2:"Smile, It's The End Of The World" Hawk Nelson
1:"Stand" Avalon
J.B.'s Top 10 Songs of '06:
10:"What It Means" Jeremy Camp
9:"We Are One Tonight" Switchfoot
8:"Give It All Away" Aaron Shust
7:"So Long Self" MercyMe
6:Everyday" Jessie Daniels
5:"Love Won't Leave You" Avalon
4:"Wherever We Go" Newsboys
3:"I'm Not Alright" Sanctus Real
2:"Never Far Behind" Aly & AJ
1:"Everything You Ever Wanted" Hawk Nelson
J.B.'s Top 5 Music Videos of '06:
5:"I'm Not Alright" Sanctus Real
4:"Does Anybody Hear Her?" Casting Crowns
3:"We Are One Tonight" Switchfoot
2:"So Long Self" MercyMe
1:"Activate" Stellar Kart
Question of the Month
Question Of The Month
Last month's question: What is on your wish list?
"I want either a RAZR cell phone or a Nintendo Wii. A RAZR is a cool phone, but the Wii is just cool in general!"
-Blair S.
"I want "Guitar Hero" video game and a cherry chocolate cell phone."
-Courtney T.
Next month's question: What is your favorite season and why is it your favorite?
Last month's question: What is on your wish list?
"I want either a RAZR cell phone or a Nintendo Wii. A RAZR is a cool phone, but the Wii is just cool in general!"
-Blair S.
"I want "Guitar Hero" video game and a cherry chocolate cell phone."
-Courtney T.
Next month's question: What is your favorite season and why is it your favorite?
Shout Out!
Shout Out!
Cool Site:
jezypeeps.blogspot.com
"This blog is really cool. It has a message board, pictures of Christian rock bands, even music videos. Also, you get the thoughts of our music video reviewer, Jezy!"
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Scripture Of The Month: (New Feature!)
This is a new part of Shout Out! If you have a favorite Bible verse to share with us, please send it to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com. This month I picking a verse to start us off.
Psalm 119:73
"Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands." NIV
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Cool Site:
jezypeeps.blogspot.com
"This blog is really cool. It has a message board, pictures of Christian rock bands, even music videos. Also, you get the thoughts of our music video reviewer, Jezy!"
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Scripture Of The Month: (New Feature!)
This is a new part of Shout Out! If you have a favorite Bible verse to share with us, please send it to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com. This month I picking a verse to start us off.
Psalm 119:73
"Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands." NIV
-Submitted by
Blair S.
Next Month!
Next Month:
Roseville
The MEGA Awards results!
Newsboys CD review
Really Reality TV
Movie Review
Our Music Chart
Jezy's Music Video Review
Shout Out!
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
J.B.'s Talks About...
And more!
If you ever want to help out with the next issue of the Joyful Sound, please e-mail Blair Sanders at blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com. There's a lot of things to do. Play Lyric Mania, write a review, answer the Question of the Month, and more!
Participation is very appreciated!
Roseville
The MEGA Awards results!
Newsboys CD review
Really Reality TV
Movie Review
Our Music Chart
Jezy's Music Video Review
Shout Out!
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
J.B.'s Talks About...
And more!
If you ever want to help out with the next issue of the Joyful Sound, please e-mail Blair Sanders at blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com. There's a lot of things to do. Play Lyric Mania, write a review, answer the Question of the Month, and more!
Participation is very appreciated!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
The Joyful Sound: Issue 19!
The Joyful Sound
Issue 19
Our Music Chart
CD Review:We Can't Stand Sitting Down Stellar Kart
Movie Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Really Reality TV
Lyric Mania
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
J.B. Talks About...
Question Of The Month
Shout Out (With Blog Of The Month)
And Introducing our newest addition, Jezy's Music Video Review
Following the movie review.
Issue 19
Our Music Chart
CD Review:We Can't Stand Sitting Down Stellar Kart
Movie Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Really Reality TV
Lyric Mania
What's Your Favorite Restaurant?
J.B. Talks About...
Question Of The Month
Shout Out (With Blog Of The Month)
And Introducing our newest addition, Jezy's Music Video Review
Following the movie review.
Our Music Chart
Our Music Chart
1:The Beauty Of Grace/Krystal Meyers new
2:Oh! Gravity/Switchfoot new
3:Waiting/Fireflight new
4:Wherever We Go/Newsboys #2
5:Big Enough/Ayiesha Woods new
6:Give It All Away/Aaron Shust new
7:The Show/Hawk Nelson new
8:Gravity/The Fold new
9:Pens & Needles/Hawthorne Heights new
10:Love Song For A Savior/Jars Of Clay new
11:God Is Watching Over You/Phil Joel new
Chart Star: None
Songs Off Chart: You Decide/Fireflight, Everything You Ever Wanted/Hawk Nelson, Chemical Reacts/Aly & AJ, Grey/BarlowGirl, Happy/Ayiesha Woods, We've Only Just Begun/Run Kid Run, All Around Me/Flyleaf, Time & Confusion/Anberlin
If you have some songs you would like to see on our chart, please e-mail a list of five of your favorite Christian songs to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com, or you can leave a comment at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
1:The Beauty Of Grace/Krystal Meyers new
2:Oh! Gravity/Switchfoot new
3:Waiting/Fireflight new
4:Wherever We Go/Newsboys #2
5:Big Enough/Ayiesha Woods new
6:Give It All Away/Aaron Shust new
7:The Show/Hawk Nelson new
8:Gravity/The Fold new
9:Pens & Needles/Hawthorne Heights new
10:Love Song For A Savior/Jars Of Clay new
11:God Is Watching Over You/Phil Joel new
Chart Star: None
Songs Off Chart: You Decide/Fireflight, Everything You Ever Wanted/Hawk Nelson, Chemical Reacts/Aly & AJ, Grey/BarlowGirl, Happy/Ayiesha Woods, We've Only Just Begun/Run Kid Run, All Around Me/Flyleaf, Time & Confusion/Anberlin
If you have some songs you would like to see on our chart, please e-mail a list of five of your favorite Christian songs to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com, or you can leave a comment at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com.
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CD Review: Stellar Kart's "We Can't Stand Sitting Down"
CD Review:
We Can't Stand Sitting Down Stellar Kart
By Blair S.
Dove Award New Artist nominee, Stellar Kart, is back with a bang. Continuing in the vein of their previous offering, All Gas, No Brake, Stellar Kart gives us We Can't Stand Sitting Down. An album that bridges punk rock guitars with upbeat, hyper pop melodies. "Procrastinating" is a caffenated rock song. "Activate" is catchy and doing fairly well on the Christian rock charts. The album gives us a breather with the hit single, "Me And Jesus". The power ballad, "Me And Jesus", proves to us that Jesus is with us through every troubling circumstance and provides us with relationships to help as well. "Hold On" follows the strong rock ballad trend that "Me And Jesus" started. The fun, energetic tunes return with songs like "Finding Out", "Lose Control", and "Always Waiting". "Always Waiting" sounds very similar to "Spending Time" from Stellar Kart's debut. "Only Wanted" shows a slightly harder side to this band. We Can't Stand Sitting Down closes with worshipful ballad, "Angels In Chorus". Overall, this is a big plus for Stellar Kart. They have improved enough to have a number one CHR single (Me And Jesus). If you like peppy rock, you'll love this CD.
Stars: 4 (of 5) Genre:Punk/Pop
Tracks: 12 (or 14 {Special Edition from Family Christian Stores})
We Can't Stand Sitting Down Stellar Kart
By Blair S.
Dove Award New Artist nominee, Stellar Kart, is back with a bang. Continuing in the vein of their previous offering, All Gas, No Brake, Stellar Kart gives us We Can't Stand Sitting Down. An album that bridges punk rock guitars with upbeat, hyper pop melodies. "Procrastinating" is a caffenated rock song. "Activate" is catchy and doing fairly well on the Christian rock charts. The album gives us a breather with the hit single, "Me And Jesus". The power ballad, "Me And Jesus", proves to us that Jesus is with us through every troubling circumstance and provides us with relationships to help as well. "Hold On" follows the strong rock ballad trend that "Me And Jesus" started. The fun, energetic tunes return with songs like "Finding Out", "Lose Control", and "Always Waiting". "Always Waiting" sounds very similar to "Spending Time" from Stellar Kart's debut. "Only Wanted" shows a slightly harder side to this band. We Can't Stand Sitting Down closes with worshipful ballad, "Angels In Chorus". Overall, this is a big plus for Stellar Kart. They have improved enough to have a number one CHR single (Me And Jesus). If you like peppy rock, you'll love this CD.
Stars: 4 (of 5) Genre:Punk/Pop
Tracks: 12 (or 14 {Special Edition from Family Christian Stores})
Movie Review:
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Review by Courtney T.
I think we have all had our moments of, well, pure imagination, right? Oh come on, don't tell me you've never EVER fantasized of entering a world completely opposite from this one we live in. Or maybe when you're having a bad day, just think you could be swirling with reindeers in the sky, or maybe perfecting jack-o-lanterns under the moon. Well if you have you have only entered the mere tip of the iceberg of the infamous Mr. Jack Skellington's newfound world.....
Acting: The acting of course is what we call voice acting. Now I know that when most people think of voice acting we think of mere cartoons, or a lack of common body language. This is not true. The acting, or more approprately said, ~voice~ acting is nearly perfect for ~all~ of the characters. They are haunting, chilling and somehow very sorrowful. Yes, they do possess a certain sadness that I believe is needed for the movie. I have not an idea how to put it any better. 9 1/2 out of 10
Musical Score: Once again we get to another nearly perfect part of this movie. They just keep rolling in! The music is not just ~near~ perfect, I believe it really ~is~ perfect! 10 out of 10Plot: A beautiful love story between Jack and Sally... (and etc. of course) The story is simple yet sweet. Yet the plot/story of the film is not the ~main~ part as you should say of this movie. It still holds up though, it's just hard to keep up with all of the tricks and treats that this movie has to offer!! 8 out of 10
Overall Score: 10 out of 10 ~Tim Burton really knows how to do it!~
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Review by Courtney T.
I think we have all had our moments of, well, pure imagination, right? Oh come on, don't tell me you've never EVER fantasized of entering a world completely opposite from this one we live in. Or maybe when you're having a bad day, just think you could be swirling with reindeers in the sky, or maybe perfecting jack-o-lanterns under the moon. Well if you have you have only entered the mere tip of the iceberg of the infamous Mr. Jack Skellington's newfound world.....
Acting: The acting of course is what we call voice acting. Now I know that when most people think of voice acting we think of mere cartoons, or a lack of common body language. This is not true. The acting, or more approprately said, ~voice~ acting is nearly perfect for ~all~ of the characters. They are haunting, chilling and somehow very sorrowful. Yes, they do possess a certain sadness that I believe is needed for the movie. I have not an idea how to put it any better. 9 1/2 out of 10
Musical Score: Once again we get to another nearly perfect part of this movie. They just keep rolling in! The music is not just ~near~ perfect, I believe it really ~is~ perfect! 10 out of 10Plot: A beautiful love story between Jack and Sally... (and etc. of course) The story is simple yet sweet. Yet the plot/story of the film is not the ~main~ part as you should say of this movie. It still holds up though, it's just hard to keep up with all of the tricks and treats that this movie has to offer!! 8 out of 10
Overall Score: 10 out of 10 ~Tim Burton really knows how to do it!~
Jezy's Music Video Review
Jezy's Music Video Review:
Family Force 5's "Love Addict"
For all you love addicts out there...
The video starts out with a close up of glittery lips singing, "Hold up, wait a minute, put a little love in it!" (This is one of those songs that if you've heard it, you instantly know what song it is.) It also starts out with a lot of pink. Too much pink. So much pink it hurts. (Yes, that much pink). This is also one of those videos that the song is better than the video, but then it starts catching on. As the song goes on they bring out the dancers, the doctors, and the heart-shaped mascot. You may not know it, but this song has so much more meaning than anticipated. The love that Family Force 5 is talking about is God's love. "Can't kick the habit. I've got to have it. I'm what they call a LOVE ADDICT, LOVE ADDICT!" If you listen to the lyrics and think about it, you can see what they mean.
I give Family Force 5's "Love Addict"...
4 out of 5 stars * * * *
Family Force 5's "Love Addict"
For all you love addicts out there...
The video starts out with a close up of glittery lips singing, "Hold up, wait a minute, put a little love in it!" (This is one of those songs that if you've heard it, you instantly know what song it is.) It also starts out with a lot of pink. Too much pink. So much pink it hurts. (Yes, that much pink). This is also one of those videos that the song is better than the video, but then it starts catching on. As the song goes on they bring out the dancers, the doctors, and the heart-shaped mascot. You may not know it, but this song has so much more meaning than anticipated. The love that Family Force 5 is talking about is God's love. "Can't kick the habit. I've got to have it. I'm what they call a LOVE ADDICT, LOVE ADDICT!" If you listen to the lyrics and think about it, you can see what they mean.
I give Family Force 5's "Love Addict"...
4 out of 5 stars * * * *
Really Reality TV
Really Reality TV
The Amazing Race: "Finally, the blondes are eliminated. "Bama" is officialy the first all-female team to make it to the final three. I think it would be hilarious if Lyn & Karlyn won. On the first episode they looked like they would be gone any minute, but now they're in the final three. I think James & Tyler will win. Rob & Kimberly are too unstable, and Lyn & Karlyn are moms."-Blair S.
Survivor: "Candace no longer has to worry about Exile Island. She's gone. I am amazed that Jonathan has made it this far. He won't have any friends on the jury, he has voted against everyone on the panel. If he wasn't so likeable, I wouldn't be rooting for him. I thought the reward challenge entertaining. Especially when Ozzy's ice cream machine went crazy. I hope the Aitu five continues to dominate. Adam's cockiness gets on my nerves. Parvati is a force to be reckoned with. She is showing herself as a physical and mental threat...now, why can't anyone see it?"-Blair S.
Do you have a favorite reality show? Do you like ranting about what happens? This is your place. Check out the Really Reality TV message board at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com. Post your opinions. Who you're rooting for, who you want out of the game, and other cool moments you feel noteworthy.
The Amazing Race: "Finally, the blondes are eliminated. "Bama" is officialy the first all-female team to make it to the final three. I think it would be hilarious if Lyn & Karlyn won. On the first episode they looked like they would be gone any minute, but now they're in the final three. I think James & Tyler will win. Rob & Kimberly are too unstable, and Lyn & Karlyn are moms."-Blair S.
Survivor: "Candace no longer has to worry about Exile Island. She's gone. I am amazed that Jonathan has made it this far. He won't have any friends on the jury, he has voted against everyone on the panel. If he wasn't so likeable, I wouldn't be rooting for him. I thought the reward challenge entertaining. Especially when Ozzy's ice cream machine went crazy. I hope the Aitu five continues to dominate. Adam's cockiness gets on my nerves. Parvati is a force to be reckoned with. She is showing herself as a physical and mental threat...now, why can't anyone see it?"-Blair S.
Do you have a favorite reality show? Do you like ranting about what happens? This is your place. Check out the Really Reality TV message board at thejoyfulsound.blogspot.com. Post your opinions. Who you're rooting for, who you want out of the game, and other cool moments you feel noteworthy.
Christmas Lyric Mania
Lyric Mania
This month is a special Lyric Mania. We present to you Christmas Lyric Mania. If you answer at least one question correct, you get your name in the next issue of The Joyful Sound.
1 song-Bronze
2-3 songs-Silver
4-5 songs-Gold
All 6 songs-PLATINUM!
Last month's answers:
Song 1:You Decide/Fireflight
Song 2:Wherever We Go/Newsboys
Song 3:We've Only Just Begun/Run Kid Run
Gold:Jordan S.
Silver:
Bronze:
(_________means title)
Song 1: "O star of wonder. Star of night. Star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding. To the perfect light."
Song 2: "Sleigh bells ring. Are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight. We're happy tonight. Walking in a ________."
Song 3: "Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama, please. It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size."
Song 4: "__________. Joyful and and triumphant. O Come Ye, O come ye to Bethlehem."
Song 5: "__________, let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our savior was born on Christmas Day. To save us all from Satan's power, when we have gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy."
Song 6: "He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.
If you know any of these songs and want your name in The Joyful Sound, e-mail your results to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
This month is a special Lyric Mania. We present to you Christmas Lyric Mania. If you answer at least one question correct, you get your name in the next issue of The Joyful Sound.
1 song-Bronze
2-3 songs-Silver
4-5 songs-Gold
All 6 songs-PLATINUM!
Last month's answers:
Song 1:You Decide/Fireflight
Song 2:Wherever We Go/Newsboys
Song 3:We've Only Just Begun/Run Kid Run
Gold:Jordan S.
Silver:
Bronze:
(_________means title)
Song 1: "O star of wonder. Star of night. Star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding. To the perfect light."
Song 2: "Sleigh bells ring. Are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight. We're happy tonight. Walking in a ________."
Song 3: "Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama, please. It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size."
Song 4: "__________. Joyful and and triumphant. O Come Ye, O come ye to Bethlehem."
Song 5: "__________, let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our savior was born on Christmas Day. To save us all from Satan's power, when we have gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy."
Song 6: "He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.
If you know any of these songs and want your name in The Joyful Sound, e-mail your results to blair.joyfulsound@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
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