Tag Archives: Music

Precision vs. Emotion?

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Oil and Water.” Can’t happen. Opposites don’t attract. Like-minded people are just that. Wait! What if it’s the precision of music and the emotions of the heart? Oil and Water? Forget about it. “Sussudio,” Phil Collins…”Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” Beatles “Na Na … Continue reading →

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Two Guys On A Thursday Night

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Supper was enjoyable but it wasn’t the point that Thursday night. It’s the guy in front of his grand piano and off to the side the guy on his trumpet. No introductions or warm-ups. Jumping right into a favorite song … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward By Looking Back

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A wonderful message from Broadway/Theologian Stephen Sondheim Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all And, my dear, I’m still here Plush velvet sometimes Sometimes just pretzels and beer, but I’m here I’ve stuffed the dailies in my shoes … Continue reading →

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Our Aging Music: Embodied

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Monday Monday” was having a crisis about life and her work.  Having turned 48 recently, it just seemed too much for her.  For 48 years she said, “Can’t trust that day” and that day seems to have finally caught up with her.  … Continue reading →

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