Definitely, Maybe...

Something many of you may not know about me is that in high school, my parents got divorced, which led to me living for years with my mom, sister, and very girly Aunt Tricia. During this time, I quite naturally developed a love, or more an appreciation, for chic flix. I watched it today on and off again while I worked at home. It reminded me how much I love it. It's up there with Love Actually in my book.

The premise of the movie is that the lead (Ryan Reynolds) has a daughter and tells her the story of his relationships in life, three in particular, in order to reveal who the girl's mother is. It's a very beautiful journey. He finds three really amazing girls at different times in their lives. Each has her charms and quirks...but circumstances make them all not work out at different times in his and their lives. These people are really all just trying to find themselves...in their 20's...in New York...figuring out their careers...making mistakes...learning...growing up...and figuring out what is most important. Does that sound relevant to your lives?? It indeed is to mine...

Vintage Design and Film: Is it getting played out?

I just saw Coraline, and I definitely think it's a beautiful piece of art. I was told that everything knitted in the movie was done by hand using sewing needles for knitting needles. Toward the end, there is a pair of gloves she gets from her parents. HAND KNITTED. Insane. Insanely awesome.

I have started noticing something in me as of late though. I think I may be getting a little bit numb to the style of art that is used in many a creative film lately. Many use the same kind of vintage, child-like, and maybe a little junky design and art (that's MY description--who knows how you view it). I've always loved that look and style, but again, I think I may be getting numb to it. Coraline was an amazing movie, but I didn't find myself getting as excited about the look and feel of it like I did for some others. For the buttons...the clothes...the sweet mask on Wybie...the music.

Here are some films and shows I can think of off hand and (to me) seem to use the same theme: Juno, Eagle vs. Shark, Napoleon Dynamite, Flight of the Conchords...do you see where I'm going with this? Is it possible this style is beginning to become played out? (I hope not) At the very least I think it's about to go very mainstream, if it hasn't already. Am I way off?

Slightly more eclectic than the last..

^Lil'-Z likes it and you should too^

Check it: New worship song

Opinions welcome.

Thanks.

Woody Boggs

Newest video for Calvary.

Woody Boggs Interview from Phill Grooms on Vimeo.

Writing and Recording

I've written and very poorly demoed 4 songs in the last 2 months. That's more than...ever I think. I also have weeks at church when I don't put a band together. So, I will start making beats and whatnot to back myself Metro Station style. This week I tried it with Here Is Our King and the kids liked it. I also liked it and how it turned out. So, if you follow this link you can hear what I've been up to lately. Don't mind the terrible quality on the recordings please. (hurray for built in mic and Garage Band)

"Charlemaigne" fun

btw, John Harder and I did a photo shoot sorta thing for his resume and I happily obliged...or my vanity did... ;) Just wanted to drop a name for the pic above. Thanks y'all.

Be Still

Kinda freaky..and weird. Especially because I'm in the video...I hate that part haha. But, I'm proud of a few cool editing points. I hope you like.


Still from Phill Grooms on Vimeo.

When you go to the house of God

"Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong."
-Ecclesiastes 5

"Careful now, you'll hurt yourself...you'll hurt someone else."

It's bad enough to go into the house of God with a blank or distracted heart. It seems far worse to go that way as a leader. At times, I am sure I get in the way of God being glorified on Sundays. Sad and scary thought.