A Reformed Mix-Tape
I participated in theCDP’s mix-tape trade (okay, they were all CD’s — mine was cut from iTunes, probably like many others). The mix was supposed to be in by Feb 14 and theCDP said that the theme was supposed to about love — you know, let’s-get-in-the-mood stuff. I decided to refrain from that and do something a little different.
Here is the track listing as I sent it:
Title: Two Movements on Love
Eros is Tempoary 1. You Don’t Know My Name - Alicia Keys 2. Crush - Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds 3. Then I Kissed Her - The Beach Boys 4. Moondance - Van Morrison 5. Cold Song - Jewel 6. The One I Love - David Gray 7. Leaving On A Jet Plane - Chantal Kreviazuk 8. Somebody’s Crying - Chris Isaak
Agape is Forever 9. He - Jars Of Clay 10. This Is A Call - Thousand Foot Krutch 11. Lost The Plot - Newsboys 12. A New Law - Derek Webb 13. Of Minor Prophets & Their Prostitute Wives - Pedro The Lion 14. Christmas Song - Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds 15. Untitled Hymn - Chris Rice 16. Jesus Loves Me - Go Fish 17. I’ll Fly Away - Alison Kraus & Gillian Welch 18. 40 - U2
Tracks 1-8 were about a romantic relationship — from the first meeting to a sad breakup. Track 9-18 was modeled after the Reformed Order of Worship — celebration of God, confession of sin, assurance of pardon, and the joy of life in Christ. Interestingly enough, both movements ended in songs of lament — one about someone missing their loved one and the other asking how much longer will our sin entangle us. It was an accident in my design, but it left it — it seemed to make great sense to close both of them like that.