It has been a while since I have done a music post on Monday. Last night I pulled out my guitar to play for a while as I was feeling inspired by the nice weather. I like playing the guitar, and I am looking forward to the summer and being back at camp and doing a bunch of playing. There is definitely something about the nice weather of the summer that makes me want to do more playing.
Last summer, my brother and I played together at camp. Unfortunately he won’t be there this summer as he finally has got a “real” job. Last year we tried to do a tour of 90’s music every week at campfire. Though we did throw in a couple other folk songs like “Shenandoah.” I also brought back some favorites of the kids and staff like “Freshmen” by the Verve Pipe. Hey, does anyone else remember that song? I have always been surprised by how many of the kids who were born well after that song was recorded know it and ask for it!
So this year I need new music to bring to camp. I am always up for some classic rock and I have a couple songs that I had started working out last summer but never played. I also thought that maybe I could bring some newer music to the summer. I am pretty sure that I will find the opportunity to play “Fireflies” by Owl City. I bet that the kids will know it and be able to sing along. I like getting the kids involved. I am also sure that I will be asked to learn a bunch of songs on short notice to play for services at FA. I like doing that as I get a few newer songs in my repertoire.
This summer I also have the added bonus of heading off to camp with Ruth, who also likes to sing. I know that she has some ideas for songs to do which means that I will have some new material there. She keeps telling me that we should learn some Nora Jones. I can do that, we just need to pick some songs to focus on. I am looking forward to a music filled summer!
So, if anyone has some suggestions of songs to learn for the summer, please, let me know!
Nightingale, The Painter Song, Feelin' the same way, Come Away with Me, One Flight Down.