Spirit of 2002 snare by Jeff Ocheltree



Sizes: 5.5"x13", 5"x14", 6.5"x14"
Shell: 2002 Bronze, from recycled Paiste 2002 cymbals
Lathing: similar to cymbals
Finish: baked enamel
Hoops: gold plated zinc, die cast
Lug Material: solid brass, tumbled & peened finish, 5/8" Hexagonal
Snares: Pure Sound Percussion

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this is the sound of carter beauford of dave matthew band
distinct warm pop with the crack of metal snares... beautiful
guess how much?
around USD$1600 after sale discount! list price around USD$2100 - USD$2400

that is like SGD$2800 during sale! or list price around SGD$4000
O_O!!!

The heights by great men reached and kept

Were not obtained by sudden flight;

But they, while their companions slept,

Were toiling upward in the night.

Standing on what too long we bore,

With shoulders bent and downcast eyes,

We may discern-unseen before-

A path to higher destinies!

~Longfellow

feeling extremely lousy these few days

somewhat lost or something

things are tough but still manageable in camp
at home, i dunno why but i get alot of negatism from mum these couple of weeks
stomach's recovered but not fully... prob 80% or so... been 3 agonising week
i feel lerthagic and extremely tired easily these few days

do i still have the energy?

next week's the 1st music ministry meeting for 2006

somehow when over the past few months i've been trying to put things together
which has been going relatively positive well so far...

i feel myself breaking apart

is this all just a test?
if so, i m struggling with it

Speechless
Steven Curtis Chapman

Words fall like drops of rain
My lips are like clouds
I say so many things
Trying to figure you out
But as mercy opens my eyes
My words are stolen away
With this breathtaking view of your grace

And I am speechless I’m astonished and amazed
I am silenced by your wondrous grace
You have saved me
You have raised me from the grave
And I am speechless in your presence now
I’m astounded as I consider how
You have shown us
A love that leaves us speechless

So what kind of love could this be
That would trade heaven’s throne for a cross
And to think you still celebrate
Over finding just one who was lost
And to know you rejoice over us
The God of this whole universe
It’s a story that’s too great for words

Oh how great is the love
The father has lavished upon us
That we should be called
The sons and the daughters of god

We are speechless so amazed
We stand in awe of your grace
We stand in awe of your mercy
You have saved us
We stand in awe of your love
From the grave
We are speechless

We are speechless in your presence now
We stand in awe of your cross
We’re astounded as we consider how
We stand in awe of your power
You have shown us
A love that leaves us speechless
We are speechless

I am speechless

i realised...
as the years passed, with experience and the love of music, i have no much problem trying to find basic simple chords, tabs, to play songs on my guitar or to try out new stuffs on the drums
though for drums, normally its with much modification, as i still dont feel i'm at a level to be competent enough to imitate grooves and fills well, or to translate them by just listening (hey i'm still learning ya? :D )

but on my journey as a musician for God
i feel that i have fallen short to become the kind of worshipper He desires me to be..
started guitar at age of 14, i'm 3 years short of a decade of playing music..

for the past 7 years,
i've been thrilled and excited easily by cool songs, interesting licks,
the kind where it will excite me to jump straight to my guitar or to surf on the net in search for the tabs/chords of the songs...
or simply reach out for my sticks and try to play the grooves or fills on the set
it's normal for a music lover i guess

BUT BUT BUT

have i missed something?
how should i have used my talents?
is there a misbalance in pleasure of playing a cool song vs pleasure in worshipping God with the instruments i can play?

it's a serious thing
7 years, my goodness
how many songs have i looked carefully at the lyrics?
how many songs have i used the lyrics to worship God, rather than trying to publish the song well through my vocals as a focus?
how many songs have i tried so hard to play to rouse up an excited atmosphere rather than an atmosphere of worship?

it's such a thin, dangerous line
i admit
as much as i would like to deny, place my hand on my heart and tell God, "I've used my talents well"
really,
If we are not true worshippers, who worship God in spirit and in truth, then we are false worshippers

this year,
i want to make a new commitment to God
above the songs one can sing
beyond the lyrics, the music
i'll use the talents and gifts
Simply worship

John 4:24 "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth

my worst case of food poisoning ever
and to think, it's caused by half a cup of instant porridge

the weather didn't help, nor the air con in the medical centre
i reported sick for food poisoning but ended up with hypothermia
collapsed in medical centre, wheeled into emergency room and placed on drip for the entire day
my body temperature dipped to 35 and 4 blankets were still insufficient to stop my shivering

MO told me that the vomitting took out most of my body fluids and calcium
plus the cold environment, that was what triggered hypothermia
i always knew the importance of sufficient hydration, but this is the first time i personally encountered the dangers of insufficient body fluids

feeling better now..
last nite, mum boiled this mushroom water which eased the queasiness..alot
i hope i'll be well enough tmr for youth

Brand new start

D A/C#
Looking back I see my faces
Bm G
Tried to be somebody else
D A/C# Bm G
Trade Your love for something that will never last

D A/C#
I thought I know my way to heaven
Bm G
When all I need is You to stay
Bm A/C# G A
Deep within my heart where you can show me the way


Em D/F#
I tried to run away
G A
But You firmly took my hand
Em D/F# A
On a journey where your love has no end


D A/C# Bm
Yesterday is gone
G D/F#
It’s a brand new day
Em A
A brand new day with you

D A/C# Bm
Yesterday is gone
G D/F#
It’s a brand new start
Em A D
I’ll start it right with you my God