March 25, 2008
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Cool Coolness of Cools…
This week is Musicalifornia. That might mean something to some of you, and nothing to others…but to me it means taking the social bloodpressure of the music and worship industry in it’s current state. Seriously, everyone comes out to these things…and it’s VERY interesting to a person that observes and analyzes others (a person like me) to see “where we’re at” right now in one of my fields…haha…
Easter was incredible. Absolutely the coolest thing…
And finally…tonight I met Travis Cottrell in Pasadena. He performed at Musicalifornia and Christy, Joli, and I talked to him afterwards. He is very humble when you talk to him in person. A super nice guy. I also TOLD him that he’s coming to sing at our church sometime soon with our choir/orchestra. And if he does, I might poop my pants a little. Joli just about passed out when he started singing “2000 Years”, and I’m pretty sure she was crying during “Forevermore”. But seriously, it IS that good. He is amazing. And don’t get all hooty-tooty like “Oh, he’s OK…” or saying things like, “That song was just alright…” because you haven’t HEARD it in person. Dude’s got chops–real musician chops–not just pop-singer-wanna-be-CCM-worship-leader chops. Like opera chops that he’s translated into faux pop and worship leading. Outstanding.
In honor of his coolness…and because I was headed this way already without knowing it…we’re doing an “all Travis” worship set this Sunday (every song is one of his arrangements).
I mean…3 out of the 4 were that way already, I just added the last one when I got excited…I got a picture. It’s coming as soon as Joli emails it…
Comments (16)
fanboy.
He’s very gifted. And he’s using the gift to glorify God – just like it was intended to be.
I totally remember Musicalifornia as a child. That’s really cool about Travis Cottrell.
Whatever. That’s photoshopped. (I was gonna go for “YouTube Comment-esque”, but I couldn’t justify all the cussing and misspelling)
Yay for opera chops.
Ah, MusiCal…it’s been a long time. What’s with all the bodily functions? Daniel more control…puhlease! J/K. Of course, I only know Travis from a distance and via Beth Moore seminars. I’m surprised he let you get that close. Hey, are you gonna write a song again for American Idol?
Good pic. You guys look very cute together.
ummm….THAT’S HIS HAND ON MY SHOULDER!!
no photoshopping here…
oh wait…that is Daniel, not Christy^^^^^^
I’m jealous.
We should have taken a picture with me and Celeste Clydesdale—my hero!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
You are too much & I’m a little embarrassed to say that I think I was tearing up during Forever more! What can I say– I am excited that we will see him again and hopefully be together for the weekend coming up. Mark my words– it will be WAY better than what you saw at musical. So hold on to your horses!J
Be careful when you talk about pooping your pants…’cause you never know who might be reading…
Uh oh…
I’m so embarrassed…
LOLOLOLOLOL. Travis Cottrell knows that you’re a pants-pooper.
I echo heidi. that’s hilarious. and I love that you called this blog “COOL COOLNESS OF COOLS.” That’s so grown-up of you!
I’m surprised that you haven’t started wearing vests with a shirt and tie.