Back to the original topic as explicated in my title: I have another great blog post brewin’ about the topic of Mormons /R-rated movies/ Katherine. But for now, let me just say this:
LDS leaders have long counseled it’s members to be selective about their choice of media. They have even specifically cautioned to avoid R-rated movies. However, as always has been and always will be, individual agency is acknowledged and respected. Just be smart, ok?
(queue less formal voice here:)
But just so you know, I made a deal with Aphrodite. If any of my readers watch R-rated movies, within 10 days she will strike you with a thunderbolt of blasphemy. Plus why do you need to watch films anyways? I know a GREAT blog you can read for entertainment, spiritual nourishment, and ugly pictures of a beautiful girl…
Oh, and one final thought. After reviewing the video (all good writers review their work), I realized I mentioned I’m not a scientist. Which I’m not for the most part. But I still like the song, particularly when Natasha sings it:
(I changed the gender pronouns. I do that kind of thing a lot.)
Readers, what do you think?
PS. Wayne, I love and respect you no matter what (not really, but just didn’t want to come off as judgmental and also wanted to soften this next part), BUT your body is a temple…why would you want to put graffiti on it? Join the LDS Church and I’ll help you pay to get rid of those tats (but readers FYI you don’t have to do that if you want to become a Mormon-just thought I’d clear that up)…
PS I appreciate these songs for their honesty and even finding gentle humor in controversy. However, I’m not into music that glorifies certain things, say immorality, drugs, violence, or suicide. Fine line of propriety again.
I was just 18 when I recorded this. It was a pretty cool experience at a time in my life when I needed expression and creativity (kinda like now!). There is a tension, though, as I wanted to sound stylish and slur my words just a little, but then that is at the sacrifice of enunciation. The Sophie’s choice of singing, I guess. Take a listen:
Oh, and here’s the email that my guitar teacher, Frank Keim sent me. I feel comfortable sharing his contact info because he IS still in business.
I wouldn’t be the musician that I am today without him. Truth!
I’ll drink to that (my glass is empty so fill it up with something…non-alcoholic please!) AND make a toast to my readers! Thank you so, so, SO much. And believe it or not, I still have lots to write about. Live your own lives and tell your own experiences, of course, but still mosey on over when you can, okay?
P.S. All those numbers add up to just over 5,000. I promise. And no, I didn’t add them myself. And no I didn’t keep clicking my stats button waiting to get to that magic landmark. 🙂
Renae told me about this and, um, the only way I could love this video more is if I was the bride and that beautiful man was singing to me. Oh, and I’d probably get a dress with sleeves 🙂 And also girlfriend ‘s beautiful and seems very nice, but she didn’t need to spend so much time at the tanning bed….
Tori and her family know them from Chicago!
“as long as ur a thicky thicky thick gurl u know that’s it’s on”
*when he puts those wayfarers on, I’m a goner and my heart is his…
Love it so much I’ll even be willing to look past the drug references at a wedding (weird)
This is my signature song, yes it is! Anyways, I am going to include 3 versions. But they ARE ALL GOOD! Compare/contrast if you like. If you wish to comment, don’t worry about hurting my feelings. I have thick skin when it comes to this, I feel confident in my version, and I would like your honest feedback so long as you are kind and constructive! My ranking of them are as follows:
1) Walmart Stripped Acoustic Version
2) Katherine Version
*Did it all-guitar, lead and harmony vocals, no autotune (the shakers were added in electronically)…oh, and I obviously don’t have a ton of experience with youtube videos yet (this is my first and only one). Start small, dream big!
3) Album Version
“i know they’re easy words to say, but i mean it”
*so many ups and downs but nothing’s changed, that’s why you know I’m here to stay…
*I played this for Tori and Jared and when I did she leaned over and whispered to him “that’s our wedding song.”
*WHY isn’t this song more popular? It’s SOOO GOOD! I guess I am the missionary bringing it to the world 🙂