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[jaxsn]

It's hot out here on the street, so I need a rider that can FAN me to keep me cool. anyway I'm not sure how this works on the Taxi site to be on my fan listbut here are my sites. please give me some feedback.http://jaxsn.com/pages/JaxsnsProduction.htmloh, I'm a bass player for hire too. (even via internet)http://www.jaxsnmusic.com/pages/videos/ ... ass.htmloh I just figured it out:please load me up as my fan, I hope to place a musical work and I will keep all posted. thankshttp://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.php?artist=jaxsn

[aubreyz]

Jaxsn,Some interesting stuff. Sounds a bit midi to me, but it's obvious you are talented.Not to hijack this thread and get all religious, but something on your page jumped out at me:Quote:Just read in the bible about Lucifer the musician.It annoys me when somebody tells somebody else to read the bible, but yet they don't even know what's in it.Did you know that the word Lucifer in Ezekiel 14 was added by the King James translaters and isn't even an English translation of the Hebrew word " helel" (literal-Day Star) but is a Latin word just thrown in there? The whole name Lucifer is made up.Did you know that the phrase in chapter 28 "Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created." doesn't refer to musical instruments at all? The Hebrew words translated timbrals and pipes refer to jewelry settings, which would contain the stones mentioned before it.Also, read the context of those whole chapters. It's specifically talking about a man, a king of Tyre - not a supernatural being.There is absolutely no biblical evidence of some "lucifer" who was worship leader in heaven, or even a musician. But it sure makes for a heck of a good story for preachers to use (and yes I used to be one) when slamming the "evils" of secular music.Sorry but you stepped into one of my pet peeves. Myth's like this get perpetuated as fact just because people hear somebody say it and then it becomes fact.Case in point - How many times have you heard a preacher/teacher talk about when Saul's name was changed to Paul? Your homework for the weekend is to find that story in the bible. No disrespect meant. Stepping off my soapbox now.Aub

[michael11]

Quote:Jaxsn,Some interesting stuff. Sounds a bit midi to me, but it's obvious you are talented.Not to hijack this thread and get all religious, but something on your page jumped out at me:Quote:Just read in the bible about Lucifer the musician.It annoys me when somebody tells somebody else to read the bible, but yet they don't even know what's in it.Did you know that the word Lucifer in Ezekiel 14 was added by the King James translaters and isn't even an English translation of the Hebrew word " helel" (literal-Day Star) but is a Latin word just thrown in there? The whole name Lucifer is made up.Did you know that the phrase in chapter 28 "Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created." doesn't refer to musical instruments at all? The Hebrew words translated timbrals and pipes refer to jewelry settings, which would contain the stones mentioned before it.Also, read the context of those whole chapters. It's specifically talking about a man, a king of Tyre - not a supernatural being.There is absolutely no biblical evidence of some "lucifer" who was worship leader in heaven, or even a musician. But it sure makes for a heck of a good story for preachers to use (and yes I used to be one) when slamming the "evils" of secular music.Sorry but you stepped into one of my pet peeves. Myth's like this get perpetuated as fact just because people hear somebody say it and then it becomes fact.Case in point - How many times have you heard a preacher/teacher talk about when Saul's name was changed to Paul? Your homework for the weekend is to find that story in the bible. No disrespect meant. Stepping off my soapbox now.AubThis feels a bit like the mauling I got from a screener when I tried to adapt a pop lyric to a christian one!! I think an appropriate saying is,your sins will find you out. Don't know who said that first but it certainly wasn't me.

[andreh]

Quote:Quote:Jaxsn,Some interesting stuff. Sounds a bit midi to me, but it's obvious you are talented.Not to hijack this thread and get all religious, but something on your page jumped out at me:It annoys me when somebody tells somebody else to read the bible, but yet they don't even know what's in it.Did you know that the word Lucifer in Ezekiel 14 was added by the King James translaters and isn't even an English translation of the Hebrew word " helel" (literal-Day Star) but is a Latin word just thrown in there? The whole name Lucifer is made up.Did you know that the phrase in chapter 28 "Every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, Beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created." doesn't refer to musical instruments at all? The Hebrew words translated timbrals and pipes refer to jewelry settings, which would contain the stones mentioned before it.Also, read the context of those whole chapters. It's specifically talking about a man, a king of Tyre - not a supernatural being.There is absolutely no biblical evidence of some "lucifer" who was worship leader in heaven, or even a musician. But it sure makes for a heck of a good story for preachers to use (and yes I used to be one) when slamming the "evils" of secular music.Sorry but you stepped into one of my pet peeves. Myth's like this get perpetuated as fact just because people hear somebody say it and then it becomes fact.Case in point - How many times have you heard a preacher/teacher talk about when Saul's name was changed to Paul? Your homework for the weekend is to find that story in the bible. No disrespect meant. Stepping off my soapbox now.AubThis feels a bit like the mauling I got from a screener when I tried to adapt a pop lyric to a christian one!! I think an appropriate saying is,your sins will find you out. Don't know who said that first but it certainly wasn't me. You go, Aub! Tell it like it is! Of course, everything in the bible could be considered perpetuated myths as much as misconstructions of its contents could...I guess it all depends on how you look at it. André

[aubreyz]

Quote:Quote:This feels a bit like the mauling I got from a screener when I tried to adapt a pop lyric to a christian one!! I think an appropriate saying is,your sins will find you out. Don't know who said that first but it certainly wasn't me. You go, Aub! Tell it like it is! Of course, everything in the bible could be considered perpetuated myths as much as misconstructions of its contents could...I guess it all depends on how you look at it. Andrélol... don't even get me started on the ten commandments The topic of whether or not the whole bible is a perpetuated myth is a very different can of worms not to be fished here. I make no apologies for my faith, but I'd rather let my actions speak more than words.I do have little tolerance for those who try to use a book to back up everything, and yet don't really even know much about the book that they place such absolute trust in. That's not a dig at you jaxsn, or anyone else. Just explaining my perspective.Okay... I said I was getting off my soapbox, but evidently the boxes were stacked up and I stepped off one onto another one Aub (is it any wonder I'm not a pastor anymore?) Delane

[andreh]

Quote:as far as the many audio clips on one page...My intention was to allow a person with hi speed INTERNET connectionto wait (about less than 2 minutes) then have instant downloads of the songswithout have to download each song one at a time. (i think that is annoying)jaxsn-It's a good concept, but in practice I don't think many people are willing to wait around that long for a page to load. I didn't. My $.02,André

[dgolding]

If I might drag the focus back to the Swing Low mix for a moment, I have to say that despite the fact that this genre really isn't my cup of tea at all, I kinda liked it. It's certainly different, and some of the unexpected touches make it interesting.As for some of the harsh critisism of it, I have to say that while constructive critisism is almost always welcomed, if not essential, simply trashing someone's work seems a tad rude to me.

[hummingbird]

Quote:If I might drag the focus back to the Swing Low mix for a moment, I have to say that despite the fact that this genre really isn't my cup of tea at all, I kinda liked it. It's certainly different, and some of the unexpected touches make it interesting.As for some of the harsh critisism of it, I have to say that while constructive critisism is almost always welcomed, if not essential, simply trashing someone's work seems a tad rude to me. It is definitely different & creative. I don't think it's complete yet, but I think has some interesting elements. It wouldn't fit the recent listing (they wanted traditional), but keep playing with it, jaxsn.please send links to your versions(As per my other thread)... my take on it is postedSwing Low Sweet Chariot http://www.taxi.com/vikkiflawith(the 2nd version is raw vocal only for comparison)

[johnnydean1]

Quote:johnnydean1OK, I'll consider trashing it. you may be right.it may not be good at all.credentials? I was not asking for any. I just wanted to hear your work to see what your musical taste was like or your creative level.I'm not bashing you, I'm just learning that we all have many talents and ways ofshowing them. I figure if you are on Taxi, you must have music you have writtenright? I may be wrong.jaxsn,you have a really good attitude. I think you have a great voice and a lot of talent.Just because I didn't like Swing Low means I didn't like Swing Low.It doesn't mean I wouldn't like every other thing you might have done but I only listened to Swing Low.I don't post my music here because I don't want to be in the (if you like my music I will like yours)position.Good luck.

[jaxsn]

horacejesse?I hear ya. "Why, here's the hearts and flowers now."even after most killers murder a person, some bring flowers to the funeral.at least I'm alive to read these post.Thanks to johnnydean1, your last post did make me feel better.I was not feeling distraught, just honestly concerned.I am a pusher for originality, which is very very hard to find these days and days of past. this is why I posted here, I figured people would appreciate each other's creative talent.As a business man, my clients confirm my value, which is very important to mebecause I've grown accustomed to high taste, and I love playing bass and creating music in other words I don't want to do anything else, and I thank God I can make a living at this.Being online before online even got popular (ya'll remember the 28.8k modems and compuserve was just a thought? I started young!) My good cdbaby sales, website clients across the country etc. blah, blah, blahthat is my true confirmation.My point is, this web page is good for me to listen to others that don't know me,and maybe I can contribute my experience to others as well.johnnydean1, I was upset (it was a pride thing) but I chose to keep the peace, attacks are pointless, over personal taste. As you stated, you have the right to your opinion, and honestly, I thank you for your honestly.it may have been the best post on this issue of this song, yet.I really want to hear your music. I won't bash, i will listen and give my own honest thoughts.dgolding?I'm wit u man, I feel the same way. thanks for the look out by taking the time in posting.mazz?I am going to follow up on this info, you are awesome.After all this, It would be wild if this work got giant attention and picked up.remember, I have a studio, thank God because I am not perfect. So like the great encourager on this issue (Hummingbird) said "It is definitely different & creative"this is exactly what I was going for, but if need be, I can make adjustments-----------------------------------------------------------Maybe I missed the boat on this one, but I really don't think so. See my understanding of the listing was:Original versions of the Traditional/Public Domain spiritual hymn/song "SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT" are needed......... Both VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL versions are OK. A cappella versions are fine as well.Here is the kicker..... They're open to a fairly wide variety of instrumentation, BUT, keep it as close to a traditional arrangement as possible.They're not seeking Heavy Metal or Electronica versions, for example. this makes me think they are NOT looking for traditional versions, They are looking for ANY OTHER CREATIVE STYLE, as long as it is NOT Heavy Metal or Electronica versionsBelieve me I am not venting, I just wanted to clarify my understanding of the post. trust me the extra money ($120 for me) to join dispatch, plus $5 could go in gas, If Taxi is not making accurate postings, just to pass on my submissions.I grew up in church, still go - hard-coremy daddy sing this all my life. it would have been very quick and easy to sing it the traditional way if I wanted to, or if they asked.either way I'm gonna work on this version for prospects outside Taxi, if they pass on it.I have to get some work done, thanks so much everyone.if you are in CT visit me.post more, I'm starting to like you all as my new friends.