Music Video Monday: Getting A Little Animated

Welcome back to Music Video Monday, where we play the best Music Videos out There. We're going to do something a little different this time. We're getting a little animated.  This video from Yancy popped up in my Youtube feed the other day, and let me say, it is a snappy little video about Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors.

The difference continues with a little bit of a delayed video. Christmas is over, but I just discovered this video  from the now Synthpop band We Are Leo. It is a definitely Animated Dancing In A Snow Globe. Hey, here in the Northeast it may snow as late as May.

Finally, we take an entirely different path. This is just discovered. Project Aegis is a supergroup started by Matt Smith of Theocracy. In this case the proceeds from the song go 100% to Legacy Music, which provides music lessons and instruments to Children and Teens from Difficult Backrounds. Listen, Headbang, Buy. 

That does it for this edition of Music Video Monday. Happy President's Day everyone. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Night Beat Rewind: January 2019 - The Singles Scene

2020 is underway, and one month is in the bag. Time for our Singles Scene Rewind.

Missing The Mark

• Jon Keith - Way Up 4.25 Emeralds

The gift giving is here as well. Only one Missing The Mark as well.

Pure Platinum Perfection

• Cory Asbury - Reckless Love (ft Tori Kelly) 5 Emeralds
• Cory Asbury - The Father's House (Studio Version) 5 Emeralds
• Christabelle Braden - Diffeerent Kind of Warrior 5 Emeralds
• Ty Brasel - The Power ft KB 5 Emeralds
• Caleb and Kelsey - Way Maker 5 Emeralds
• Landry Cantrell - Weightless 5 Emeralds
• Celldweller - Into The Void (SWARM Remix) 5 Emeralds
• Celldweller - Into The Void (SWARM Remix Instrumentals) 5 Emeralds
• Jimi Cravity - Still 5 Emeralds
• CRC Music - Made Whole 5 Emeralds
• Dens - Even 5 Emeralds
• Daniel Doss - This Is The Kingdom 5 Emeralds
• FreeG - Falling (ft Ceavora & Simon Miles) 5 Emeralds
• Gateway Worship - Give Me your Peace (ft Zach Rowe) 5 Emeralds
• Keith and Kristyn Getty - The Power of The Cross (ft Pedro Eustace & Jackie Hill Perry) 5 Emeralds
• The Gray Havens - Blackbird 5 Emeralds
• JJ Heller - Missing Peace 5 Emeralds
• Here Be Lions - I Speak Jesus (ft Darlene Zschech) 5 Emeralds
• Jordan and Jessa - I Cannot Outrun Your Grace 5 Emeralds
• Kolby Koloff - Finding My Way Back 5 Emeralds
• Mandisa - Way Maker 5 Emeralds
• Mass Anthem - Need Your Love (Michael Schawel Remix) 5 Emeralds
• William McDowell - Only You Can Satisfy ft Chris Lawson (Live) 5 Emeralds
• Nashville Life Music - Reconciler 5 Emeralds
• Rachael Nemiroff - Draw Me Near 5 Emeralds
• Natasha Owens - Warrior (Live) 5 Emeralds
• Dave Pettigrew - Do It Again 5 Emeralds
• Dave Pettigrew - I Am Ready Now 5 Emeralds
• Dave Pettigrew - O Come To The Altar 5 Emeralds
• Zachary Ray - Let go 5 Emeralds
• Reach City Music - I Stand Amazed 5 Emeralds
• Seth and Nirva - Be Still 5 Emeralds
• RED - Sever 5 Emeralds
• RE: Hope Belfast - Nothing Like Your Presence 5 Emeralds
• Rend Collective - Sing It From The Shackles 5 Emeralds
• Angie rose - Infatuation 5 Emeralds
• L. Spenser Smith - The Cross Alone 5 Emeralds
• Social Beingz - No Worries ft John Givez 5 Emeralds
• Grace Spencer - Words (Remix) 5 Emeralds
• 3 Force - Abyss (ft Scandroid) 5 Emeralds
• Toby Mac - 21 Years 5 Emeralds
• Roy Tosh - Apart of Me ft Eris Ford 5 Emeralds
• 29:11 Worship - For Everyone 5 Emeralds
• Matthew West - Grace Upon Grace 5 Emeralds
• Matthew West - Malking Miracles 5 Emeralds

45 Perfect Singles. You know the song awards are going to come from here. Finally the songs in the middle of the pack.

Semi-Precious Metal

• Alicia and Whitney - All For Nothing 4.75 Emeralds
• Cory Asbury - The Father's House (Acoustic) 4.75 Emeralds
• Building 429 - Don't You (Forget About Me) (Simple Minds Cover) 4.75 Emeralds
• Canyon Hills Worship - Jesus My Treasure 4.75 Emeralds
• Cody Carnes - Christ Be Magnified 4.75 Emeralds
• Aaron Cole - Mad 4.75 Emeralds
• Aaron Cole - My Year 4.75 Emeralds
• CRC Music - All For You 4.75 Emeralds
• CRC Music - For The Fame 4.75 Emeralds
• Dee -1 - Really Feel This 4.50 Emeralds
• Colton Dixon - Miracles 4.75 Emeralds
• Elevation Rhythm - Better With You 4.75 Emeralds
• Elevation Youth - Trust in You (Live) 4.75 Emeralds
• Jamie Grace - Dream Big 4.75 Emeralds
• Jason Gray - New Song ft Blanca 4.75 Emeralds
• inTellect - All Day 4.75 Emeralds
• Derek Johnson - The Way That You Love Me 4.75 Emeralds
• Greg LaFollette - Blessed Be The Name 4.75 Emeralds
• Mali Music - Let Go 4.75 Emeralds
• Andrew Marcus - Take All of Me 4.50 Emeralds
• Joshua Micah - Moving Through Me 4.75 Emeralds
• 116 - Live Forever (ft 1k phew, Aaron Cole, Hulvey, Tedashii, Tommy Royale, Trip Lee and Wande) 4.75 Emeralds
• Passion - King of Glory (Live) 4.75 Emeralds
• Psalm - Pig With A Pearl (ft Young Noah) 4.50 Emeralds
• Jon Reddick - Glory and majesty 4.50 Emeralds
• Chris Renzema - Springtime 4.75 Emeralds
• Rezurrection - Preach It Right 4.75 Emeralds
• Rush of Fools - Build My Life 4.75 Emeralds
• Chris Sligh - Don't Waste 4.75 Emeralds
• Southville - Changing Seasons 4.75 Emeralds
• JSteph - Dear Depression (ft Dawson Samuel)(prod Moflo Music) 4.50 Emeralds
• John Tibbs - One Good Try 4.75 Emeralds
• Roy Tosh - When I'm Gone 4.75 Emeralds
• The Union Chattanooga - Forever Amen ft Drakeford 4.75 Emeralds
• Tauren Wells - Famous For (I Believe) ft Jenn Johnson 4.75 Emeralds
• Tauren Wells - Famous For (I Believe) ft Christine D'Clario (Spanish/English Version) 4.75 Emeralds
• Ian Yates - Loved By You 4.75 Emeralds
• Zauntee - Center Stage 4.75 Emeralds

What a month. 2020 is under way. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Night Beat Rewind: January 2020 - The Album Edition

January is in the Books. February is here. 2020 is off to an awesome start. Not going to waste any time with small talk. We begin with the album which will not make the Awards.

Missing The Mark

• David Dunn - Starting Now EP 4.25 Emeralds

Only one Missing The Mark, must be a delayed Christmas Spirit. 

Pure Platinum Perfection

• All Things New - Sound of Freedom EP 5 Emeralds
• Antarctic Wastelands - The Way of The Sea EP 5 Emeralds
• Cody Carnes - Run to the Father EP 5 Emeralds
• Travis Cottrell - Spirit Rise 5 Emeralds
• Huntington's - Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol! 5 Emeralds
• Influence Music - Rebels (Deluxe) 5 Emeralds
• KJ-52 - Victory Lap 5 Emeralds
• Planetshakers - Glory, Part One (Live) EP 5 Emeralds
• Matt Redman - Let There Be Wonder (Live) 5 Emeralds
• RNW Music - Sessions 1 EP 5 Emeralds
• Switchfoot - Native Tongue (Reimagine/Remix) EP 5 Emeralds
• 3 Force - Divide and Collide 5 Emeralds
• Chase Tremaine - Unfill 5 Emeralds
• Various - Simple Hymns: Songs of Communion 5 Emeralds
• Vertical Worship - Yes I Will: Songs from Vertical Worship 5 Emeralds
• Vineyard Worship - Here (Live) 5 Emeralds

16 to 1 Pure Platinum to MTM. Definitely a Christmas hangover. Now for the albums in the middle.

Semi-Precious Metals

• Awaken The Dawn - Moments from the Hillsides, Volume 1 (Live) 4.75 Emeralds
• The Brilliance - Suite No. 2: World Keeps Spinning - An Antidote to Modern Anxiety 4.75 Emeralds
• Aaron Bucks - California, Volume 3 EP 4.75 Emeralds
• The Church Will Sing - The Church Will Sing, Volume 1 (Live) 4.75 Emeralds
• Colony House - Leave What's Lost Behind 4.75 Emeralds
• Eleven 22 Worship - Our God is One 4.50 Emeralds
• Keith Elgin and Friends - Songs 4.75 Emeralds
• Every Nation Music - Grace EP 4.50 Emeralds
• Allen Froese - All Things new EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Gateway Youth - Elements Ep 4.75 Emeralds
• Hulvey - Prelude EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Adam LaVerdierre - This is Revival 4.75 Emeralds
• Alexandria Levin - Amazed 4.75 Emeralds
• Matt Maher - Alive and Breathing, Volume 4 Ep 4.75 Emeralds
• Stephen McWhirter - Grave Clothes EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Red Letter Society - Live Project EP 4.75 Emeralds
• John Reuben - Greatest Christian Rapper Ever EP 4.50 Emeralds
• John Reuben - Johnny and Alonny EP 4.50 Emeralds
• Justin Rizzo - Paid it All EP 4.50 Emeralds
• Shane and Shane - The Worship Initiative, Volume 18 4.75 Emeralds
• Silent Planet - The Night God Slept Redux 4.75 Emeralds
• Tommy Walker - Songs of the Week, Volume 3 4.75 Emeralds
• Sammy Ward - Hymns Anew EP 4.75 Emeralds
• We Are Messengers - Power 4.75 Emeralds
• We Are The City - R.I.P. 4.75 Emeralds
• Tauren Wells - Citizen of heaven 4.75 Emeralds
• Rachael Winters - Say So 4.75 Emeralds

2020 is under way. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Modern Worship

Modern Worship was the winner once again. 21 entrants a triple final. Let's wrap it up.

Modern Worship

• Bethel Music - Without Words: Genesis
• Noah Cleveland - The Nashville Sessions, Volume 1 EP
• CTZN Worship - Welcome Home
• Elim Sound - Send Revival
• Every Nation Music - Seven Verse Nine
• First Free Music - Live at Black Box Theater
• ICF Worship - Fearless (Acoustic Sessions)
• Kalley - Faultlines, Volume 1 EP
• Kalley - Faultlines, Volume 2 EP
• Lifepoint Worship - Heart of Heaven
• Matt Maher - Alive and Breathing, Volume 3 EP
• The Maker and The Instrument - Instrumental Songs of Worship
• Chris McClarney - Fill This Place (Live) EP
• Brooke Nichols - Pursue EP
• One Hope Project - You
• Sovereign Grace Music - The Glorious Christ
• Upperroom - Moments: Design 004 EP
• Various - Simple Hymns: Songs of Worship
• Vive Worship - Resonance (Live)
• Worship Mob - Venture 12: Do It Again EP
• Y+YA - Beyond EP

That finishes off the 1st Quarter Wrap. On to 2020. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Pop

Break out the Bubblegum, it's Pop Music Time. This quarter was a good one for the pop tart crowd with a double finals worth of entries (that's 14 for the newbies, and perhaps Iowa Dems can count that high). Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's get to the syrup.

Pop Music

• Jared Anderson - The Whole Landscape EP
• Jeremy Benjamin - WonderLove
• Citizen Way - Love Is A Lion
• Clay Crosse - Freewill Offering EP
• For All Seasons - Side A EP
• Hollyn - Bye, Sad Girl
• Coby James - No trouble EP
• Coby James - Happier EP
• Coby James - Coby James EP
• Chuckie P - Faith Hope and Love
• Reba Rambo - Lady (Released 1976: Digital Debut)
• Courtney Ramirez - Amada en Verdad 
• Stillman - Let Go EP
• Stillman - Wherever You Are EP

Those in the know have deduced the winner. Modern Worship Wraps the Wrap with 20 entries. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Rap

Rap (and its sibling Hip-Hop) were third in the three way tie for third place in the first quarter of 2020. Two genres beat it. And when you have ten entries in a quarter and still aren't the winner, you know it's going to be a great year.

Rap/Hip-Hop

• Beacon Light - Influential EP
• Aaron Bucks - California, Volume 3
• 5ive - White Van EP
• Xay Hill - Million EP
• Manafest - This Is Not the End
• Derek Minor - Nothing But A Word ft Propaganda
• Social Club Misfits - MOOD/DOOM
• Thi'sl - STTAG
• Joey Vantes - The Season EP
• Whosoever South - Backroads and Small Towns

To me Whosoever South and Manafest are at the top of the list, but this is a pretty good mix. The Penultimate Genre is Pop Music. Until then, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st quarter- Hard Rock

We crank up the volume all the way past limits now. Heavy Metal and Hard Rock had a very nice showing with 10 entries this quarter. It's gonna be headbanger heaven this year.

Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

• Bloodgood - Trenches of Rock: The Metal Mission of Bloodgood
• The Devil Wears Prada - The Act
• Norma Jean - All Hail
• Nothing Left - Disconnected
• RED - The Evening Hate EP
• Saint - The Calf
• Michael Sweet - 10
• What We Do In Secret - Repose
• Wicked's End - Flood
• The World Will Burn - Nothing as Real as it seems.

This quarter has a bit of an 80's feel to it. Michael Sweet is lead for Stryper, Saint and Bloodgood were also 80's bands and The World Will Burn is a side project of Dale Thompson, lead vocalist for the 80's Metal Band (still active) Bride. Our third and final tie is Rap. Until then, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Gospel

The final set of ties is a three way tie. Gospel, Hard Rock and Rap are tied with ten entries apiece. These are only tied in the third place position however.

Gospel/R&B

• Anthony Brown and Group Therapy - 2nd Wind: Ready
• Kirk Franklin - Past and Present, Volume 1 EP
• Kirk Franklin - Past and Present, Volume 2 EP
• Travis Green - Broken Record
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Smile (Live)
• Donnie McClurkin - A Different Song
• Gene Moore - Nashville Sessions (Live) EP
• Noel Robinson - I Surrender 
• Kanye West - Jesus Is Born (ft Sunday Service Choir)
• Kelly Wright - The Love Train

It still seems strange typing Kanye's name in Gospel, but God does Amazing Things. Next up is Hard Rock. Until then, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Rock Music

Rock Music is next in our tie, after this is our third and final tie with 10 entries, and that one is a three way tie. Let's Rock.

Rock Music

• The Lead - Burn This Record (30th Anniversary)
• Paradise Now - Supernatural EP 
• John Schlitt - Go
• Slick Shoes - Broadcasting Live
• White Collar Sideshow - I Didn't Come Here To Die
• Zach Williams - Rescue Story

Some hard driving Rock and Roll this quarter. Next up is Gospel with 10. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Music Video Monday: Cover Me

We are going to try something a bit different at the Night Beat. Usually for Music Video Monday we play the best original music videos by artists. We have had an abundance of good cover songs recently, and some of them have made videos. We want to recognize them just like we do the "original" videos. We begin with Caitie Hurst, a rising star in the Christian Music Industry. This is her cover of Hillsong United's So Will I.

Next up we go to "my band" as I like to Call Them. The Choir has been covering a bunch of mainstream music lately, and in a lot of cases making your forget the original. They are that good at making it their own. This time they redo One Republic's 2013 hit Counting Stars.

Finally we go to my favorite lady, Amy Lee and Evanescence. They recently did a remix of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain.  I gave the original a listen, as I do with all covers, and I hated it. Way to country for my taste. Amy is in her Goth glory in this one for this version made for the Video Game Gear 5. Defiant Metal at its finest.

That does it for this version of Music Video Monday. We will be back with the original videos next time. Until then, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Justified In Light: The 2020 Platinum Vinyl Awards 1st Quarter - Live Recorded Album

Our Second tie is between Live Album and Rock Music. Both genres had 6 entries apiece. We are just starting. When we finish the numbers get much bigger. Let's get to it. No More Words.

Live Recorded Album

• First Free Music - Live at Black Box Theater 
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Smile (Live)
• Chris McClarney - Fill This Place (Live) EP
• Gene Moore - Nashville Sessions (Live) EP
• Slick Shoes - Broadcasting Live 
• Vive Worship - Resonance (Live)

Slick Shoes releasing their first Album 16 years and sounding as fresh as ever. Looks like Comeback Album will be making a comeback this year. Rock Music is next. Until then, I am Awaiting Your Reply.