Seems there are a variety of ways to respond when something you love and respect has been vandalized by someone who clearly does not share the same love and respect. Like your sanctuary.
In the aftermath of a recent act of vandalism, I observed the following responses: church members who said “It could have been a lot worse!” and Continue reading “Responding after vandalism”
In the wake of the Baltimore riots, I recorded a song to try to make some positive contribution. Prince did the same thing, releasing the song “Baltimore,” and putting on a concert in the city…same idea, just a different scale. At the core of both our efforts is the notion that music holds some sort of power in this world. I often contemplate how what I do is one of the most unimportant things in this world while paradoxically being one of the most important. I’m not a doctor saving lives or curing the sick. I don’t build a house or a computer. I don’t paint a mural or a painting where there’s a physical object left to be viewed. Sure, I can create little videos or recordings, but at the end of the day music is temporal and experiential. It’s my job to create an experience for people. Continue reading “The Power of Music with Craig Sparks”
