Heavenly Meditations – My piano music
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(Please turn on your speakers to hear the music. You can stop, play, or adjust the volume directly on the player icon above).
When I first arrived in Seminary (about twenty years ago) I was walking through the dormitory when I heard some very simple yet beautiful piano music wafting down the corridor. I followed it’s captivating vibes until I found a Korean student, eyes closed and heart raised, simply pouring out his heart to God in simple songs of worship on the piano. I didn’t understand the words (my Korean skills are quite rusty ;) but I understood the spirit of the music — the spirit of love and adoration being poured out with every touch of the keys. I sat nearby and had a wonderful time with the Lord as he was playing.
When he finished I went over and asked if he would show me, in less than five minutes (that’s all the time I had left), how I could begin to learn to play the piano. I too wanted to pour my heart out to God through this beautiful instrument.
So he showed me how to basically make up simple chords — and with that, whenever I got the chance, I would try to play.
Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to take a piano course — but with that little push in the right direction I could soon sit down at the piano and play some simple melodies that come to me in the moment . . . melodies that I feel springing from my heart in expressions of adoration and love to God.
I must say that as a child my parents tried to get me to take some music classes . . . but I never really committed to such courses — I just didn’t have the vision for it.
However, after Jesus changed my life, I immediately had a desire to learn the guitar so I could express my love and thankfulness to Him. The one on hand at the time belonged to my dad who on rare occasions would pick up the guitar and play a bit. So I started practicing many hours each day. I really cried out to God to help me learn as it wasn’t easy. I said, “Jesus, please help me learn — because I only want to sing for you.” Well, He helped me . . . in fact I’ll be posting some songs in the future on the website.
I’m sharing this background because I want to say that the music and songs I play are deeply rooted in love and faith in Jesus — as He is the motivation for my life, He’s also my inspiration in my music. I find the chords and melodies attached to His essence — otherwise I simply don’t feel the inspiration, nor can I even play — especially on the piano. When I sit at the piano I don’t know what’s going to come out when I put my fingers to the keys. In fact, I only sit at the piano when I feel an anointing”bubbling” inside; it’s the only way I’m able to play, and it’s the only way I enjoy it. I’m really not trying to over-spiritualize this — it’s just how it works for me.
I just thought to share this melody with you, as this is the first time I’ve ever recorded myself playing the piano! (Well, it’s not really a piano, just a little keyboard :) I hope you enjoy it! (Tip: This music is best enjoyed with eyes closed and heart open :)
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Wow. That was beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye.
Hi Dad! Glad you enjoyed the music! It was worth lugging that keyboard from the States just to hear your comment :)
Paul, thanks for sharing! Such peaceful music. It was obviously inspired from above. Keep in touch brother. Miss ya!
Miss you as well, Matthew! Glad to be back in touch! (Glad you liked the music too :)
I've now listened to this a number of times
Dad
You've almost inspired me to make some more recordings :) No, I'm sure I will when I get the chance…