Archive for September, 2008

God and Indiana Jones


 

   The previous weekend, I went to see a concert at the Hollywood Bowl.  Performing was noted film composer John Williams who conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert showcasing some of his own film scores and other music from motion pictures.  For those who aren’t aware, John Williams is the composer who created the memorable music from films such as the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, and Harry Potter series, E.T., Jaws, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, and hundreds of other films.  The music performed at the Hollywood Bowl concert was superb and the performance was top-notch.  While listening to all this wonderful music, it got me thinking – Where is all the great Christian music that rises to and exceeds the level of this film music?

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