In the Making: Archive

July 2011

6 posts

Amusing Ourselves To Death in Malaysia → recombinantrecords.net

A lot of the discussion tonight - especially the frustration with this generation’s apathy and skewed sense of priorities (“I can’t believe I can’t go clubbing tonight because of Bersih!”) - reminded me of this comic, based on Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves To Death.

Jul 10, 201112 notes

#neil postman #technology #technopoly #malaysia #protest #justice #society #youth #generation

“You cannot quell our voices. This is the message that we must put across to our government very firmly and strongly. You have used the might of the state against your rakyat - and totally uncalled for! We hope you’re proud of yourselves. But, let me tell you as I said earlier: you used might, we used right. And ultimately right will prevail.” —

Ambiga Sreenivasan, chairwoman of Bersih 2.0, in her statement to the press on 9th July 2011.

(Source: youtube.com)

Jul 9, 201123 notes

#malaysia #bersih #video #politics #justice #protest

Play

Jul 9, 201117 notes

#protest #malaysia #bersih

Malaysia → nytimes.com

It is an honour to be in this country today.

I married into a good family.

Some came for food. But this is the stuff that keeps me alive.

Jul 9, 20117 notes

#protest #malaysia #bersih

Between the Graveyard and the Garden Jason Upton

Last night at Sparrow House. Playing my beautiful stereo for the last time.

I need Sufjan Stephens and Jason Upton to sustain me.

Moving house is hard.

Sad, but content.

It’s been 2 good years of peace, just as promised, just as prayed.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Jul 6, 201112 notes

#sparrow house #farewell #sufjan stevens #jason upton

Thank You for Saving Me Wheaton Chapel Worship Team '01-'02

Just heard “Thank You For Saving Me” on Delirious’ Farewell Show album, and it brought back a flood of memories from when we played this song at Wheaton’s chapel. Man, that was a good team.

This was recorded on a lapel mic, attached to a MiniDisc player left on the stage floor. You may be able to hear me (just barely) on the acoustic guitar and backup vocals. The funniest part was no one was singing with us - Wheaton was pretty reserved back then (and probably still is now) - but clearly that did not matter.

Jul 5, 201123 notes

#worship #wheaton #recording