Peacemaker

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Here comes the theme "Spirit" for this week's soundshoot. Not wanting to do things last minute again, I really spent time thinking about it for the whole week. Well, there're a lot of different interpretation on this word "Spirit". If I google it, the first thing is... Spirit Airlines, definitely not the thing I want. Wiki says that it comes from the Latin word Spiritus, which means breath, interesting.

Mostly, it's about something without a physical form. People often refer spirit as ghost, soul, and morale. I will take the idea of soul, as in Genesis 2:7, "Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man's nostrils, and the man became a living person."

So, what can I come out with my 'soul'? Probably due to some frustrating matters recently, I visited the chapel quite frequent to have my own time with the piano. I used to (or still) rely heavily on playing the keyboard to release stress, it's like using the gift of God to seek this moment of absolute peace within myself, my style of meditation I guess.

It is pretty similar to Starry Tide, as I want the soothing and relaxing feel. With clean guitar as counter melody, and a piano leads with slight variation along the clip. Not even complicated arrangement, just primary chords. Drums are just quarter hats, soft kicks and side stick, no cymbal no snare. I think simple tune is the best way to bring a heavy heart out from this complicated world. Keeping it mellow while building the dynamics is also a challenge.

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Peacemaker - Adam Jong

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*Update*

I do think that this is so far my best soundshoot, probably same level of favor with Starry Tide, but it caught me in total surprise when the top 10 artist for the week is announced as usual. Peacemaker is ranked no.3 for this week! Probably my best result ever. Previously when Behind the Blinds is at 10th (actually 11th), I was kinda satisfied already. This is really an encouragement to go on.

"Yet I will restore the fortunes of my people in days to come, declares the Lord."
-Jeremiah 48:47-

I think everyone has their own problems in life, most of them can't be helped, but just to face it. While wrestling with all these worldly matters, may God grant is strength and peace that will help us overcome all these challenges, Amen.