Spotlight Center Stage
I don't choose friends because of their talents. If, however, I have friends that happen to be amazingly talented, I feel I should point that out, especially when they display it in big ways. Thus, I would be remiss (as in inappropriate because of neglect of a duty, not a fictional character who tells stories about rabbits) to pass over the events of last weekend without comment.Those of you who attended Josh's recital know what I'm talking about. Those of you who didn't should now wish you did. I'm not even going to try to describe it, other than to say, "Amazing." I particularly enjoyed it for the following reasons:
- • He played "Pictures at an Exhibition," over thirty minutes of perhaps one of the greatest pieces by a Russian composer. Coming in behind only anything by Rachmaninoff.
• I got to be an usher for him (my first time ushing). I even got to be backstage for part of the recital. If you thought it was cool from the gym floor, you have no idea.
• Josh is a great guy and a great friend. And he got some of the credit he deserves. Some.
This was such a big event I've done the unthinkable—I've attempted to capture my thoughts for you here. Read at your own risk—I warn you, such action could be dangerous, and I am hereby absolved of any responsibility for the loss of mental activity that may result.
Anyway, nice work, Josh. I'm honored to call you a friend.
At 11:23 PM,
I wholeheartedly agree: Josh is not only a wonderful musician, he's a wonderful person. I must say though, that Josh wearing his Rasta hat had to be the best part of the recital. :)
At 11:45 PM,
While it was good, don't forget that pride goeth before the fall.
At 9:48 AM,
I definitely agree with Chelsie. How can dredlocks appearing on a Maranatha stage not be one of your primary reasons for enjoying Josh's recital? Even still, without the rasta hat (which I claim full responsibility for), Josh was incredible. Excellent work Josh.
And for you, Anonymous, don't forget that stupid comments goeth before me putting my foot up your you know what.
At 10:37 AM,
There's a verse in Proverbs that says something like, "Let another man praise thee, a stranger and not thine own mouth." Josh did an excellent job, and he deserves the encouragement and praise. Yeah for Josh!
At 2:05 PM,
Thanks for starting my reply to Anon, Dale and Hannah. I'd also like to point out that if Josh were writing this post, I'd be the first to make Anon's comment. That's why I did it for him. I have no qualms about pointing out the talents God has given my friend.
As for the rasta hat—it was cool, but I'm more of a purist, I guess. So as noteworthy as it was, I thought I'd leave the Rasta hat to your masterful post, Dale (which I wouldn't let myself read until I did mine; and I was waiting for a picture for mine. Hence the delay), and focus more on the music.
At 9:15 PM,
Wish I would have been there. Sounds like it was wonderful (knowing Josh, I'm sure I could say it was even though I wasn't there). Anonymous, keep your "out of context" verses to yourself.
At 11:11 AM,
Bar-none, that was the best recital I've ever been to in the 5 years I've been here. Wish I could've been there on Saturday instead of Wednesday so I could've seen the Rasta hat. Josh (and Steve- I won't neglect you Mann), that was a superb job.