Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Schrader says that his experiment with an artificial intelligence companion ended in disappointment after the AI reportedly shut down their conversation
McMINNVILLE, Ore. (BP)--"Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" might be hogging the headlines, and the lion's share of box office receipts, but for this parent a little boy with a big I.Q. is the man of the hour.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Long before J.K. Rowling and her creation of Harry Potter, the only names known among fantasy epic fans, were J.R.R. Tolkien and Frodo Baggins.
If these guys can lock down a full band and beef up their songwriting a bit, then Rev 21 has a hopeful future, which makes their debut’s title even more appropriate.Robin WeltyImagine Yourself Forgivenwww.robinwelty.com Modern pop/rockConsidering the first-rate production, the talent of the musicians involved, and the hype surrounding her project, it’s a wonder Robin Welty isn’t already signed by one of the major record labels such as Sparrow, Word, or Rocketown. These guys can rock with the best of them, especially on songs such as “He’ll Take the Blues From You,” “Preacherman Told Me,” and “You Gotta Have Jesus.” The band takes a more soulful turn on the title track (a thoughtful variation on The Prayer of Jabez) and on “Life on the Run,” and embrace more of a country blues sound on “When We Get to Heaven” and “Seven Promises.” Excellent musicianship abounds from all involved in this album, and it’s helped by Dave’s joyful and original songwriting. “Now and Then” powerfully interprets Psalm 139 into something original, sad, and comforting (not so unlike many of the psalms): “I know where I’m bound and where I’m chained and where I’m left alone / I know no hunger and I know no pain, but tonight I wanna go home.” Sandra’s voice is something of a cross between Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, and a young Emmy Lou Harris, and her music has the same folk sound as Shawn Colvin or Julie Miller.
It's worth mentioning that this album was independently released in April 2001. However, it was only widely distributed beginning June 2002. We also suspect that most critics did not fairly consider Psalms for their 2001 best-of lists because it was an independent release at the time.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Their long-awaited release is finally here. Two-and-a-half years after their Dove-nominated album "Unfazed," The Waiting has released "Wonderfully Made," their first album on their new label, Inpop Records.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Near the end of his life, J.R.R. Tolkien (also spelled Tolkein) received a letter from a young girl posing a question concerning the chief end of man.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--"Come Together," off Third Day's highly anticipated project by the same name, holds top honors in the Christian Hit Radio Top 20 list for the week beginning Dec. 9.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Americans went to church in droves after September 11th, but few of them found anything "sufficiently life-changing" to keep them there, says George Barna, whose most recent poll was released this week. Barna also found that after Black Tuesday fewer people believe in absolute truth, rather they lean…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Legendary Southern gospel music groups such as the Statesmen and the Cathedrals may no longer be around, but their legacy is. Young quartets such as CrossWay and N'Harmony are gaining in popularity -- with both the traditional gospel music crowd and new fans. …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Gaylord Entertainment Co. has agreed to sell its Christian music division, Word Entertainment, to Warner Music Group for $84.1 million in cash.
