Hello internet pals of music. Today we’re introducing a new guest feature, starting with a long time friend & collaborator.
To kick this new guest playlist series off, I can’t think of a better one to exemplify everything that this newsletter / imaginary media empire / scream into the void is all about: a pure love of music. No genres, No masters.
SERMONS! is reader-supported. If you’re wishing to support our work, I encourage you to become a subscriber. Otherwise, we’ll all probably forget about this thing.
So, let’s meet Kendra. As she puts it:
Kendra is a scenarioist, broadcaster, and occasional essayist. She leads a small consultancy in Texas for futures-thinking, and splits time between the quiet of the high desert and a full schedule traveling to work with people. Her playlist is about fear, faith, and the US border.
To learn more about what she is doing, her website is here and if you scroll through the Information section, you can listen to her speak about what a futurist does, or futurism, geopolitics and the US border . She’s also a brilliant artist & writer, so be sure to check out her work on her site.
Image used with permission. All rights attributed to Kendra Jones.
She wrote this part for me to say ( but honestly, she really did keep texting me about this): She keeps telling me the piano is a percussion instrument. You be the judge.
This is a masterpiece, pro-level playlist that is so good, it has made me second guess my own ability to string songs together. It is a full journey of sound, lyric and feeling that feels like watching a movie but with ears. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve listened to it, and I’m jealous of you getting to hear it for the first time.
SERMONS! is brought to you by Musik Klub. You can also find Jamie on Twitter and Instagram, if that’s your thing. Like what you’re hearing? Help spread the word!
Musik Klub: “Everythang’s Workin”
I love this idea, Jamie! I also really dig that the playlist has a theme. There are some familiar tunes and artists, but also new ones to me on this. I'm looking forward to giving it a spin. Thanks Kendra & thank you, Jamie, for sharing!
Should we get on a zoom where someone can explain Indian tala 3 to 128 and 11/8 time signatures? Or Western 4/4 for that matter? ... (weeping)