tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20079281159934413312024-03-05T07:15:57.345-08:00Life is a SongLife is a song; a melody which changes with every breath we take. May the music you find on this site help you breathe in life more deeply, finding greater joy and hope in whatever life has to offer.Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-75020365194240696642011-02-16T08:15:00.001-08:002011-02-16T08:39:55.489-08:00Winter's LullabyHappy Winter! This is a song I wrote the other night as I enjoyed brisk winter weather in Texas. This winter is the first snow-less winter I've had in a long time. I thought I would desperately miss the snow, but it turns out I actually <span style="font-style:italic;">love </span>the mild Texas winters (meaning one or two really cold days, and that's about it!) However, the other night as I wrote this piece, I felt like I was sitting inside my house, warming up by a fire, watching snow fall softly outside. It was a peaceful moment in my minds' eye. <br><br>
I named the piece "Winter's Lullaby" for a few reasons. First of all, it's completely peaceful and I could easily fall asleep listening to it. Also, this winter has been pretty intense across the nation, and I'm sure there are many who would like to sing Winter a lullaby and tell it to go to sleep for a long time so that Spring can arrive! Maybe if we all turn this up loud enough, Winter will indeed drift away into a peaceful slumber and Spring will arrive in all its glory! Just a thought...
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Here's <span style="font-style:italic;">Winter's Lullaby</span>:<br>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Arranged & Recorded by</b>: Jennie Bangerter Larsen </span>
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Sometimes life doesn't seem fair. Trite as it is, it's the truth. Lately I've heard many stories of dear friends who have been put through the wringer in one way or another, and while I have been saddened by their losses and hardships, I have also been strengthened by their faith and optimism. I know that we all "get" to grow from various hardships throughout our lives, and I'm thankful to have so many good friends who know where to turn in both good times and bad times. This may also sound trite or common to some, but I know that Christ really is "the Way, the Truth and the Light." Let Him guide us as He shapes us into who He really sees in us!
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Follow <a href="http://www.persistwell.com">this link</a> to a website which has wonderful quotes and examples of people overcoming adversity when life hasn't seemed fair to them:<br><br>
<a href="http://www.persistwell.com">www.PersistWell.com</a><br><br>
In case you're curious, here are the texts of the hymns:
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<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Be Thou My Vision</span></span><br>
by Mary Byrne:
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Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;<br>
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.<br>
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,<br>
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
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Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word;<br>
I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord;<br>
Thou my great Father, I thy true son;<br>
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
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Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for my fight,<br>
Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.<br>
Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower.<br>
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.<br><br>
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,<br>
Thou mine inheritance, now and always:<br>
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,<br>
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
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High King of heaven, my victory won,<br>
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns Son!<br>
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,<br>
Still be my vision, O ruler of all.<br><br><br>
This melody also is sung to these lyrics written by William D. Longstaff:<br><br>
<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Take Time To Be Holy</span></span>
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Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;<br>
Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.<br>
Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,<br>
Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.<br>
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Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;<br>
Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.<br>
By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;<br>
Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.<br>
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Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;<br>
And run not before Him, whatever betide.<br>
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,<br>
And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.<br><br>
Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,<br>
Each thought and each motive beneath His control.<br>
Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love,<br>
Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.<br>
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<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">I Need Thee Every Hour</span></span> <br>
by Annie S. Hawks<br><br>
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;<br>
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.<br>
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<span style="font-style:italic;">Refrain:</span><br>
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;<br>
Every hour I need Thee;<br>
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,<br>
I come to Thee.<br>
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I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;<br>
Temptations lose their pow’r when Thou art nigh.<br>
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I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;<br>
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.<br>
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I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;<br>
Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-81464787561748031052010-02-13T20:57:00.000-08:002010-02-13T21:47:24.909-08:00The Valentine's Day SpectrumHappy Valentine's Day!
I was at the store and saw a box of chocolates that had a dog's face ripping through it. The inscription read "Valentine's Day can be ruff..." I thought it was funny, and it reminded of many past Valentine's Days when I would dread the day, knowing there was nothing to look forward to (i.e. no cute guy singing me a song, bringing me flowers and/or chocolates, etc). So, for all of you who feel that way this year, enjoy this first song, <span style="font-style:italic;">Livin' It Up Today</span>, and go indulge in your favorite treat or past time.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Livin' It Up Today</b></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Composed & Recorded by</b>: Jennie Bangerter Larsen </span>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Vocals</b>: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.aprilmeservy.com/">April Meservy</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Guitar</b>: Kristen Bromley <b>Instrumentation: </b>Jennie Bangerter Larsen</span></span></span></div><div>
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For those of you who <span style="font-style:italic;">have</span> found someone to love and who loves you in return, enjoy the second song, <span style="font-style:italic;">Now and Forever in Love</span>. I know I posted this song recently, but I added more tracks and harmonies. Hopefully you find it even more appealing...it's kind of like love, the more you work at it, the better it gets!
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Now and Forever in Love</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><b>Composer</b>: Jennie Bangerter Larsen </span></div><div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Vocals & Instrumentation: </b>Jennie Bangerter Larsen</span></div><div>
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Now, for some real sappiness...I was happily surprised to find out that my husband re-recorded the words to his proposal song (<span style="font-style:italic;">Because I Love You</span>)! He, too, got ambitious and added harmonies (as well as a big smoocheroo) to the recording, and I LOVE it! I know that I said I wouldn't share too much sappiness so I wasn't going to include his words, but...it's Valentine's Day, and for some, that means it's a big fat sap fest! So, enjoy the sap! :)
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Because I Love You</b></span></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><b>Composer</b>: Shane Larsen </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Vocals: </b>Shane Larsen <b>Piano: </b>Jennie Bangerter Larsen
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Happy Valentine's Day, wherever you're at on the spectrum!
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The votes are in, and a new song at your request is now here! Piano solos proved to be the favorite of most voters, so you can now listen to my latest original piano solo on the MP3 player above.
<span style="font-style: italic;">Eventide</span> is a piece I improvised tonight as I reflected on the day...beautiful autumn leaves, bright sunshine, a successful trip to a physical therapist who can help fix my strained quad, seeing my husband recover from food poisoning, listening to my boys (ages 4, 2.5, and 1) sing their hearts out...just another day in the life of an American mom! Let me know about your day, and I'll see if I can write something that suits it!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-21361117328032168112010-02-03T18:46:00.001-08:002010-02-08T09:19:31.491-08:00Because I Love You<table align="center">
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I heard this song 6 years and 2 days ago for the first time, and it changed my life! I heard it on a mountain top, while dancing under the stars with the man of my dreams. This man was also the composer of this particular song, and he is now my incredible husband! Shane wrote this for me and proposed to me at the end of it! He wrote words, but I decided to save you from some of our sappiness. The melody is absolutely beautiful...just like life with him! :) (OK...that was a little sappy, but that's the way love goes!) Enjoy!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-66432603231950920232010-01-23T12:50:00.000-08:002010-02-08T09:17:28.954-08:00Now and Forever in Love<table align="center">
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This is a song I wrote when my friend got married a few years ago. I love writing personalized songs for weddings! I've done it for all my siblings, and this one is a little more general in its lyrics, but <span style="font-style:italic;">was</span> written specifically for my friend's wedding. This recording is what I would call a demo...but hopefully you can still get the gist of it! Enjoy!!!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-23010072303410297512010-01-20T09:07:00.000-08:002010-01-24T08:43:20.397-08:00Peace of Hope CD PricesPrices for <span style="font-style:italic;">Peace of Hope</span><br><br>
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To order, email jennie@jennieblarsen.com with the number of CDs desired. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 24 hours.Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-9223321827223114022009-12-14T07:56:00.000-08:002009-12-14T08:00:49.509-08:00Update on CD ordersThank you for all your orders and interest in my music! I still have plenty of <span style="font-style:italic;">Peace of Hope</span> CDs as well as Christmas CDs, but I'm completely out of <span style="font-style:italic;">Hymn Sampler</span> CDs! I hope this doesn't spoil any of your plans...thanks again for being such great fans!
Email me at jennie@jennieblarsen.com if you have questions or would like to place an order!
Merry Christmas!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-79010456710887052122009-10-14T22:22:00.000-07:002009-10-15T11:28:46.885-07:00A Little Bit of Somethings<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyUT9JaAxo71vUwm_jc-DGVsA6Zc5Tt7xTAlP0XAHPZ7TdM_D9enQeOKBvqtw4aWXHGWuHBAxGACj3QU_S7GQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>
This is a sample of various styles that I've written in the past; the final piano solo was recorded yesterday in my own studio! Finally, I have access to incredible concert grands...technology is amazing!
Just so I give credit where it is due, the vocalist on the first song is April Meservy, and the guitarist is Kristen Bromley. In the lullaby, Jeanne Madsen is singing, Sharon Meilstrup is on cello, my very own husband, Shane Larsen, is on viola, and Kristen Bromley is on guitar. On the jazz track, I was playing with 2 fabulous BYU musicians who did drums and bass (sadly I can't remember who...but they are fabulous!). Other than that, it's me!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-36131894820770537792009-10-14T14:47:00.000-07:002009-10-15T10:54:06.503-07:00Beautiful Deception<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyiuB-2H5gOGdJG4CamK5R4ZfI-_o-MVFWxr-stvQjbMDK3_J6CpEvTiSDKstHRrpqOnmvTCGcp2iAmTk3lCQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>
Shane and I FINALLY got our software working, so I now have access to a plethora of incredible concert grands. Enjoy!Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007928115993441331.post-35203291591227070092009-10-11T20:31:00.000-07:002009-10-11T21:00:11.550-07:00Abide With Me!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzDomXEtMOSr5mWzpcFbZNeXjWSaehCj0erSXhtu37ppTO63bWh_o_u93ly_2_70JCkucwS6SM6w2LDUrA38A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Jennie Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084368393102778708noreply@blogger.com4