Category Archives: Music

“Am I Loosing My Mind?” AKA: Some Lyrics On My Mind Tonight…

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

“Am I Loosing My Mind?” From “Follies” By Stephen Sondheim The sun comes up, I think about you The coffee cup, I think about you I want you so, it’s like I’m losing my mind The morning ends, I think … Continue reading →

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Updates, Updates And More Updates!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Well folks it’s that time again! Time for me to make up for the lack of blogging with one long update blog that gets blasted out to everyone! For the most part I use Twitter for updates and don’t blog … Continue reading →

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When In The Darkness

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Something I wrote over the past few days… When In The Darkness When in the darkness of this life I pass I wonder when reprieve will come at last ‘Twill always cause my heartfelt thoughts to swirl To fight against … Continue reading →

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Abide With Me

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Love this song and keeping the words close to my heart right now… She sings the first and last verse but I’ve included them all because they are powerful. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord … Continue reading →

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Help Haiti Live

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

The Teaching Pastor at my church, Francis Chan, is partnering with Compassion International and several well-known Musical Artists to raise funds for Haiti at an event called “HELP HAITI LIVE“. “HELP HAITI LIVE” is a multi-city ticketed concert event taking … Continue reading →

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“Lord Of The Past”

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Here is an excerpt of a recording I have from 2002. Carolyn Arends sang at the church I was attending back then and Bob Bennett happen to be in the audience that night and sang this song. I haven’t thought … Continue reading →

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Jonny Diaz – “More Beautiful You”

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

My good friend Jonny Diaz just released an album on iTunes today. He has several others there already, but this is his latest offering and you can’t imagine how good this guy is. So follow this link to the iTunes … Continue reading →

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“You Are The Light”

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I heard The Master’s Chorale from TMC sing this tonight. They do it every year at the end of their on-campus concert and even invite the alumni to sing with them. Even though I’ve heard them sing it before it … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Was Taylor…

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.
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Sweet Hour Of Prayer

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I heard the Women’s Chamber Choir here at TMC sing this awesome song tonight. It was a great reminder of some things that I need to be focused on right now. Here is a link to a recording* that was … Continue reading →

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Mockingbird

Posted on December 30, 2005 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I just got Derek Webb’s new album for christmas! The tale on how I got it is a great story that I will save for the next Podcast but suffice it to say it is definatly the best that he … Continue reading →

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The Derek Webb Shows

Posted on November 23, 2005 by Cliff Ames Jr.

So here is some info from the Derek Webb shows I went to The Masters College: October 22nd, 2005 PICTURES HERE MUSIC HERE Set Lists Sandra’s Set -Springtime Indiana -500 Miles -Age After Age (w/Derek) -Gypsy Flat Road (w/Derek) -Grace … Continue reading →

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ICC – Day 2

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Cliff Ames Jr.

This morning was the official kick-off. As I walked in the door the waterfall was going the smoke was billowing and the beach sounds were playing. I was totally immersed in what was going on before the service even started. … Continue reading →

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Minor Tragedy Turned To God’s Glory

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Friends- Well a minor tragedy to a worldly possession of mine has occurred. I was doing some video editing and while waiting for a video to finish rendering I decided to play guitar. When it finished I foolishly set … Continue reading →

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