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This is the fourth day of Music in the Rockies. This year has been a little more relaxed than in the past because there are fewer workshops. I have been able to spend more time with Jubi and Jodie and my writer friends. I played soccer and miniature golf with Jubi last night. She hit two amazing shots that made the group behind us cheer.
I watched a preview screening of the movie "Fireproof" which produced by the same group that put out "Facing the Giants" It is about a struggle to save a marriage. The movie was very well done...very moving and triumphant. It had great elements of humor and wisdom. You were crying and laughing sometimes at the same time. With the miriad of romantic movies out there, I was struck by how fresh and compelling it felt because of it's biblical wisdom. Finally...some real answers to healing relationships instead of the usual fare.
The workshops have been great. It doesn't matter how many times I hear Tony, Sue, and Dave, I always walk away with cool new insights into improving my writing. Adam Watts and Andy Dodd had a great workshop today on elements of contrasts in great songs...so useful. It was also great to hear Gary Rhodes talk about writing musicals after going through the process recently. So many things clicked.
I got together with Lee and Melissa Black after lunch...it was great to catch up.
Jodie, Jubi and I sat with Sue Smith and her grandaughter at the concert tonight. The highlight for me was hearing Travis Cottrell sing "In the First Light" recorded with the London Symphony...what a moving piece. Then he led us in the song "In Christ Alone".
I heard from Dave Williamson that they were mastering the musical today. I hope to hear it soon. It's like waiting for Christmas morning.