Pat Surface, from Ely, about "Holy Wind" on Centerstage MN
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE
Series: Centerstage MN
Length: 17:21
Pat Surface has been creating music in Northern MN for over 30 years and his new CD with The Boundary Water Boys is called Holy Wind - an album inspired by Pat's deep spiritual beliefs with a mix of original and interpreted material. What got my attention right away about this CD was the integration of Pat's religious beliefs with some classic songs. How do you feel about Bob Marley re-written to sing, "Stir it up...for Jesus, Stir it up..."? I got beaned by that curve ball... But when I told some of my co-workers about the concept of this album and some of the unexpected twists, Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" with the words of "Amazing Grace" got the most riled up response. Mark Tarner said, "what ever happened to 'Thou shalt not bear false witness'?" I'll ask Pat about these "holy-oldies" this week on Centerstage MN, Thursday night at 6. And I'll be talking with John Wozniak of Marcy Playground.
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Piece Description
Pat Surface has been creating music in Northern MN for over 30 years and his new CD with The Boundary Water Boys is called Holy Wind - an album inspired by Pat's deep spiritual beliefs with a mix of original and interpreted material. What got my attention right away about this CD was the integration of Pat's religious beliefs with some classic songs. How do you feel about Bob Marley re-written to sing, "Stir it up...for Jesus, Stir it up..."? I got beaned by that curve ball... But when I told some of my co-workers about the concept of this album and some of the unexpected twists, Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" with the words of "Amazing Grace" got the most riled up response. Mark Tarner said, "what ever happened to 'Thou shalt not bear false witness'?" I'll ask Pat about these "holy-oldies" this week on Centerstage MN, Thursday night at 6. And I'll be talking with John Wozniak of Marcy Playground.
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INTRO: OUTRO:This program is made possible with support from the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund...
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Wind | Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys | Holy Wind. | Spiritwood Music | 2010 | 04:13 |
| Knockin' On Heaven's Door/Amazing Grace | Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys | Holy Wind. | Spiritwood Music | 2010 | 05:06 |
| My Sweet Lord | Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys | Holy Wind. | Spiritwood Music | 2010 | 03:12 |
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