Liturgical Rebels Episode 16
Celtic Musical Inspiration With Jeff Johnson
EPISODE 16 – CELTIC MUSICAL INSPIRATION WITH JEFF JOHNSON
A couple of days ago we published Episode 16 of The Liturgical Rebels Podcast. This is the second of a series on Celtic Christian Spirituality which will conclude in a discussion of Celtic Advent a few days before the Celtic Advent season begins on November 15th.
In this episode, Jeff Johnson, a musician known for his Celtic-influenced music, shares his journey in music and how he was drawn to the Celtic Christian expression. He talks about his collaborations with other artists, including science fantasy writer Stephen Lawhead and musician Phil Keaggy, and their latest album ‘Spinning on a Cosmic Dime’. Jeff also reflects on the importance of wonder and the need to define oneself beyond creative achievements.
Jeff Johnson’s music spans forty years of over fifty solo and collaborative releases featuring Progressive/Rock, Jazz/New Age, Contemporary Celtic and Contemplative Worship stylizations. He has collaborated with such diverse artists as Irish flutist, Brian Dunning, Jazz bassist, David Friesen, Classical vocalist, Janet Marie Chvatal and guitar virtuoso, Phil Keaggy. Most of his recordings – all self-produced and recorded – have been released on his own Ark Records/ArkMusic label which he began in 1977. He regularly leads a contemplative worship service featuring readings from the Psalms, music and silent prayer called the Selah Service at churches and retreats . He lives on Camano Island in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Susie
Listen to an excerpt of: A Co-inherence
From SPINNING ON A COSMIC DIME
By Jeff Johnson & Phil Keaggy
© ℗ 2024 Sola Scriptura Songs / Sebastian Boy Music / Ark Records / ArkMusic
Jeff’s website is: https://www.arkmusic.com