Eclectic Hope

Eclectic Hope: Sounds like a garage band name. A Christian garage band. Is there such a thing?

Anywho, as requested, here are the two playlists that I burned on to CDs for my friend/parishioner in hospital. For all I know he may have made them into frisbees by now. I was very clear that he was under no obiligation to enjoy them, only that they were songs I listened to when I need a boost in my mood.

The first is called "Hope Won":

1. Afraid – Heather Small
2. Ancient Words – Michael W. Smith
3. Anyway – Martina McBride
4. As the Deer – Mandate
5. Ave Maria – Canadian Tenors
6. Be Thou My Vision – Mandate
7. Because You Love Me – JoDee Messina
8. Breathe On Me, Breath of God – Elizabeth and Scott
9. Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Glee Cast
10. The Climb – Miley Cyrus
11. Coming Home – Gwyneth Paltrow
12. Country Road – James Taylor
13. Don’t Rain on My Parade – Glee cast
14. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Glee cast
15. Ease Your Troubled Mind – Heather Small
16. Fix You – Coldplay

Yes, I know the Miley choice is totally lame. So shoot me. Also, "Fix You" isn't exactly uplifting, but something about its softness speaks to me. It also puts some perspective into those days when I want to make all the people I love just....better. Healthier, happier, joyous, blissful...all that and more. But then there's that whole annoying "being human" thing that gets in the way. Either way, I still like the song.

The second CD is called "Hope Too":

Hope Too
1. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah – Robin Mark
2. Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy – Glee cast
3. Lean on Me – Glee cast
4. The Lord’s Prayer – Dario Marianelli
5. One Love/People Get Ready – Glee cast
6. Over the Rainbow – Glee cast
7. Pie Jesu – Jackie Evancho
8. The Riddle – Five for Fighting
9. Song of Blessing – JW Pepper
10. Tears of an Angel – RyanDan
11. Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood
12. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole/Natalie Cole
13. Wherever the Road Goes – Heather Small
14. Be Thou Near Me – Selah and Amy Perry
15. Footprints in the Sand – Leona Lewis
16. For Good – Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenowith
17. Hallelujah – kd lang

P and I danced to "Unforgettable" at our wedding, so it's pretty special. And I simply love Dario's cello rendition of "The Lord's Prayer." It is a thing of beauty.