New Song: “Narrow”

This is a new song called “Narrow” that is based on Matthew 7:13-14 from the Bible. It’s a passage that explains how, in life, the gate that leads to destruction is big, its road is wide, and many people fall into it. But there is also a gate that leads to life, but it is narrow and its road is thin/hard, and there are few people that find it (from Kougoyaku and ESV Bible translations). Jesus says: “Enter by the narrow gate …” (Matthew 7:13 ESV) and has also said, “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” (John 10:9a NIV) … I believe Jesus. Thank you for listening!

この新作曲は新訳聖書のマタイ7章13~14節からきて、「Narrow」という曲です。人生には「滅びにいたる門は大きく、その道は広い。そして、そこからはいって行く者が多い。」ということを説明する聖書の箇所です。しかし、「命にいたる門」もあるけど、その門は「狭く、その道は細い。(または辛い)そして、それを見いだす者が少ない。」(口語訳とESVという聖書訳)イエス・キリスト様は「狭い門からはいれ・・・」と言われました。(マタイ7章13節、口語訳)また、別の箇所で、イエス様は「わたしは門である。わたしをとおってはいる者は救われ」と言われました。(ヨハネ10章9a節、口語訳)・・・ イエスさまを信じています、僕は。聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

日本語の歌詞:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Narrow#Lyrics

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Narrow#Translation

The Hard Times (draft)

Musically-speaking, I think this 2022 was a super busy year, but I would like to share one more original song called “The Hard Times” with this post. This is a song that laments my own failings and ponders the hard times of life. Even still, the song is meant to end in a hopeful way, pointing to how I can run to Jesus in the hard times and how He knows what’s going on in life. Thank you for listening and for your kindness over this past year! May God also bless you in 2023!

音楽的に言えば、この2022年は超忙しい一年だったと思いますが、この投稿でもう一つの作曲「The Hard Times」という曲を発表したいと思います。この曲は自分自身の失敗を惜しんだり、人生の辛い時を反省したりするという曲です。それでも、イエス様のもとへ駆け出したり、彼は人生にて何が起こっているかということをご存知であったりすることを伝えようとしていて、希望を持つという曲ですね。この曲を聴いてくれて、またこの一年間を通して、ご親切さを示してくれてありがとうございます!神様の祝福が2023年にも皆さんの上に溢れますように!

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/The_Hard_Times#Lyrics

Hi! (draft)

Sometimes in life, there are unexpected moments that flash by so fast that you’re not ready and you fail. This new song is about that. Thank you for listening, if you have time!

人生には、案外なひと時が突然やってくると、その突然さのおかげで、まだ準備していなくて、失敗してしまう時もありますよね。この新作曲はそんなことについてです。お時間があれば、聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Hi!#Lyrics

Another Warm Embrace (draft)

This is a draft recording for a new song called “Another Warm Embrace”. It’s a song about challenges in life, but it also tries to convey the desire of wanting to spend time with the Lord. Thank you for listening, if you have time!

これは「Another Warm Embrace」という新作曲のドラフトの録音です。人生におけるチャレンジなどについての曲ですが、またイエス様と共に時間を過ごしたいという気持ちを伝えようとしている曲ですね。お時間があれば、聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Another_Warm_Embrace

“Kanyou (Patience)” from Fall Festival 2022

As usual, here is another song recording from the past Fall Festival 2022 event. It’s called “Kanyou (Patience)”, and reflects on: God’s patience, the fruit of the Spirit, wanting to be more patient, and praises the Lord for His patience. I really like how the song turned out from the 3:37 minute mark to the end (though with mistakes)! Thankful to God about that. Thank you for listening!

相変わらず、これは2022年の秋祭りからの歌の録音です。「寛容 (Patience)」という曲で、神様の寛容のこと・御霊の実のこと、僕は寛容でありたいということを顧みたり、主を褒め称えたりするという曲です。僕はこの録音の3:37のところから録音の最後までという部分が特に好きですが(間違ったところもあったのに)!最後まで支えてくれた神様に感謝しています。この曲を聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

日本語の歌詞:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Kanyou_(Patience)#Lyrics

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Kanyou_(Patience)#Translation

“Heian (Peace)” from Fall Festival 2022

Here is another recording of a simple song performed at the Fall Festival 2022 event. It’s called “Heian (Peace)”. There are a lot of mistakes in the performance, but I hope the song itself is at least encouraging! Thank you for listening if you have time, even if only to a little of the song!

これはもう一つの2022秋祭りで演奏された簡単な作曲の録音です。「平安(Peace)」という作曲です。演奏的な失敗だらけの演奏だったんですけど、それでも、この曲自体が励ましとなるといいですね!もしお時間があれば、少しでも、聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

日本語の歌詞:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Heian_(Peace)#Lyrics

English Lyrics:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Heian_(Peace)#Translation

“Ai (Love)” from Fall Festival 2022

Recently, I’ve slowly been getting some song recordings from the recent Fall Festival 2022 event put together and am trying to upload them. Thanks to my way of recording at the Fall Festival, I think the recording quality is not that great, but I think it’s at least useful for a memory of the event! The first song is called “Ai (Love)”. Thank you for listening even a little bit, if you have time!

最近、僕は先ほどの2022年の秋祭りで録音した歌をゆっくりとあちこち集めていて、アップしようとしていますね。秋祭りにて僕の録音仕方のおかげで、録音質はそんなに良くないと思いますが、少なくとも、エベントの記憶として役に立つといいね!最初の歌は「愛(Love)」という曲です。お時間があれば、少しでも聴いてくれてありがとうございます!

日本語の歌詞:
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Ai_(Love)#Lyrics

English Lyrics (Translation):
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Ai_(Love)#Translation

Looking for Live Music Opportunities

Hi Everyone,

Lately, I’ve been starting to look around for live music opportunities around Oregon (and might be open to Washington, as well)! Like my friend Andrew Nagatori termed it (who I recommend for live sound and audio in general), I generally like to do live music for no charge.

I have a portable, humble sound system ready to go and many original songs. The musical genre of what I play varies a bit, but the live music usually involves vocals, acoustic guitar, and automated drums.

I generally like to use acoustic guitar for live events, but I also like to play piano if one is available! I have many guitar and piano-based songs.

Please feel free to get in touch with me via my Contact page:
https://www.andrewsummers.com/contact.html

Thank you for your time!
Andrew

Reflections from Fall Festival 2022 (秋祭り)

Thankful for the opportunity to play some songs at the Fall Festival 2022 at church! Thank You, Lord, for carrying me through the songs! Thank you also to everyone who came to the festival and also to everyone who helped out! 🍂

I’m hoping to make some of the song recordings from the event available online in the near future. It’s humbling to listen to the recordings, though, because I hear some missed lyrics and missed notes… but I also hear some encouraging things, as well!

Thanks for being on sound, Eric! 

The list of songs that were played can be found here, if curious!
https://music.andrewsummers.com/Fall_Festival_2022_(%E7%A7%8B%E7%A5%AD%E3%82%8A)_Setlist

(This post is based on info originally from my Facebook and Instagram posts.)

Live Music at Fall Festival 2022 (秋祭り)

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to let you know that there’s a Fall Festival (秋祭り) coming up on September 17 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm with various activities and seasonal things.

There’s also some live music happening and I’ve been given the opportunity to help out with at least part of that. I’m planning on playing some original songs in Japanese at the event!

Please feel free to come by if you have time!

More info about the event can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/816933272652072