I think this dates back to my childhood.
I remember my brother having a version {I would love to know which one he had} that he would play on his record player. I would hang out by his door just so I could listen.... you know because he had the big stereo cabinet with the 2 huge speakers that would rock your face off if you sat in front of them.
My how the times have changed. But that's a good thing...
When I first heard MercyMe's version it just "spoke" to me. Because I could put myself in the song. When the song kicks in I feel it. So much emotion and I can only imagine playing my drum for Jesus or living my life in a way that worships Him.... living it out humbly but letting it speak loudly to others.
So in case you wanted to take a listen to some of my fave versions here they are...
1. Mercy Me
And when I looked up the "little drummer boy" from MercyMe a few weeks back I found this version done by Aaron Gillespie from the band "The Almost." I googled him because I had never heard of him and then read his testimony and it was pretty awesome-sauce stuff. He grew up in church but they didn't want him to play because he played too loudly......hmmmm.
Granted his regular music {not Christmas} is kinda hard-ish and isn't on my playlist but I love his passion in this video and in playing this song.
2. Aaron Gillespie
And just a little extra goodness for you on this Friday.. Coldplay's "Christmas Lights" will be going down as one of my faves too.
3. Coldplay
Happy Friday!
heather.
love. this.
ReplyDeleteMercy Me is one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteMy momma handed down a sweet old music box to me of the Little Drummer Boy. I have such great memories of carefully turning the knob on his back to hear the song when I was little. You can see him here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.handbagsnpigtails.com/2011/12/christmas-in-1860-home.html
We have to be really gentle with it now because its so old but the memories come flooding back every time I see it:)
Merry Christmas!