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From a Distance (part 1) : mini chillout mix

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:43:44 +0000

I was kind of trapped with an awake son and no internet so I decided to do a little dj mix. I think it turned out pretty great. Take a listen and see what you think. Two more parts to come.

From a Distance (part 1) - mini mix by scott zeilenga

“hidden motif” ambient track

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:56:52 +0000

hidden motif by scott zeilenga

For information on this and other tracks, as well as how to get a free download of this album, please go to my music page at http://scottzeilenga.com/music

Craft of Magazine Writing

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:04:54 +0000

I just completed a 6 week/12 class course at Northwest Iowa Community College on the Craft of Magazine Writing.

Here is the course outline : CoMW Syllabus

And here is my “diploma” : Certificate of Completion

Hey, remember the Macarena?

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:06:04 +0000

During the summer of my junior year in high school I attended a week long art camp at Denver Art Institute. It was supposed to be one of those once in a lifetime, career charting experiences, but I remember practically nothing about it. The only thing I recollect is the last day; the closing ceremonies party. About twenty-five of us were gathered in a parking lot behind one of the buildings enjoying the outdoors, the Denver skyline, the complimentary snacks and a live DJ spinning top-40 under a tent in back. I was watching the DJ. He was thoroughly enjoying his craft even though no one in our little crowd was paying much attention to him. He was mainly mixing for himself. At one point he picked up a record, smiled at no one in particular and placed it on his turntable. Then, as if everyone suddenly noticed there was music playing, people started dancing. It was an up-beat song: a four-on-the-floor kick, a euro-dance synth, and a bouncy female vocal singing something in Spanish. The groove was catchy and our group loved it. One of the students leaned over to me and answered my unspoken question, “It’s called the Macarena.”

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Read the rest of the article here at Tastyfresh : Hey, Remember the Macarena?

“Fog & Other Elements” remix

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:47:57 +0000

fog & other elements (mostly fog mix) by scott zeilenga

A remix of “Fog & Other Elements” from my first album.

Excellence and Influence

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:46:07 +0000

A few months ago I was sitting in my church’s business class. The teacher had asked us a question – “What verse might best describe your purpose for starting a business?” As we went around the room, the answers ranged from verses on prosperity to verses on ministry to John 3:16 to the great commission. Since I was sitting near the back of the room I had a moment to think about my answer. The verse that kept coming to me was different than everyone else’s verse. I kept thinking of “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.” (which turns out to be Proverbs 22:29). In a way, that surprised me. My purpose for starting my business was because I wanted to stand before Kings and priests?

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Read the rest of the article here at Tastyfresh : Excellence and Influence

How Lovely

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:40:16 +0000

A Savior and
A sinner saved
Walking hand in hand
How lovely

A Creator
Who called my name
Now I bask
In His glory

Still

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:39:30 +0000

Be still and know
That He is God
Fall down upon your knees
And bask within
His awesome glory

He reigns with
The mountains as his footstools
Men and angels
Falling prostrate
Eternally we’ll celebrate
Our King

Putting Your Gifts to Use Where God Wants Them

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:05:17 +0000

I used to chuckle at a Calvin & Hobbes comic that my mom kept on our refrigerator when I was a child. It had a picture of Calvin making a grumpy face with a caption that read, “God put us on earth to accomplish a certain number of things. At this point I am so far behind I will never die.” But somewhere along the line, one of my parents had crossed off “number of” so it read; “God put us on earth to accomplish certain things…” It was a silly little comic, but I never really forgot the concept behind it. As I began to get to know and love God on a personal level, I always kind of wondered how much truth was behind that. Did God really put us on earth to accomplish specific things? Did He really give each person only a part of the puzzle?

I began to figure out what I am best at. I figured that would be my strong point — my combo move so to speak – for me to accomplish the most for the Kingdom. Is it music? What about art? What about writing? And are there things I am specifically not good at? Sports for sure. Math and science probably a close second. So, those talents can be left up to someone else. They can be the puzzle piece that fits where I fall short.

It is interesting to think of the huge plan God has laid out. It includes all of us, and all of our talents. To think that He would fit all of us carefully into a place in history, with specific talents, to accomplish certain things so that it all lines up for His glory. And not only does He do that but He ups the ante with the Holy Spirit empowering our talents.

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Read this article in its entirety at Tastyfresh : Putting your gifts to use where God wants them.

“Aural History” experimental drone track

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:53:30 +0000

aural history (good story) by scott zeilenga