Hmm... this begs a question that i've been pondering for a while... How many (not to forget who) producers/DJ's are religious? I heard the Burden family is Jehova's Witnesses, but who else... And who are the atheists in our midst? .... And I guess since I'm posing the question, I should answer it too... I'm an atheist, but respecting and being interested in religion.
Christian Bloch http://mp3.com/bloch http://www.mp313.com/christianblochmp313.htm Tresor/LL/Ungleich/AudioRiot/Restructured/Deep Night Essentials/Simple Muzik/Funque Droppings ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wibo Lammerts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 9:02 AM Subject: [313] TERRENCE PARKER > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:49 am > Subject: NEWS: TP's DJing career will soon be coming to a close! > > Greetings of peace everyone! > > Yes! It is true! I will soon retire from touring and having a DJ residency. > This is not a joke! This is not a mistake. After more than 20 years on the > WHEELS OF STEEL, my DJing career is coming to a close. > > I've been moving towards making this decision over the past 2 years. Now, I > am in a place in my life where my relationship with GOD, my lovely wife, my > gorgeous daughter, handsome newborn son, family and close friends, command > that I pay attention to my own growth, development, and maturity. I imagine > that I'll officially retire from DJing in 2003. > > Over the past 7 years, I've traveled all over the world, DJing in more than > 100 cities. > In those 7 years, I've averaged travel for a minimum of 45 weekends out of a > 52 weekend year. That's a lot of time away from my family. > > On July 21st of this year, I was baptized in Jesus name, and received the > precious gift of the Holy Ghost. On that day, the old TP died, and a new TP > was born. Those who know me, know that I've been on this path of > righteousness for quite sometime. > I stopped smoking 12 years ago. I stopped drinking 2 years ago. I stopped > cursing, swearing, and using GOD's name in vein 5 years ago. So this is > nothing new. I've been religious most of my life. But now, GOD is leading me > in a different direction. I plan to work heavily in the BUSINESS side of the > music industry. I hope my contributions will help make a positive impact in > the music industry. I'm not sure exactly how GOD plans to use me, and I am > more uncertain of the new challenges I will soon face. But I know that > according to Proverbs 3:5-6, I'll be just fine because I can do all things > through Christ Jesus. > > This is not an attempt to force my religious beliefs on anyone. GOD's love > doesn't flow like that. Instead, my purpose here is to share with you the > miracle in my life, and the changes that shall be proven because of it. > > I'm not going to quit DJing tomorrow. I still plan to honor my commitments > to DJ upcoming gigs in Iowa (USA), Germany, Japan, and other upcoming dates. > I have a request to do a 30 city tour in 2003 with the man who released the > first ever house record - Mr. Jesse Saunders! I'm also hoping to do a SPREAD > LOVE DJ Tour with DJ Booming B in Germany in 2003. I just wanted to put all > of you on notice so it wont be a surprise to those who truly care about me, > my music, and my endeavors. So if you see I'm coming to your city or town, > you better make certain you're there. If not, you might miss my final DJing > performance in your area. > > If the right opportunity to DJ on the radio comes along, I might strongly > consider this along with having my mixes featured on the internet. But I am > just about done with touring as a DJ, or having a residency in any club. > > This brings me to my next announcement . . . . . I will spin for another 2 > weeks at Tonic on Wednesdays, and then I will end my residency there. The > staff, and everyone there has been great! > > The state of music in general has turned towards the worst! Artist and > producers are releasing horrible records, DJs who can barely spin, or who > have a limited knowledge and/or respect for music are getting paid > enormously crazy amounts of money to DJ. And the masses of the people follow > and worship them as if they were GOD. Back in the day, you could listen to > the radio and hear songs about love and compassion. Now all day, everyday, > major radio plays sex theme music that 3 and 4 year babies know all the > lyrics and sexual dance steps to. The club/party scene is ruled by drugs. > Very few people truly care about the music anymore. VERY SAD! > > I'm not perfect, but I've always tried to be positive. So my advice to all > of the current and future aspiring DJs, please be mindful of the music you > play. To the producers and recording artists, be mindful of the music you > make. Those youthful in mind, body, spirit, and maturity are watching you! > Don't let money be your motivation! > > DJing has been, and will always be part of me. If I never spin at another > club or party again, I'll still go into my basement, and make a hot mix CD! > Music was once my life! Now, although I will always love music, GOD is my > life! The old TP had his priorities mixed up. My priorities now are in > order: > > 1. GOD > 2. my family > 3. my career > > (If your HOUSE is not in order, you may want to think about it.) > > I don't know if I'll continue to make mix CDs. That's something I am praying > about. When GOD lays the answer on my heart, I'll let you know. > > I want to thank all of my fans and friends throughout the world who've > supported my music and my DJing throughout the years. I love you all! THANK > YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE MANY YEARS OF LOVE & POSITIVE VIBES! > > You can see my current DJing schedule at TPMusic.net > > May GOD's grace be upon you! > > Terrence (TP) Parker > fax: 248-435-2983 > mobile: 586-665-4325 > pager (toll free): 877-473-2496 > 2Way: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > OPEN NOW: TPMusic.net (TP's new OFFICIAL Website) > http://www.terrenceparker.com/ > http://www.mocradio.com/ > www.TonicDetroit.com > > Proverbs 3: 5-6 > Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own > understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy > paths. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
