The Cricket and Seagull Fireside Chat

Pioneer Day Interview with Brother Brigham Himself!

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:39:00 GMT

What would you ask Brother Brigham if you could sit down and talk about the trek West, his relationship with Joseph Smith, Johnson's army, or a hundred other topics?

Thanks to the expertise and research of actor James Arrington, Salt Lake City broadcaster Joan Peterson and I got to do just that. Hear about the first Pioneer Day celebrations in the canyons and the memorable July 24th when Porter Rockwell rode into the festivities to announce Johnson's army was on its way!

That's this week on the Cricket and Seagull...

"Last Man Standing" with Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:43:00 GMT

Ever since these Utah boys made good with a national recording contract, they've been touring their brand of country and folk-based musical mayhem all over America.

So how do five LDS RM's fit into the Nashville music scene? Songwriter Ryan Shupe shares his thoughts on everything from "Dream Big" to "Corn Dogs" on their latest release, "Last Man Standing."

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Celebrate America's 4th with Utah's Songwriting Senator Orrin Hatch

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:31:00 GMT

Celebrate America's 4th with Patriotic Music from Utah's Songwriting Senator

Even with all the years he's served in the US Senate, most of Senator Hatch's constituents are unaware of his penchant to put pen to paper writing hymns, songs, and patriotic music, or that they've been sung at Presidential Inaugurations and even on "Oprah."

This week we're celebrating America's Independence Day with music of home and country he's co-written with Janice Kapp Perry. We talked to both of them this week about their favorites and the stories behind the music.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Father to Son" with Sam Payne

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:52:00 GMT

From the opening applause you'll know that this is live and that Sam Payne is definitely in his element. Besides the 13 great live songs (including fan favorite "Autumn Leaves") about connections, history, and what gets handed down, this CD includes "the stories" âthe in-between set ups and thoughts and humor that make a live show so memorable and give the songs added magic.

Whether it's "All Comes Down in a Line" or "These Are My People," Father to Son is a celebration of the mixture of joy and pain that is real life. This album would be great for Dad on Father's Day or for anyone on any day.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Saturday's Warrior" and "The White Star" with Doug Stewart

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:51:00 GMT

Thirty-five years after its premiere, "Saturday's Warrior," the LDS cultural phenomenon of the 70's, gets an anniversary performance tour and a bookend in "The White Star," which follows Jimmy Flinders, now James, into fatherhood and a secret wound which pulls him farther and farther from his family and the Lord.

Playwright and producer Doug Stewart talks about the development of "Saturday's Warrior," its impact on the culture, and the changes he's seen in the last 35 years of Mormon Art.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Man of Honor--Remembering Gordon B. Hinckley" a musical tribute CD benefitting The Perpetual Education Fund

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:18:00 GMT

From the many, many submissions received from LDS musicians, Craig Clifford and Jeff Goldman have compiled a 19-song remembrance of the life and teachings of President Gordon B. Hinckley which is as warm to look at and read as it is to hear.

But perhaps the best part of this musical remembrance is that it continues the work Pres. Hinckley began--all net proceeds will go to the Perpetual Education Fund. The compilers tell their experiences, preview the songs, and share a response from Pres. Hinckley's posterity.

That's this week on the Cricket and Seagull...

The Making of MormonTimes.com

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:06:00 GMT

Imagine being the editor or the designer of a major newspaper at a time when many print papers are dying as their readership moves to online news media. Joe Cannon, Editor of the Deseret Morning News, and his staff have not only reinvented themselves online at DesNews.com, but have in the process also invented a whole new forum for Latter-day Saint culture and beliefâMormonTimes.com.

From his office in Salt Lake City, Joe Cannon talks about the paper's tradition, putting MormonTimes.com together and what it hopes to capture, as well as a little bit about his own online featureâno longer anonymousâThe Word of the Week.

In the newsroom itself, web expert Joe Charbonneau talks about the technical details, what stories are most popular, and the technologies which keep adding features to MormonTimes.com.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" with Chieko Okazaki

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 9 May 2008 05:36:00 GMT

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus," by Chieko Okazaki

What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Reflecting on these words from a favorite Protestant hymn of her youth, Chieko Okazaki writes with feeling and passion about the relationship each of us can have with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Speaking up especially for those who feel disenfranchised and overlooked in the church,Sister Okazaki reminds us to claim the blessings our Savior has in store for us.

That's this week on the Cricket and Seagull...

"Forgiving Ourselves, Getting Back Up When We Let Ourselves Down," by Wendy Ulrich

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:48:00 GMT

We Latter-day Saints believe in becoming better â we work hard at it â but we're also among the most self-critical people. Too often we fail to fully claim the "amazing grace" of the Atonement. How can we help our loved ones â and ourselves â let go of past mistakes? Wendy Ulrich, an experienced psychologist, maps the journey from self blame to self-forgiveness. She shows how the pure doctrines of the restored gospel, coupled with the practical perspectives of psychology, can help us stop harrowing our souls and start planting the seeds of faith, healing, and joy.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Stones" with LDS Playwright J. Scott Bronson

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:57:00 GMT

"Stones" with LDS Playwright J. Scott Bronson

He's worked onscreen in "Touched by an Angel" and other television and film work, but LDS playwright Scott Bronson's first love is the stage; whether it's writing, directing, or acting. This month he's doing all three at once in his award-winning play "Stones," playing at the Covey Center for the Performing Arts through April 26th of 2008.ââ

This powerful work is actually two parallel one-act plays--"Altars" and "Tombs,"--played by the same actors. The first tells the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Sarah, and the second featuring Mary, Jesus, and Joseph. Scott talks about his rules for putting words in the mouth of scriptural characters, the idea of sacrifice, and the human side of doing God's will. I was fascinated by every minute of his thought-provoking conversation and I think you will be too.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Joseph Smith the Prophet" by Rob Gardner

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Ever since his student days at BYU, Mesa, AZ composer Rob Gardner has felt drawn toward the more classical and choral side of music. Over the years, this love has resulted in several large works for choir, orchestra and readers.

In April, those in the Salt Lake area can see one of his most moving works, "Joseph Smith the Prophet," live in the Tabernacle with a 300-voice choir and orchestra. And if you're outside the area, you'll be able to see a performance soon on BYUTV.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"All About You" with Kenneth Cope

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:01:00 GMT





		"All About You" New From Kenneth Cope Popular LDS singer/songwriter Kenneth Cope releases his first contemporary CD in years and "It's All About You". The "you," of course, being Christ. Kenneth talks about writing, what he worries about when performing, the Lord's abundant mercy, and much more. That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Kenneth Cope
Playlist All About You â Fire of God â His Name is Love â Broken â Where You Are â Tell Me â Him, and Him Alone â It's Still You â See You in the Morning â More â Your Father's Child

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"Grateful Praise" with Eclipse

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:09:00 GMT





	"Grateful Praise" New from Eclipse Known for their 6-part harmonies and entertaining live shows, a cappella group Eclipse releases its first CD of hymns and praise songs. Group members Dan Kartchner and Shayne Taylor take us on an audio tour of their choices, ranging from new twists on the traditional, like "All Creatures of Our God and King," to choral versions of newer LDS songs like "Mercy's Arms," and their Pearl Award-winning version of "Be Still My Soul." That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Playlist All Creatures of Our God and King â His Eye Is On the Sparrow â For the Beauty of the Earth â Mercy's Arms â God is Love â Evening Prayer â Open Thou Mine Eyes â Go With Me â Be Still, My Soul â I Believe in Christ â Let the Words


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"Forgiveness, the Healing Gift We Give Ourselves," by Cheryl Carson

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:47:00 GMT







				"Forgiveness" with Cheryl Carson Forgiveness. We all need it and we all have to give it. So why is it that when we most need to forgive is when it sometimes feels the most difficult to do? Author and speaker Cheryl Carson shares her personal journey to forgiving and helps us understand why giving it to others is the best gift we can give ourselves. That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...
	Cheryl Carson

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PositiveMusicAndArts.com with Greg Hansen

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:04:00 GMT




				Award-winning composer, record producer, and Meridian Magazine columnist Greg Hansen has created a new online resource for musicians and others interested in enjoying and creating positive music and art. With everything from concert listings to tips for beginners, to a new Jukebox feature allowing you to have your song or vocal demo heard by industry professionals, this new site promises to have something for artists and devotees of all levels of skill and interest. That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...




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	Greg Hansen

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"Babylight" with Clive Romney & Linda Coltrin

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:03:00 GMT







		"Babylight" with Clive Romney & Linda Coltrin We've heard of "Baby Einstein," even "Baby Mormon," but now songwriters Clive Romney and Linda Coltrin weave familiar classic melodies together with new gospel lyrics to create "Babylight." Do babies and toddlers even care about lyrics? About melodies? Will "Babylight" be the right light for your own personal "children of record"? Decide for yourself, this week on The Cricket and Seagull...


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A Musical Tribute to President Gordon B. Hinckley

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:05:00 GMT






		President Gordon B. Hinckley
		Musical tributes to President Gordon B. Hinckley Today, we remember Gordon B. Hinckley, beloved to us as President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away at the age of 97 last Sunday. Rather than present this in a "show" format, we'd like to simply play two tributes put together by Salt Lake City radio station FM100, as well as a timely new children's song. Most touching to me are the poignant final words, given by President Hinckley himself; "God be with you 'til we meet again." (Feel free to download and share the .pdf sheet music file; a hymn entitled "What is This Thing that Men Call Death," lyrics by President Hinckley.) That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"God be With You" from Twenty-Five Beloved Hymns of Prayer and Faith"

"God be With You" from "America's Choir"


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"Gordon B. Hinckley" from "Latter-day Prophets"


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"We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet" from "Twenty-Five Beloved Hymns of the Restoration"
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"A Child of God" - 2008 Primary Program Songs with Clive Romney

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:27:00 GMT






			2008 Primary Songs Clive Romney's inventive arrangements make his annual release of the new year's Primary Program songs something to look forward to. From a Celtic version of "We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet" to Clive's yearly original contributions, this is a fun CD for children of all ages. That's this week on the Cricket and Seagull...

	Clive Romney


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"Stories of Jesus" with Roger & Melanie Hoffman

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:15:00 GMT

The fresh young voices are sweet and endearing, the arrangements lively and imaginative, and you won't have to hear more than a stanza or two of the lyrics to know they are trademark Melanie Hoffman. "Stories of Jesus," the newest release from Hoffman House and Shadow Mountain features 15 delightful and touching songs on the life of Christ which show in even a brief listening why Roger and Melanie Hoffman are among the best-known and best-loved writers of music for children. That's this week on the Cricket and Seagull...

YourLDSNeighborhood.com with Gaylen Rust and Lauryn Wingate

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 01:24:00 GMT

It may not look exactly like any neighborhood you know, but "Your LDS Neighborhood" is still going to feel pretty familiar once you arrive and start clicking your way around the block.

Gaylen Rust and Lauryn Wingate talk about this new LDS-themed resource for books, movies, outlet malls, music, weddings, missionary stuff and more, plus their monthly giveaways.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Merry Christmas 2007!

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:05:00 GMT

Merry Christmas 2007!

The story this week isn't breaking news even though it's good news. In fact, old or new don't really applyâit's timeless. I hope you'll have a quiet moment to relax and listen to The Christmas Story read from the New Testament, interwoven with some of my favorite Christmas music.

Simple, short, and sweet.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Gordon B. Hinckley - Temple Builder, Up Front and Personal," with Scot and Maurine Proctor

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 7 Dec 2007 04:18:00 GMT

From their unique vantage point in front-row press seats, Meridian Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Scot and Maurine Proctor have been close up witnesses to both the man and the mission.

"Gordon B. Hinckley - Temple Builder, Up Front and Personal," is a warm and fascinating documentary-style film focused on this remarkable latter-day prophet and his urgent push to bring the temples to the people, no matter where they live.

Along with beautiful photography, the Proctors share many personal moments and stories gathered from local Latter-day Saints impacted by the presence of a new temple in their midst in countries around the globe.

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

"Everything Speaks His Name" with Jessie Clark Funk

info@wordofmouthmedia.net (Steven Kapp Perry) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:44:00 GMT

Her first CD, "Clay in His Hands," won 4 Pearl Awards and brought her to the attention of LDS listeners everywhere. "Better Than I" continued in the same vein, and now her third release, "Everything Speaks His Name" lets the strength of Jessie Clark Funk's voice sparkle in a wider variety of styles and settings than ever.

Still, as you'll hear in this interview, the themes of atonement, grace, and seeing God's hand in the world around us are constants throughout. After all, "Everything Speaks His Name."

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...