Easter

It has been a while, but I felt inspired to post something. One of my most recent posts of only about 4 years ago was picking 5 tracks I dig. Why not do the same on this Easter Sunday 2020. Although this time the tracks are not restricted to a period of time, but there is a direct or tenuous connection to Easter.

1.The Stone Roses - I am the Resurrection

Quite a clear and obvious connection to Jesus and the Easter story, but listening to the rest of the lyrics there is no obvious link to the title in the preceding verses. Definitely a top track though.

2. Mott the Hoople - Roll Away the Stone

A quality track from the seventies act probably more famous for All the Young Dudes. Again the lyric content for me has no obvious link to the title or chorus hook. I do like it though.

3. Pearl Jam - Alive

The 'grunge' band which became stadium rockers. Alive is the Easter message after the stone was rolled away. Clearly no gospel message in the track, but a life affirming track where there is a connection between the verses and the chorus.

4. Chas n' Dave - Rabbit

Not to be found amongst the gospel accounts of Easter, but rabbits are synoymous with Easter, mostly when they are chocolate rabbits. There is no finer song about rabbits, but this one this one ain't about bunny yet it sure is funny.

5. Sufjan Stevens - The Transfiguration

However, perhaps going from the ridiculous to the sublime this mainstream track finds its inspiration straight outta the gospels. This is a track featuring a retelling of the Transfiguration of Christ which many see as a foreshadowing of Easter and pointing forward to the resurrection body.

Lyrics:

When He took the three disciples to the mountainside to pray

His countenance was modified, his clothing was aflame

Two men appeared; Moses and Elijah came

They were at his side

The prophecy, the legislation spoke of whenever he would die

Then there came a word

Of what he should accomplish on the day

Then Peter spoke, to make of them a tabernacle place

A cloud appeared in glory as an accolade

They fell on the ground

A voice arrived, the voice of God

The face of God, covered in a cloud

What he said to them

The voice of God: the most beloved son

Consider what he says to you, consider what's to come

The prophecy was put to death

Was put to death, and so will the Son

And keep your word, disguise the vision till the time has come

Lost in the cloud, a voice: Have no fear! We draw near!

Lost in the cloud, a sign: Son of man! Turn your ear!

Lost in the cloud, a voice: Lamb of God! We draw near!

Lost in the cloud, a sign: Son of man! Son of God!

[For original source material see Matthew 17 and/or Luke 9]

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