OnScript “I Practice Scales to Become a Saint” – Coltrane: Christ Followers & Artists
Feb 27, 2025
Dive into the captivating link between jazz and Christian theology, particularly through John Coltrane's insights. Discover how artistic expression serves as a conduit for sharing the gospel's transformative power. The discussion reveals how tradition can harmoniously blend with creativity in music and liturgy, fostering a revival of historical rituals. Listeners are encouraged to embrace these themes, enhancing their faith journey through the arts.
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Scales and Saints
- Artists and Christ followers share a common way of knowing.
- Both discern truth through intuitive processes, like practicing scales or interpreting scripture.
Artistic Intuition
- Artists discern reality by expressing truth through their art form.
- This artistic intuition involves selecting specific elements to convey a theme, similar to improvising in jazz.
Call and Response
- Mark Glanville demonstrates the importance of thematic obedience in jazz improvisation on the piano.
- He shows how choosing notes that fit the theme creates a cohesive narrative.