Fresh Baked Hymn for Palm Sunday
Mar. 23, 2013

Was searching (last minute) for an offertory piece today for Palm Sunday (uh, tomorrow...). I found the lyrics to the old hymn "From Bethany, the Master" and paired it with some new duds.

For lyrics, mp3 and chord sheets go here:

http://blaynechastain.com/hymn/from-bethany-the-master
St. Pat's Fishing Trip '12
May. 25, 2012

Had a great time at this year's fly fishing trip with Saint Pat's. This year we fished the Big Thompson and had Kirk's Fly Shop put on a clinic for those new to the sport. Before putting together this short video I managed to catch 3 really nice browns. See you next year!
Zac Hicks, Lo He Comes
Aug. 27, 2011

We have our own custom hymnal at St. Pat's, the church where I serve as music director. It's been a while since I've added new hymns but I've been recently inspired to do so. One such hymn is "Lo He Comes" rewritten by my friend Zac Hicks from Denver. If you haven't heard it or his other hymn rewrites, check them out!
2010 World F3J Championship
Sep. 21, 2011
Great coverage of the 2010 World F3J Championship in France. Some of you know that I fly RC Sailplanes. This vid does a stellar job of giving you a better picture of what it's all about.
Emerald Duets: Christmas Vol. 1
Sep. 21, 2011

Pianist & composer friend Peter Romero and I just finished writing our first book together!

Emerald Duets: Christmas, vol. 1
15 classic Christmas carols arranged for 2 melody instruments, guitar and piano.

The arrangements are suitable for the D tin whistle, Irish flute, or your favorite melody instrument. The melodies can be played solo or with the accompanying harmonies. The book contains fully scored piano accompaniments and guitar parts with chord names and fretboard symbols. It is currently available for download as an eBook, and includes audio tracks of each carol for you to learn from and enjoy.

www.EmeraldDuets.com

Bathtub Worship
Aug. 19, 2011
I've put up a few of my hymn rewrites on YouTube. Cool thing about this is that from time to type other folks and fellow hymn writers like Jason here say hi. Jason's YouTube channel is called Bathtub Worship 'cause he records his new rewrites in his bathroom - i guess 'cause it sounds good :) Checkout "There is Power in the Blood" here and then cruise over to his YouTube channel by clicking here. Jason and Kristin - you rock my face off! Thanks for sharing.
Tiny Desk Concert
Sep. 21, 2011

For those of you who haven't seen the movie Once yet - do it! Here's a great video concert that NPR did with Glen and Marketa of Once fame. Thanks to my buddy Garrett Hope for the heads up.

A different kind of flute playing...
Sep. 21, 2011

My friend Andy who is in seminary once told me that the Hebrew word for "to play the flute" also means "to defile oneself". Perhaps...