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Hi, I'm Taurus James, an aspiring Composer, Moody instruMental Musician, Writer, Teacher and Web Developer with expertise in using the latest Internet technologies to promote individual artistic expression.

I was born in Tallahasse, Florida, raised in Southeast, Washington DC. I have lived in some of the best cities in the US and traveled to some of the world's most beautiful places.

I am a self-taught drummer and composer and I used to perform regularly in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with my Gospel-jazz band, "The Upper Room". Now, I'm creating Moody instruMental Music on my own. "Faithwalk Music" is where I share a little about my faith, family, music and work.

Contact Taurus here.

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Slideshow: Utah Vacation Trip 2009 - Days End

Posted in Travel

Here's a slideshow of our Utah Vacation Trip in June, featuring my latest Moody instruMental Music creation - Days End. I created the slideshow using Windows Movie Maker.

Newton's Laws of Motion - Law of Inertia

Posted in Health

Remember Newton's Laws of Motion? A Body at Rest Will Remain at Rest Unless Acted Upon by a Force. (paraphrased) Or, as better stated: "A body persists its state of rest or of uniform motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force." This is Newton's first law of motion.

I keep this in mind as I continue to develop healthy habits, especially when keeping up my exercise and walking.

WALK: Old Town Alexandria

Posted in Health

Here is a nice walk that I'm thinking about taking. First, I've gotta build up to it. Right now, I'm up to about 5 miles (today was my first day at this distance).

Word of the Day: UNDERSTANDING - Psalm 119

Posted in Faith

"Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word." - Psalm 119:169

Vinyl Grading and Condition Rating System

Posted in Music

These are the grading guidelines used and are based on Goldmine Grading for Records.

Quick rundown in abbreviated Grading System:

MINT

NM

EX or VG++

VG+

VG

G (with minor exceptions to G+ and VG-)

F and P (Trash) (some records in Fair condition will be wanted but very, very few.

 

Graham Nash - Songs For Beginners (LP, Album, RP)

Posted in Music

Here's another vinyl album from aunt Ellen's collection. Songs for Beginners is Graham Nash's first solo album, released in May 1971 and probably his most famous solo album. Nash's solo debut came on the heels of a temporary split with his CSN band-mates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and a permanent break with his then love, Joni Mitchell. This album's best known selections are protest songs.

Label: Atlantic
Catalog#: SD 7204
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock
Media Condition:
Sleeve Condition:

Musician's Health Website

Posted in Health

Here's a website that I found with interesting and useful information about some common injuries musicians tend to suffer from.

Musician's Health is an educational web site devoted to the understanding and the explanation of musician's injuries, along with guidelines regarding injury prevention, optimizing your musical performance, and for achieving an optimum state of health.

Various - Soul Train Hits That Made It Happen

Posted in Music News

On my way to Virginia, I stopped by to see my aunt Ellen and she gave me her collection of old vinyl albums to sell online. I'm just starting to catalog what she gave me and what do you know...

Soul Train is the first album that jumps out at me from the collection!

Label: Adam VIII Ltd.
Catalog#: AVIII 8005
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style:
Media Condition:
Sleeve Condition:

Soul Train Dancers - Flashback

Posted in Cool Stuff

UPDATE: It looks like they removed the original video from YouTube. So, I had to find a replacement! Here's the Soul Train Line Dance to Earth Wind & Fire's "Mighty Mighty".



I just couldn't leave the Soul Train thing alone from my last post. So, I went back on YouTube and found this cool video of the Best Soul Train Dances Ever!

I remember the Asian lady with the REALLY LONG HAIR!!! She was always getting camera time. The Soul Train Line was what I always wanted to see. Here it is!!!

Crooklyn Dodgers - Crooklyn

Posted in Cool Stuff

Youtube is the bomb!

I can find old videos and music that played as the soundtrack of my life - like this one...

I remember trying to be one of the first to see the Spike Lee movie Crooklyn. I used to keep this track in rotation when I was a DJ.

Oh man, you gotta love the snippets of the Soul Train dancers in this video!!!

Four Views on Hell - Book Critique

Posted in Faith

Edited By: William Crockett, Stanley N. Gundry

By: John F. Walvoord, Zachary J. Hayes, Clark H. Pinnock

Here's my critique I did for the Systematic Theology II class at Liberty University.

Rock Band Live - TnT Rockstars Perform Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord

Posted in Family and Friends

This is our live version of the video game Rock Band. Part of a fun night at the James' household. Tamilyn decided she wanted to play the drums and had mommy (Trauna) sing. Then, Tami switched things up a bit.

The TnT Rockstars perform Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord.

Live. Laugh. Love.

Freedom - Theme from the movie Panther (Rap Version)

Posted in Music

I couldn't just leave this one alone, especially when the Rap version of Freedom has all of my favorite female MCs in it - Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, MC Lyte, Left Eye (She KILLED this joint!), and Nefertiti. I kept this joint in rotation back in 1995 while DJing with the ChillVille Crew in Tallahassee, Florida. DJ Gucci-D, this one's for you!

Freedom - Theme from the movie Panther

Posted in Music

I was "diggin' in the crates" of my mind and I came across this memory embedded deep. Seeing this video took me back to where even the emotions gripped me.

Sisters in unity singing for FREEDOM. One of the best songs ever!

GOLF: I shot 69 (-3) at Maxwell AFB (Cypress Tree)

Posted in Health

It was a best ball tournament sponsored by the ACSC at Maxwell. We played the University Course and it was a beautiful day for golf.

My team was supposed to be a foursome, but two members had to drop out and my partner was still in class when the tourney started - leaving me to play the first three holes alone. No problem.

I had a great day with beautiful tee shots and some awesome chipping. I even chipped one in for birdie on the 15th hole (par 4).

We finished three under (-3) for the day. This scorecard is a definite keeper!

Faith, Music and Life of a Moody instruMental Musician