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I had such a wonderful time photographing the beautiful Johnson Wedding in Yorba Linda and Fullerton. Enjoy these pictures and rejoice with the happy couple.

2011 Senior Recital of Trevor Gomes at Biola

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Trevor Gomes recording sessions. Engineered by Brian Petersen.

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From a harp recording session by Brian Petersen with a piece written by Trevor Gomes on November 20, 2010.

Miced with a Neumann TLM 49 cardioid directional large-diaphragm studio microphone running to a UA LA 610 into Pro Tools LE8 running Waves Mercury Bundle.

People may ask, “How do I record a harp?” A couple rules always apply for any recording. I use a nice large room with high ceilings, a good player, good charts, and a good producer and engineer. I used two mics in with one pointing at the soundboard and the Neumann is bit higher aimed at the strings. I loved the result and will use this in the future.

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John Rinehart preaches on “Defending the Fatherless” on Orphan Sunday at Grace EV Free.

See more here http://projecthopespeaks.org/2010/11/11/orphan-sunday/

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Marlin Gramenz at the 2010 Biola Graduation after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance.

Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." www.joniandfriends.org/

Quotes from Joni Eareckson Tada that I wrote down from this time:

“If it were not for my accident I would not be sitting here telling you about the power of the risen Christ and the joy of his sufferings.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

“God wrote a book on suffering, and its name is Jesus.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

“I have learned in my quadriplegia that Jesus is real. He is the man of sorrows to be sure, but the Lord of joy.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

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Photography by Brian Petersen at www.brianapetersen.com

iPad: The Greatest Disappointment in Human History?

“I’m ready to declare that the iPad is the greatest disappointment in all of human history.” That is how well-known Christian bloggers like Tim Challes and Justin Taylor have described the new computer tablet from the folks at Apple. Harsh reviews have come out against the iPad in recent weeks as people have jokingly referred to it as a bigger iPod, saying “They just don’t get it.”

I humbly disagree. This is a great innovation in technology that can be used for the kingdom of God, and will be of great use to our community here at Biola University.

What exactly is it?
The iPad is a new tablet-style computer device from Apple that is less expensive and smaller than a laptop, but more useful and technologically advanced than an electronic reader, like the Amazon Kindle. The iPad will be able to handle most of the tasks that the average Biola student needs for a starting price of $499. That is remarkably less than a student would spend on a Mac computer for the same use.

Students will be able to download their school books online in a minute, email their friends, write their papers, browse photos, and have access to 140,000 applications to help their life and ministry every day. The software is constantly upgraded, stable, and without viruses. For the price of $10, students can purchase a word processor or presenter software so they can create and playback powerpoint-style slideshows in a snap. Students will be able to Skype with their missionary friends in Africa over a campus WiFi signal, and check up on that cute guy or girl in their class with a free Facebook application. Yes Biola, this will also help your dating life.

The iPad features a 9.7-inch diagonal screen and is less than an inch thick. That makes the device smaller than a magazine while it weighs only a pound and a half. A full 10 hours of use on the same battery charge will allow students to type papers, watch videos, surf the web, send emails, and read books. A 16GB to 64GB amount of hard drive space will allow plenty of space for music, photos, and those videos of your favorite chapel speakers in action.

What it is not
It is not a laptop. You are not going to be able to edit that video in Final Cut or work on your Pro Tools session for your band’s worship album. It doesn’t use Flash, so you won’t be able to access some websites. There is no physical keyboard as the iPad relies on multi-touch technology similar to an iPhone to type on the screen. For that reason, typing a theology paper for your Thoennes’ class probably won’t work as well. You wouldn’t want to smudge your fingers against a 10-inch glass screen while trying to write about the Immutability of God. Apple does offer a solution though and a full size keyboard attachment will be available for an additional purchase. This forthcoming keyboard dock is already being proclaimed as the “iPad’s best accessory.”

Don’t worship your iPad
Before closing, I would like a make a brief comment about new technology and idolatry. The new iPad can be an idol, but so can the $1 mirror in your dorm room. If you find yourself rejoicing and finding your worth increased by a new piece of plastic, aluminum, and glass, I would exhort you to repent and find your ultimate trust and satisfaction in the completed work of Jesus Christ.

I am hoping to read and enjoy the ESV Study Bible on my iPad in full color. You won’t be able to do that on a Kindle.

- Brian Petersen serves at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, and is a current Talbot student. You can reach him at brianapetersen@gmail.com.

The above content was edited and published by the Biola Chimes here.

This photo is being used by the Biola University Library on their twitter page http://twitter.com/biolalibrary

“You are the light of the world.”

I had a blast engineering this a cappella album for the King’s Men at Biola with Walt Harrah.

Session signal path included:
Neumann TLM 49 microphone
Universal Audio LA-610 Tube pre / T4 Optical Compressor
Digi 002 Mixer Digidesign Pro Tools

Produced by Walt Harrah
Engineering by Brian Petersen
Mixed and Mastered by Brian Scheuble and Nolan Sipe
This album was recorded at Grace EV Free in La Mirada.
Mixed at the Village in West L.A. on a HD pro tools rig.

Members: Drew Brokke, Trevor Gomes, Arnold Geis, Matt Gould, Kevin Krogstad, Dan Rigall, Matt Sanchez, Jordan Tolentino
Released by Biola.

Here is an article about the CD.
http://www.biola.edu/news/articles/2009/091216_kingsmen.cfm

The King’s Men, Biola University’s a cappella student singing group, recently released their second CD titled No Turning Back. The CD features the group’s newest music alongside traditional hymns and worship songs, proving to be a unique listening experience.

Drew Brokke, a senior music and worship major and member of The King’s Men, was challenged to grow as a musician through the recording experience.

“Working on this album was simultaneously one of the most frustrating and rewarding experiences of my life,” said Brokke. “I was never so aware of my faults as a musician as then, but the rewards for working through them have been more than worth it. I feel so privileged to have been a part of it.”

Since 1986, The King’s Men, have performed and provided a unique style of music ranging from classical works by Morten Lauridsen to popular works arranged by M-Pact, Glad, and Walt Harrah. Though the members change each year, The King’s Men still continue to remain strong and their desire is that God be extolled through their talents.

Walt Harrah, the producer of No Turning Back, believes the experience was invaluable for the group.

“It was a tremendous growing experience for the singers, both in their respect of each other’s talent, as well as respect for the process of making a recording,” Harrah said.

The King’s Men can be found performing at various community and Biola-sponsored events.No Turning Back is available for purchase through the Conservatory of Music and at the Biola Bookstore.

Written by Lauren Kermelis, Media Relations Intern. Jenna Bartlo, Media Relations Coordinator, can be reached at (562)777-4061 or through email at jenna.l.bartlo@biola.edu.

This dude can sing!

Session signal path
Neumann TLM 49 microphone
Universal Audio LA-610 Tube pre / T4 Optical Compressor
Digi 002 Mixer
Digidesign Pro Tools

The TLM 49 is a large diaphragm condenser mic with a cardioid pickup pattern that sounds amazing on strings. It is transformerless and has the K 47 capsule with a boost at 2kHz.

Engineering by Brian Petersen

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