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I really dig the music coming out of Mars Hill Church. We’ve played a number of the CITZENS songs/arrangements at Soulies Youth (actually ALL the ones off the Already / Not Yet EP). They have a full length album dropping in a couple of weeks. Here is the first track from it, the Ephesians inspired, Made Alive:
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Also check out their beards!
I love this quote from CS Lewis: “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” It’s from MERE CHRISTIANITY. Brooke Fraser has written a song based on this and other themes from Lewis’ well-known book. Here’s the vid:
The title to my talk this Friday night at Soulies is MADE FOR ANOTHER WORLD. Brooke Fraser’s song will be performed as an item and I will be speaking from Ecclesiastes 3.
Famous tune. New lyrics. Legit. Check the EP. Check this track too.
See Dustin Kensrue’s brief blogpost on the background to the tune and lyrics.
I’m really enjoying this Christmas EP, Joy Has Dawned is still my favourite track! Here is the film clip:
Mars Hill Music have dropped a killer Christmas EP this past week! Joy Has Dawned by Kings Kaleidoscope has been on repeat while working this week… I love it!
1. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus // Words by Charles Wesley. I hadn’t heard this one before. It’s great! The music builds as the lyrics build towards the expectant hope of Jesus arriving.
2. O Holy Night // Words by Placide Cappeau. This is one of my favourite Christmas carols. Musically this song can be quite powerful, however sometimes it might be over the top operatic style! The version on this track is more subtle, but with many layers of music underneath. Worth a listen.
3. Joy Has Dawned // Words by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend. This is the first time I’ve come across this epic story coming from the pen of modern hymn writing legends Getty & Townend (In Christ Alone + How Deep the Father’s Love). It is the standout track on the EP. It has a touch of funk/groove.
4. O Come, All Ye Faithful // Words by John F. Wade. Classic carol. Solid arrangement.
5. All Glory Be to Christ // Words by Dustin Kensrue. Classic tune. New lyrics by former frontman of Thrice. Minimalist. It’s good.
Kings Kaleidoscope have been producing some great indie-rock tracks over the last couple of years. Joy Has Dawned shows an even greater diversity and versatility of Chad Gardner and the band. Buy it. Throw it on in your Christmas playlist. Peace.
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