Really, all this means is that I am once again attempting to write with a bit more consistency, and I thought today's musing would be a good start!
So, the other day I was at work, listening to the usual play list that haunts my desktop. I typically roam between Grooveshark and Bandcamp most of the morning, then hit Pandora in the afternoon. In order to keep things "lively", I try to adjust what I'm listening according to the task at hand or my present mood. As of late, however, I've hit a lovely obstacle and can't quite seem to jump over!
Yes, it happened. I've fallen into the same chasm where many music lovers have gone before. I've gotten stuck listening to one album, and in some cases one song of the album, for several days! BUT this is the exciting part!
The two songs to which I am referring are both done by Sovereign Grace Music (a personal all-time favorite for God-glorifying, Scripture-singing, gospel-revealing music). They are from the album named, "From Age to Age". This collection of songs was written by using hymn writers of the past to create new, rearranged, or restructured songs for the purpose of combining "rich, theologically driven lyrics with singable melodies for the glory of the Savior whose praises know no end."
Not only are these songs so rich and full of theological truth, they also help to paint a music picture of what it means to know God. I love listening to the words, because they point to God and the truth of God's word. I love listening to the music, because the composers and musicians do an excellent of meshing concepts and feelings through the use of instruments, harmony, melody, and rhythm. Too often the notes of music get overcrowded and muddled, so that you're too distracted by the music to hear the words. Yet, these men and women do the opposite and make the words the most prominent thing. Simply put, you can understand what they are saying! I love having these songs on my mind!
And here they are:
How Great You Are:
this is a call to the well-known hymn "How Great Thou Art". It speaks of the greatness of God, His unsearchable ways, and our response of singing praise to Him and offering our bodies as a living sacrifice to our Savior!
As you listen, hear the voices of praise to our great God! (and my personal favorite part of the song is the third verse, and the fantastic use of brass instruments. It gives me chills every time!)
Immovable Our Hope Remains:
this song combines the original words of an early 19th century hymn, by tying a new melody to the richness of the truth presented. It speaks of our immovable and unchangeable heavenly Father who has saved us and keeps us till the end through the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Notice the build of energy throughout this song. There is a unique call to worship which starts subtly and climaxes to a fantastic point (the organ in the last verse! I mean how can you go wrong with an organ?), then edges off for a reflective refrain.
I hope that you enjoy these musing on "Music Monday".
This post certainly cannot do justice to some fabulous music described above.
My suggestion is that you check these people out, and let your hearts and ears be blessed by their music ministry!
