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10 Mar 2010

Rhett Canipe - EP

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Artist: Rhett Canipe
Album: EP
Year: 2009
Label: Rhett Canipe
Website: http://www.rhettcanipe.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/rhettcanipeband
Twitter: @rhettcanipe
Buy: iTunes - Store
Sounds Like: Kings Of Leon, Travis, Magnet, Phil Wickham, Mikeschair, John Mark McMillan, Eric Vinson, Othniel, Chad Gentry
Rating: 4/5 ♥♥♥♥

It all began in 2004, when Rhett Canipe stood up before a microphone and his life was never the same. Each band member brings their different nuances to their sound, and we can hear it on their first EP, with powerful hymns and amazing melodies that capture you immediately. Produced by Seth Jones (Mikeschair) and influences from Kings Of Leon, Travis, Magnet to Phil Wickham, John Mark McMillan, the Acoustic/Rock seal is intertwined with life, pain, love and everything that contains the mystery of the salvation.

A million voices open “My Bravery”, with the revolutionary cry of our generation: “You’re the one who fought the grave”. The guitar intermediate is superb, and the chorus totally overwhelming. “The Invitation” is enhanced with a pop/rock sound and offers the world to accept Jesus as the only Savior: “This is the invitation / Come and taste, come and see / Come every town and nation / Thirsty souls, come and dream”. With strong influences from Phil Wickham, the sublime “Breathe” is a cry to God for revival. Powerful drums and guitar riffs are combined with Rhett’s deep voice: “We are alive and we are free”. With organs and acoustic guitars, “Vessel” is reminiscent of Travis in the melody, and we can easily hear the voice of God reminding us that we belong to Him: “Can’t you see you belong to me?”. The intimate and delicate “Hold Me Now”, is filled with pianos, sweet melodies and the participation of newcomer Audrey Assad.

Rhett Canipe’s goal is to share his heart. Getting rid of clichés and write what God has put in his heart. “If through the course of our career, we make one person stop in their tracks and feel Christ love. Then everything we have done, will have been worth it”, confesses Rhett.

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Todo empezó en el 2004, cuando Rhett Canipe se paró frente a un micro y su vida nunca más fue la misma. Cada integrante de su banda aporta diferentes matices a su sonido, y podemos oírlo en su primer EP, con poderosos himnos y sorprendentes melodías que te capturan inmediatamente. Producido por Seth Jones (Mikeschair) y con influencias desde Kings Of Leon, Travis, Magnet hasta Phil Wickham, John Mark McMillan, el sello Acoustic/Rock se entremezcla con la vida, el dolor el amor y todo lo que encierra el misterio de la salvación.

Una multitud de voces aperturan “My Bravery”, con el grito revolucionario de nuestra generación: “You’re the one who fought the grave”. El intermedio de guitarra es espléndido, y el coro totalmente arrasador. “The Invitation” se realza con un sonido pop/rock y le ofrece al mundo entero aceptar como único Salvador a Jesús: “This is the invitation / Come and taste, come and see / Come every town and nation / Thirsty souls, come and dream”. Con fuertes influencias de Phil Wickham, la sublime “Breathe” es un clamor a Dios por avivamiento. Potentes tambores y riffs de guitarras, se combinan con la profunda voz de Rhett: “We are alive and we are free”. Con órganos y guitarras acústicas, “Vessel” nos recuerda a Travis en la melodía, y fácilmente podemos oír la voz de Dios recordándonos que nosotros le pertenecemos: “Can’t you see you belong to me?”. La íntima y delicada “Hold Me Now”, se inunda de pianos, dulces melodías y la participación de la debutante Audrey Assad.

La meta de Rhett Canipe es compartir su corazón. Deshacerse de los clichés y escribir lo que Dios ha puesto en su corazón. “Si en el transcurso de nuestra carrera hacemos detenerse a una persona y que pueda sentir el amor de Cristo en nuestras canciones, entonces todo lo que hemos hecho, habrá valido la pena” nos confiesa Rhett.

2 Mar 2010

Robbie Seay Band - Miracle

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Artist: Robbie Seay Band
Album: Miracle
Year: 2010
Label: Sparrow Records/EMI CMG
Website: http://www.robbieseayband.com/home/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/reubenbidez
Twitter: @robbieseay
Buy: iTunes - Amazon - Official Store
Sounds Like: Brandon Heath, Peter Gabriel, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Tim Hughes, Bryan Adams, Keane, Travis, Coldplay, Delirious?
Rating: 4/5 ♥♥♥♥

The maturity that “Miracle” shows in the career of Robbie Seay Band is very evident. His albums have always been witness to the faithfulness of God, of our humanity and how both are intertwined in our lives. Produced by Robbie Seay and Tedd T (tobyMac, Mute Math, David Crowder Band), with some help from Dan Muckala (Brandon Heath, The Afters) and Matt Bronleewe (Chris Tomlin, Leeland), this new album continues walking along the atmospheric music edge, and offering unforgettable, honest lyrics from the heart embedded in the context of our community.

“Love Invades” opens with a compelling guitar riff reminiscent of U2, and sings about how the strength and wonder of God’s love can be shown in different ways, both in nature and people, feelings, pain: “Here we go, here we go / We believe it / Here we go / Raise your voice now, and sing it / For love, for love / We will praise / Oh, here we go / For the hope / We believe it / Here we go / All we know is to sing it / For love, for love / We will praise”. With similarities to the hit “Song Of Hope”, the second and current single “Awaken My Soul” is inspired by the story of the prodigal son. God expects us not only with forgiveness, He pursues us, “Oh God, Your rescue follows close / I have run as far has anyone could go / But Your love is calling me, love / Overwhelming, Your love / There’s no stopping it now”. I love the tune changes the song flirts. “Kingdom And A King” seeks to intensify our true mission as Church. The kingdom of God calls us to serve, give, love and pray: “For the kingdom and the King / For His glory we will sing / For the rescue of our souls / He has come / For the kingdom and the cross / Oh, the triumph and the loss / Love has broken through and now redeemed / For the kingdom and the King”. An instrument exit that shakes out and leaves you thinking about the message above. The passionate sequenced synths and drums on “Crazy Love” are wonderful. The lyric captivates with the message of second chances and forgiveness. “Restart your love / My heart, it’s all been saved for you / Oh, for you / Well it’s all been saved / It’s all been saved for you”, the bridge shows us the meaning of the song, that God can save a crazy love and bring together what has been lost. The first single “Miracle” is inspired by a true story. It is the fervent cry when you’re in the depths of life, when you need just to believe: “When the whole world seems to turn its back on me / All alone out on the sea / I need a miracle / When life don’t see seem to make sense at all / I believe You hear me when I call / I need a miracle”. Melodically resembles “Better Days” but with more acoustic features, adding pianos and greater intensity in the violins and guitars. “Your Love Is Strong” is a cover of the famous song by Jon Foreman, with an impassioned performance that follows worship. “Let Our Faith Be Not Alone” continues with the aim of spreading faith and hope. Quickly becomes a prayer for our church, which reminds us the history of our faith, the martyrs and saints, the thousands of years the church has shared the gospel and the good news, the reform: “Let our faith be not alone / May our hearts be not of stone / Give us souls that never close / To the grace that You bestow”. The sublime “We Are Not Alone” was written with Mia Fields (Hillsong United) and Taylor Johnson. Strong influences from Brandon Heath, with a message of unity and redemption. Robbie’s voice becomes the protagonist in “Long Way Home” with falsetto tones and incredible chords change. Written for those marriages in trouble, and reminding us that the decision to love and to admit our mistakes to God and our spouses, are moments that define the well-being or misery of our relationship. Breanne Duren (Owl City) makes his starring appearance in “Lament (We Cannot Wait)” with a breathy, gentle voice that reminds us of the intimate and desperate psalms of David the King. Today, earthquakes, disasters, famine, poverty makes us turn to God, back to the only hope in times of grief and pain. “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go” is a modern adaptation of the classic hymn. With the participation of Audrey Assad, new member of Sparrow Records who sings powerful statements on the security of love and salvation of God: “Rejoice my heart / Rejoice my soul / My Savior God has come to Thee / Rejoice my heart / You’ve been made whole / By a love that will not let me go”.

“Miracle” is as honest as previous albums, with compositions written on a lonely road or on a heartbroken evening at home. Robbie Seay Band has songs that reflect a deep and transparent look of life, in moments of hope, fear, joy and sadness.

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La madurez que “Miracle” nos muestra en la carrera de Robbie Seay Band es notablemente evidente. Sus álbumes siempre han sido testimonios de la fidelidad de Dios, de nuestra humanidad y como ambas se entrelazan en nuestras vidas. Producido por Robbie Seay y Tedd T (tobyMac, Mute Math, David Crowder Band), con algo de ayuda de Dan Muckala (Brandon Heath, The Afters) y Matt Bronleewe (Chris Tomlin, Leeland), esté nuevo álbum prosigue caminando al borde atmosférico musical, y ofreciendo inolvidables, honestas letras del corazón integradas en el contexto de nuestro comunidad.

“Love Invades” se inicia con un atrayente riff de guitarra que recuerda a U2, y que canta sobre cómo la fuerza y la maravilla del amor de Dios se muestra en diferentes maneras, tanto en la naturaleza cómo en la gente, en los sentimientos, en el dolor: “Here we go, here we go / We believe it / Here we go / Raise your voice now, and sing it / For love, for love / We will praise / Oh, here we go / For the hope / We believe it / Here we go / All we know is to sing it / For love, for love / We will praise”. Con semejanzas a la exitosa “Song Of Hope”, el segundo y actual sencillo “Awaken My Soul” se inspira en la historia del hijo pródigo. Dios no sólo nos espera con perdón, Él nos persigue: “Oh God, Your rescue follows close / I have run as far has anyone could go / But Your love is calling me, love / Overwhelming, Your love / There’s no stopping it now”. Me encantan los cambios de tonalidad con los que la canción coquetea. “Kingdom And A King” busca intensificar nuestra verdadera misión como Iglesia. El reino de Dios nos llama a servir, dar, amar y orar: “For the kingdom and the King / For His glory we will sing / For the rescue of our souls / He has come / For the kingdom and the cross / Oh, the triumph and the loss / Love has broken through and now redeemed / For the kingdom and the King”. Una salida instrumental que estremece y te deja pensando en el mensaje expuesto. Los apasionados sintetizadores y la secuenciada batería en “Crazy Love” son maravillosos. La letra nos cautiva con el mensaje de segundas oportunidades y perdón. “Restart your love / My heart, it’s all been saved for you / Oh, for you / Well it’s all been saved / It’s all been saved for you”, este estribillo nos muestra el significado de la canción, que Dios puede salvar un amor loco y reunir lo que se ha perdido. El primer sencillo “Miracle” está inspirado en una historia real. Es el ferviente clamor cuando estás en lo más profundo de la vida, cuándo necesitas solamente creer: “When the whole world seems to turn its back on me / All alone out on the sea / I need a miracle / When life don’t see seem to make sense at all / I believe You hear me when I call / I need a miracle”. Melódicamente se asemeja a “Better Days” pero con rasgos más acústicos, agregándole más pianos y mayor intensidad en los violines y guitarras. “Your Love Is Strong” es un cover de la famosa canción de Jon Foreman, con una apasionada interpretación que desprende adoración. “Let Our Faith Be Not Alone” continúa con el propósito de difundir fe y esperanza. Rápidamente se convierte en una oración para la nuestra iglesia, que nos recuerda la historia de nuestra fe, los mártires y los santos, los miles de años que la Iglesia ha compartido el evangelio y las buenas nuevas, la reforma: “Let our faith be not alone / May our hearts be not of stone / Give us souls that never close / To the grace that You bestow”. La sublime “We Are Not Alone” fue escrita junto a Mia Fields (Hillsong United) y Taylor Johnson. Fuertes influencias de Brandon Heath, con un mensaje de unidad y redención. La voz de Robbie toma el protagonismo en “Long Way Home”, con falsetes y cambios increíbles de tonalidad. Escrita para aquellos matrimonios en problemas, y recordándonos que las decisiones al amar y confesar nuestros errores ante Dios y nuestro cónyuge son momentos que definen el bienestar o desventura de nuestra relación. Breanne Duren (Owl City) hace su aparición estelar en “Lament (We Cannot Wait)”, con una susurrante y dulce voz que nos recuerda los íntimos y desesperados salmos del Rey David. Hoy en día los terremotos, los desastres, el hambre, la pobreza nos hacen volvernos a Dios, volver a la única esperanza en tiempos de aflicción y dolor. “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go” es una adaptación moderna del clásico himno. Cuenta con la participación de Audrey Assad, la nueva integrante de Sparrow Records que nos canta poderosos testimonios sobre la seguridad del amor y la salvación de Dios: “Rejoice my heart / Rejoice my soul / My Savior God has come to Thee / Rejoice my heart / You’ve been made whole / By a love that will not let me go”.

“Miracle” sigue siendo tan honesta como álbumes anteriores, con composiciones escritas en una solitaria carretera o en una acongojada tarde en casa. Robbie Seay Band posee canciones que reflejan una mirada profunda y transparente de la vida, en momentos de esperanza, temor, gozo y tristeza.