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He wrote that song,“ First,” that’ s on the Lauren Daigle record. He plays Guitar, Piano, Bazuki, Dobro, Accordion, etc. Kenny Hutson is the other Aux player and I have him mostly on Banjo, Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Mando, and Harmonica, but he plays everything too. BJ is the Fiddle, Mando player but he plays it all as well. JR is on Bass, upright and electric, but it’ s a lot of analog synth bass. He’ s also running our tracks and keeping us together as our MD. Todd Bragg, of Caedmon’ s call fame( he was their drummer), plays percussion for us. It’ s more a yard sale looking set up. I’ m not sure there’ s much there you could pick up at Guitar Center, but you might find it in your garage. And Twain on drums. His name is Antwan, and I’ m not sure why we call him Twain.
[ WM ] What are you using to record with at your home studio? Digital or analog? What type of mics and preamps?
[ DC ] I’ m in the box and use Protools 11 with Rewire running Ableton and Reason. I have one of those Blue capsule mics that is really versatile, but most of my vocals were cut on an SM9, a U87, or a Manley Reference Cardiod. Typical pre was either API 3124s or Neve 1073, and I love the Purple MC77 compressor.
[ WM ] What are some of your favorite worship artists you like to listen to?
[ DC ] I love what is quite prevalent: United, and Young and Free, Bethel, Jesus Culture, but I love me some Gospel and Southern Gospel.
[ WM ] What songwriters inspire you?
[ DC ] Old school country.
[ WM ] When all is said and done, what would you have said about you?
[ DC ] He loved bacon.
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Crowder to be the cover story. His music was fresh and engaging. Looking back, he was the right choice.
Now fifteen years later, we are about to embark on another pivotal moment for this magazine. We have partnered with our good friends at CCLI( Christian Copyright Licensing International) and now their very large worship minded community will freely receive the digital copy of WM magazine via email. Welcome CCLI friends!
As publisher, I couldn’ t be more excited about the mission of this magazine: We are all about“ practical help for the entire worship team”. Our motivation is to train and assist worship leaders, musicians, and tech teams to get“ better by Sunday”.
So, to help launch our next fifteen years is, once again, the fun loving( but serious about following Jesus) David Crowder … whose music is, oddly enough, as fresh and engaging as ever. Well done David, and don’ t fret, we’ ve got you covered!
Lord Bless Ya! Bruce & Judy a little photoshop fun
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can do to be a blessing are without number. Train your hands to serve, and whatever they find to do, do it with [ all ] your might!
The ministry of presence? It’ s“ a self-sacrificing willingness to be always at-the-ready on behalf of others.” It’ s mainly about being there. Show up, and imagine what God will do with that other 1 % you have left over... success!
Right here, Sandy
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new tracks of songs for the church. Most of the songs on this album would fit into the Paul Baloche, Jeremy Riddle genre, and thematically the album is centered around the theme that when the light of Christ enters our hearts, no shadows remain. Eric’ s strong and emotive vocal tone gives the songs on No Shadows depth and character, while the guitar work throughout is better than average. Songs like the opener,“ I Will Rejoice,”“ Sweet Sound,” and“ You Alone Are Worthy,” are written with the Sunday worshiper in mind, and most songs are worship band friendly that are well written and aptly arranged. This album really shines when Gabriella Marita lends her alto on“ This Is Our God,” and the violin mixed with acoustic guitar on“ Good Shepherd” is a warm and inviting way to wrap up the album. Overall, this was a nice first release from Eric. His writing is authentic and scripturally based, and most of the songs here are easily singable without being mired in a sea of Christian Clichés. The production value was surprisingly good, considering the fact that he had to raise his own funds for this project. Some of the songs sound a bit dated and tend to run together, but for the most part there are some very well written and memorable songs that your church will enjoy singing.
54 Jan � Feb 2017 WorshipMusician. com