It's
never too late to be turned on to something good. I've had Gary Durbin's latest
Cd, Jesus EP, for quite a few months
but haven't had the time to sit, listen, and digest it without any distractions,
that is until today.
Gary and
I go back a bit and have been blessed to worship together on a few occasions.
That friendship hopefully allows me to be honest in my review of his newest
project.
Three of
the songs were really special for me. Cling
To the Cross has a wonderful anthem like quality while carrying us along
with just piano and acoustic guitar. Gary sings 'Show me who You are, and I
will see what I was meant to be.'
For the Glory of the Father is about as good as it gets
with a great chorus line 'Sacrificed, crucified, raised for us, this is Jesus.'
I just wanted to go out on my front lawn and sing this out loud.
The
closing song, Jesus Christ, delivered
it's story with a fresh sounding chord progression. The bare piano with light
strings are the perfect vehicle and the key change gives it a nice lift. On a
personal note, there's a simple suspended IV chord that creates the fresh
setting for me. Nicely done bro.
All three
of these songs could and probably will be used in my times of worship. All are
simple in form and should be easy to personalize.
I've
enjoyed listening and watching Gary mature as a man of faith and songwriter for
the church. It's never too late to be turned on to something good.
Pray on,
Eddy
Thanks Eddy...very kind! Wish we could've connected this year. Come see us in Denver!
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