About their new CD, RE:ZOUND / RE:WORSHIP
Their newest CD release of their high-energy
love letters to the Lord, RE:ZOUND / RE:WORSHIP, is an emotional,
passionate, uninhibited, and inspiring effort which encourages
the listeners to rise above everyday concerns and worries and
other negative influences in their lives by remembering what
a compassionate, loving Lord we have, what He has done for us
and continues to do and thank and worship Him through the Praise
and Worship music experience, which focuses the attention off
oneself and onto the Lord.
This reviewer found that this CD is a
great collection of Praise and Worship songs that truly encourage
people to not only worship the Lord, but to also reevaluate
- improve the quality of worship of the Lord, to reconnect with
the Lord in a personal way, and to renew the correct heart attitude
which pleases the Lord, our loving Father, which was what the
mission statement stated as a goal for this CD.
Under the influence of the band's own
unique "distinctively aggressive" way of creating music, this
CD offers a variety of energetic, dynamic Christian rock, a
nice diversity in well-done vocal styles, some moving acoustical
worship songs, all skillfully composed, resulting in well-put
together combinations of interesting melodies / counter melodies
in a variety of musical styles, which complements nicely the
heart-felt, Biblically -inspired lyrics. The finished songs
of praise and worship take the listener to a higher level of
being, connecting one with the Holy Spirit, leaving one in a
peaceful, better state of mind, with a more positive spiritual
heart attitude and feeling closer to God, than before the listening
experience.
Their music reminds the listener through
the lyrics what hope we have in the Lord's promises, His character,
his unfailing love for us; all themes that are perfect for group
or individual worship praise music that takes the focus off
self and place the focus squarely on the Lord, which lifts the
spirit, lightens everyday burdens, strengthens our resolve to
follow Him and helps make a connection to the Lord. I highly
recommend RE:WORSHIP as a CD that will prepare you spiritually
for your day, relief you of stress at night, help you develop
a heart attitude that will draw you closer to the Lord and a
great CD for the car, making it an important addition for your
collection.
CD Dedication: Sing to others about
God’s goodness, Sing to yourself about God’s goodness Sing to
God about God’s goodness ...Daily Worship God with all of Your
Might
Songs on RE:ZOUND / RE:WORSHIP
* * * HALLELUJAH - Words and Music by
Jeff Zubeck, Dustin Carlson, Jason Anderson
(Two versions are offered on the CD.
This version is called (CHR Mix). The other version which ends
this CD is the A/C Mix. Both are excellent)
Celebrates what a loving, faithful Father
we have to depend on and can be in a relationship with.
This Praise and Worship
song starts with a strong beginning with fine piano intro of
the melody and rhythm, which support the melody, fine vocals
and harmony in the backup vocals. Composition and vocals build
throughout the song. peaking during the chorus.
Related Scripture References: (Psalm
27:1, Psalm 91, Deut. 6:5, Isaiah 9:6, Rev. 19:15-16)
Lyrical Samples:
1) God of Refuge and Shield around me.
Prince of Peace and Lord God Almighty. And everyday I want to
spend with You Lord. Immanuel and Bright Morning Star. Word
of God and Lord of All. And every day - I want to spend with
You Lord. Everyday I want to spend with You.
Chorus: There's none like You. Hallelujah,
Hallelujah. My strength. My song. Hallelujah, Hallelujah.(Rap:sung:
along with chorus: With everything I am my heart my mind everyday,
I will sing hallelujah to the King of Kings)
2). Immanuel and Bright Morning Star.
Word of God and the Lord of All. And every day - I want to spend
with You Lord. Everyday I want to spend with You.
Bridge:God most high. You are the King
of Kings and Lord of Lords.
* * * + WITH ALL MY HEART - Words and
Music by Jeff Zubeck, Dustin Carlson, Jason Anderson
A favorite of this reviewer. Cooking
drums and percussion shine, electric rock guitar at it's best.-
precise, energetic, not muddy at all, sure to lift you up, and
maybe get you to even dance around the room!
Related Scripture References: (Matt.
22:37-39, Psalm 119:105, Col. 1:27)
Lyrical Samples:
1). With all the hope that You've given
through Your son. And all the life that I'm finding in Your
name. With all the light that Your Word shines into me. I'll
shine it for You.
Chorus: With all my heart. (With all
my heart) With all my soul.(With all my soul).With all my strength
I'll follow You. I'll follow hard after thee.
2) With all the praise that resounds
around the earth. And all the worship that's due unto Your name.
With all the voice I can find in all of me. I'll give it You.
Chorus (twice)
Bridge: (Interesting vocal change) My
soul follows hard after thee. My soul follows hard after thee.
You are my Savior. You are my Savior.
Hook:With all my heart. (With all my
heart) With all my soul.(With all my soul).With all my strength
I'll follow You. (Nice guitar and rock drum interludes)
* * * I EXALT THEE - Words and Music
by: Pete Sanchez Jr.(1977)
Begins as a lovely acoustic contemporary
reverent worship hymn; Simple, yet moving composition and vocals,
with the result of drawing the listener into a state of worship
and thankfulness. Starts with heart-felt vocals, soft acoustic
guitar and expressive vocals, through first verse. Chorus. Keyboards,
light electric guitar, light percussion. Nice dynamic buildup
both in composition and vocals. Quiets down at the end, with
just acoustical guitar.
Related Scripture References: (Psalm
90, Psalm 19:1-6, Romans 1:18-23)
Lyrical Samples:
1). For Thou oh Lord art high, above
all the earth. Thou art exalted far above all gods. For Thou
o Lord art high, above all the earth. Thou art exalted far above
all gods. (Nice back up vocal harmony 2nd time through).
Chorus: I exalt Thee. I exalt Thee. I
exalt Thee Oh Lord.
Repeat verse 1, Chorus
* * * EVERYTHING - Words and Music by
Dustin Carlson and Jason Anderson
Starts with precise, energetic acoustical
guitars intro that establish the rhythm and melody of the song.
Electric guitars offer strong melody support, interesting, counter
melodies which all support the fine vocals. Another example
of great dynamics.
Related Scripture References: (Deut.
6:5, Matt. 6:33)
Intro - Interesting Acoustic guitar
work introduce the beat and melody, drums and rest of band join
in during verse 1.
Lyrical Samples:
1) Lord I choose to know You. Lord I
choose to sing. with my heart and soul I offer You everything.
Lord I choose to know You. To follow after You. With my heart
and soul I offer You everything. Lord I choose to know You.
Lord I choose to sing. with my heart and soul I offer You everything.
Lord I choose to know You. To follow after You. With my heart
and soul I offer You everything.
Chorus: I will always love You. I will
my heart and soul to sing. You are all I need. My love my life
my everything. Lord I choose to worship , To worship on my knees.
With my heart and soul I offer my everything.
Chorus 2) I will always love You. I will
my heart and soul to sing. You are all I need. My love, my life,
my everything. I will always love You. I will my heart and soul
to sing. You are all I need. My love my life my everything.
Hook: I will always love You. I will
always love You. I will always love You.
Repeat verse 1 and Chorus
* * * + IN THIS PLACE (SANITAIRE) -
Words and Music by Dustin Carlson
Another favorite of this reviewer. Another
meaningful worship hymn, with counter melody and rhythm held
steady by electric and acoustic guitars, also offering melody
support through first verse. Nice combination of electric guitar
solo and acoustic guitar in intro. Again, nice dynamic buildup
and decrease in sound level. Each verse becomes more intricate
in the musical composition.* Bridge is especially beautiful
with lovely acoustic guitar, nice harmony in vocals, which builds
in feeling, again drawing the listener into a state of worship.
Full integrated band sound at the chorus.
Poignant vocals with a touch of soul
bring the message of personal worship of the Lord, in awe of
who He is.
Related Scripture References: (Psalm 108,
Psalm 141:8, Psalm 145)
Lyrical Samples:
1) And I will lift my voice and I will
worship You. From this day in this place Lord I will seek Your
face. On my knees Lord I fall unto You, offering all. From this
day, in this place, Lord, I will seek Your face. From this day
in this place.
Chorus: I will worship You in this place.
I will seek Your face from this day. I will worship You in this
place. I will seek Your face. Bridge: And I will give all unto
You. I will give all unto You. I will give all unto You. Yes,
I will give all unto, all unto You. Chorus.
* * * + FOREVER - Words and Music
by Dustin Carlson and Jason Anderson
The favorite song on this CD of this
reviewer. A joyous, peppy praise song of celebration, appreciation
for the Lord's faithful love and His Holy Spirit which upholds
us, guides us.
Intro features energetic, precise acoustic
and electric guitar, which set up the driving rhythm and intro
to the catchy, infectious melody. Also guitar ensemble expands
to provide fine melody and counter melody support for the again
energetic, heart-felt vocals throughout the song. Song also
features nice percussion & keyboard touches, and the usual great
dynamics that add to the spirit of worship.
Wonderful dynamic and musical composition
tone change during Bridge. Begins soft, and grows and builds
along with the vocals and harmony of back up vocals.
Related Scripture References: (Is. 61:10,
Psalm 136, Romans 8:2, Ephesians 3:18, Phil.1:6 & 2:15)
Lyrical Samples:
1) Lord Your Love. Your love is forever.
Forgiving love, and always unfailing. You are, forever.
2) Lord Your joy, Your joy is within
me. Abounding joy, joy that completes me. You are forever, forever,
forever, and ever.
Chorus: Your love's unfailing. And Your
kingdom will reign. Forever and ever. Let the whole world sing.
That Your kingdom will reign. Forever and ever.
Repeat verse 1, 2 and Chorus.
Hook: Flow in me. Let Your Spirit...
Flow in me. Let Your Spirit...Flow in me. Let Your Spirit..Flow
in me Lord. You are here. I can let Your Spirit Flow in my praise,
in my life. I can let Your Spirit Flow...In...me............I
can let Your Spirit Flow...In...me............ I can let Your
Spirit Flow..
* * * + NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES (GLORIFIED)
- Words and Music by Dustin Carlson and Jason Anderson
Another favorite of this reviewer. A
love letter to the Lord with a bounce, of praise and glory to
Jesus Christ, celebrating who He is, His character, and His
great love for us, that he became our ultimate sin sacrifice,
so we could have eternal life with Him.
This song is another fine example of
the effective combination of strong melody, great use of dynamics,
interesting variance in the vocals, sung with feeling and easy
rock composition, filled with interesting counter melodies,
chord support and nice acoustic / electrical guitar work, which
all come together to provide a powerful vehicle for the message
of the song. Lyrics are simple enough for an audience to learn
and sing, and are perfect for a Praise and Worship song.
Related Scripture References: (Psalm 9:1-2,
Rev. 15:3-4, John 3:16)
Lyrical Samples:
1). It's in the way that You move me.
It's in the air that I breathe. It's in just who You are. Your
Glory. Bridge: You can hear this voice. You can feel my praise,
feel my praise, as I Chorus: Glorify Magnify Your name. It is
the name above all names.
2). It's in the air that I breathe It's
in the song that I sing Lord. It's in Your sacrifice. It's in
Your death and Your life. It's in cry of Your people. It's in
the cry of this nation. It's in just who You are ... Your Glory
- Your Glory - Chorus
* * * ALWAYS -Words and Music by Keith
Schrieber, Jason Anderson and Jeff Zubeck
Another favorite of this reviewer. Lyrics
both praise the Lord's ever faithful love, and the peace and
joy that is only possible through our Lord, and express our
human need to seek the Lord and the desire to have a relationship
with Him. This song is the perfect cure for discouragement,
despair and hard trials in our lives, as it reminds the listener
the the Lord will see us through and be with us during life's
unpleasant moments.
A moving contemporary worship hymn with
an easy beat, catchy melody, heart-felt vocals and again a great
use of dynamics, which seems to be a key element in the songs
on this CD. Nice use of a sing-rap style of vocals which first
appears in the Bridge, and then as a counter theme in the last
singing of the chorus.
Relater Scripture References: (Hebrews
13:6, Phil. 4:6-7, Romans 12:2, Matt. 6:33, Psalm 116. Psalm
91)
Lyrical Samples:
1) Your ways - I want to know Your ways.
I want to know more of You. I want Your peace and faithfulness.
You've shown Your faithfulness. In all You've given for me for
eternity. For Eternity.
Chorus: Always - You're always here
for me. I'm sheltered under Your wings. You love me faithfully.
You're faithful to me. I'm sheltered under Your wings. You are
the King of Kings.
2) Always, Like the rising sun. You're
watching over us. A mighty fortress, Faithfully. You gave Your
Son for me. Salvation bought by His blood for eternity. Chorus
Bridge: (Semi-rap style) Lord I pray,
that you would see me for who I am, And who You would want me
to be. Taking me and making me brand new. Because You are Lord.
You are the King, almighty God of all. Of everything and I will
cast all my cares to You.(During last singing of chorus, bridge
is also rap -sung , as a counter melody, providing a nicely
blended experience.
* * * + HOLY HOLY - Words and Music
by Dustin Carlson and Jason Anderson
Another favorite of this reviewer. A
reverent contemporary worship hymn, praising the Lord for His
Holiness, His mercy and His blessings. Starts softly with a
single melodious voice and lovely broken chords played by acoustic
guitar, which create a flowing feel to the song. The rest of
the guitar ensemble join this peaceful flow. Again a moving
dynamic buildup in both musical composition and vocals. Drums
lightly come in only after the first singing of the Chorus.
Nice harmony in the second time through the Chorus.
Related Scripture References: (Rev. 4:
8b, 1Chr.16: 29-30, Psalm 92 & 93:5, 1 Peter 15-16)
Lyrical Samples: 1) On our knees we
bow down, to honor you this day. In our hearts we long to make,
A new song with our praise, Unto You we offer all, We offer
all offer all. Chorus: On our knees Lord we honor You for, All
of Your mercy, Lord You are holy. Almighty God, hear our cry,
"Holy Holy is the Lord."
2) I've watched You come and bless this
life of mine. I thank You here with holy hands up high. And
I know there's even more than what I've seen. Lord draw me near,
Lord draw me near. Chorus Bridge: Holy is the Lord, Almighty
God, Almighty. Holy is the Lord.
* * * HOLY GROUND - Words and Music
by Dustin Carlson and Jason Anderson
A creative Christian rock Praise and
Worship song, with an interesting melody, counter melody backed
up with syncopated rhythm and nice touches in composition and
tempo change, and varying vocal styles.
Lyrics describes a growing, personal,
evolving relationship with the Lord.
Related Scripture References: (Ex. 3:5,
Psalm 119:105, Col. 3:16, Psalm 16:11)
Lyrical Samples:
1) I hear Your Word, it changes me.
I hear Your song and I sing. I hear Your Spirit, You call me
higher. I hear the plan, You speak to me. A burning bush for
me to see. I hear Your Spirit and Your fire.
Chorus: I'm standing on holy ground.
There's angels all around. (You know I'll never fail) I'm standing
on holy ground. There's angels all around. (You know I'll never
fail) (Tempo doubles) When I am standing in Your will. Your
love is all I see. You give Your shield of victory.
Bridge: I'm standing, standing for You.
I'm changing, Your changing me until I'm made complete. I'm
standing, standing for You. I'm changing, Your changing me until
I'm made complete. Chorus.
Hook: My trust is in Your name. I know
I'll never be the same. I hear You calling me. You give Your
shield of victory.
* * * HEALING SONG - Words and Music
by Jeff Zubeck, Dustin Carlson, Jason Anderson
Celebrates Jesus Christ as our patient,
loving Lord, Savior and Healer.
An inspiring, light rock Praise and Worship
song which has the customary catchy melody, great dynamics,inspiring
vocals, nice harmony in back up vocals, all supported by nicely
composed instrumentation which is interesting to listen to and
brings one's heart into the spirit of worship and thankfulness.
Related Scripture References: (Psalm
103:1-3, John 14:1, 1 Peter 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30, Hebrews 10:19)
Lyrical Samples:
1) Jesus came and healed us from, Broken
hearts, deep burdens. He's building us and making us. Brand
new. The Lamb of God, The Budded Rod. Took sickness, took disease.
We boldly stand before God's throne. And make our requests known.
Chorus: And we cry, to You Lord, thanking
You. For Your healing touch and stand upon Your Word, Jesus.
And we cry, to You Lord, thanking You. For so much and stand
upon Your Word, Jesus.
2) Well all You have You give to us.
You do not give like everyone who lives. Ya, but we won't see
until we believe. Chorus.
Bridge: Hear the righteous cry that by
Jesus stripes, You came and healed us of all disease. All this
time,You've been here. Waiting for us, to call, to call upon
Your Name. Chorus
Reviewed by: Julie Carr - Christianmusic.com
10/16 /03 (I just received a revised
copy of RE:ZOUND / RE:WORSHIP which
has added two new songs, GREAT I AM and MAJESTY. The song, GREAT
I AM will be released to Christian radio on Oct. 31st, 2003.
* * * + GREAT I AM - Words and Music
by REZOUND
A strong favorite of this reviewer, a
wonderful addition to their CD! Another great praise and worship
song that stirs the soul to praise and worship the Lord for
who He is and what He has done for us, getting the mind off
the self and focussed on the Lord. Especially love the chorus!
Features a strong melody, catchy beat, meaningful lyrics, great
dynamics that build throughout the song, moving vocals and lovely
back up harmonies. In essence, a perfect praise and worship
song for a contemporary service!
Jeff Comments:
"This song, GREAT I AM, " has gotten tremendous response
from the people we know in radio and God has already opened
some incredible doors for the band and that song."
Scriptural References: (Matt. 6:33, 1
John 3: 19-21, Rev. 4:1, 8 and 5:9,12,13 and 21: 22-27 and 22:17)
Lyrical Samples:
Lord of all creation. Here am I entering
Your gates. Reverence in Your courts. I close my eyes to see
Your face. I see You. You're seated. On Your throne way up high.
I hear angels' voices, I hear angels' crying.
Chorus: Oh, Holy is the Lamb, Worthy
O Jesus. You are the Great I Am. And I sing. Holy is the Lamb.
In the City of our God. You are the Great I Am. I seek You now.
Bridge: I seek You now. I seek You now.
I seek You now. I seek You now.
Hook: I set my heart to know You. I set
my heart to know the wonderous Ways of Your Love. Chorus.
* * * MAJESTY -
Words and Music by REZOUND
Another energetic Christian Rock Worship
and praise song with great dynamics and interesting variances
in its musical composition, keeping the listening experience
interesting indeed, as well as inspire the listener to be caught
up in the powerful spirituality of the song and join in! Starts
off softly with a single electric guitar which builds into a
full electical guitar ensemble, and full drum sound. During
the verses, one hears the main vocals, guitars softly playing
support chords and counter melody, while the drums shine. As
with other songs on the CD, both the sound and the moving vocals
build throughout the song to a strong conclusion.
Scriptural References: (Job 38, Psalm 145, Hebrews 8:1, Ezk.31:2,
Romans 8:2, 1 Cor.6: 19B-20 & 2 Cor. 5:17)
Lyrical Samples:
The heavens praise Your name. So will
I, pondering Your goodness. In all the earth who compares. To
the wonders of, the wonders of, Your majesty, Your majesty?
Chorus: I believe, majesty O Lord. Over
earth and sky. Lord You reign on high. And I sing, majesty O
Lord. Over earth and sky, Lord You reign on high.
The whole earth worships You. So do I,
lift my hands up to the sky. In all the earth who compares.
To the wonders of, the wonders of, Your majesty, Your majesty?
Chorus.
Reign in my life. You are all the things
I'm searching for. All majesty unto You, Lord. Shower Your Spirit
here. We acclaim Your majesty, O Lord. Press further in to know
You more, I want to know You more. Chorus