The following songs were recorded on our four-track machine in our house over the past several years. The quality is lacking in a lot of respects, and there is absolutely no production value, but maybe the lyrics will speak to you as you listen. Some day, we'll get into a studio and do some of these right, but for now, this is all we got. Thanks for listening...
SPECIAL SONG (As
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The NEW SONGS
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The PREVIOUSLY
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If you have never heard "Faces in the Crowd", our sound is best described
as "A smooth blend of original and covered, acoustic folk-rock songs with an emphasis
on vocal harmonies." (That's straight off our business card.) What that
means is that we do anything that we think is appropriate and sounds good. Our
influences are varied and many. Below is a sampling:
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Caedmon's Call: I've been listening to Caedmon's almost since they started, and from the beginning, their biggest appeal was the songwriting. Derek Webb and Aaron Tate have changed the way I view lyrics. And just because these guys can rock with anybody, doesn't mean they're not a folk band. Over the course of a month, this group will get played in my stereo more than anyone else. |
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Jim Croce: Jim Croce died before I was even born, but he may be the epitome of what I long to do in music. He and Maury Muehleisen could sit on a stage alone, playing Jim's songs, and you never wondered why they didn't have a band. Jim is one of the classic singer/songwriters of all time. |
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Allen Levi: If you ever get a chance to see Allen Levi in concert, don't miss it. His live performances, like his songs, range from hilarious to dead serious and most stops in between. What I have learned most from listening to Allen is that lessons are taught/learned in every situation of life. His music is just an extension of his life, allowing us a small peak into his thoughts. (Something I've been working on as well.) |
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Rich Mullins: What can I say about Rich that hasn't already been said? I truly believe his life should be the model for every Christian musician that ever goes into the industry. While his music and lyrics have touched me deeply, his life is what continues to move me, causing me to re-examine my own. |
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Bebo Norman: If there's one person on this list that I have failed miserably at imitating, it's probably Bebo Norman. He is a great poet and an amazing musician. I analyze his lyrics constantly, looking for deeper and deeper meaning. He also reminds me of someone that was the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. (Oh yeah, he's next.) |
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James Taylor: When I heard "Fire and Rain", I knew I had to learn to play the guitar, just so I could play that song. It later became one of 10-15 songs by JT that I learned during those first few years. When it comes to doing cover songs, I can't think of anyone else that I prefer to play. I now put his "licks" in the majority of the songs we perform, sometimes whether it fits or not. |
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Andrew Peterson: In looking at these influences, I discovered that one of the things that I love about all these artists, is that when I hear their songs, it makes me want to write my own. The inspiration to write is most strong when I listen to Andrew Peterson, therefore I had to add him to this list. Honest, folksy songs are Andrew's forte, and of course, that is why I play his CD's constantly. |
