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AAW Podcast Episode 82, featuring an Exclusive Interview w/ Brothers McClurg

AllAboutWorship — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:40:34 +0000

For our 82nd episode, we feature an interview with Anthony and Chris Hoisington, the brothers behind the worship band Brothers McClurg. They discuss their recent EP on Integrity (Alive), their first co-write (with Paul Baloche no less!), and their heart for their hometown, Buffalo, NY.

What Else?

-Wisdom and Ben are once again joined by All About Worship team members Chris Olson and Mathew Reames.

-Mat tries out for the open(?) co-host position.

-Wisdom invites Susan Foutaine Godwin, founder of Christian Copyright Solutions back for another discussion on copyright compliance.

-We learn more about Chris…maybe more than we really wanted to know…

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Episode 81: All About Worship Awards 2011 – Show Notes

AllAboutWorship — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:17:24 +0000

On this special edition Wisdom and Ben are joined by two of the All About Worship Team members (Mathew Reames and Chris Olson), as they podcast over dinner, and celebrate the New Year.

We announce the All About Worship Awards 2011 winners in each category and interview Susan Fountaine Godwin, founder of Christian Copyright Solutions.

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Episode 78: The City Harmonic

AllAboutWorship — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:52:46 +0000

On this special Thanksgiving edition, we feature an interview with lead singer, Elias Dummer, of The City Harmonic. We also feature a song from their new album, an interview with Chris Lydle of RightsFlow.com, and more.

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Episode 77: Interview w/ Leigh Nash (of Sixpence None The Richer)

AllAboutWorship — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:01:16 +0000

On this episode, we feature a special interview with Sixpence None The Richer’s singer, Leigh Nash, about her brand new album. We also feature a song from her project, an interview with Chris Lydle of RightsFlow.com, and some tributes our listeners left on our comment line for their pastors.

If you can’t get enough of Wisdom Moon and Ben Abu Saada, be sure to listen all the way till the end of the podcast for some secret humorous content.

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Episode 73, Interview with Stuart Townend – Show Notes

AllAboutWorship — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:24:42 +0000

On this episode, we feature an interview with one of today’s most renown hymn writers, Stuart Townend. Stuart has written songs like “How Deep The Father’s Love”, “In Christ Alone”, “The Power of the Cross”, and many others.

Be sure to tune in towards the end of the podcast for a special promo code from our sponsor, RightsFlow, which gives you $5 off LimeLight in September.

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Exclusive Podcast Interview with Rend Collective Experiment

AllAboutWorship — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:16:02 +0000

On this episode, we feature an in-person interview with Irish worship group, Rend Collective Experiment, during their tour stop in Kansas City.

Also on this episode, we:
-discuss playing the mandolin in church
-discuss Wisdom’s company, Factor7 Agency
-feature a song by Rend Collective Experiment
-and more

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“Come And Drink”, Matthew Reed – CD Review & Giveaway

AllAboutWorship — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:12:39 +0000

Upon becoming a Christian in 1993, I found it extremely difficult to relate to the sounds of music coming from the Contemporary Christian Music community. Having been a musician steeped in the sounds of R.E.M., U2, INXS, Pearl Jam and others in the late 80′s/early 90′s, I found it difficult to consume what was being offered at the time. Then came the late 90′s with the arrival of Jars of Clay and others. My musical thirst was finally being quenched!

This aspect of musicality and depth in music is something I think many worship leaders currently thirst for. While many local church members are quite happy singing the songs and sounds of contemporary worship, their local church worship leaders are hungering for something different. One such collection of great new songs can be found on Matthew Reed‘s new six track offering called, Come and Drink.

When the album opens with the driving drums and bass guitar on the track “Awake, Awake”, I instantly felt like this was going to be something different. It’s a great way to open this album asking “Can you not hear…?”. Matthew’s vocals are also a fresh sound bringing a unique style to this recording. Track one was good…it completely sets up the rest of the album stating “the time has come for the people of God to rise up”. I was ready to heed the call.

The second track brings another element that made this stand out. In the middle of the tune I was taken by the many voices and driving rhythm. Again, a great song pushing the believer to worship.

The next two tracks “Crash this Place” and “Come Now” are both strong tunes that could possibly fit best in worship times in local churches. (I say this based on the local congregation I minister in.) One note on “Crash this Place”… I love the opening riff…made me smile. Great song…a prayer to God to disrupt our lives for His glory.

Finally, my personal fave on this collection is “Emmanuel”. While I love the sound brought on the previous tracks, I noticed there were elements that seemed to repeat themselves both thematically and style-wise, which is a sound I enjoy, but I felt like this song came at just the right time to bring me back down after being pushed, called, awakened to worship…so I could just rest and worship. This is a great acoustic sound with some fantastic female background vocals. Again, this is my fave.

“Pour Out” wraps up the album with a call asking God to “pour out revival in this place”. Another great tunethat has a minor key type of sound that is not often found in much worship music. This was a great way to round out this collection of songs.

Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this album to anyone interested in parting from the “cookie cutter” worship music sound found on many airwaves. Would we sing these songs at my church? Maybe…maybe not. What I do know is that my church needs the songs that help them best connect with Christ and I believe these songs offer just that. I am grateful for artists like Matthew Reed for continuing to offer sounds that have the potential to inspire young artists thirsty for a musical sound that connects them to Christ.

-Review by Ben Abu Saada

(Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win a free copy of this CD. Deadline is 5pm CST, June 17th. One winner will be chosen randomly. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. US residents only.)