We've been working on this project (many of you have heard all about it here over the years) for too long to mention. We finally focused our energies toward a finish date, and here, right around Thanksgiving, 2012, we've stepped across the finish line.
For years, Gary and I have been known for our songwriting, together and as individuals. We have, for the last twenty years, seen our careers build as song writers for other artists and worship leaders with each new song release. Now with this project, we wanted to do all of the producing, playing, singing, arranging, recording and mixing in our own studios. We did, however, get a lot of help in areas from which we needed to steer clear, such as playing drums! We have some great players on this record like my son, Josh, playing drums on several cuts; Danny O'Lannerghty plays bass on many songs and arranged the strings for "Incredible God;" the drum/ bass duo of Tony Morra and Randy Smith graced "All This Time" and "He Loves You, Too." There are too many vocalists besides Gary and I to count, but we are pleased with how Hetti-Marie Barroll sang with us on "Call On Jesus."
The point is: Gary and I are players and singers, too, and wanted to showcase our musicianship on the project. The songs are varied, with many that can be used in a worship service, and several which are intended for listening, reflection and as radio cuts. Bottom line: our songs are God-centered and were painstakingly crafted.
"All This Time" is probably the most curious song of them all. Without a reference to God, Christ, etc., it simply displays the grace of God as we sometimes wander away from our Lord for a time, only to find Him there with open arms when we, like prodigal sons, run back into our Father's arms.
We are pleased to offer the project as a download at all of the major outlets like iTunes, Amazon mp3, and our host site at the CD Baby Music Store.
Thanks for your support of this project, and please download your own copy from one of these great stores. It's also available for a listen from top to bottom on Spotify.
The paragraph below is from CD Baby:
"Since their first recorded collaboration in 1992 ( Ancient of Days), these two platinum selling songwriters have had hundreds of songs recorded by numerous artists. Jamie Harvill and Gary Sadler have songs heard all around the world in worship services, radio and film. Now they have come together again as artists to produce a recording of 10 new songs of worship and encouragement. Whether through a simple worship chorus or a modern musical statement, this project highlights Jamie and Gary's heart for God while pushing to the foreground their instrumental and vocal prowess. Songs like "Doxology" and "Incredible God" are both congregational and radio friendly, while "All This Time" "River of Freedom" and "Hope of the World" display a high level of craftsmanship and artistry, both musically and lyrically. This is great album sure to appeal to believers and seekers alike."
