So Unique it Cannot be Categorized Accurately

It's not 'Christian music' written for the choir... no, it's music meant to be heard by those who wouldn't enter a church's doors. It's not worldly or secular music, but it's also not traditional Christian music. It's definitely not religious music. Though it contains elements of praise and worship, it doesn't fall into the category of 'praise & worship' either. So what is this confusing music?

First of all... it is 'thematic' music. This means that though there are thirty five individual and unique parts, they all merge together into one big theme. They're all part of the whole; contribute to the whole; and work together to be part of the whole... sorta like the human body. Each part is individual and unique, but each part is very important in the functioning of the body as a complete unit. Together, they make-up two hours and forty minutes of music that can be listened to in one sitting or heard leisurely at the listener's discretion.

Importantly, all parts contribute in shedding light on the creator of the universe and how He has made Himself known to us. These songs try not to reflect man's concepts of god, because that falls into the realm of religion, and if there's one thing the Alpha & Omega Suite isn't about, that's religion! God Himself has shown that He's not impressed by the religions of mankind, He's given His stamp of disapproval on them, and has made it clear to us that our religious activity normally only confuses the issue of who He is, and only draws people away from Him and His truths.

But God has made Himself known to us. He says that even the very world around us reflects some aspects of Himself and His nature. He's also given a consistent and historical account of Himself which has spanned many millennium. His very actions have affected human history and the outcome of certain events. He has even spoken (though rarely) to certain people face-to-face. But most importantly, He has entered our world, in a certain time and place, as one of us! At one time, some two thousand years ago, He entered our world and became part of our history, and shown us exactly who He is... and what He expects from each one of us! That's precisely what the Alpha & Omega Suite is all about.

Feel free to listen to some of it. Ideally, listen to all of it... if you have the time and patience. But definitely listen to the lyrics. Hear the message. Contemplate. Ponder. Become angry, or rejoice. Disagree or agree. Become convicted. But don't dismiss. Some things are too important to quickly dismiss and forget. Let God touch your heart... and change your life! Maybe He's tried to talk to you in the past and you didn't listen. Listen to Him now. This is what the Alpha & Omega Suite is all about.

After nine years of composing, arranging and recording, the Alpha & Omega Suite can now be heard!
"Thematic music that's nearly impossible to categorize!"

The Faithless and Faithful Trilogy

There are three songs in the Alpha which cover all the ideologies in our relationship with God and how we relate to Him. It doesn't matter what type of religious or non-religious person you are, we all fall within one of four categories, and most of us overlap between more than one. Oftentimes we jump, or slide between one category and another. I personally have been in each one of these spiritual areas in my life... at one time or another.

Four types of "faithless and faithful" people
(as Biblically defined and proclaimed in the Alpha & Omega Suite)...
1) The agnostic
Those who are spiritually confused, uncertain and complacent concerning God and His place in their life.
2) The atheist
Those who deny God's existence and fill the spiritual void by elevating humanity to pseudo-deity status.
3) The religious
Those who worship gods, religious institutions, and spiritual traditions created by man's imaginations.
4) The faithful
Those whose lives have been altered by God; belong to Him; follow His desires; and live a life of devotion to Him.

At one time or another I have been each type of "faithless and faithful" person. My childhood was spent in the religious arena. I ventured into the area of agnosticism and later slid over into atheism. But when trying to disprove God, He showed Himself real and authentic, which pulled me into the final stage of being part of the faithful. Since then, the reality of doubt has occasionally (rarely) resurfaced but God being faithful and just always shows Himself true... thus never allowing me the self-deceptive freedom to move back into any of the other three areas. His love and truth is so much greater than the fiendish wanderings of my carnal imagination.

As we listen to the trilogy of songs (10) Eyes Wide Open: Cannot See (11) Idols in The Mud (12) The Psalmists Sonata, we hear and feel the struggle of fallen humanity as we either receive God, reject Him, or substitute gods of our own design. This is our universal condition. This is who we are. This is you, and this is me.