Friday, February 20, 2009

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!"

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