‘Lovewell’ Release
Well, it’s a big day today. I feel like I’ve been more involved MercyMe record than anything I’ve ever been involved in as far as work goes. From the packaging, to the web, to being involved in the planning conversations with the band and the label. It’s crazy that it’s finally here.
Last night at midnight I started watching Twitter start to slowly pick up speed and all of the sudden ‘Lovewell’ was everywhere. When I went to bed last night ‘The Generous Mr. Lovewell’ was sitting at #7 on all of iTunes. That seems like a pretty big deal when it’s knocking off folks like Ke$ha and all. Not too bad, eh?
Along with the release of the record we’ve also launched a brand new MercyMe.org and also a new ‘movement’ over at MrLovewell.com. All sorts of crazy things going on, but it’s awesome to see all this work finally come to the forefront.
So anyway, check out the new sites, let me know what you think. Check out ‘The Generous Mr. Lovewell’ and let me know what you think of the packaging. I’m curious your thoughts.
Brenton Brown’s ‘Adoration’
Alright folks. I had lunch with a Mr. Brenton Brown the other day and coincidentally yesterday that same Mr. Brenton Brown released a new record called “Adoration”… and that’s good news for you. Because now you have some music to go buy on iTunes.
See, I’ve talked to Brenton numerous times on the phone and, like you, I have gotten to know and love him on his blog, but this was the first time I had actually met him face to face. The problem? He lives in California and we can’t hang out more because he loves to surf or something, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go get his record now.
A Night With Steven Curtis Chapman (Again)
So, if you remember the other day I had that ’super secret project’ that turned out to be not as much of a ’secret’ so I blogged about it? Well, tonight is sort of a ’round two’ of that only this one isn’t secret at all. This is a full blown broadcasted evening with Steven Curtis Chapman. Turns out the other one went so well that they wanted to do it again, and called me back.
So tonight at 9PM Steven will be playing some songs, talking about his record that came out today and answering some questions all from the World Wide Internetland. Now, I’m going to warn you though. When he starts talking about the songs and meaning behind this record I promise you will choke up. So guys, if you want to be all manly and junk watching it, just make sure you have some sunglasses next to you so no one can see you like Rocky Balboa did in Rocky 4.
Seriously though, take an hour tonight and head over to Steven’s Facebook page and check out his amazing story of loss and recovery through the making of this record. It will blow your mind. I’m honored to be a part of it.
Shane & Shane – “Everything Is Different”
I was first introduced to ‘The Shanes’ in 2001 when I was browsing through some independent music website and stumbled on to Shane Barnard’s indie version of “Psalms”. The first song I listened to was a song called ‘Psalm 145′. I got about thirty-seconds into it and bought the whole record. From that point on Kristin and I have been fans. Obviously now, ‘The Shanes’ have joined forces and become an even better songwriting team.
Well, if you haven’t noticed the last month or two has been the season of releasing records and today is Shane & Shane’s turn. Today marks the day of the boys releasing “Everything Is Different”. Now, over on their site they have been playing videos of each of their songs so head there for a preview… or you can just take my word for it and go directly to buy it. It’s classic Shane&Shane, but somehow a fresh new sound too.
Check it out, and come back here and let us know what you think. And here’s what I’m thinking today. In the comments let me know which Shane&Shane albums you own. Ready? Go.
FFH – ‘Wide Open Spaces’
So, most of you know that we recently started working with a band called FFH. While we’re still in the process of a full site design and build we have started working with them on some little things, and today their new record “Wide Open Spaces” is officially available on FFH.net only.
I had a chance to sit down with Jeromy and Jennifer a while back and it was awesome to get to know them a little bit and hear about where this record is coming from. They are definitely some awesome people and from what I’ve heard from this record it’s pretty amazing too. In fact, click here and check out the song “This Is What It Feels Like”, and tell me you’ve never felt that way.
Anyway, make sure to check out the record, go buy it, and come back here and let me know what you think. And also, make sure to check back at FFH.net for updates soon.
‘On The Incarnation’
Today’s the day folks. Daniel Renstrom’s ‘On The Incarnation’ is officially available on iTunes and at his store. Now here’s the deal. There is absolutely no reason you wouldn’t buy this record. I’ve never been a huge fan of Christmas music because it all seems to sound the same, but there are two records that have changed that for me. Andrew Peterson’s ‘Behold The Lamb Of God’ and Daniel’s ‘On The Incarnation’.
So here’s what we are going to do. Fist up, you’re going to go buy the record. Then you are going to love it. Then I want to hear your favorite song on here. Then you will love the record so much that you will blog about it, put it on your Facebook and Twitter about it. Sounds like an awesome plan huh?
Here’s my favorite.
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So that’s your project today. So let’s hear it. Favorite song on the record? Go.
Glory To God Forever
Not only is this an epic worship song, but this entire record is amazing. I’ve been excited about this record coming out for about six months now, and today is the first step toward it’s release. If you haven’t already, stop what you are doing and go download it from iTunes right now.
On top of releasing this song the boys in Fee have put together a little Twitter giveaway over on their blog, where you can enter to win an autographed pre-release copy of the record before it comes out in October. Not a bad deal.
So here we go. Step one: Go download the song “Glory To God Forever” from iTunes and leave a review on the iTunes page. Step two: Head over to Fee’s blog, and check out the Twitter Giveaway and follow them on Twitter for a chance to win the pre-release of Hope Rising.
Sounds like a pretty Positive Post Tuesday to me. Don’t you think?
A Listening I Will Go
The kind folks over at Provident wanted me to have some new music. They asked me for my address and asked if I wanted it. I said “sure”, because I love to have new music. New music that, maybe, I haven’t already heard, and music that, maybe, you haven’t heard. I gave them my address, because I trust that they aren’t creepy people, and today in the mail came some new music.
In the nice bubble wrapped envelope was three CD’s. They really are new music, because they all have release dates that haven’t happened yet. The first one I cracked open and imported into my iTunes is Warren Barfield’s “Worth Fighting For” (5/20/08). Then I imported, Matt Maher’s “Empty And Beautiful” (4/8/08) and finally Tenth Avenue North’s “Over and Underneath” (5/20/08) All seem like pretty solid choices… I mean, the artwork is cool and stuff.
I haven’t listened to any of them yet, but they are imported and ready to go. I have to go to L.A. early in the morning so I will have a day of flying to listen to them and let you know what I think. Anyone else heard of these guys? What do you think. After I get a listen I will let you know.
