Here's an album I can't believe I almost forgot: The Roar of Love by 2nd Chapter of Acts!
Thanks again, dear! :)
OH, and one more thing:
The Roar of Love is a 1980 concept album by 2nd Chapter of Acts that was inspired by C. S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. {One of my favourite books from one of my favourite series!} The story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is told through the lyrics. Though, if you are not familiar with the story, you wil
l be confused as not all the key details are included.
I remember hearing the record of The Roar of Love when I was young but I didn't really get into it. Then, a few years later, we started listening to the CD in the car and I was hooked. That started my "2nd Chapter of Acts phase". It was very exciting because, at that point, I had very few Christian artists I enjoyed. 2nd Chapter of Acts {which is siblings, Annie Herring, Nelly Greisen, and Matthew Ward} have been such an encouragement to me through the years. You can just hear their love for Jesus shining through everything they did!
I also love reading about the band and how they formed. {Read the short version here or the long version here.}
I am posting two songs from The Roar of Love: 'Turkish Delight' and 'Aslan is Killed'.
'Turkish Delight' was my favourite song when I used to hear the record as a child. It is sung from the viewpoint of Edmund and is about how captivated he is by the White Witch.
'Aslan is Killed' is about, well, the title is pretty self-explanatory. This song, with its synths and layered vocals, is very cool sounding. {The lyrics are kind of hard to understand, but they can be read here.}
Listen to 'Turkish Delight':
Listen to 'Aslan is Killed':
l be confused as not all the key details are included.I remember hearing the record of The Roar of Love when I was young but I didn't really get into it. Then, a few years later, we started listening to the CD in the car and I was hooked. That started my "2nd Chapter of Acts phase". It was very exciting because, at that point, I had very few Christian artists I enjoyed. 2nd Chapter of Acts {which is siblings, Annie Herring, Nelly Greisen, and Matthew Ward} have been such an encouragement to me through the years. You can just hear their love for Jesus shining through everything they did!
I also love reading about the band and how they formed. {Read the short version here or the long version here.}
I am posting two songs from The Roar of Love: 'Turkish Delight' and 'Aslan is Killed'.
'Turkish Delight' was my favourite song when I used to hear the record as a child. It is sung from the viewpoint of Edmund and is about how captivated he is by the White Witch.
'Aslan is Killed' is about, well, the title is pretty self-explanatory. This song, with its synths and layered vocals, is very cool sounding. {The lyrics are kind of hard to understand, but they can be read here.}
Listen to 'Turkish Delight':
Listen to 'Aslan is Killed':
Thanks again, dear! :)OH, and one more thing:
Tomorrow, armed with my pile of books, I am leaving for vacation! I'll be gone about a week. So, goodbye until then.
Okay, I'm all done now, I promise.
Okay, I'm all done now, I promise.
....I lied.
Now, I'm done. :P
I like the second song better than the first one (cool is an apt word). The spiritual/doom aspects to it are well done, and the lyrics are simple, but profound (thanks for including the link!).
ReplyDeleteNow, here's a song that I'd like to share with you. For me, it brings back memories of Japan, since that is where I first heard it performed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c__prjxZx30
Glad you liked it. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like that song! Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever really listened to a song in Japanese. I'm thinking I should have tried it sooner. I really like the lyrics too! Or rather, the translation of the lyrics. Thanks for sharing! I love those songs that always bring back memories of certain times and places. :)
Nothing like commenting on a blog post 6 months out, hmmm?
ReplyDeleteAnnie Herring is my all-time favorite Christian music artist. On Roar of Love, my favorite song was "Son of Adam, Daughter of Eve" mostly for the melody line I think. I wore out the tape years ago and when it was reissued on a CD, my family bought it for me for Christmas.
Not so absurd after all.
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Haha, I don't mind. ;)
ReplyDeleteIsn't she incredible? She has such a wonderful heart for the Lord. 'Son of Adam, Daughter of Eve' does have a beautiful melody. I probably would have worn out my tape of it if I had had a one! :)
I also played the cassette tape version many many times, and many years ago :)
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