HM News Update: Week Ending 11-25
Now Is The Time To Get Delirious
Delirious? returns with the DVD-CD combo release,
Delirious? Now Is the Time: Live at Willow Creek,
on Sparrow Records. Known for its compelling live
performance, Delirious? recorded the project in front of
5,000 fans this summer at the Chicago-area’s Willow Creek
Community Church, the second largest church in America.
The project captures the Delirious? live experience and
features stunning songs, great visuals and a superb, very
personal 30-minute documentary on the Delirious? story.
The songs featured have influenced worship around the world,
but it is when people see Delirious? live that the full
impact of what they carry really hits home.
“Moreover, the behind-the-scenes featurette is actually
interesting to watch, and the documentary delightfully
demystifies the band's celebrity by sharing their history,
home life, and personal photos. You truly get to know
Delirious? and their mission better with this project…
everything's done right here.”
The Sounds Are Golden
The Golden Sounds have some new songs up on their
myspace page, the newest of which is "Everything Will Shine," part of a group of new demos for an album in the works. Also check out "Enjoy Your Shade." Some of you may recognize it from one of the band's short films...but it has never been put to record.
The European Showdown
We told you about this last year, and now it's finally
happening. The debut album from The Showdown,
A Chorus Of Obliteration, has now been released
internationally in Europe by Century Media. The album
is re-mastered, includes an exclusive bonus track called
"Give Us This Day,"and is enhanced with the music video
for "Iscariot." Also be on the lookout for a new Showdown
project releasing in February 2007.
Make A Joyful Noise Here
Danielson: a Family Movie is a documentary about
unbridled creativity vs. accessibility, Christian faith vs.
popular culture, underground music vs. survival, and family
vs. individuality. The film follows Daniel Smith, an eccentric musician and visual artist, as he leads his four siblings and best friend to indie-rock stardom. This celebrated music doc by JL Aronson will be released in select U.S. theaters this winter.
Limited Theatrical Release:
New York, NY Dec 15-21 Cinema Village
Chicago, IL Dec 10, 14 Siskel Center
Austin, TX Dec 11, 20, 28, Jan 2 Alamo Downtown
Seattle, WA Dec 15-21 NW Film Forum
Bloomington, IN 1st 2 Weeks in Dec The Cinemat
San Francisco, CA Jan 25-27 Red Vic
Portland, OR 3rd week of Jan NW Film Center
This Republic Is Indeed Beautiful
Forefront Records recently announced the addition of Toledo,
Ohio’s own five member rock outfit This Beautiful Republic
to its roster. The band will release its national debut
March 20, 2007. Comprised of lead singer Ben Olin, drummer
Andy Smith, guitarist Jeremy Kunkle, bassist Brandon Paxton
and guitarist Adam Smith, the small-town boys produce a
sound that’s anything but small. The band’s catchy vocals,
riveting guitar sound, and unshakable fan loyalty have won
crowds in and around Toledo for nearly five years. Such buzz
surrounding This Beautiful Republic garnered national
attention from multiple labels, with Forefront Records
landing its latest new signing.
“We’re really honored to be apart of the Forefront family,”
comments frontman Olin. “The label has a rich legacy of
artists, and we can’t wait to see what our relationship
with Forefront holds for us in the future.” Releasing
March 20, 2007, the band’s first album will be produced by
Allen Salmon (most noted for engineering records by
Sanctus Real and Mute Math). Celebrated mix engineer
Mark Needham (The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Michelle Branch)
will additionally lend his talents to the project. The band’s
first radio single “Jesus to the World” hits the air in
November.The band has signed an exclusive booking agreement
with Creative Artists Agency. John Huie, CAA agent and head
of the Nashville office, remarks, “It’s been a long time
since we’ve been as excited about a new band as we are about
This Beautiful Republic. I think they’re going to be big on
CHR, Rock, and AC radio; a combination that is rare and even
better.....these guys have the live show to back it up.
We expect big things from this band.”
Phil Keaggy Has Something To Say
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Phil
Keaggy has announced the upcoming release of Dream Again, his first new vocal project of original compositions in six years. Since releasing his last vocal project, Inseparable, in 2000, Keaggy has focused on poducing instrumental projects, including JAMMED! and Roundabout, both of which released this year to much acclaim from fans and critics alike. Dream Again will release on Strobie Records on January 30, 2007. "The album was inspired by people in my life who are near and dear to me," Keaggy says of Dream Again. "It's a relationship album about our relationship with God and with those who are near in our lives."
Kutless Goes Live
On December 5, BEC will release Kutless’ very first live
album and video. Kutless: Live from Portland contains
15 songs including the band’s radio hits “Sea of Faces,”
“Strong Tower,” “Treason,” “Run,” “Pride Away,” and “Your Touch” and music off their latest Hearts of the Innocent project. In addition to the full live concert, filmed last spring in the band’s hometown of Portland, Ore., the DVD features backstage behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the band.
“We are ecstatic about the release of Kutless: Live In Portland. Every detail of the bands amazing live performance has been captured by equally incredible production,” said Brandon Ebel, president of Tooth and Nail Records/BEC Recordings. “The goal of the project was to provide fans with a vehicle to completely emerge themselves in the Kutless ‘experience’, sonically and visually. The end result is nothing short of amazing, we strongly feel that this is one of the best CD/DVD packages released this year."
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