"I AM" - Brenda Gallant

Song: I AM
Artist: Brenda Gallant

Hey, everyone.  

Let me just start by saying that I know it's been a long time, and I appreciate everyone who has still been stopping by to check out the tunes during my hiatus.

I also wanted to let you know that I've been gone for a good reason - I've been in studio! 

My friend, Brenda Gallant, wrote a song called "I AM."  I had the pleasure of writing and arranging the music, as well has producing the song in studio at In The Pocket Studios in Chandler, AZ

"I AM" is a pop song with a strong latin vibe. I had the pleasure of doing most of the instrumentation (guitars, bass, background vocals, percussion, synth), along with Kathy Hubbard (keys), Dale Snell (Drums), and Tony Ward (Congas).

The theme of "I AM" is simple - it's a summary of many of the things that the Bible says we are Christ.  There's real power in knowing what God has to say about you, in knowing that you've been covered by the blood of the Lamb, and that you've been made strong in spite of your weakness, and that He's made you more than a conqueror. There's a special conviction that comes with knowing that you've been set apart, sanctified, and healed by his stripes.  God has called you to do great things in his Kingdom, and running the race set before you is going to require that you know who He has made you to be!

So, I hope you enjoy the song!  I've included download links and the YouTube video below - please let me know what you think:

iTunes

Amazon MP3

Apple Music

Spotify

iHeartRadio

View on YouTube

"Jesus, You Gave It All" - Darlene Zschech/Hillsong

Song: "Jesus, You Gave It All"
Album: Touching Heaven, Changing Earth
Artist: Darlene Zschech/Hillsong

One of my absolute favorite things in this world is hearing an awesome worship song for the first time, then finding out that it's already ten or fifteen years old.  That's what Christian Music Discovery is all about: taking these gems of God-inspired music and sharing them so that they can bless the people of God.

That being said, I present to you one such song: "Jesus, You Gave It All" by Darlene Zschech (though you can tell that the whole Hillsong crew is there with her).

I absolutely love this song.  Everything about this song is perfect, from the intro, to that recurring lick/progression, to the heavy bass (Hillsong has never been afraid of bass or distortion), to the hook at the end and the guitar solo.  I love that Darlene always gives herself completely over in worship and literally gives it all.

It is also a fantastic reminder for every point in life: feel like living the Christ life (not a typo) is too hard?  Jesus gave it ALL for you; does it feel like God has forgotten you?  Well, Jesus gave it all for YOU.  Feel like you're not worthy of God's love?  Hey, Jesus GAVE it all for you.

No matter where we are in life, you can be comforted by remembering that Jesus gave it all for you.  Let's celebrate that!





Now, as a bonus, I included this clip I found of them doing it live.  You'll see what I'm talking about in giving yourself over in worship.

"Truth About God" - All Together Separate

Song: "Truth About God"
Album: All Together Separate
Artist: All Together Separate

This whole album is amazing, but today we're featuring the blues.  This track hits hard but maintains a wonderful, bluesy attitude, nicely integrating some organ and a fantastic guitar solo. 

As far as what the song's about, the title says it all: you can look everywhere you want to, but ultimately, God is the final answer, and to look for fulfillment elsewhere is to commit yourself to a struggle that leaves you weary and restless.

Enjoy!