Well in honor of The David Crowder Band's final album being released yesterday (it is awesome by the way and I'm still holding out hope they're just punking us for some big reality TV show) I wanted to share one of my favorite songs with you and if the DCB is new to you then introduce you to their musical genius. If you haven't heard of them or listened to them let me try to categorize their musical style for you. I'd have to say it's a rocking alternative mix of blue grassy funk with worship overtones. How's that for saying they have a diverse style that varies from song to song and album to album. And technically you can't go wrong with a band that loves to incorporate the classic 80's techno keytar (the strap on guitar like keyboard) and a robot drummer.
So now for the hard part...which song & which video? Do I go with one that is lyrically challenging, musically stimulating and should it be possibly something mellow or one to get you up and dancing or just find one that lands somewhere in the middle that is a combination of everything? I finally decided to go with SMS (Shine) in which the video shows a glimpse of their creative side. The song is based on Mathew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven and one of everyone's favorite songs as a kid..."I'm gonna let it shine". It always amazes how different people's faith shines through their circumstances. Some of us have gone through the valley and have drawn closer to God during that experience. Being stuck in the midst of those dark times and having only come out of that place because His light was all we could see and it guided us back onto the proper path so that way we could share our experience and testimony with others. Because even though our individual journeys are all unique; our paths still all cross and somewhere someone else is exactly where you were; needing just the slightest glimmer of hope which can be shown to them through you by the grace of God.
Send me a sign
A hint, O whisper
Fill me with life
'Cause I am listening
Come break the quiet
Breathe your awakening
Bring me the light
'Cause I am fading
Surround me with the rush of angels' wings
Shine Your light so I can see You
Pull me up, I need to be near You
Hold me, I need to feel loved
Can You overcome this heart that's overcome?
You sent a sign
The hint, O whisper
Human, divine
Everyone is listening
Death laid low
Quiet in the night is stirring
All around the rush of angels
O the wonder of the greatest love has come
Shine Your light so all can see it
Lifted up, 'cause the whole world needs it
Love has come, what joy to hear it
He has overcome, He has overcome
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