Friday, February 15, 2008

Mute Math - Stalled Out

As Mute Math quickly approaches Denver for their 2008 concert with Matchbox 20, we've been promoting the show and the new live album release and hence listening to their songs quite a bit.

One song has begun to stand out on the album for us - Stalled Out. This song talks about struggling with hope and uncertainty in our journey of life. This is a beautiful ballad which reminds us of how much God loves us even when we stall out.

Check out the lyrics and listen up for the song on the radio station.

Racing on a faultline
Bracing for a landslide
Concious of every move getting harder
Has the race gone underwater?

I keep stalling out
I just can't keep up
There's alarming doubt
Am I good enough?
But you keep coming around
To convince me
It's still far from over, oh

We are still far
We are still far
We are still far from over

(from mutemathweb.com)

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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Mute Math Nominated for a Grammy

Mute Math keeps popping up on our radar. This time on the Grammy Nominee listing for Best Music Video! Just one more reason to catch their live show coming to a city near you. Check listings here: http://www.matchboxtwenty.com/tour

Best Short Form Music Video
(For an individual track or single promotional clip. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer.)

Typical
Mute Math
Israel Anthem, video director; Brandon Arolfo, video producer
[Teleprompt/Warner Bros.]

(source grammy.com)

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Monday, February 04, 2008

Mute Math Denver 2008 Concert

Mute Math is coming to Denver!!!

We've been tracking Mute Math since the release of their first single 'Peculiar People' in mid 2006 (which we still play on our radio station). Now touring with the likes of prominent pop artist Matchbox 20, Mute Math is in the limelight and Denver is gearing up to welcome them with open arms.

Born in the dust-laden family garage with archaic samplers, Radio Shack mics, and broken record players, Mute Math has been noisily calculating their notes for the past few years. This electro-alt rock collaboration between longtime friends Paul Meany (vocals/keys), Darren King (drums), Greg Hill (guitar), and Roy Mitchell-Cardenas (bass) has crept up on the music scene with force thanks to the 2006 release of their full length debut cd "Mute Math" (Teleprompt), the onslaught of a worldwide fan-base driven to their website, and this years nearly sold-out nationwide Album Release Tour.

The four piece (originating from New Orleans) has scattered influences that are apparent without being obvious, and touch on everything from DJ Shadow styled beats, moments of beauty and grandeur a la Bjork, and vocals that pay legitimate homage to Police-era Sting. When asked about this vast expanse of musical territory that we are asked to find them dwelling within, Meany replied, "I blame it on the past forty years of music." They act on the idea that their magic is to be found in the mixture of countless thoughts. Their live show thrives on this random energy too involving homemade instruments, live sampling, a junked-out keytar, and enough dizzying energy to make the hardest cynics wet their pants. So, bring an extra pair if you have to, but don't miss them this Summer as they make appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Warped Tour.

Mute Math has recently released a DVD on Warner Brothers Records entitled “Flesh And Bones Electric Fun“. Amazon readers have given this DVD a 5-star review!

What does all this mean? Do NOT miss them live.

Mute Math plays on Wednesday night, March 5, 2008 at the Broomfield Events Center in Broomfield, Colorado, just outside of Denver (heading towards Boulder).

For other Mute Math Tour Dates in the US, Australia and Europe (now booking) go to: http://matchboxtwenty.com/tour/

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNlZ4QFt7FU&

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Friday, January 11, 2008

Free Caedmon's Call/Derek Web/Sandra McCracken Song from Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy is back and with it's best music yet!

Caedmon's Call singer Derek Web makes an vocal appearance alongside Sandra McCracken in one of the latest episodes. Here's a free track of “Ten Thousand Angels” from the talented vocal team.

http://www.sandramccracken.com/index.htm

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The Bible Experience - Free Episodes

Don't miss the FREE episodes of “The Bible Experience”. Here's the iToons link.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=208626850&s=143441&i=14828524

Pull these down! They are absolutely spectacular and feature amazing actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding Jr., Blair Underwood, Angela Bassett, and more!

And no, Samuel L. Jackson is not God!

Blessings,

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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Grammy Music Award Nominations 2008 - 50th Annual - Christian Artists

The Grammy Awards will be aired on Feb. 10, 2008 on CBS
(50th year)

Who do you think will win?

Best Gospel Performance
(For solo, duo, group as collaborative performances. Singles or tracks with vocal containing Gospel lyrics. All genres of Gospel music are eligible.)

East To West
Casting Crowns
Track from: The Altar And The Door
[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]
Blessed & Highly Favored
The Clark Sisters
Track from: Live - One Last Time
[EMI Gospel]
Never Gonna Break My Faith
Aretha Franklin & Mary J. Blige (Featuring The Harlem Boys Choir)
Track from: Bobby: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
[Island Def Jam]
With Long Life
Israel And New Breed Featuring T-Bone
Track from: A Deeper Level
[Integrity Music]
He Set My Life To Music
CeCe Winans
Track from: She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool - A Tribute To Barbara Mandrell
[BNA Records]

Category 52

Best Gospel Song
(A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

Blessed & Highly Favored
Karen Clark-Sheard, songwriter (The Clark Sisters)
Track from: Live - One Last Time
[EMI Gospel; Publisher: K. Sheard's Melody]
East To West
Mark Hall & Bernie Herms, songwriters (Casting Crowns)
Track from: The Altar And The Door
[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records; Publishers: Club Zoo Music, Sparrow Song, Swecs Music, Banahama Tunes/Word Music]
Encourage Yourself
Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers)
Track from: The Grand Finale: Encourage Yourself
[EMI Gospel; Publishers: QW Songs/Zomba Publishing]
Made To Love
Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore & Aaron Rice, songwriters (TobyMac)
Track from: Portable Sounds
[ForeFront Records; Publishers: Achtober Songs/Emack Music/Lowe Bar Music/Jammu Music/Rizzle Music]
Praise On The Inside
James L. Moss, songwriter (J. Moss)
[Gospo Centric; Publisher: Millenni-era Music]

Category 53

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Before The Daylight's Shot
Ashley Cleveland
[204 Records]
HIStory: Our Place In His Story
The Cross Movement
[Cross Movement Records]
Open Book
Da' T.R.U.T.H.
[Cross Movement Records]
The Reckoning
Pillar
[Flicker Records]
Comatose
Skillet
[Atlantic/Lava/Ardent/INO]

Category 54

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

The Altar And The Door
Casting Crowns
[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]
A Deeper Level
Israel And New Breed
[Integrity Music]
True Beauty
Mandisa
[Sparrow Records]
Stand
Michael W. Smith
[Reunion Records]
Portable Sounds
TobyMac
[ForeFront Records]

Category 55

Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Amazing Grace
Bill & Gloria Gaither And The Homecoming Friends
[Gaither Music Group]
Journey Of Joy
Karen Peck And New River
[Daywind Records]
Everybody's Brother
Billy Joe Shaver
[Compadre Records]
Salt Of The Earth
Ricky Skaggs & The Whites
[Skaggs Family Records]
Tell Someone
Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
[Rebel Records]
I'll Fly Away: Country Hymns & Songs Of Faith
Various Artists
Ed Cash, producer
[Sparrow Records]

Category 56

Best Traditional Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Live - One Last Time
The Clark Sisters
[EMI Gospel]
The Grand Finale': Encourage Yourself
Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers
[EMI Gospel]
Life Changing
Smokie Norful
[EMI Gospel]
Thirsty
Marvin Sapp
[Verity]
Cherch
Bebe Winans
[Koch Records]

Category 57

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Grateful
Coko
[Light Records]
Free To Worship
Fred Hammond
[Verity]
V2…
J. Moss
[Gospo Centric/Zomba Gospel]
T57
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
[Spirit Rising Music/Music World Entertainment]
Alone But Not Alone
Marvin Winans
[Pure Springs Gospel]

(provided courtesy of Grammy.com)

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Thursday, November 01, 2007

Sara Groves - Free Song

Sara Groves is promoting her new release - When the Saints. Sample her release free through iTunes.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=267224087&s=143441&i=263699089

Blessings,

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The Bible Experience - Audiobook

After returning from a Youth Specialties conference in San Diego, I was made aware of “The Bible Experience” on audio CD and audiobook. The recordings were done by an amazing cast including: Samual L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, TD Jakes, Common, Heavy D, Angela Basset, and many, many other Emmy and Grammy Winners. What a dramatic way to learn the Word!

Here is a video promotion for the disc:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpAQoIuF264

Pick it up here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0310926300?tag=intellibeat-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0310926300&adid=0GM286STZKTAM2WQV1ZQ&

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