Okay, before you do anything else, click here and check out Jed Wells’ amazing videography of the Lower Lights project. (Yes, that’s just one amazing guy and his camera.) And while you’re there, be sure to register for project updates.
Now for a quick review. I snagged a copy of the upcoming music album The Lower Lights: A Hymn Revival from producer Scott Wiley. I’ve been a fan of Scott’s for years now, ever since I heard the energy in his music and his impeccable attention to production details. Over the years, Scott has become producer to a wide variety of the best talent around–and he brought them all together in this compilation of hymns.
I’ll cut to the chase: the tracks that gave me goosebumps (yes I looked down at the hairs on my legs while I was driving in the car and they were standing straight up) were “For The Beauty of The Earth” and “There Is A Green Hill Far Away”. For the Beauty has silky vocals built on a gentle march. ‘Made me literally imagine the saints and their march toward heaven.
I don’t know how many vocalists there are in this project–people you’ve heard of like Mindy Gledhill, Cherie Call, Sarah Sample, Paul Jacobsen and more–each voice has its own perfect texture, even when weaved in and out of other traditionally soloist voices. It is a pure thrill to hear them collaborate. I also loved the instrumental tracks–I never expected to hear bluegrass instrumentation on “If You Could Hie to Kolob” and “We Thank Thee O God for A Prophet”.
Okay you get the idea. When they say “revival”, they mean it. The album has a vintage flavor I hope you’ll love. At the very least, this deserves a listen. You won’t regret it. Now back to business: go back and register on the Lower Lights website!