Latest christian music: Across more than a decade, Third Day has sold in excess of six million albums. Its tallied 24 No. 1 radio singles, 24 career Dove Awards, two GRAMMY Awards and two consecutive American Music Award nods. To make it all happen, the Atlanta-based five-piece maintains a touring record second-to-none, playing for millions of loyal fans. Spotlighting moments that have stood the test of time, Chronology traces the music and the images showcasing this unforgettable trek. Chronology, Volume Two (2001-2006), featuring hits and a 10-year video documentary, will release this fall.
“These songs have been a lot of help and encouragement to us as a band,” Mac Powell says. “Hopefully they’ve been equally so for fans who have been with us all these years. It’s really been a privilege.”
With Chronology, longtime Third Day fans will revisit the hits that attracted them to the confab from the beginning. Recent converts—those fans attracted to the tight, progressive rock measures of Wire and Wherever You Are, for example—can now discover in one collection the musical roots of their favorite tracks today.
“We continue to see we’re making a lot of new fans, even with our most recent album, Chronology, Volume One,” Tai Anderson says. “This project is our way of offering a look into the early days of the band; those windows of time that made us who we are today. It offers amazing musical elements but the DVD delivers some really fun stuff; some very personal memories shared by the five of us, that we’re so excited to unveil. It’s something of a snapshot of where we’ve been and where we’re going.’”
No matter when a listener became one of Third Day’s deeply loyal enthusiasts, all can agree something special happened when Powell, Mark Lee, Anderson, David Carr and Brad Avery united. In the mid-1990s, when most rock bands lived on the scraps left by bombastic, vocal-driven marquee acts like 4HIM, Point of Grace, and Clay Crosse, plus introspective singer/songwriters like Rich Mullins and Cindy Morgan, Third Day challenged the status quo. With tight rhythms and heavy guitar surrounding Powell’s earthy lead vocals, Third Day operated like nothing else in the genre. Later, thanks to its unique live/studio-blended worship record Offerings: A Worship Album, the band played a key role in advancing the modern worship movement still popular today.
Chronology, Volume One (1996-2000) includes the rock, pop, modern worship and adult contemporary song titles that thrust Third Day into the forefront. Included are “Nothing At All,” “Consuming Fire,” “Your Love Oh Lord,” “King of Glory” and “Have Mercy,” and many others. Anchoring the project are two exclusive new recordings, “Thief 2006” and “My Hope Is You 2006,” while seven of the 17 tracks are newly-released mixes. Rarities include “Long Time Comin’” and “She Sings In Riddles,” previously only available on the limited release Southern Tracks. Rounding out the project are newly-released live cuts, “Blackbird” and “Alien.” Extensive historical liner notes and photography accompany the music in elaborate packaging fans will be eager to own.
Composed with a nod to “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” the DVD features music videos, GMA Dove Award Show performances and never-before-seen bootleg videos—archival footage from band members’ personal collections.
Says Powell, “As much as we want to challenge our audience to ask questions about things of faith and life, writing and playing these songs has allowed us to ask those same questions and to try to be real with who we are as we wrestle for answers.”
Again and again, the questions yield a single answer: “Love one another.” Clinging to that time-honored message, Chronology Volume One (1996-2000) documents inspired musicians and their hard-fought story to live out an ambitious mission.
“We learned from each other passion for God, worship, service and looking out for the least of these,” Lee concludes. “These are crucial aspects of faith that are easy to overlook when simplified into a collection of songs. That’s what I hope people will remember happened to us as we made these songs. We hope that our experience affected their experience, too. And that’s what we hope will come out more and more as we continue forward.”
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Christian music news: THIRD DAY WRAPS POWERHOUSE “REVELATION TOUR” SELLING OUT MORE THAN 1/3 OF ITS 35 DATES
Latest christian music: (Nashville, Tenn.) May 14, 2009 – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day just wrapped the “Revelation Tour” which is among its most successful outings ever thanks to sales in excess of 75,000 tickets and more than 1/3 of its dates being sold out. The 35-city run, which welcomed special guests, the GMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” recipient Brandon Heath and new pop/rock band Revive, educated the massive turnout of fans about fair trade through Third Day’s innovative partnership with Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company.
Long-established as a strong live act, Third Day fed off its fans’ ecstatic energy to turn in performances on par with--if not superior to--any in the band’s history. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ has been completely energizing for the band,” responds Third Day bassist Tai Anderson. “The sold out crowds have been singing along to all the hits and letting us know night after night how much the new music is resonating with them. Fans that have seen Third Day dozens of times through the years have repeatedly told us that this has been their favorite show yet. It has been great to share the stage with a rising star Brandon Heath, and Revive’s enthusiasm has been contagious for everyone on the tour.”
The band’s booking agent, Jeff Gregg of Creative Artists Agency, agrees. “This was, without a doubt, a power tour,” he says. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ sold out more than 1/3 of its dates this spring, which, in this economic climate really says a lot for this tour. The popularity of the show has promoters buzzing about upcoming fall tour opportunities.”
The “Revelation Tour,” which kicked off in March and concluded with a sellout date in Abbotsford, Canada on May 9 also boasted sold-out dates in cities such as Macon, Ga.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Bossier City, La.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Corona, Calif.; Redding, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Modesto, Calif.; Abbotsford, BC; Green Bay, Wis.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan Fife, of Awakening Events, offers, “In four months, we had four sold-out shows between Winter ‘08 and Spring ‘09, including a March 20th show with 4,500 Third Day fans at the Arkansas State University Convocation Center. The energy level at our shows was awesome and we had more follow up comments than you can imagine. Besides the full houses, we always enjoy knowing we are a small part of making a difference in the world through the Third Day Come Together Fund, which supports various humanitarian projects around the globe.”
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Long-established as a strong live act, Third Day fed off its fans’ ecstatic energy to turn in performances on par with--if not superior to--any in the band’s history. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ has been completely energizing for the band,” responds Third Day bassist Tai Anderson. “The sold out crowds have been singing along to all the hits and letting us know night after night how much the new music is resonating with them. Fans that have seen Third Day dozens of times through the years have repeatedly told us that this has been their favorite show yet. It has been great to share the stage with a rising star Brandon Heath, and Revive’s enthusiasm has been contagious for everyone on the tour.”
The band’s booking agent, Jeff Gregg of Creative Artists Agency, agrees. “This was, without a doubt, a power tour,” he says. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ sold out more than 1/3 of its dates this spring, which, in this economic climate really says a lot for this tour. The popularity of the show has promoters buzzing about upcoming fall tour opportunities.”
The “Revelation Tour,” which kicked off in March and concluded with a sellout date in Abbotsford, Canada on May 9 also boasted sold-out dates in cities such as Macon, Ga.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Bossier City, La.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Corona, Calif.; Redding, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Modesto, Calif.; Abbotsford, BC; Green Bay, Wis.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan Fife, of Awakening Events, offers, “In four months, we had four sold-out shows between Winter ‘08 and Spring ‘09, including a March 20th show with 4,500 Third Day fans at the Arkansas State University Convocation Center. The energy level at our shows was awesome and we had more follow up comments than you can imagine. Besides the full houses, we always enjoy knowing we are a small part of making a difference in the world through the Third Day Come Together Fund, which supports various humanitarian projects around the globe.”
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Christian music news: Top Ten Third Day Songs
Latest christian music: Third Day was formed in 1991 by front-man Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee. Soon after, they expanded the band and began recording albums. A Christian
group hailing from Georgia, their songs focus on faith in God. With three Grammy's to their name, Third Day has
plenty of hits. Here are ten of their best songs:
1. Cry out to Jesus
This raw and sorrowful song encourages people who are suffering to cry out to Jesus. It promises hope and reminds us of a Savior who can offer rest and peace. I like this song because it asserts that no problem is too great for God to handle.
2. God of Wonders
With the opening Oasis-like guitar riff and lyrics that speak of God's creation, this song is likely Third Day's most popular. The lyrics, "the universe displays your majesty" are repeated many times, making for a passionate praise song.
3. I've Always Loved You
"I've Always Loved You" is a sweet song that speaks of a God who has loved his people before there was time. This song also serves as a meditation on God's sacrifice for us. I personally like this song because it reminds me that even when I stray from God, his love remains constant.
4. I Believe
This up-beat song professes a positive and hopeful belief system. In a world where Christianity is often painted in a negative light, this song focuses on the most enduring principles of Christianity: faith, hope, and love.
5. You are Mine
Of all Third Day's songs, this one has the most mainstream appeal. Within the song's beautiful melody, the lyrics profess that God's sacrifice allows us to claim Him as our own.
6. These Thousand Hills
This edgy and alternative sounding song talks about Jesus dying on the cross and the hope that we can have for an eternity in heaven. The powerful imagery conveyed in the lyrics reminds me of Bible stories I heard growing up in the church.
7. Your Love, Oh Lord
This worship song contains the lyrics of Psalm 36. It talks about the vastness and unshakeable nature of God's love. The lyrics say it all: Your love Oh Lord reaches to the heavens/Your faithfulness stretches to the skies/Your righteousness is like the mighty mountain/Your justice flows like the ocean's tides.
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group hailing from Georgia, their songs focus on faith in God. With three Grammy's to their name, Third Day has1. Cry out to Jesus
This raw and sorrowful song encourages people who are suffering to cry out to Jesus. It promises hope and reminds us of a Savior who can offer rest and peace. I like this song because it asserts that no problem is too great for God to handle.
2. God of Wonders
With the opening Oasis-like guitar riff and lyrics
that speak of God's creation, this song is likely Third Day's most popular. The lyrics, "the universe displays your majesty" are repeated many times, making for a passionate praise song.3. I've Always Loved You
"I've Always Loved You" is a sweet song that speaks of a God who has loved his people before there was time. This song also serves as a meditation
on God's sacrifice for us. I personally like this song because it reminds me that even when I stray from God, his love remains constant.4. I Believe
This up-beat song professes a positive and hopeful belief system. In a world where Christianity is often painted in a negative light, this song focuses on the most enduring principles of Christianity: faith, hope, and love.
5. You are Mine
Of all Third Day's songs, this one has the most mainstream appeal. Within the song's beautiful melody, the lyrics
profess that God's sacrifice allows us to claim Him as our own.6. These Thousand Hills
This edgy and alternative sounding song talks about Jesus dying on the cross and the hope that we can have for an eternity in heaven. The powerful imagery conveyed in the lyrics
reminds me of Bible stories I heard growing up in the church.7. Your Love, Oh Lord
This worship song contains the lyrics
of Psalm 36. It talks about the vastness and unshakeable nature of God's love. The lyrics say it all: Your love Oh Lord reaches to the heavens/Your faithfulness stretches to the skies/Your righteousness is like the mighty mountain/Your justice flows like the ocean's tides.Source
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