Welcome to the Main Stage! Here you'll find all kinds of music-related things. Artists' testimonies/biographies...links to music sites...music updates and news...all kinds of fun stuff!!
A note from the editor: The Main Stage is still kinda new...but I have ALOT of stuff planned for future issues! Little by little, I've been adding some of the things...but there's more to come! Thanks for being patient, and I hope you enjoy this issue's Main Stage. :)
RAISE THE PRAISE
We're called to praise and glorify our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Now, there are several ways in which you can praise the Lord, but one of the most common ways is through praise and worship songs. In this section of the Main Stage, I'll be featuring the lyrics to a favorite Praise and Worship song. What's the purpose of this, you might be asking. Well, I'm hoping that this will remind some of you who may not find time throughout the busy day to give the praise that's due to God, and also I just like praise and worship music and can't imagine not including it in my music page. :)
Let's raise the praise, and give God the glory He deserves!
This month's featured praise song is another one of my favorites..."The Heart Of Worship". Both the words and music are written by Matt Redman.So, here it is...
The Heart Of Worship
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
(Pre-chorus)
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what you have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
(Chorus)
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about you
It's all about you, Jesus
(Verse 2)
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much you deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is yours
Every single breath
Note: To anyone who wants the chords for this song, I've got them...just e-mail me and let me know that you want them!
MUSIC NEWS
What's new in the music world?? Here you'll find out! I'll keep you updated with some of the new albums coming out from several of the recording companies...as well as other music news you just might want to know. Also, if any of you out there know of any important music news that I've forgotten or skipped over, if you send it to me, I'll be glad to add it to the list of news!
1) With their new CD, INVINCIBLE, hitting the shelves on February 1, SKILLET is taking to the road for the I-T-2000 tour with special guests Stereo Deluxx and American Made.
ALSO, through the 31st of January ONLY, http://www.hearitfirst.com will be premiering TWO new full-length cuts from the "Invincible" CD EACH DAY! Hear it before you can buy it...you can't beat that offer! :)
2) New artist PAX217 will be releasing their "two-seventeen" album on February 15th! For more info, visit their site at http://www.pax217.com
3) Trin-i-Tee 5:7's sophmore project, "Spiritual Love," recently debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums Chart. Great work, ladies!!
And on top of that, Trin-i-Tee 5:7's DEBUT project from July of 1998 has just been certified GOLD!
4) Audio Adrenaline's spring UNDERDOG tour has begun!! Maybe they're coming to a town near you....here's the tour schedule!
5) The Dove Awards of 2000 will be coming up before we know it! (April 20th, 2000!) Nominations have been made; care to see who has been picked for this year? Click here!
6) Other Upcoming albums:
PhatFish, Purple Through The Fishtank, 2-8
Michelle Tumes, Center Of My Universe, 2-15
Jennifer Knapp, Lay It Down, 2-29
Fernando Ortega, Home, 2-29
Cindy Morgan, The Best So Far, 2-29
Danny Gans, Brand New Dream, 2-29
Petra, Double Take, 2-29
Iona, Woven Cord, 2-29
Shine MK, Do It Right, 2-29
Jeoffrey Benward, self-titled, 2-29
Lisa Bevill, self-titled, 2-29
Noggin Toboggan, Your Days Are Numbered, 2-29
FFH, Found A Place, 3-7
Clay Crosse, A Different Man, 3-7
Sundry, not yet titled, 3-28
Well, that's all folks....for now at least. :) Check back again soon though, because this page is updated as I receive new information.
SAVE ON MUSIC
Yes, you read that right! Here you can find the links to some downloadable coupon deals on some really kewl albums. Just click on the links and print out your coupon, and take it to your local Christian music store/Christian book store. These coupons are courtesy of the recording companies that the albums come from, so follow any directions they give you about printing their coupons out.
Both of these two coupons are for some REALLY kewl up-beat Praise and Worship music! Check them out!
Click here for a coupon for $2.00 off Revival Generation's "Lovely Noise" album!
(I've heard music off this album, and it rocks!)
Click here for a coupon for $2.00 off the new "Encounter" album!
NEW COUPONS
Click here for a coupon for $2.00 off the NEW Skillet album, "Invincible"!
Well, that's all for now. I'll list these coupons as I see them, so check back for more later. :)
FEATURED ARTIST/GROUP
COMING SOON!!
(I have something big planned for this section...but it's taking awhile to get it together. Hopefully by next issue, though!)
MUSIC REVIEWS
I got some new CD's for Christmas, so I'm finally going to be able to post some album reviews here! Remember, these reviews are based on my own opinion and thoughts of the albums. Just because I like or dislike something, doesn't necessarily mean that you will too. (Note: To keep these coming from different view-points, and because I can't listen to everything, I am looking for people to help me write reviews. If you are interested in doing this, please email me and let me know that you'd like to help. Thanks!)
If I Left The Zoo
(Jars of Clay)
Without Condition
(Ginny Owens)
More to come soon! So, keep checking back!
MUSIC LINKS
You'll find these links on the "Kewl Links" page too, but I thought I'd list them here also since they are music links. So, check them out! Enjoy!
Musicforce.com
Essential Records
ChristianBandList.com
Zjam
The Music Channel at Crosswalk.com
Forefront Records
Sparrow Records
HearItFirst
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