I think I can now better appreciated the idea of God resting on the sabbath after all his work of creating. After a year-long effort, A Very Special Tent is completed. It is available for $19.95 through Emu music and Koorong bookstores.
What do I think about this album?
Well, I truly believe it's like no other kids album in the world. This could be taken as a positive or a negative comment, or somewhere in between (which is how I think of it at present). Basically, the theological content is deeper than what I'd guess kids are usually exposed to. And that's been done purposefully. When I liked a film or CD as a kid, I'd listen to it over and over and over. Gradually, I'd learn new things from the material through repetition, and I guess my hope is that if kids like this CD they'll do the same. There's not much on the album that can be used congregationally - it's more an 'in the car' kind of album. Some singing participation is encouraged through the songs themselves, but often the songs are written so that I can 'teach' by singing. Personally, I'm disappointed at the lack of theologically sound music available for children. There's only so many times a kids can yell "Jesus is my superhero" before it becomes trite and shallow. A Very Special Tent seeks to challenge this problem head-on.
The music is not 'safe'. It's unashamedly bold in presentation, and this has been done because a) my personality and taste comes through in how I play and write, and, b) because I want to target older kids; kids who are 'too cool for Colin'; kids who fit in the 'tweens' category, and as such are often left out when it comes to children's christian resources.
As with all my projects, I look back and think of things I could have done better or differently. But at the moment I'm happy to say A Very Special Tent is the best thing I've ever done musically. Once upon a time I wrote heavy metal songs to ridicule Christians. Now, by God's mercy, I write heavy metal songs to build them up. To God alone be the glory!
For a review of the album, go to:
4 comments:
Once upon a time I wrote heavy metal songs to ridicule Christians. Now, by God's mercy, I write heavy metal songs to build them up.
So cool! :) God is good.
We bought your CD a couple of days ago and LOVE it! We are so glad to have a new CD to give to our school aged friends.
We hope we don't dampen the 'cool factor', but my three year old and 16 mth old have been really into it. My husband and I are thankful for the theological depth. We are having great conversations with our son because of it. He will keep growing into the content. He really loves the rock!So do we
Winton (son) is very excited that you have a baby boy and he has already planned a visit to your house to meet him (don't feel too pressured!)
Thanks for your hard work for Jesus!
Ahh that's wonderful to hear Cathy!
He's welcome to come!
Thanks so much for writing :)
i dont think it's possible to ever be "too cool for Colin"
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