CHRISTIAN EDITION reflects the encouraging ideas, inspirational thoughts, and uplifting words from Christian musicians. This extraordinary edition also captures the interplay of controversial perspectives concerning music in Christianity. It presents musicians profiling Christian expressions of several music styles including black metal, classical, dance electronica, death metal, doom metal, folk rock, funeral doom, hardcore screamo, indie rock, progressive hip-hop, punk rock, rap rock, rhythm and blues, thrash metal, and worship music. Also this anthology features viewpoints from almost the entire spectrum of Christian spirituality including Adventists, Anglicans, Baptists, Catholics, Charismatics, Evangelicals, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Protestants, and many more. Topics include Bible-based expositions on faith, hope, love, praise, prayer, spirituality, and worship. Christian Edition provides readers with a faith-filled commentary on the celebrations, ceremonies, doctrine, dogma, relationship, and theology of music in Christianity.

JUSTIN ST. VINCENT is the Director and Founder of Xtreme Music, where Music meets Spirituality. He was born in New Zealand, lived in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and North America, and is passionate about music from around the world. His book “The Spiritual Significance of Music” (2009) is available from Xtreme Music, and features exclusive interviews with many of the world’s most visionary musicians and writers. A unique anthology that explores the dynamic relationship between Music and Spirituality, sharing incredible insights from their experience, knowledge, and wisdom. Justin St. Vincent has interviewed more than one thousand people, choosing over one hundred responses, to produce a cutting-edge and ground-breaking project for our music- minded generation. Justin lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and is also the Managing Editor and pioneer of the highly acclaimed website: www.musicandspirituality.com
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“Our spiritual values are the principles that guide us in all things, giving stability and structure to our inner world, supporting us in the symphony of life.” - Justin St. Vincent, editor of “The Spiritual Significance of Music”

A THOUSAND TIMES REPENT are a Christian death-metalcore band from Atlanta, Georgia. “Virtue Has Few Friends [EP]” (2007) was independently released and available from A Thousand Times Repent. Website: www.athousandtimesrepent.com
Interview (Shannon Hill): November 9th 2007 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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“We broadcast the sounds through our respective instruments and unleash the end result on the world.” - Shannon Hill, drummer in A Thousand Times Repent

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ADMONISH are a Christian black-metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. “Den Yttersta Tiden [EP]” (2005), and “Insnärjd [EP]” (2007) are both available from Momentum Scandinavia. Website: www.admonish.org
Interview (Martin Norén): August 5th 2007 Stockholm, Sweden
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“I believe creating, experiencing, and performing art is both a physical and spiritual process.” - Martin Norén, vocalist in Admonish

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AFTER OMEGA are a Christian power-metal band from San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Inferno's Curse [Demo]” (2004), “2006 [Demo]” (2006), and “After Omega (Self-Titled)” (2007) are all independently released and available from After Omega Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/afteromegamusic
Interview (Emanuel Cotty): October 16th 2007 San Juan, Puerto Rico
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“Music is an art, and like all art, music is the expression of inner feelings from the soul.” - Emanuel Cotty, guitarist in After Omega

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DANA AGNELLINI is a Christian singer-songwriter from Fredericksburg, Virginia. "One Light At A Time" (2005), and "For The Light" (2006) are both independently released and are available from CDBaby.com and Silver Lining Records. Dana Agnellini plays a multitude of musical styles including blues, country, gospel, folk, pop, and smooth rock. Dana Agnellini is committed to a world of peace through personal transformation. MySpace: www.myspace.com/danaagnellini and Website: www.danaagnellini.com
Interview: May 6th 2009 Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
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“The spiritual significance of music to me is that music can be pure source energy, or God in expression. This source energy can be received and experienced without filtration for healing, enlightenment, and liberation.” - Dana Agnellini, singer-songwriter

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ALABASTER BOX are a Christian pop-rock band originally from Australia's Gold Coast, and now living in Nashville, Tennessee. “Main Attraction” (2001), “Love On The Radio” (2004), and “We Will Not Be Silent” (2008) are all independently released and available from Alabaster Box. Website: www.alabasterbox.com
Interview (Joshua Brown): April 10th 2008 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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“During times of hardship I use music as a means of worship to God, and I then feel His supernatural peace and presence, which surpasses all natural understanding.” - Joshua Brown, keyboardist in Alabaster Box

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ALL LEFT OUT are a Christian punk-rock band from Hamilton, New Zealand. “Never Say Never” (2005), and “The Conquest” (2007) are both independently released and available from All Left Out Music. Website: www.allleftout.com
Interview (Ken Pratten): January 31st 2008 Hamilton, New Zealand
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“Music is very spiritual... It can be used as a vehicle in so many good ways, and is capable of changing people’s attitudes.” - Ken Pratten, guitarist and vocalist in All Left Out

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ALOVE FOR ENEMIES are a Christian hardcore-metal band from Long Island, New York. “Broken Pledge [EP]” (2003), “The Harvest” (2005), and “Resistance” (2006) are all available from Facedown Records. Website: www.aloveforenemies.com
Interview (Luke Anthony): September 22nd 2006 Long Island, New York, United States
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“Prayer is spiritual, worship music is basically prayer to music.” - Luke Anthony, bassist in Alove For Enemies

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ALTARMOTIVE are a Christian melodic-rock band from El Paso, Texas. Their debut album “What We Have Inside Us” (2007) was independently released and is available from Altarmotive. Website: www.altarmotive.com
Interview: September 6th 2006 El Paso, Texas, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
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“A single song can, in a matter of minutes empower the spirit, break the heart, challenge the mind, and even bring us closer to God.” - Altarmotive

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ANCIENT PROPHECY are a Christian gothic-metal band from Pohlheim, Germany. Their debut release “Days Of Doom [Demo]” (1999) was independently released and is available from Ancient Prophecy. Website: www.ancientprophecy.de
Interview (Lynn André Neissner): July 20th 2007 Hessen, Germany
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“I personally had to learn that lyrics can change your thinking and your spirit.” - Lynn André Neissner, drummer in Ancient Prophecy

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ANGELRAGE are a Christian heavy-metal band from Los Angeles, California. “Fight The Devil: 10th Anniversary Edition [Re-Released EP]” (2005), “Alive And Deadly: Dysangellion Tour 2005 [EP]” (2007), and “Dysangellion” (2007) are all independently released and available from Angelrage. Website: www.angelrage.com
Interview (Raphael D’Angelo): June 15th 2007 Hollywood, California, United States
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“Music is uniquely powerful in that it can deliver a message lyrically while having the ability to further manipulate emotions.” - Raphael D'Angelo, guitarist and vocalist in Angelrage

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ANTISKEPTIC are a rock band from Melbourne, Australia. “Antiskeptic (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2000) was independently released, “Change My Ways [EP]” (2001), “Memoirs Of A Common Man” (2002), “Aurora” (2003), “Live [EP]” (2005) are all available from Toupee Records, and “Monuments [EP & DVD]” (2006) is available from Communiqué Records. Website: www.antiskeptic.com.au
Interview (Andrew Kitchen): January 11th 2008 Melbourne, Australia
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“I believe that the audience, whether they realize it or not, are looking for a greater understanding of truth from the artists that they admire.” - Andrew Kitchen, guitarist and vocalist in Antiskeptic

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APOLOGETIX is a Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their albums "Isn't Wasn't Ain't" (1993), "Radical History Tour" (1994), "Ticked" (1997), "Jesus Christ MorningStar" (1998), "Biblical Graffiti" (1999), "Spoofernatural" (2000), "Keep The Change" (2001), "Grace Period" (2002), "Adam Up" (2003), "New & Used Hits" (2004), "Apol-AcoustiX" (2005), "Hits: The Road" (2005), "Wordplay" (2006), "Chosen Ones" (2007), "Future Tense" (2008), "Recovery" (2009), and "The Boys Aren't Backin' Down" (2009) are all independently released and available from ApologetiX. J. Jackson is the lead vocalist, parody writer, and one of the founding members of ApologetiX. Website: www.apologetix.com
Interview (J. Jackson): November 18th 2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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“I believe music was originally created for man to worship God, but I believe God has also given it to humans to convey and create various emotions and moods.” - J. Jackson, vocalist in ApologetiX

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APOSTLE are a Christian power-metal band from Jacksonville, Florida. “Metal For The Master” (1983), “White Metal” (1985), and “Chariots Of Iron” (1987) were all independently released, and “Prepare To Meet God” (1994) is available from Lifeforce Records. Bill Box is a professional drummer currently playing in Lisa and The Mad Hatters Band. MySpace: www.myspace.com/apostlebandonline
Interview (Bill Box): October 10th 2007 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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“Music is a gift from God, it can and should be used for praise and worship to Him.” - Bill Box, drummer in Apostle

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT are a progressive hip-hop group from Atlanta, Georgia. “3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days In The Life Of…” (1992), “Zingalamaduni” (1994) are both available from Chrysalis Records, “Da Feelin’ [EP]” (2000) is available from Toshiba EMI Japan, "Arrested Development: Greatest Hits" (2001) is available from EMI International, “Extended Revolution” (2003) is available from Stateside Records, “The Heroes Of The Harvest” (2003) is available from Vagabond Productions, “Among The Trees” (2005), and “Since The Last Time” (2006) are both available from Pony Canyon Records. Website: www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com
Interview (Speech): November 28th 2006 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Interview arranged by Mike Mullis, Vagabond Productions
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“Music preaches and gets into the cracks and crevices of everyone even if they disagree with the message.” - Speech, vocalist in Arrested Development

ATOMIC OPERA are a Christian hard-rock band from Houston, Texas. “For Madmen Only” (1994) is available from Warner Bros. Records, “Penguin Dust” (1997), and “Alpha & Oranges” (1999) were both independently released, “Gospel Cola” (2000) is available from Metal Blade Records, and “The Mystery Of Hope” (2008) will be available from Atomic Opera. Website: www.atomicopera.com
Interview (John Simmons): December 7th 2007 Houston, Texas, United States
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“Music serves as a means by which the spiritual is mediated to others.” - John Simmons, drummer in Atomic Opera

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ATONEMENT are a Christian hardcore-metal band from Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. “In Search Of Real Things [EP]” (2000), “Canções Devocionais (Seven Devotional Songs) [Demo]” (2006), and “Devotion” (2007) are all available from Atonement. MySpace: www.myspace.com/atonement
Interview (Victor Vieira): May 7th 2007 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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“Music is one of a few resources that can elevate our soul into deep contact with the spiritual.” - Victor Vieira, vocalist in Atonement

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ATTABOY are a Christian alternative-rock band from Huntington, Indiana. Their debut album “So Much For Today” (2007) was independently released and is available from Attaboy. Website: www.attaboyonline.com
Interview (Jeff Edgel): April 12th 2007 Huntington, Indiana, United States
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“Music plays an instrumental role in our very existence.” - Jeff Edgel, guitarist in Attaboy

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AUGUST BURNS RED are a Christian metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Looks Fragile After All [EP & DVD]" (2004) was available from CI Records, "Thrill Seeker" (2005), "Messengers" (2007), "Lost Messengers: The Outtakes [EP]" (2009), and "Constellations" (2009) are all available from Solid State Records. August Burns Red's main influences include Between The Buried and Me, Misery Signals, and Hopesfall. They have also toured with All That Remains, Enter Shikari, Iwrestledabearonce, and Blessthefall. MySpace: www.myspace.com/augustburnsred and Website: www.augustburnsred.com
Interview arranged by Tim Brennan, Director of Label Operations, Ferret Music
Interview (Matt Greiner): September 25th 2009 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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“I'm convinced that God has intentions of music being prayer without words.” - Matt Greiner, drummer in August Burns Red

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MARGARET BECKER is a Christian guitarist and singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. “Grace” (1995), “Falling Forward” (1998), and “What Kind Of Love” (1999) are all available from Sparrow Records, “In Christ Alone: New Hymns Of Prayer And Worship” (2001), with Máire Brennan and Joanne Hogg, is available from Worship Together, “Just Come In” (2003), and “Faithfully Yours: Psalms” (2004) are both available from Provident Music, “Very Best Of Margaret Becker” (2006) is available from Sparrow Records, and “Air” (2007) is available from ModernM Music. Website: www.maggieb.com
Interview: April 29th 2008 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Interview arranged by Tiletta Statema, Margaret Becker Productions
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“The ability to influence, and leave “change” in the wake of its influence is what makes music spiritual.” - Margaret Becker, guitarist and singer-songwriter

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BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE are a Christian melodic death-metal band from Dacula, Georgia. “Terminate Damnation” (2005), and “The Physics Of Fire” (2007) are both available from Solid State Records. Becoming The Archetype is a reference to the Biblical verse “Then God said, "Let us make man in our image"” [Genesis 1:26], reflecting their Christian faith that Jesus Christ was the only person to live a sinless life, and is therefore the archetype of humanity. Website: www.becomingthearchetype.com
Interview (Seth Hecox): October 2nd 2007 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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“Artists create a doorway with their music that bridges our mundane physical existence with our mysterious spiritual life.” - Seth Hecox, guitarist and keyboards in Becoming The Archetype

BESIEGED are a Christian melodic-metal band from Bay City, Michigan. Their debut album “Atlantis” (2007) is available from Blood And Ink Records. Website: www.thebesieged.com
Interview (Mattie Montgomery): June 11th 2007 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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“When words fail to express the heart of a musician, music takes over.” - Mattie Montgomery, vocalist in Besieged

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KURT BESTOR is a Christian arranger, composer, performer, and pianist from Pleasant Grove, Utah. "Seasons" (1994), "Evening Angels" (1994), "Noel" (1995), "One Silent Night" (1997), "Christmas 1" (1999), "Christmas 2" (1999), "Sedona: Spirit Of Wonder" (1999), "Sketches" (1999), "The Dance" (1999), "Innovators" (2000), and "A Kurt Bestor Christmas By Request" are all available from Pinnacle Music. Kurt Bestor is a National Advisor for ASCEND, a non-profit organization providing African and South American countries with sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and simple technology. Website: www.kurtbestor.com
Interview: April 22nd 2009 Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
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“Music digs deeper and for this reason is it virtually the universal way of worshipping.” - Kurt Bestor, composer and pianist

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BETRAYAL are a Christian thrash-metal band from Van Nuys, California. “Renaissance By Death” (1990), and “The Passing” (1993) are both available from Wonderland Records, “Leaving Nevermore” (2000), “The Passing Of Time” (2001), and “In Remembrance Of Me” (2002) are all available from Black And White Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/betrayalmusic1
Interview (Brian Meuse): June 11th 2007 Riverside, California, United States
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“Music you can feel just like the wind, and they both touch deep down in your soul. Only a God of love and wonders could have done this.” - Brian Meuse, drummer in Betrayal

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BLADE OF TRUTH are a Christian indie-rock band from London, England. Their debut album “New World Order” (2007) is available for online download via IndieStore.com. Blade Of Truth’s upcoming album is called “Matrix Earth” (2008). MySpace: www.myspace.com/bladeoftruth
Interview (Sam Charman): August 26th 2007 London, England, United Kingdom
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“Music is part of the spirituality that has evolved independently across the world.” - Sam Charman, guitarist and vocalist in Blade Of Truth

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BLOODWORK are a Christian death-metal band from London, England. “In His Death [Demo]” (2004) was independentely released by Bloodwork, and “Insufficient Flesh [EP]” (2005) is available from Tarantula Promotions. MySpace: www.myspace.com/bloodworkuk
Interview (Michael Bryzak): June 30th 2007 London, England, United Kingdom
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“Without music we would lose a part of our created being and one of the greatest joys in life.” - Michael Bryzak, guitarist and vocalist in Bloodwork

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BRIDE are a Christian hard-rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. “Fist Full Of Bees” (2001) is available from Absolute Records, “This Is It [Re-Released]” (2006), “Skin For Skin” (2006), and “Tsar Bomba” (2009) are all available from Retroactive Records. Website: www.bridepub.com
Interview (Dale Thompson): May 18th 2007 West Point, Kentucky, United States
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“Music has the ability to change thought processes, emotions, and lives.” - Dale Thompson, vocalist in Bride

PAUL BUONO is a Christian music producer from Franklin, Tennessee, United States. He has produced albums for Beggar’s Fortune, Dream Lab, Even Isaac, Free Reign, Kelly Minter, Mary-Kathryn, Ruut, Staci Frenes, and Todd MacDonald, among many others. Website: www.paulbuono.com
Interview: October 1st 2007 Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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“I find music an extremely powerful line of communication between myself and my Creator.” - Paul Buono, music producer

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CALLING ELIJAH are a Christian acoustic rap-rock duo from Auckland, New Zealand. “Calling Elijah (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2006), and “Inside Out [EP]” (2007) are both independently released and available from Calling Elijah. They take their name from Matthew 27:47 – “When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He's calling Elijah.””, and Mark 15:35 – “When some of those standing near heard this, they said, "Listen, he’s calling Elijah.””. Website: www.callingelijah.com
Interview (Marc Hamilton): February 4th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Music is incredibly powerful in the way it can move, change, and challenge people for good or evil.” - Marc Hamilton, vocalist and guitarist in Calling Elijah

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CALLISTA are a Christian hardcore-screamo-rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their debut recording “The Threshing Floor [EP]” (2007) was independently released, and their song “Death After My Omission” features on “The Best Of Taste Of Chaos Three [CD & DVD]” (2007) available from Shock Records. Callista have opened for Swedish post-hardcore band Blindside, and were selected to play at The Rockstar Taste Of Chaos tour in New Zealand. MySpace: www.myspace.com/callistaband
Interview (Matt Burrowes): February 11th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Every musician needs to come to the realization that their words and music are having a positive or negative effect on people.” - Matt Burrowes, vocalist in Callista

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CHAINED are a Christian thrash-metal band from Norrbotten, Sweden. “Shattered Minds [Demo CD-Single]” (2007) was self-released and is available from Chained. MySpace www.myspace.com/chainedmetal and Website: http://chained.ig3.net/
Interview: August 13th 2007 Piteå, Norrbotten, Sweden
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“The spiritual significance of music has two aspects; the musician and the listener.” - Chained

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BRENT CHAMBERS is a Christian singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. “To Know God, And To Make Him Known” (1994), “Living Sacrifices” (1995), and “Toward Intimacy” (2003) are all independently released and available from Brent Chambers. He also leads worship in churches and Youth With A Mission locally and internationally. Brent Chambers’ desire is “to encourage the church and particularly musicians into God's presence. To capture and record songs that honour God.” Website: www.brentchambers.co.nz
Interview: October 30th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
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“I believe that music began in the heart of God, and that is why Heaven is filled with music.” - Brent Chambers, singer-songwriter

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CRY HOLY are a Christian rock band from Seattle, Washington. “Ten From Two” (2001) is available from Aorheaven, and “Alienation” (2005) is available from Now And Then Records. Website: www.cryholy.com
Interview (Mike Maxwell): June 2nd 2007 Seattle, Washington, United States
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“The spiritual significance of music is multi-faceted. It can teach, call you to action, make you get up and dance, make you feel good, it can lead you to identify with negative feelings, and it can heal.” - Mike Maxwell, drummer in Cry Holy

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DELIRIOUS? are a Christian rock band from Littlehampton, England. “Glo” (2000), “Deeper” (2001), “Touch” (2002), “World Service” (2003), “The Mission Bell” (2005), and “Kingdom Of Comfort” (2008) are all available from Furious? Records. Website: www.delirious.co.uk
Interview (Stu G): October 13th 2006 Arundel, England, United Kingdom
Interview arranged by Stephanie Bennett, Fierce! Distribution & Furious? Records
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“When musical ability comes with a character after God’s heart, amazing things can happen.” - Stu G, guitarist in Delirious?

DEMON HUNTER are a Christian metalcore band from Seattle, Washington. “Demon Hunter” (2002), “Summer Of Darkness” (2004), “The Triptych [Deluxe Edition] (2006), and “Storm The Gates Of Hell” (2007) are all available from Solid State Records. Website: www.demonhunter.net
Interview (Ryan Clark): June 15th 2007 Seattle, Washington, United States
Interview arranged by Ryan J. Downey, Superhero Artist Management
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“Spirituality is universal; it speaks to everyone... I would go as far as to say it is the only truly significant element in music.” - Ryan Clark, vocalist in Demon Hunter

DEUTERONOMIUM are a Christian melodic death-metal band from Jyväskylä, Finland. “Tribal Eagle [EP]” (1997) was independently released, “Here To Stay” (1999) is available from Little Rose Productions, and “Street Corner Queen [EP Compilation Re-Released]” (2006) is available from Maanalainen Levykauppa. Website: www.deuteronomium.net
Interview (Kalle Paju): September 3rd 2007 Jyväskylä, Finland
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“God is very musical, and He gave people the talent to create music on our own. So I see music as a gift.” - Kalle Paju, guitarist in Deuteronomium

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KIM DEXTER is a Christian pop vocalist from Orange County, California. Her debut solo album “So This Is It” (2006) is available from 7K Records. Website: www.kimdexter.com
Interview: September 7th 2006 Orange County, California, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
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“Music is a mighty tool to bring man close to the heart of God.” - Kim Dexter, vocalist

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DIVINE HERETIC are a Christian death-metal band from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Their debut demo recordings “Summon The Blood” and “Eternal Suffering” featured on the “Underground Rot Compilation” (2004) available from Rotting Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/divineheretic1
Interview (David Jones): March 28th 2008 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
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“God gave us all gifts, it is up to us to allow the significance of these gifts to go towards the praise of God!” - David Jones, guitarist and vocalist in Divine Heretic

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DOLOUR is the musical alias of singer-songwriter Shane Tutmarc from Seattle, Washington. “Waiting For A World War” (2001) is available from Sonic Boom Recordings, “Suburbiac” (2002) is available from Fugitive Recordings, “New Old Friends” (2004) is available from Made In Mexico Records, “A Matter Of Time” (2005), and “The Years In The Wilderness” (2007) are both available from Quince Records. Website: www.dolour.com
Interview (Shane Tutmarc): August 16th 2007 Seattle, Washington, United States
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“Music is the clearest, most tangible way for me to understand my spirituality, and the world around me... Music connects to the part of us that longs to be perfect, beautiful, and loved.” - Shane Tutmarc, vocalist, pianist, and guitarist in Dolour

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GEORGE DUKE is a Christian composer, musician, music producer, pianist, singer, and synthesizer pioneer from Los Angeles, California. George Duke Trio's "The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience" (1969) was available from Pacific Jazz Records, George Duke's "Brazilian Love Affair" (1979) was available from Epic Records, "Snapshot" (1992), "Muir Woods Suite" (1993), "Illusions" (1995), "Is Love Enough" (1997), "After Hours" (1998), and "Cool" (2000) were all available from Warner Bros. Records, "Face The Music" (2002), "Duke" (2005), and "In A Mellow Tone" (2006) are all available from Big Piano Music, and "Dukey Treats" (2008) is available from Big Piano Music and Heads Up Records. George Duke has also collaborated and performed with many diverse musicians including Cannonball Adderley, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Dizzy Gillespie, Jean Luc-Ponty, Nancy Wilson, and Frank Zappa. Website: www.georgeduke.com
Interview: July 9th 2009 Los Angeles, California, United States
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“Music should touch people where words cannot - in fact music is a language and the spirit of music is the truth. When you think about it, music was born of spirit.” - George Duke, pianist and synthesizer pioneer

BRYAN DUNCAN is a Christian musician songwriter from Ogden, Utah. He established himself with the Sweet Comfort Band, and developed a successful solo career selling over one-million records, releasing fifteen solo albums, and appearing on several compilation projects. “The Last Time I Was Here” (1998), and “Love Takes Time: 17 Timeless Classics” (1999) are both available from Myrrh Records, and “Joy Ride” (2000) is available from Diadem Music. The NehoSoul Band’s “Music City Live” (2004), and “A NehoSoul Christmas” are all available from Bryan Duncan’s label Red Road Records, an abbreviation of Redemption Road Records. Website: www.bryand.com
Interview: September 6th 2006 Riverside, California, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
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“Music highlights an awareness of something greater.” - Bryan Duncan keyboards and vocalist in The NehoSoul Band

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SCOTT DYER is a Christian singer-songwriter from Lewisville, Texas, United States. “Still Amazed: Live Worship At Bent Tree [Live]” (2006) was independently released and is available from Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Scott Dyer also staffed at Willow Creeek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and is now the Pastor of Worship and Arts at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas, United States. MySpace: www.myspace.com/scottdyermusic
Interview: April 2nd 2007 Lewisville, Texas, United States
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“Music is a divine gift... Music allows us a small window into the true nature of God.” - Scott Dyer, singer-songwriter

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DYNASTY are a Christian heavy-metal band from Minas Gerais, Brazil. “Into Righteousness [Demo]” (1997), “The Angels Return [EP]” (1999), and “Following The Sign [EP]” (2001) are all independently released, “Motus Perpettus” (2004) is available from Avantage Records, and their forthcoming album “Warriors Of The King” (2008) will be available from Dynasty. Website: www.dynasty.com.br
Interview: July 2nd 2008 Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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“Music has the key to time, the key to emotions, and the key to show truth or destruction... Music is life!” - Nahor Andrade, vocalist in Dynasty

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ELECTROCELT is an electronic-guitar project from Dublin, Ireland. The debut album "Digital Fields" (2008) was independently released and is available from Amazon.com and ElectroCelt.co.uk. ElectroCelt's music combines acoustic-guitar together with ambient-electronica to create atmospheric textures with analogue-electronic rhythms and sequences. Geoff Keogh's musical influences include Ron Boots, Jerome Froese, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Johannes Schmoelling, Klaus Schulze, and Tangerine Dream. ElectroCelt has also featured on the TDFZ Radio Show, and the Cyber Warehouse launched by Sound Futures Direct, a new online music retailing service for independent bands and artists. Websites: www.electrocelt.co.uk and www.soundfuturesdirect.com
Interview: April 20th 2009 Ballivor, Ireland
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“My honest belief in music and spirituality is that the two are fully connected, and it brings our own level of human and the world beyond, the Spirit world, to a point of meaningful co-existence.” - Geoff Keogh, multi-instrumentalist in ElectroCelt

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THE EMBER DAYS are a Christian indie-rock worship band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their debut album “Your Eyes Light Up” (2007) was independently released and is available from The CD & DVD Store, iTunes, and directly from The Ember Days. The band take their name from an ancient Anglican tradition that set aside three days every season for fasting and prayer. The Ember Days have toured throughout New Zealand, and have also played at In His Honour, SamStock, and Parachute Festival. MySpace: www.myspace.com/theemberdays
Interview (Jason Belcher): February 11th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
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"Music is a mystery, but then again, so are most eternal things." - Jason Belcher, guitarist and vocalist in The Ember Days

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ENDLESS FUNERAL are a dark-metal band from Quebec, Canada. Their debut album “A Second Beginning” (2007) was independently released and available as a free download from HardAxe.net. MySpace: www.myspace.com/endlessfuneral
Interview (Martin Pleau): October 5th 2007 Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
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“Music can also damage our relationship with God. By placing music before God we make music an idol and that is a very destructive choice.” - Martin Pleau, multi-instrumentalist in Endless Funeral

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EVERYDAY SUNDAY are a Christian rock band from Columbus, Ohio. “Sleeper” (2001) was independently released, “Stand Up” (2002), and “Anthems For The Imperfect” (2004) are both available from Flicker Records, and “Wake Up! Wake Up!” (2007) is available from Inpop Records. Website: www.everydaysunday.com
Interview (Trey Pearson): November 15th 2007 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Interview arranged by Mandy Parsons, Savvy Media Solutions
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“Music can and should have a lot of spiritual significance. Unfortunately, not everyone that creates music does so to glorify God” - Trey Pearson, vocalist in Everyday Sunday

FAITH FACTOR are a Christian heavy-metal band from Mantua, New Jersey. Their debut album "Against A Darkened Sky" (2008) is available from Retroactive Records. Their musical influences include Demon Hunter, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Sacred Warrior, and Stryper. Faith Factor is also fronted by Ski, former vocalist of Deadly Blessing. MySpace: www.myspace.com/faithfactorrocks and Website: www.faithfactorband.com
Interview (Ski): April 23rd 2009 Mantua, New Jersey, United States
Interview (Blaine "Priest" Booth): April 19th 2009 Mantua, New Jersey, United States
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“The spiritual significance of music is to glorify God with sacred lyrics. To give praise and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” - Blaine "Priest" Booth, guitarist in Faith Factor

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FALLING FASTER are a Christian acoustic-rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. “Falling Faster (Self-Titled) [Demo]” (2007) is independently released and available from Falling Faster. Their desire is “to bring God inspired worship to the masses, so they may be changed by His love”. MySpace: www.myspace.com/fallingfasterthebandinnz
Interview (Bernie Cowan): October 3rd 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Music can meet anyone, anywhere, and convey a heart-warming message regardless of race, age, and ethnicity.” - Bernie Cowan, guitarist in Falling Faster

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FIREFLIGHT are a Christian Rock band from Orlando, Florida. “Glam-rok” (2002), and “On The Subject Of Moving Forward [EP]” (2004) were both independently released and are available from Fireflight, “The Healing Of Harms” (2006), and “Unbreakable” (2008) are both available from Flicker Records. Websites: www.fireflightrock.com and www.iamunbreakable.com
Interview (Dawn Richardson): May 8th 2008 Orlando, Florida, United States
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“There is an undeniable quality in music that pushes straight past your conscious mind and deep into your spirit.” - Dawn Richardson, vocalist in Fireflight

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FLORENCE LARUE & THE 5TH DIMENSION are a multiple Grammy-winning pop-vocal group from Los Angeles, California. "Up, Up, And Away" (1967), "The Magic Garden" (1967), "Stoned Soul Picnic" (1968), and "The Age Of Aquarius" (1969) were all available from Soul City, "Portrait" (1970), "The 5th Dimension: Greatest Hits" (1970), "The July 5th Album" (1970), "Love's Lines, Angles And Rhymes" (1971), "Reflections" (1971), and "The 5th Dimension: Live!" (1971) were all available from Bell Records, "Individually & Collectively" (1972), "Greatest Hits On Earth" (1972), "Living Together, Growing Together" (1973), "Soul & Inspiration" (1974), "Earthbound" (1975), "Star Dancing" (1978), "High On Sunshine" (1978), "The Very Best Of 5th Dimension" (1982), "In The House" (1995), "Live! Plus Rare Studio Recordings" (2001), and "Fantasy" (2004) were all available from ABC Records and Motown Records. "The 5th Dimension: Travelling Sunshine Show [DVD]" (1971/2003) is also available from View Video. Florence LaRue is an actress, speaker, original member for over forty-five years, and lead vocalist in The 5th Dimension. For over fifteen years, Florence has been an active member of the Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, where she enjoys singing in their Gospel choir. Florence LaRue is also in the process of writing a book and recording a solo CD. Websites: www.thefifthdimension.org and www.florencelarue.com
Interview: May 17th 2009 Los Angeles, California, United States
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“I believe that by bringing joy and hope to people through my secular music, God’s light will shine and they will see my spirituality!” - Florence LaRue, lead vocalist in The 5th Dimension

FROST LIKE ASHES are a black-metal band from Kansas City, Missouri. “Pure As The Blood Covered Snow [EP]” (2003) was released on Sounds Of The Dead, but is currently out of print. “Tophet” (2005) was released on Psycho Acoustix Records, “Live In Omaha [DVD]” (2006) was independently released, and “Born To Pieces” (2008) is available from Sullen Records. Website: www.frostlikeashes.com
Interview (Azahel): September 1st 2007 Mandan, North Dakota, United States
Interview (Qoheleth): April 18th 2008 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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“Music is powerful and tied directly into our souls; possibly the strongest link we have to the spirit realm.” - Azahel, vocalist in Frost Like Ashes

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GENEVA is a singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Her debut release "Everyone [EP]" (2009) was self-released and is available from MusicGeneva.com. The EP was produced by highly-talented drummer Jonathan Wilson, engineered and mixed by Nic Manders at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios. Geneva has a Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance, is winner of MAINZ's Songwriter of the Year 2008 Award, and placed in the Top 20 out of 400 entries in the MTV 42Unheard 2009 Competition. Geneva's musical influences include Mariah Carey, Brooke Fraser, Whitney Houston, The Killers, Kings of Leon, and Sufjan Stevens. Geneva has performed live at Parachute Music Festival, and shared live sets with Edwin Derricutt, Nathan King, The Tokyo Keys, and is a rising star in New Zealand music. MySpace: www.myspace.com/musicgeneva, and Website: www.musicgeneva.com
Interview: July 30th 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
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“I love that God has created something so indescribably complex, and yet it's so simple. Music is such a beautiful gift, and I'm so thankful we can access that gift everyday.” - Geneva, singer-songwriter

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GETHSEMANE are a Christian acoustic-rock band from Sydney, Australia. “Gethsemane (Self-Titled)” (2003), “Blood, Wine & Spirit [2CD]” (2005), and “No One [EP]” (2007) are all available from What It Is Records. Website: www.gethsemanemusic.com
Interview: October 4th 2007 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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“Music is a reinforcement of the good things that have been given to us; an eternal glimpse of a moment in time... Music is our prayer for all occasions.” - Gethsemane

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GLOBAL WARNING are a Christian hard-rock heavy-metal band from Snohomish, Washington. “Global Warning (Self-Titled)” (1999), “Digital Black” (2003), and “Enemy Within” (2005) are all independently released and available from Global Warning. Website: www.globalwarning.net
Interview (Rich Weaver): June 14th 2007 Snohomish, Washington, United States
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“There is a feeding of the soul from the message of the music.” - Rich Weaver, drummer in Global Warning

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THE GLORIOUS UNSEEN are a Christian worship band from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Their debut album “Tonight The Stars Speak” (2007) is available from BEC Recordings. Website: www.thegloriousunseen.com
Interview (Ben Crist): November 10th 2007 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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“Music can draw me into communion with God... Music can start to change the spiritual climate.” - Ben Crist, vocalist, guitarist, and pianist in The Glorious Unseen

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GRAVE DEFIER are a Christian death-metal band from Hawaiian Gardens, California. The band have played at The Way Outs annual talent show, and opened for The Horsemen Of The Apocalypse. Grave Defier’s mission is “to spread the real truth of the only God, Jesus Christ”. Demo recordings are available online for listening via MySpace: www.myspace.com/gravedefier
Interview (Rogelio Villasano Jr.): April 10th 2008 Hawaiian Gardens, California, United States
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“Music [is] simply my worship, my offering of thanks for the wonders God has granted me.” - Rogelio Villasano Jr., vocalist in Grave Defier

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GRAVE FORSAKEN are a Christian doom death-metal band from Perth, Australia. “Grave Forsaken (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2005) was independently released, “Beside The River Of Blood” (2006), and “Horror And Sadness [EP]” (2007) are both available from Rowe Productions. Website: www.graveforsaken.com
Interview (Vaughan Gregory): January 7th 2008 Perth, Australia
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“If somebody creates music that is meaningful to me, I’m automatically interested in their worldview and beliefs.” - Vaughan Gregory, guitarist and vocalist in Grave Forsaken

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GUARDIAN are a Christian hard-rock band from Los Angeles, California. “First Watch” (1989) is available from Enigma Records, “Fire And Love” (1991) is available from Pakaderm Records, “Miracle Mile” (1992) is available from Word Records, “Swing, Swang, Swung” (1994) is available from Pakaderm Records, “Buzz” (1995) is available from Myrrh Records, “Bottle Rocket” (1997) is available from Word Records, and “Smashes: The Best Of Guardian” (1999) is available from Myrrh Records. Website: www.guardian-world.com
Interview (Rikk Hart): October 15th 2007 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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“I can’t imagine a world without a spiritual significance in music. I believe music is part of the fabric in our universe created by God. Music is in us and all around us.” - Rikk Hart, drummer in Guardian

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HOLY BLOOD are a Christian death-metal band from Kiev, Ukraine. “Waves Are Dancing [Re-Released]” (2004), and “The Wanderer [Re-Released]” (2002) are both available from Bombworks Records. Mozart (aka Sergei Nagorny) is a student at The State Academy of Culture and Arts, and also works as a designer at Ark Models. Website: www.holyblood.org.ua
Interview (Mozart): May 19th 2007 Kiev, Ukraine
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“All music created by people receives a part of their soul. Music is not only a way of expressing our feelings, but also a strong weapon, and powerful tool to have an influence on people.” - Mozart, guitarist in Holy Blood

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THE HOLY ROLLERS are a Christian rock and roll band from Hamilton, New Zealand. Samples of their latest recordings are available via The Holy Rollers’ MySpace: www.myspace.com/theholyrollersband and Website: www.theholyrollers.co.nz
Interview (Jeremy Suisted): January 22nd 2008 Hamilton, New Zealand
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“Sometimes the simplest of songs can have a profound impact on someone's life.” - Jeremy Suisted, guitarist in The Holy Rollers

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WAYNE HUIRUA is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, vocalist, Itinerant Minister, and Worship Pastor at Equippers Church in Auckland, New Zealand. Parachute Band’s “Amazing” (2001) is available from Worship Extreme, “Glorious” (2003) is available from Here To Him Music, and “All The Earth” (2005) is available from Integrity Music. Wayne Huirua was Music Director at Parachute Music from 2003 to 2007, and an award-winning Producer of Parachute Band, with seven gold albums, three New Zealand Music Tui Awards, and winner of the 2003 International Award Gospel Music Association, U.S.A. He has also produced Really Brave Thing’s debut album “Really Brave Thing (Self-Titled)” (2008) available from Someone Up There Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/reallybravething and Websites: www.equipperschurch.co.nz and www.parachutemusic.com
Interview: June 16th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Music is a most powerful means of communication and expression, not spiritual in substance, but both a reflection of and aid to the spirit of man and God.” - Wayne Huirua, singer-songwriter and worship leader

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LUKE HURLEY is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. "Policestate" (1983), "Japanese Overdrive" (1984), "Make Room" (1986), "Luke Live [Live]" (1987) "Revival [EP]" (1987), "Reha" (1994), "First Civilian" (1989), "Alone In Her Field" (1990), "Stop Luke Listen" (1990), "High Risk" (2000), "The Best Of Luke Hurley" (2007), and "Brother Sun Sister Moon" (2008) are all independently released and available online. Website: www.lukehurley.co.nz
Interview: January 14th 2009 London, England, United Kingdom
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“Real music cannot be captured; it’s of the moment and for the moment.” - Luke Hurley, guitarist and singer-songwriter

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INHABITED are a Christian pop-rock band from Spring, Texas. “Innerview” (2003) was independently released, and “The Revolution” (2005) is available from Fervent Records. Website: www.inhabitedtheband.com
Interview (Marcus Acker): October 20th 2007 Spring, Texas, United States
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“Music has the ability to speak straight to the heart... music has the power to change lives.” - Marcus Acker, guitarist in Inhabited

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ROB INNES is an entertainer, guitarist, musician, and singer-songwriter from Tuakau, New Zealand. "This Time" (2001), "You Were There" (2002), "Never Say Never" (2006), Rob Innes and Maggie Cameron's "Whisper Of Angels" (2008) are all independently released and available from Rob Innes Music. His music is featured on New Zealand's nationwide Christian radio network Southern Star, and he has been Newstalk ZB's most requested singer. Rob Innes was a NZ Tui Music Award finalist in 2004, and again in 2005 for Best Original Song. In 2007, Rob Innes was featured in the U.K. Songwriters Guild Magazine, and was also awarded a scroll of honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his dedication to music and charity work. Website: www.robinnesmusic.co.nz
Interview: July 16th 2009 Tuakau, New Zealand
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“Christian songs of praise and worship have the unique ability to take people into a close and intimate experience of the presence of God.” - Rob Innes, singer-songwriter

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JACKSON WATERS are a Christian Pop-Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut album “Come Undone” (2007) is available from Word Records. Website: www.jacksonwaters.com
Interview (Ryan Hawk): May 18th 2008 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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“When God created humans, He created us in His image. He created us as creators, thinkers, lovers, artists, and musicians. The role of music is something that connects us back to God.” - Ryan Hawk, drummer in Jackson Waters

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JERUSALEM are a Christian rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden. “Jerusalem (Volume 1)” (1978), “Volym 2 (Volume 2)” (1980), and “Krigsman (Warrior)” (1981) are all available from Prim Records, “Vi Kan Inte Stoppas (Can’t Stop Us Now)” (1983) is available from Royal Music, “Dancing On The Head Of The Serpent” (1987) is available from JM Records, “Prophet” (1994) is available from Viva Records, “Volym 3 (Those Were The Days)” (1996), and “Volüm Fyra (R.A.D.)” (1997) are both available from Fruit Records. Website: www.jerusalem.se
Interview (Ulf Christiansson): October 2nd 2007 Gothenburg, Sweden
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“[Christian music] was never meant to be an industry but a ministry, in the full potential and meaning of that word.” - Ulf Christiansson, guitarist and vocalist in Jerusalem

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JONEZETTA are an indie-rock band from Clinton, Mississippi. “Four Songs [EP]” (2005), and “Popularity” (2006) are both available from Tooth & Nail Records. Jonezetta have toured with Action Action, Anberlin, Mute Math, and played on the Van’s Warped Tour 2007. Website: www.jonezetta.com
Interview (Alex Warren): January 23rd 2008 Clinton, Mississippi, United States
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“When God created music, I believe He had our sanity in mind.” - Alex Warren, drummer in Jonezetta

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JONTEZ is a Christian R&B pop vocalist from Los Angeles, California. His debut album “And So It Is…” (2005) is available from Soul2Seoul Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/jontez
Interview: September 6th 2006 Los Angeles, California, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
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“As artists, we have a GREAT responsibility to invoke the right spirit with our music. We have to be mature with our hearts, desires, relationship both with others and God.” - Jontez, vocalist

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JOSHUA was a Christian metal band from Los Angeles, California. "The Hand Is Quicker Than The Eye" (1982), and "Surrender" (1985) were both available from Enigma Records, "Intense Defense" (1988) was available from RCA Records, M-Pire's "Chapter One" (1995), and "Double Trouble" (1995) were both available from Long Island Records, and Joshua Perahia's "Something To Say" (2001) was independently released and is available from JoshuaPerahia.com. Joshua re-formed and released music under the name M-Pire, and achieved an international audience in Europe, Japan, and South America. Joshua Perahia (pronounced Pûr-i-yä) recently won the Best Christian Song at the Angels On Earth Awards 2008 for his song "Remembering You" with vocalist Alex Ligertwood. Website: www.joshuaperahia.com
Interview: May 2nd 2009 Torrance, California, United States
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“The spiritual power and significance of music... can bring any person closer to God, and with that being said, music is a major player in the Spiritual world.” - Joshua Perahia, guitarist in Joshua

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JULIAGRACE is a Christian singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Her debut album “Juliagrace (Self-Titled)” (2005) is available from Parachute Records. Website: www.juliagrace.net
Interview: February 8th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Ultimately [music] was designed to be used to reflect the beauty and the hope that is our God.” - Juliagrace, singer-songwriter

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JUSTIN FOX BAND is a Christian singer-songwriter from Costa Mesa, California. “Justin Fox (Self-Titled)” (1993), “Spiritual Thang” (1994), “Matter Of Soul” (1995), “Stand” (1996), “Angel Motel” (1998), “The Berkeley Worship Sessions” (2000), “Can’t Bring Me Down” (2002), “Noel” (2004), and “Seabright: A Coastal Trip With Justin Fox” (2005) are all independently released and available from Justin Fox. Website: www.justinfox.com
Interview (Justin Fox): October 15th 2007 Costa Mesa, California, United States
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“There is a divine magic when music and words weave together.” - Justin Fox, guitarist and vocalist in Justin Fox Band

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NATHAN KING is a Christian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and vocalist from Christchurch, New Zealand. Zed's "Silencer [2CD]" (2001), and "This Little Empire" (2003) are both available from Universal Music, and Nathan King's debut solo album "The Crowd" (2008) is available from Hum Records and Universal Music. Nathan King has toured throughout New Zealand, Australia, and Europe with Zed playing shows supporting Ash, The Calling, Coldplay, and Robbie Williams. Website: www.nathankingmusic.com
Interview: May 3rd 2009 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Nick Lowe, Hum Records and Jane Torrance
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“God spoke through the words of psalmists and prophets in the Bible, and continues to do so today through contemporary musicians and their music.” - Nathan King, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and vocalist

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KRONICLES are a Christian alternative-rock band from Newark, New Jersey. “The Joseph Prophecy” (2003), “The Songmaker” (2005), and “The Never End [EP]” (2007) are all independently released and available from Kronicles. Website: www.kronicles.com
Interview: June 24th 2008 Newark, New Jersey, United States
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“Music is a universal key created by God to unlock true worship through the outpouring of ones heart, soul, and spirit.” - Danny Sciortino, vocalist in Kronicles

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LAMENT are a Christian power-metal band from Mexico City, Mexico. “Tears Of A Leper” (1997) is available from Rowe Productions, “Through The Reflection” (1999) is available from Little Rose Productions, and “Breathless” (2001) is available from Kingdom Records. Website: www.lament.com.mx
Interview (Abel Gomez): October 10th 2007 Mexico City, Mexico
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“We must realize that God gives musicians a massive responsibility.” - Abel Gomez, drummer and vocalist in Lament

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LIGHT SHALL PREVAIL, previously known as Darkdark, is a one-man Christian black-metal band from Melrose Park, Illinois. “Goatcrush [EP]” (2006), “The Torment Of Seperation [EP]” (2006), “Defeat The Reign Of The Horned One Through The Light Of Christ” (2006), “I Long To Destroy The Darkness Forever” (2007), “Visions Of Life: 2001 – 2005” (2007), “Retrospective: A Collection Of Rare And Unreleased Tracks: 2001 – 2005” (2007), and “Unearthen Hymns Of Revolt [EP]” (2007) are all available from EEE Recordings. Website: www.e3recordings.com
Interview (Eric Henderson): January 13th 2008 Melrose Park, Illinois, United States
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“Music when performed correctly, with passion and honesty, can touch one or a million lives in so many different ways.” - Eric Henderson, multi-instrumentalist in Light Shall Prevail

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LORDCHAIN are a Christian progressive-metal band from Hayti, Missouri, United States. “Lordchain (Self-Titled)” (1997), “Cracked” (2002), “Soulever” (2004), “Looking Past The Moment” (2006), and “Finding Balance” (2007) are all available from Corduroy Boy Productions. Website: www.lordchain.net
Interview (Kelly Matthews): October 19th 2007 Hayti, Missouri, United States
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“How can a drum beat point someone towards Heaven or Hell? Music is something much deeper.” - Kelly Matthews, drummer and vocalist in Lordchain

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THE LUMINOUS SKY are a Christian electronica-infused melodic-rock band founded in Kona, Hawaii. "Luminous (Self-Titled)" (2003), and "Exposing The Dark" (2005) are both available from Ignited Records, "Beautiful Revolution" (2008) was independently released and is available from The Luminous Sky. Their rocktronica sound has soaked up musical influences from Depeche Mode, Muse, Mute Math, Snow Patrol, The Killers, and The Smashing Pumpkins. The Luminous Sky has extensively toured throughout New Zealand, Australia, Western Europe, Japan, Central America, and the United States. Tim Wells is also drummer for Christian metal band Terebinth based in Christchurch. MySpaces: www.myspace.com/theluminoussky and www.myspace.com/terebinthmusic, and Website: www.theluminoussky.com
Interview (Tim Wells): July 5th 2010 Christchurch, New Zealand
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“Music is significant because the melodies, chord progressions, rhythms, and lyrics that make up a song or musical piece, create a bridge that enables us to connect more meaningfully with the spiritual realm.” - Tim Wells, drummer in The Luminous Sky

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DAN MACAULAY is a worship leader from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His debut album “Captured Again” (2004) was independently released and is available from D Mac Records. Website: www.danmacaulay.com
Interview: March 12th 2008 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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“I believe music exists in a realm that connects the physical and spiritual. There is a physical act that creates sound, and there is a spiritual act that creates significance.” - Dan Macaulay, worship leader

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CENDRINE MARROUAT is a French-born poet and playwright living in Winnipeg, Canada. "And They All Rejoiced!", "Short Poetry For Those Who Fear Death", "Sortons Des Chemins Battus" (2006), "Project: Heartbeats And Elevation" (2009), and "Rizen - The CD" (2009) are all available from her website or Lulu.com. Her body of work focuses on spirituality and God in a non-denominational way, and how people need to reconnect with their inner selves. Her debut album "Rizen - The CD" (2009) mixes poetry with music and sound effects by three composers: Kevin MacLeod, Loren DiGiorgi, and William Cushman. Website: www.soulpoetrysite.com
Interview: July 8th 2009 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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“[Music] helps those in need and comforts those in pain. Most importantly, it brings joy to the whole world. In that sense, it makes one more attuned to God.” - Cendrine Marrouat, poet and playwright

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JANICE MARTIN is a Christian singer-songwriter from Huntly, New Zealand. Her debut album “Gems From Heaven” was independently released and available from JEM Ministries. Janice Martin is also involved in itinerant prophetic ministry throughout many nations of the world, and a member of the worship team at Lakeside Christian Life Centre in Huntly, New Zealand.
Interview: October 22nd 2007 Huntly, New Zealand
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“God is waiting for all his people to sing their own spiritual songs in corporate and personal worship.” - Janice Martin, singer-songwriter

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MARY-KATHRYN is a Christian singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. “Perfect Gift” (1996), “Stream In The Desert” (1998), “One Spirit” (2000), and “Dreams & Visions” (2007) are all available from Rhythm House Records. Website: www.mary-kathryn.com
Interview: January 24th 2007 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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“Music has the power to reach the spirit and the soul for many different purposes.” - Mary-Kathryn, singer-songwriter

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KEVIN MAX is an author, singer, songwriter, and poet living in Las Vegas, Nevada, and former vocalist in the rock band DC Talk from Lynchburg, Virginia. DC Talk’s “The Early Years” (2006), “Jesus Freak: 10th Anniversary Special Edition” (2006), and “Greatest Hits” (2007) are all available from ForeFront Records. Kevin Max’s “At The Foot Of Heaven [EP]” is available from Starsong Productions, “Stereotype Be” (2001) is available from ForeFront Records, “The Imposter” (2005) is available from Northern Records, and “The Blood” (2008) is available from Infinity Music Distribution. Kevin Max has also published several books of his poetry; “At The Foot Of Heaven” (1994) is available from Starsong Productions, “The Detritus Of Dorian Gray” (2003), and “PO.ET.RY” (2005) are both available from Blind Thief Publishing. Websites: www.dctalk.com and www.kevinmax.com
Interview: October 17th 2006 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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“When music is being performed, or created, in that most innocent and pure moment of function, we are closest to God.” - Kevin Max, vocalist

MIKE MCCARTHY is a Christian singer-songwriter from Avoca Beach, Australia. "Wisdom Is Delight" (2001), "Fire Flood Freedom" (2003), "Shelter And The Sea [EP]" (2004), "Calm Wind" (2006), and "The Harrowing Account Of John William Tate" (2008) are all independently released and available online. Mike McCarthy has toured extensively throughout Australia, Japan and the United States, supporting musicians such as Eric Bibb, Mia Dyson, Jeff Lang, and Tex Perkins. Mike has contributed music to documentaries and films, and also collaborates and performs with Birdlife, M. Carney, and Sons Of Korah. Website: www.mikemccarthy.com.au
Interview: April 6th 2009 Avoca Beach, Australia
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“Music is an incredible gift that can move us and even lead us closer to an understanding of truth.” - Mike McCarthy, singer-songwriter

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DAVID MELBY-GIBBONS is a composer, guitarist, and musician based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate from the Master of Arts in Urban Studies with an emphasis on Arts in Transformation, offered in partnership between BuildaBridge Institute and Eastern University. David Melby-Gibbons is also a worship music leader at Edgeboro Moravian Church. Websites: www.buildabridge.org, www.eastern.edu, and www.edgeboromoravian.org
Interview: August 14th 2008 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Photo: David Melby-Gibbons

“In God’s time, we can hear the songs of angels and we simply rejoice to be part of the ensemble.” - David Melby-Gibbons, composer, guitarist, and musician

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MIC are a Christian dance, hip-hop, and R&B band from Durban, South Africa. “Stories From A Dry Land” (1996), “Acoustic” (1997), “Superhuman [EP]” (1997), “Crazy World” (1998), “I Am Yours” (2000), “Give You Love” (2001), “Re: Invention” (2004), and “Snap Shot” (2006) are all available from Sarepta Music. Marlon Van Whye also has a successful solo career as a Christian Hip-Hop and R&B music producer. His debut solo album “Nobody Else” was independently release, and “Your Love Is Like” is available from Sarepta Music. Marlon Van Whye also manages the recording studios at Rhema Church Ministries. Websites: www.micweb.co.za and www.marlonvan.com
Interview (Marlon van Whye): October 26th 2007 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Interview arranged by Paullette van Whye
Photo: Marlon van Whye / MarlonVan.com

“Music releases spirits... so as musicians we need to be very careful in how we create a spiritual significance in our music.” - Marlon Van Whye, vocalist in MIC

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DAVID LYLE MORRIS is a Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and worship leader from Auckland, New Zealand. “Faith Over Reason” (1993), “Destiny” (1997), “Jesus, King Of The Ages [Live]” (2000), “Live Worship From New Horizon 2002 [Live]” (2002), and “Trust [Live CD & DVD]” (2007) are all available from his website. David Lyle Morris has worked with many well-known worship leaders, including Stu G of delirious?, Darlene Zschech, and Graham Kendrick. Website: www.davidlylemorris.com
Interview: April 7th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: David Lyle Morris / Restore Trust

“I encourage you to embark on the ride of your life, in the amazing, creative, life-giving spiritual depth of God–given music!” - David Lyle Morris, singer-songwriter

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David Lyle Morris in DayStar Magazine, New Zealand's leading Christian bimonthly magazine.

MORTIFICATION are a Christian thrash metal band from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. “Break The Curse” (1990) is available from Nuclear Blast Records, “Mortification (Self-Titled)” (1991) is available from Intense Records, “Scrolls Of The Megilloth” (1992), and “Post Momentary Affliction” (1993) are both available from Nuclear Blast Records, “Blood World” (1994), and “Primitive Rhythm Machine” (1995) are both available from Intense Records, “EnVision EvAngeline” (1996) is available from Nuclear Blast Records, “Triumph Of Mercy” (1998), and “Hammer Of God” (1999) are both available from Metal Blade Records, “The Silver Cord Is Severed [2CD]” (2001) is available from Nuclear Blast Records, “Relentless” (2002), “Brain Cleaner” (2004), and “Erasing The Goblin” (2006) are all available from Rowe Productions. Websites: www.roweproductions.com and www.soundmass.com
Interview (Steve Rowe): October 16th 2007 Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Mortification / Rowe Productions

“We all need to be very aware of the spiritual significance of music and use music wisely.” - Steve Rowe, bassist and vocalist in Mortification

THE MUSIC MACHINE was a psychedelic-garage-rock band from Los Angeles, California. "Turn On: The Best Of The Music Machine" (1999) is available from Collectables Records, and "The Ultimate Turn On [2CD]" (2006) is available from Big Beat UK, Bonniwell Music Machine's "Beyond The Garage" (1996), and "Ignition" (2000) are both available from Sundazed Music Inc. Sean Bonniwell's autobiography "Beyond The Garage" (2000) is available from Christian Vision. Website: www.bonniwellmusicmachine.com
Interview (Sean Bonniwell): January 9th 2008 Porterville, California, United States
Photo: Sean Bonniwell / BonniwellMusicMachine.com

“Music can revive the immediacy of hope — perpetually conceive it — so that the joy of its discovery is relived again and again.” - Sean Bonniwell, guitarist and singer-songwriter in The Music Machine

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MY LIFE STORY are a Christian rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. “The Night Is Young [EP]” (2006), and “The Battle” (2008) are both independently released and available from My Life Story. MySpace: www.myspace.com/mylifestorynz
Interview (Matt Barthow): February 17th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Simon Toomer, Manager, Abacus Studios
Photo: My Life Story

“I believe music is a language that can speak to the soul... With the right inspiration behind the music, lives can be changed.” - Matt Barthow, bassist in My Life Story

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MY SILENT WAKE are a Christian doom-metal band from Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom. “My Silent Wake [EP]” (2005) was self-released by My Silent Wake, “Shadow Of Sorrow” (2006), and “The Anatomy Of Melancholy [2CD]” (2007) are both available from Bombworks Records. Website: www.mysilentwake.co.uk
Interview (Kate Hamilton): August 16th 2007 Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom
Photo: Ian Arkley / MySilentWake.co.uk

“Music, even without words has the power to rally people to war, work, or worship. It transcends language and belief.” - Kate Hamilton, cellist, keyboards, and vocalist in My Silent Wake

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TIM NEUMARK is a composer and pianist from Columbia, Maryland. "Biography" (2007), "Christmas" (2007), and "Influence" (2009) are all independently released and available from CD Baby, iTunes, and PayPlay. His music has been influenced by many musicians including Antonín Dvor¹ák, David Lanz, Kostia, John Tesh, and Yanni. Tim Neumark has also produced an original arrangement of the first movement from Karl Jenkin's "Palladio", available on his debut album "Biography" (2007). Website: www.neumarkmusic.com
Interview: February 15th 2009 Columbia, Maryland, United States
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“There is a deeper connection between music and the human spirit than just the notes themselves.” - Tim Neumark, composer and pianist

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NO LONGER MUSIC are a Christian avant-garde experimental-rock band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. "Passion (An Act Of)" (1997), and "Thank You, Good Night, We Love You!!" (1995/2005) are both available from Plietegeier Records, and "Primordial" (2007) is available from Steiger Music. David Pierce is an author, evangelist, speaker, and vocalist in No Longer Music. His autobiography "Rock Priest" (1993), "An Invitation To The Lion's Den" (1997), and "Dancing With Skinheads & Other Bible Study Topics" (1998) are all available from Steiger Press. David Pierce is also Director of Steiger International, an international ministry of Youth With A Mission, "dedicated to going to secular young people, leading them into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and helping them fulfill God's calling for their lives". Websites: www.nolongermusic.com and www.steiger.org
Interview arranged by Maegan Davis, Linda Ray, and Aaron Pierce, Steiger International
Interview: February 26th 2009 New Hope, Minnesota, United States
Photo: Steiger International / Steiger.org

“I would love to see some hardcore, revolutionary expressions of worship.” - David Pierce, author, evangelist, speaker, and vocalist in No Longer Music

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NOT CALLED COMMON are a Christian jazz-soul-rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. “Love Songs For My Enemies” (2003), and “The Square Root Of Forgiveness” (2008) are both independently released and available from Not Called Common. Website: www.notcalledcommon.com
Interview (Ezra Boggs): December 12th 2007 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Photo: Not Called Common / NotCalledCommon.com

“May we all demonstrate with our artistic expressions just what a great and mighty God we serve.” - Ezra Boggs, vocalist in Not Called Common

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OF THE SON are a Christian hardcore-metal band from Bloomington, Indiana. “The Dead Will Rise” (2004) is available from Wounded Records, and “At War [EP]” (2006) is available from Harvest Earth Records. Website: www.oftheson.com
Interview (Ryan Furr): December 7th 2007 Columbus, Indiana, United States
Photo: Of The Son / OfTheSon.com

“The spiritual significance of music seems absolutely endless.” - Ryan Furr, vocalist in Of The Son

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ONE WAY WORSHIP are a Christian pop-rock band from Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Their debut album “One Way Worship (Self-Titled)” (2005) is available from Wounded Records. Tyler Logan is also the bassist and vocalist in the Christian pop-punk-rock band I’m OK You’re OK. Website: www.onewayworship.com
Interview (Tyler Logan): November 29th 2007 Los Angeles, California, United States
Interview arranged by Chuck Christensen, Executive Producer, One Way Worship
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“I believe there is a significant connection between our musical endeavors and our spirituality.” - Tyler Logan, bassist and vocalist in One Way Worship

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ONEHUNDREDHOURS are a Christian rock band from London, England, United Kingdom. “Cardiphonia [EP]” (2002), “Stronger Than My Heart” (2004), and “As Sure As The Stars” (2007) is available from Onehundredhours.com. Onehundredhours also have a record label with Survivor Records. The band name “Onehundredhours” was inspired by the book “The Other Hundred Hours” by Wyn Fountain, and their motto is “Faith, Hope, and Rock ‘N Roll”. Website: www.onehundredhours.com
Interview (Tre Sheppard): June 25th 2007 Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Interview arranged by Sharon Sexton, Manager, Onehundredhours
Photo: Onehundredhours / Onehundredhours.com

“When music is at its best, it awakens that sleeping part of us that still hears the faint echo of Eden.” - Tre Sheppard, guitarist and vocalist in Onehundredhours

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ORATORIO are a Christian power-metal band from Nurmijärvi, Finland. “Vähän [Demo EP]” (1999) and “Huuto [EP]” (1999) we both independently released by Oratorio, “The Reality Of Existence” (2003) was available from Rivel Records, and “Redemption” (2006) is available from Mata Records. Website: www.oratoriometal.com
Interview (Ilpo Istolainen): October 28th 2007 Riihimäki, Finland
Photo: Oratorio / OratorioMetal.com

“Music is a very powerful way to bring out what is inside of me; worship, love, hate, and anger.” - Ilpo Istolainen, guitarist in Oratorio

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JOSH OTTUM is a Christian singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. “Who Left The Lights On? [EP]” (2006), “Like The Season” (2006) are both available from Tapete Records, “It’s Alright [EP]” (2007) is available from Mill Pond Records. Website: www.joshottum.com
Interview: February 18th 2007 Seattle, Washington, United States
Photo: Josh Ottum / JoshOttum.com

“Music has the power to transcend the facts. It can heal and change people.” - Josh Ottum, singer-songwriter

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PARACHUTE BAND are a Christian worship band from Auckland, New Zealand. “Amazing” (2001) is available from Worship Extreme, “Glorious” (2003) is available from Here To Him Music, “All The Earth” (2005) is available from Integrity Music, and “Roadmaps And Revelations” (2007) is available from Integrity Music and Parachute Music. Simon Moore’s creative collaborations can be heard on Brian Platt’s “Eleven Steps” (2007) available from Neon Records, Bruce Conlon’s “Two Worlds Colliding” (2007) available from BruceConlon.com, and Lauren Thomson’s “Our Love Is Due” (2007) available from LaurenThomson.net. MySpace: www.myspace.com/parachuteband and Website: www.parachutemusic.com
Interview (Simon Moore): December 21st 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Parachute Band / ParachuteMusic.com

“Loving and needing music seems to be woven into the fabric of who we are and how God created us.” - Simon Moore, guitarist in Parachute Band

PASTOR BRAD is a Christian heavy-metal guitarist from Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. “Get Real” (2003), “Out Of The Hellhole” (2004), “Telecaster” (2005), “The King Has Come” (2005), “Shred” (2005), and “Reshredded” (2007) are all independently released and available from Guitar Jams. Website: www.guitarjams.net
Interview: October 4th 2007 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Photo: Pastor Brad / GuitarJams.net

“[God] created all of us in such a way that “vibrations” could enter our physical ears and have an impact on our spirit.” - Pastor Brad, guitarist

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CHARLES PELTZ is the Director of Wind Ensemble Activities at the New England Conservatory Of Music, among the world’s most prestigious institutions for music education. The NEC is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and is widely known as the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States. Charles Peltz has conducted several symphony orchestras throughout North America, including the Buffalo Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony in Los Angeles, and the New York-based Ensemble Sospeso. Website: www.newenglandconservatory.edu
Interview: October 10th 2006 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Interview arranged by Rob Schmieder, Director Of Communications, New England Conservatory Of Music
Photo: Charles Peltz / New England Conservatory Of Music

“Encountering great music is a unique human experience, often a transcendent one.” - Charles Peltz, Director Of Wind Ensemble Activities, New England Conservatory Of Music Boston, Massachusetts

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CHUCKIE PEREZ is a Christian R&B vocalist from Riverside, California. “Do You Have A Problem With That?” (1990) is available from Maranatha!’s Arcade label, “Universal” (1992) is available from Essential Records, “Rhythms Of Tomorrow” (1996) is available from Diadem Records, and “A Page From My Life” (2005) is available from the Tag Artist Group, and “Good” (2007) was independently released and is available from Chuckie Perez. Website: www.chuckieperez.com
Interview: September 12th 2006 Riverside, California, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
Photo: Chuckie Perez / Nashville Publicity Group

“It is my belief that music is the strongest form of inspiration that if delivered from a passionate soul can inspire and change others.” - Chuckie Perez, vocalist

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PETRA are a Christian rock band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. “Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out” (1989), “Beyond Belief” (1990), “Unseen Power” (1991), “Wake-Up Call” (1993), are all available from DaySpring Records, “No Doubt” (1995), “Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus” (1997), “God Fixation” (1998), and “Double Take” (2001), are all available from Word Records, “Revival” (2001), “Jekyll & Hyde” (2003), and “Petra Farewell [Live]” (2005) are all available from Inpop Records. Websites: www.johnwschlitt.com and www.gregxvolz.com
Interview (John Schlitt): September 13th 2006 Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Interview arranged by Sue Dempster, Agent and Website Manager, JohnWSchlitt.com
Interview (Greg X. Volz): October 24th 2006 Washington, D.C., United States
Photo: Greg X. Volz / GregXVolz.com

“Music opens the soul to receive from a spiritual realm.” - Greg X. Volz, vocalist in Petra (1977-1986)

CALEB QUAYE is a guitarist, Founder, and Executive Director of New World Music Ministries from West Covina, California. Throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, Caleb Quaye worked with Elton John, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, and Pete Townshend. Caleb Quaye is now the founder and executive director of New World Music Ministries. His autobiography “A Voice Louder Than Rock & Roll” (2006) is available from Vision Publishing. Website: www.newworldmusic.org
Interview: July 19th 2007 West Covina, California, United States
Photo: Caleb Quaye / New World Music Ministries

“Music has a deep spiritual significance because it is connected to God from creation to eternity... music is prayer without words.” - Caleb Quaye, guitarist and founder of New World Music Ministries

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RADIAL ANGEL are a Christian alternative-rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. “One More Last Time” (2003) is available from Word Entertainment Records, “Summer Fade [EP]” (2004), “Waiting On Love [CD-R]” (2006), and “How We Grow” (2007) are all independently released and available from Radial Angel. Website: www.radialangel.com
Interview (Eddie Jones): November 13th 2007 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Photo: Radial Angel / RadialAngel.com

“Music, in all its forms, connects with people on an emotional and spiritual level like nothing else.” - Eddie Jones, bassist in Radial Angel

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REALIGN are a Christian rock band from Normal, Illinois, United States. Their debut album “Lost” (2004) was independently released and is available from Realign. Website: www.realignband.com
Interview (Brandon Jamison): October 16th 2007 Normal, Illinois, United States
Photo: Hodge Photography / RealignBand.com

“I believe art is God's gift to us; a window into the spiritual where we can catch glimpses of our true nature.” - Brandon Jamison, guitarist and vocalist in Realign

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REMASTERED are a Christian melodic rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A thirteen-track demo CD was independently released and is freely available from Remastered. MySpace: www.myspace.com/remastered
Interview: June 11th 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photo: Remastered

“Spiritual music should leave its listener in awe, and with a feeling of empowerment and joy, with an experience only God can give through His Spirit and message.” - Remastered

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REMEDY DRIVE are a Christian Indie-Rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska. “Rip Open The Skies” (2006) was independently released, and “Daylight Is Coming” (2008) is available from Word Records. Website: www.remedydrive.com
Interview (David Zach): May 13th 2008 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Interview arranged by Aaron Manes, Early Morning Music
Photo: Remedy Drive / RemedyDrive.com

“Music is the thing in life that most points to the reality of living for something else... Music points to the only hope that can sustain the desires of my heart.” - David Zach, guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist in Remedy Drive

TIM RHODES is a Christian heavy-metal guitarist from Orrville, Ohio, United States. “I Am Not What Meets The Eye” (2001), and “Redemption” (2003) are both independently released and available from Tim Rhodes. Website: www.trhodes.bizland.com
Interview: October 4th 2007 Orrville, Ohio, United States
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“We all have heard songs that have lifted our spirit, given chills, or put a smile on our face. I believe this goes back to how God created us to worship Him.” - Tim Rhodes, guitarist

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JULES RIDING is a Christian singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. “On This Night” (1984), “Heartstrings” (1987), “Revelation” (1991), “Homecoming” (1993), “The Fisherman” (1994), “Jerusalem” (2001), and “Retrospective: The Best Of Jules Riding [2CD]” (2008) are all independently released and available from Elkanah Music. His desire is “to be involved in ministry until Jesus comes back”. Jules Riding is also the worship leader at St. Chad’s Church in Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand. Website: www.elkanah.org.nz
Interview: October 2nd 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Jules Riding / Elkanah Music

“Music is simply a tool, a vehicle for the “spirituality” of the musician... it’s the heart spirituality of the singer or musician that decides whether or not the music has any spiritual significance at all.” - Jules Riding, singer-songwriter

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SAINT are a Christian heavy-metal band from Salem, Oregon, United States. “Warriors Of The Son” (1984) is available from Rotton Records, “Time’s End” (1986) is available from Pure Metal Records, “Too Late For Living” (1988) is available from Pure Metal Records, “The Perfect Life [EP]” (1999), “In The Battle” (2003), “Warriors Of The Son [Re-Recorded & Re-Released]” (2004), “Life 05” (2005), and “The Mark” (2006) are all available from Armor Records. Websites: www.saint777.net and www.saintsite.com
Interview (Josh Kramer): August 27th 2007 Salem, Oregon, United States
Photo: Saint / SaintSite.com

“I like to get down in the trenches on the front lines with my brothers and sisters, playing whenever, wherever, and whatever.” - Josh Kramer, vocalist in Saint

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DERROL & CINDY SAWYER are Christian singer-songwriters, seminar speakers, and Founders of Moses' Song Ministries based in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. "Above The Clouds" (2002), "The Path of Life Scripture Songs" (2002), "Heart Songs [Remastered]" (2003), "Taste And See" (2003), "The Christian's Hope" (2004), "Knowing The Time - Scripture Songs" (2004), "The Lord Is Coming" (2005), "Sweet Home" (2006), "Walking In Your Love" (2007), and "The Message Of The Music [DVD]" (2008) are all available from Moses' Song Ministries. Derrol and Cindy Sawyer present "The Message Of The Music" seminar to teach the Biblical principles of Christian music. Website: www.mosessong.org
Interview: December 23rd 2008 Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States
Photo: Derrol & Cindy Sawyer / Moses' Song Ministries, Inc.

“The primary purpose of music is to express praise and adoration to God.” - Derrol & Cindy Sawyer, Founders of Moses' Song Ministries

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SELAH are a Christian worship band from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. “Be Still My Soul” (1999), “Press On” (2001), “Rose Of Bethlehem” (2002), “Hiding Place” (2004), “Greatest Hymns” (2005), “Bless The Broken Road: The Duets Album” (2006), and “Timeless: The Selah Collection [4CD]” (2007) are all available from Curb Records. Website: www.selahonline.com and www.toddsmithonline.com
Interview (Todd Smith): October 18th 2006 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Interview arranged by Amy Perry, vocalist in Selah
Photo: Todd Smith / ToddSmithOnline.com

“Music can bring people back to God and open them up to hearing about Him.” - Todd Smith, vocalist in Selah

SEPARATED are a Christian alternative-rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. Their debut album will be released in 2008 and is available from Separated. MySpace: www.myspace.com/separatedpdx
Interview (Harry Miller): January 30th 2007 Portland, Oregon, United States
Photo: Separated

“Music can link us to just about everything in life, and spiritually, it’s beyond comparison.” - Harry Miller, vocalist in Separated

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SHINING FORCE are a Christian heavy-metal band from Pasadena, Texas, United States. “Holy Nation” (2001) was independently released, “Shining Force (Self-Titled)” (2003) is available from Bloodbought Records. The band consists of evangelists and ministers who are passionate about proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. MySpace: www.myspace.com/sfband and Website: www.shiningforceband.org
Interview (Billy Vaughn): October 13th 2007 Pasadena, Texas, United States
Photo: Shining Force / ShiningForceBand.org

“Music plays a big part of our everyday lives. It is what we do with the music that counts.” - Billy Vaughn, guitarist in Shining Force

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EVAN SILVA is a soul singer from Auckland, New Zealand. He pastors together with his wife at Harbour City Church on the North Shore of Auckland. “Ain’t No Two Ways About It” (1996), and “Gotta Get Up [Live]” (2000) are both independently released, “Out Of The Shadows” (2005), and “Kiss Of Grace” (2007) are both available from Zodiac Records New Zealand, and distributed by Astral Records and Warner Music New Zealand. To purchase Evan Silva’s music, please e-mail: evan[@]harbourccc.org.nz
Interview: January 8th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Evan Silva

“[Music] has a way of reaching private areas of one’s heart, soul, and spirit.” - Evan Silva, gospel and soul singer

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CHRIS SKINNER is a singer-songwriter, priest of the Society of Mary, and workshop leader based in Wellington, New Zealand. “Awesome God” (1999), “Serenity” (2003), “Chris Skinner: A Collection Of His Songs 1990-1996” (2003), “You Raise Me Up” (2004), “Golden Light” (2005), “You Are The Gift” (2006), and “Truly Blessed” (2007) are all independently released and available from Chris Skinner. Website: www.chrisskinner.org.nz
Interview: January 16th 2008 Wellington, New Zealand
Photo: Chris Skinner / ChrisSkinner.org.nz

“If authenticity and something of the human story and struggle is present in a song or a piece of music, then there is for me a huge spiritual significance.” - Chris Skinner, singer-songwriter

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SONICFLOOd are a Christian pop-rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. “Sonicflood (Self-Titled)” (1999) is available from Gotee Records, “Resonate” (2001), “Cry Holy” (2003), “This Generation [CD & DVD]” (2006), and “Glimpse: Live Recordings From Around The World [Live CD & DVD]” (2006) are all available from Word Records. Website: www.sonicflood.com
Interview (Rick Heil): December 20th 2007 Antioch, Tennessee, United States
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“Music was created by God, as was every instrument to be used to bring Him glory.” - Rick Heil, vocalist in SONICFLOOd

SONS OF KORAH are a Christian acoustic-folk-rock band from Victoria, Australia. “Light Of Life” (1999), “Redemption Songs” (2000), “Shelter” (2002), “Resurrection” (2005), and “Sons Of Korah: Live [DVD]” (2006) are all available from CMC Australasia. Website: www.sonsofkorah.com
Interview (Matthew Jacoby): December 31st 2007 Belmont, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Sons Of Korah / SonsOfKorah.com

“Music is a form of expression that is recognized in scripture as having spiritual significance.” - Matthew Jacoby, guitarist and vocalist in Sons Of Korah

SPIN THE FLAVA are a Christian hip-hop kwaito band from Durban, South Africa. “Lovin’ Ya” (2003), “One Nation” (2004), “Combined Forces” (2005), and “Get Up [CD & DVD]” (2007) are all available from Sarepta Music. Website: www.spintheflava.co.za
Interview (Clint Grove): October 4th 2007 Westville, Durban, South Africa
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“Music first influences our emotions and then our intellect.” - Clint Grove, vocalist in Spin The Flava

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STELLAR KART are a Christian pop-punk band from Phoenix, Arizona. "All Gas. No Brake." (2005), "We Can't Stand Sitting Down" (2006), "Expect The Impossible" (2008), and "Life Is Good: The Best Of Stellar Kart" (2009) are all available from Word Records. Stellar Kart has also toured with Kutless, Newsboys, Remedy Drive, and Superchick. Their song "Me and Jesus" hit No. 1 for seven weeks on the Hot Christian Songs chart, and won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song". Website: www.stellarkart.com
Interview: April 1st 2009 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Photo: Stellar Kart / Platform Artist Management

“I believe that music somehow opens a supernatural spiritual door to the core of out being.” - Cody Pellerin, guitarist in Stellar Kart

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STRYPER are a Christian heavy-metal band from Orange County, California, United States. “The Yellow And Black Attack” (1984), “Soldiers Under Command” (1985), “To Hell With The Devil” (1986), “In God We Trust” (1988), and “Against The Law” (1990) are all available from Enigma Records, “Reborn” (2005) is available from Big 3 Records, and “The Roxx Regime Demos” (2007) is available from Fifty Three Five Records. Websites: www.stryper.com and www.michaelsweet.com
Interview (Michael Sweet): September 4th 2006 East Wareham, Massachusetts, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
Photo: Michael Sweet / Nashville Publicity Group

“Music in my opinion is one of the most powerful ways to touch and reach a person.” - Michael Sweet, guitarist and vocalist in Stryper

SUPERHERO are a Christian rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. “Superhero (Self-Titled)” (2003), and “Fake Lunar Landing” (2005) are both available from Fierce! Distribution. Superhero have also played at several Christian music festivals throughout Europe, including the Flevo Festival in The Netherlands, and the Big Boss' Festival in Switzerland. Website: www.superhero.org.uk
Interview (Tim Cheshire): July 5th 2007 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Interview arranged by Stephanie Bennett, Fierce! Distribution & Furious? Records
Photo: Superhero / Furious? Records

“[Music] only becomes spiritually significant when it is directed to, written about or for God.” - Tim Cheshire, guitarist and vocalist in Superhero

TAKE 6 are an a cappella gospel music group from Huntsville, Alabama. "Take 6 (Self-Titled)" (1988), "So Much 2 Say" (1990), "He Is Christmas" (1991), "Join The Band" (1994), "Best Of Take 6" (1995), "Brothers" (1996), "So Cool" (1998), "Greatest Hits" (1999), "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (1999), "Tonight: Live" (2000), "Best Of Take 6" (2000), and "Beautiful World" (2002) are all available from Warner Brothers Records, "Feels Good" (2006) is available from Take 6 Records, and "The Standard" (2008) is available from Heads Up International. Take 6's contemporary R&B music has received ten Grammy Awards, ten Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award, and two NAACP Image Award nominations. Take 6 has also collaborated with Ray Charles, Don Henley, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Queen Latifah, Brian McKnight, and Stevie Wonder. Website: www.take6.com
Interview (Claude McKnight III): April 29th 2009 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Interview arranged by Mike Wilpizeski, Vice President of Jazz Publicity, Heads Up International
Photo: Anthony Scarlati / Scarlati.net

“I tend to believe that if I have the ability to touch someone’s life through music, it might as well be done to help promote their health, well-being, and overall spiritual growth.” - Claude McKnight III, Founder and lead tenor in Take 6

TIM TAUTAU is a Christian acoustic-rock singer-songwriter from Gisborne, New Zealand. His debut release “Ashes [EP]” was independently released and is available from Tim Tautau. MySpace: www.myspace.com/timtautau
Interview: December 30th 2006 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Bruce Pilbrow

“Music is used as some kind of medium that allows a person in the physical to touch and connect with something in the spiritual.” - Tim Tautau, singer-songwriter

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TEMPLAR are a darkwave-metal band from Perth, Australia. Their debut release “Witch Hunt [EP]” (2006) is available through Soundmass, and “Excommunication” (2008) will be available from Armor Records. Website: www.templar.net.au
Interview (Ralph Dix): November 22nd 2007 Perth, Australia
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“Music is a very spiritual tool that can bring the listener into a state of peace, joy, entertainment, sadness, hatred, or towards the worship of God.” - Ralph Dix, bassist in Templar

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TEMPLE OF BLOOD are a Christian heavy-metal band from Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Their debut album “Prepare For The Judgement Of Mankind” (2005) was independently released and is available from Temple Of Blood. Website: www.templeofblood.net
Interview (Jim Mullis): August 20th 2007 Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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“The songs we write and perform should be used to spread His Word, give thanks to God, and proclaim His glory.” - Jim Mullis, guitarist and vocalist in Temple Of Blood

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LAUREN THOMSON is an alt-country-folk singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Her debut release “Our Love Is Due [EP]” (2007) was independently released and is available from Lauren Thomson. Website: www.laurenthomson.net
Interview: October 16th 2006 Auckland, New Zealand
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“Music has the power to take you out of your present natural surroundings into a different place that we could refer to as a ‘spiritual’ place.” - Lauren Thomson, singer-songwriter

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THROUGH THE VALLEY are a Christian funeral-doom-metal band from Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil. “Promo 2003 [Demo CD-R]” (2003) is available from NULLL Records, and
“Demo 2006: A Pale Vision Of Suffering… [Demo CD-R]” (2006) was independently released. Through The Valley’s name is taken from Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me”. Website: www.throughthevalley.cjb.net
Interview: February 25th 2008 Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil
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“Music is a way to communicate among ourselves and with God.” - Through The Valley

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TORTURED CONSCIENCE are a Christian brutal death-metal band from San Francisco, California, United States. Their debut album “Every Knee Shall Bow” (2006) is available from Bombworks Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/torturedconscience
Interview (Jeff Lenormand): May 17th 2007 San Francisco, California, United States
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“What separates secular from spiritual is, after all, the lyrics... If our music is to be significant spiritually, we must meet the challenge of engagement, if not face-to-face then with pen and paper.” - Jeff Lenormand, guitarist in Tortured Conscience

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TRACING DAYS are a Christian alternative-rock band from Bozeman, Montana, United States. Their debut album “Control” (2006) is available from Full Color Records. Website: www.tracingdays.com
Interview (Lonnie Bos): September 5th 2006 Bozeman, Montana, United States
Interview arranged by Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group
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“Music is spiritually significant as are all of the things I say, do, and think. It’s the product of the heart and mind.” - Lonnie Bos, keyboardist and vocalist in Tracing Days

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TRANSCENDENCE are a Christian progressive-metal band from Keller, Texas, United States. “The Meridian Project” (2001) is available from Lion Music, and “3 Stones [EP]” (2003) was independently released and is available from Transcendence. Website: www.transcendencemusic.net
Interview (Kirk Wood): October 30th 2007 Keller, Texas, United States
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“Music is a gift that should be shared... To create music and share it is such a blessing. Music makes me feel that I am part of something bigger than myself.” - Kirk Wood, bassist in Transcendence

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TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 are a gospel trio from New Orleans, Louisiana. "Trin-i-tee 5:7" (1998), "Spiritual Love" (1999), "The Kiss" (2002), and "Holla: The Best Of Trin-i-tee 5:7" (2007) are all available from GospoCentric, and "T57" (2007) is available from Spirit Rising Music. Trin-i-tee 5:7 have sold over 2.5 million albums, with "T57" (2007) charting No. 5 on the Top Christian charts, No. 2 on the Top Gospel Albums, and featuring the No. 1 single "Listen". In 2008, a deluxe edition of "T57" was released which featured three new songs including the lead single "Get Away". The album has now won two Dove Awards and received a nomination for a Grammy Award. Trin-i-tee 5:7 have also been nominated for a 2009 BET Award as Best Gospel Artist. Website: www.trinitee57.com
Interview: May 14th 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Interview arranged by Benita Bellamy, Marketing & Promotions, The Bellamy Group
Photo: Trin-i-tee 5:7 / Music World Entertainment

“The spiritual significance of music is powerful as it speaks directly to our true identity. We are spirit clothed in flesh, music is a spiritual language that our spirits respond to awaking.” - Chanelle Hayes, Angel Taylor, and Adrian Anderson, vocalists in Trin-i-tee 5:7

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UNDERØATH are a Christian hardcore-screamo band from Ocala, Florida, United States. “Act Of Depression” (1999), and “Cries Of The Past” (2000) are both available from Takehold Records, “The Changing Of Times” (2002), “They’re Only Chasing Safety” (2004), “Define The Great Line” (2006) are all available from Solid State Records, and “777 [DVD]” (2007) is available from Tooth & Nail Records. Website: www.underoath777.com
Interview (Timothy McTague): October 19th 2007 Tampa, Florida, United States
Photo: Underøath / Tooth & Nail Records

“Music has always been connected with spirituality... Music is a direct extension of someone's emotional and spiritual outlet.” - Timothy McTague, guitarist in Underøath

UNITED STATE OF ELECTRONICA are a Christian dance-rock band from Seattle, Washington, United States. “U.S.E. (Self-Titled)” (2004), and “Live And Direct From The Emerald City [EP]” (2005) are all available from Sonic Boom Recordings, and “Party People [EP]” (2005) is available from Side Out Records. Website: www.usemusic.com
Interview (Noah Star Weaver): February 23rd 2007 Seattle, Washington, United States
Interview arranged by Mike Manning, Manager, Mill Pond Records
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“Music can be a prayer without words, an overflowing of the heart... Music is foundational to all existence.” - Noah Star Weaver, keyboards and vocoder-vocalist in United State Of Electronica

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BRYCE WASTNEY is a Christian singer-songwriter from Taranaki, New Zealand. “Bryce Wastney (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2005), and “A Perfect Day For Travel” (2007) are both independently released and available from Bryce Wastney. Website: www.brycewastney.com
Interview: July 11th 2006 Taranaki, New Zealand
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“Music is a wonderfully crafted and inspired idea that dances closely with the human spiritual realm.” - Bryce Wastney, singer-songwriter

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WAYNE WATSON is a Christian singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas, United States. “Watercolour Ponies” (1987), “The Fine Line” (1988), “Home Free” (1990), “The Early Works” (1991), “How Time Flies” (1992), “Signature Songs” (1993), “A Beautiful Place” (1993), “One Christmas Eve” (1994), “Field Of Souls” (1995), “The Very Best” (1995), “The Way Home” (1998), “Wayne Watson (Self-Titled)” (2000), “Living Room” (2002), “King Of Kings” (2007), and “Even This” (2007) are all available from Wayne Watson. Website: www.waynewatson.com
Interview: October 9th 2007 Houston, Texas, United States
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“Music is an intimate expression of the spiritual-self, out of passion from the created soul to the Creator Himself; the Maker and Giver of it all.” - Wayne Watson, singer-songwriter

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WHITE HEART are a Christian pop-rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, United States. “White Heart (Self-Titled)” (1982), “Vital Signs” (1984), and “Hotline” (1985) are all available from Home Sweet Home Records, “Don’t Wait For The Movie” (1986), “Emergency Broadcast” (1987), and “Freedom” (1989) are all available from Sparrow Records, “Powerhouse” (1990), “Tales Of Wonder” (1992), “Highlands” (1993), “Nothing But The Best: Rock Classics” (1994), and “Nothing But The Best: Radio Classics” (1994) are all available from StarSong Records, “Inside” (1995), and “Redemption” (1997) are both available from Curb Records. Billy Smiley is a famous guitarist, music producer, and singer-songwriter from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States. He has managed artist development for Bebe and Cece Winans, Newsboys, and Rhonda Gunn. Billy Smiley’s most recent accomplishment was writing and producing “Merry Christmas With Love” recorded by former American Idol singer Clay Aiken. Website: www.whiteheart.com
Interview (Billy Smiley): November 25th 2007 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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“Music is the secret language of God! It is mysterious, soothing, remorseful, healing, soul-searching, glorifying, humbling, powerful, vulnerable, beautiful, and satisfying.” - Billy Smiley, guitarist and vocalist in White Heart

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STEVE WIGGINS is a Christian singer-songwriter from Tauranga, New Zealand. His debut album "Far Above The Rain" (2007) was independently released and is available from Powerhouse Media Ministries. Steve Wiggins has produced music videos for "He Is My God" and "Let It Rain" both available on a promotional DVD. He also co-produced Janice Martin's "Gems From Heaven" available from JEM Ministries, and sound engineered Dave McMillan's "Mulberry Tree" available from Artworkz.co.nz. Steve Wiggins owns and operates Powerhouse Studio, and is co-founder of Powerhouse Media Ministries. Website: www.powerhouseglobalministries.com
Interview: November 21st 2008 Tauranga, New Zealand
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“Music in itself is just a series of melodic sounds, but with God’s Spirit it is a powerful medium that can talk to our spirit.” - Steve Wiggins, singer-songwriter

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WONDERFUL are a Christian ambient-experimental-pop band from Seattle, Washington. “Welcome To Wonderful” (2001), “God Bless Our Pad” (2003), and “Wake Up To Dreamland” (2008) were all independently released and are available from WonderfulMusic.net. MySpace: www.myspace.com/wonderfulmusic and Website: www.wonderfulmusic.net
Interview: June 13th 2008 Seattle, Washington, United States
Interview arranged by Mike Manning, Manager, Mill Pond Records
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“Music is one of our great paths to spirituality, I’d call it a shortcut. What a wonderful shortcut to such a great place!” - Jason Holstrom, bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist in Wonderful

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THE WORLD BLACK are a Christian gothic-rock band from Hesperia, California, United States. Their debut album “Broken” (2005) is available from PsychoAcoustix Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/theworldblack
Interview (William Stenner): May 20th 2007 Victorville, California, United States
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“The spiritual significance of music is emotional strength.” - William Stenner, guitarist in The World Black

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xDEATHSTARx are a Christian Metalcore band from Redlands, California. “The Triumph” (2003) is available from Life Sentence Records, “xDEATHSTARx Vs. Suffocate Faster [EP]” (2005), split release with Suffocate Faster, is available from I Witness Records, and “We Are The Threat” (2007) is available from Facedown Records. Website: www.xdeathstarx.com
Interview (Eric Gregson): May 20th 2008 Redlands, California, United States
Interview arranged by Matt Andersen, Crimson Management
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“Music is one of the most powerful forces in our universe, so we as Christians must use it to it’s fullest potential, to bring glory and honor to God.” - Eric Gregson, vocalist in xDEATHSTARx

DOUGLAS YEO is the Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, living in Lexington, Massachusetts. His five solo recordings include “Proclamation” (1996), “Cornerstone” (2000) and “Le Monde du Serpent” (2003), all available from YeoDoug.com. He has been a frequent soloist with orchestras and brass bands around the world, has given master classes on five continents, and is featured on the original film soundtracks for “Saving Private Ryan”, “Schindler’s List”, and “Mystic River”. From 1998 to 2008, he was Music Director of the New England Brass Band with which he released five recordings including, “Be Glad Then America” (2007) which won the North American Brass Band Association “Recording Of The Year” award. Douglas Yeo is a graduate of Wheaton College (Illinois) and New York University, and is on the faculty of New England Conservatory of Music. Websites: www.yeodoug.com, www.bso.org, and www.newenglandconservatory.edu
Interview: January 8th 2008 Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
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“Without the spiritual reference point of the One True God, music’s ability to influence us is limited by our own associations and passions.” - Douglas Yeo, bass trombonist in the Boston Symphony Orchestra

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