Ancient Whisper (Fall 2011)
What’s with all the “Ancient” titles? (You may be asking)
Actually, this album and it’s title predate both Among the Ancients and Ancient Elements, and was recorded prior to my 2nd Groove album. The title comes from a sentence in the Shane Claiborne book The Irresistible Revolution in which he writes “…the mystics remind us that Christianity is less of a theory and more of a romance. May they awaken each of us with the ancient whisper that St. Francis heard in Assisi…”.
The songs in this recording are a collection that were composed as instrumental songs of contemplative worship, the kind that hearkens back to the days when folks more so knew what ‘contemplative’ meant. I know that may be a somewhat controversial statement, but in these modern times (and Western civilization) I think we really have forgotten the importance of intimately connecting with our Creator.
So where is this album?
Honestly, it’s been on hold…for nearly two years. Not of my doing though. After recording all the tracks, except for the lead instrument, I didn’t know which direction to go, what instrument should provide the lead melody. I still don’t know, but the thought of this album keeps coming back to me, so I’ve considered that it may be time to finish it up.
OK, but what does Ancient Whisper mean?
It refers to the quiet voice of our Creator that we become accustomed to when our worship of Him becomes intimate and contemplative. With a whisper our Creator is louder than the mightiest of rushing waters. What happens to us in intimate contemplative worship is more than what may be accomplished in a lifetime of simply attending church services.
