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      <title>Peter&#x27;s Path - Music</title>
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          <title>Firedove by Anna Lapwood</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-firedove-by-anna-lapwood/</link>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Firedove&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Anna Lapwood&#x27;s release from 2025, a rich set of works for the king of instruments. It runs to 76 minutes across 15 tracks on Sony Classical. It came to me long after release and earned its place.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The playing is rich and resonant, the full range of the organ put to use. Lines build slowly and bloom into broad, sustained colour. It is music that fills a space and asks you to slow down.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-time-from-inception&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Time (from Inception)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Time (from Inception)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; stands out, the piece that holds the whole set together. It is the reason to start here.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Firedove&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a rewarding listen. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Bells of Nidaros Cathedral&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Bells of Notre Dame (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Time (from Inception)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Flight - Intro&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Flight&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Limina Luminis&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Firedove&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Come to Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Make You Feel My Love&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Angels&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Northern Lights&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Murmurations&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Naiades&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Glass&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prelude et fugue sur le nom d&#x27;Alain, Op. 7&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Anna Lapwood&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;76 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;15&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Sony Classical&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Time (from Inception)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Anna%20Lapwood%20Firedove&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Anna+Lapwood+Firedove&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Anna%20Lapwood%20Firedove&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>One Hand, One Heart by Jan Mulder</title>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-one-hand-one-heart-by-jan-mulder/</link>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;One Hand, One Heart&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Jan Mulder&#x27;s release from 2024, a set of melodic instrumental pieces. It runs to 55 minutes across 16 tracks on Beethoven Foundation. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The writing is melodic and unhurried, built from simple phrases that gather over time. Nothing is rushed, and the mood stays calm and clear. It is easy to live with and quietly absorbing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-song-from-a-secret-garden&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Song From a Secret Garden&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Song From a Secret Garden&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; stands out, the piece that holds the whole set together. It rewards repeat listening.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;One Hand, One Heart&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is well worth your time. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All I Ask of You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Way We Were&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;One Hand, One Heart&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Song From a Secret Garden&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Amadeus&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Going Home&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Climb Ev&#x27;ry Mountain&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;For All We Know&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;I&#x27;ll Wait for You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Volare&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Arthur&#x27;s Theme&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Calm&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cent Mille Chansons&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Evergreen&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Annie&#x27;s Song&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Danny Boy&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jan Mulder&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;55 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;16&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Beethoven Foundation&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Song From a Secret Garden&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Jan%20Mulder%20One%20Hand%2C%20One%20Heart&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Jan+Mulder+One+Hand%2C+One+Heart&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Jan%20Mulder%20One%20Hand%2C%20One%20Heart&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-dune-part-two-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-dune-part-two-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer/</guid>
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		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;dune-part-two-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer&quot;&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Hans Zimmer&#x27;s release from 2024, a cinematic score built to carry a story. It runs to 81 minutes across 25 tracks on WaterTower Music. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The music is cinematic and patient, themes stated and turned over until they settle. The arrangements move between hush and swell, built to carry weight without words. It rewards close listening and works just as well in the background.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-worm-ride&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Worm Ride&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worm Ride&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It is the reason to start here.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a record worth keeping. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Beginnings Are Such Delicate Times&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eclipse&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Sietch&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Water of Life&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Time of Quiet Between the Storms&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Harvester Attack&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Worm Ride&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ornithopter Attack&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Each Man Is a Little War&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Harkonnen Arena&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spice&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Seduction&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Never Lose Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Travel South&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Paul Drinks&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resurrection&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Arrival&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Southern Messiah&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Emperor&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Worm Army&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gurney Battle&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You Fought Well&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Kiss the Ring&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Only I Will Remain&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lisan al Gaib&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hans Zimmer&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;81 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;25&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WaterTower Music&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Worm Ride&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Hans%20Zimmer%20Dune%3A%20Part%20Two%20%28Original%20Motion%20Picture%20Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Hans+Zimmer+Dune%3A+Part+Two+%28Original+Motion+Picture+Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Hans%20Zimmer%20Dune%3A%20Part%20Two%20%28Original%20Motion%20Picture%20Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>The Calm Collection by Jan Mulder</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-the-calm-collection-by-jan-mulder/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-the-calm-collection-by-jan-mulder/</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Calm Collection&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Jan Mulder&#x27;s release from 2025, calm and patient instrumental writing. It runs to 75 minutes across 20 tracks on Beethoven Foundation. It came to me long after release and earned its place.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The writing is melodic and unhurried, built from simple phrases that gather over time. Nothing is rushed, and the mood stays calm and clear. It is easy to live with and quietly absorbing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-perfect-peace&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Perfect Peace&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Perfect Peace&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the standout, the one that stays with you after the record ends. It is worth the price of the record on its own.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Calm Collection&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a record worth keeping. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Perfect Peace&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Idyllic Island&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Soothing Voices&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Whispering Waves&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ocean Blue&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Happy Harmonies&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sweet Aroma&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summer Stillness&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dream On&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eternal Love&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Calming Creek&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pastoral Prayer&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Calming Waves&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mellow Mood&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Morning Dew&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Quiet Quartz&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Chill Vibes&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Serene Silence&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Silent Surrender&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Blossom Breeze&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jan Mulder&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;75 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;20&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Beethoven Foundation&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Perfect Peace&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Jan%20Mulder%20The%20Calm%20Collection&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Jan+Mulder+The+Calm+Collection&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Jan%20Mulder%20The%20Calm%20Collection&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>From a Man&#x27;s Perspective by Dax</title>
          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-from-a-mans-perspective-by-dax/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-from-a-mans-perspective-by-dax/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-from-a-mans-perspective-by-dax/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;from-a-mans-perspective-by-dax.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;From a Man&amp;#x27;s Perspective by Dax&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;From a Man&#x27;s Perspective&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Dax&#x27;s release from 2024, plain-spoken verses with a clear message. It runs to 34 minutes across 10 tracks on RECORDS&#x2F;Columbia. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The verses are direct and personal, plain words carried on a steady beat. The themes lean into struggle, faith, and resolve without dressing them up. It is writing that means to be heard clearly.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-lonely-dirt-road&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Lonely Dirt Road&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lonely Dirt Road&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the standout, the one that stays with you after the record ends. It rewards repeat listening.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When I need space that&#x27;s where I go &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
A place to escape that nobody knows &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Where I feel free to let things go &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And face this evil that burdens my soul &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I bring my hatred, I pack my pain &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
All the emotions I cannot explain &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
It&#x27;s where I found God and filled that hole &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
It&#x27;s he, myself, and I on that lonely dirt road &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;From a Man&#x27;s Perspective&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a fine place to start. Recommended.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From A Man&#x27;s Perspective&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Took My Heart Out&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Place Of Peace&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Real Man&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Soldier (feat. Tom MacDonald)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;To Be A Man (feat. Darius Rucker)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lonely Dirt Road&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You&#x27;re The Problem&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Diary Of A Trying Man&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;i hate that i love you&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Dax&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;34 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;10&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;RECORDS&#x2F;Columbia&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lonely Dirt Road&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Dax%20From%20a%20Man%27s%20Perspective&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Dax+From+a+Man%27s+Perspective&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Dax%20From%20a%20Man%27s%20Perspective&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>Luna by Anna Lapwood</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-luna-by-anna-lapwood/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-luna-by-anna-lapwood/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-luna-by-anna-lapwood/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;luna-by-anna-lapwood.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Luna by Anna Lapwood&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Luna&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Anna Lapwood&#x27;s release from 2023, a resonant programme for the organ. It runs to 73 minutes across 15 tracks on Sony Classical. It came to me long after release and earned its place.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The playing is rich and resonant, the full range of the organ put to use. Lines build slowly and bloom into broad, sustained colour. It is music that fills a space and asks you to slow down.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-stay-from-interstellar&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Stay (from Interstellar)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Stay (from Interstellar)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the track I return to, the clearest statement of what the album is doing. It is worth the price of the record on its own.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Luna&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a rewarding listen. Recommended.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Flying (from Peter Pan)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Grain Moon&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dreamland&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dawn&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay (from Interstellar)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ave Maria&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mad Rush&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In Paradisum&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stars&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Star Fantasy&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;On the Nature of Daylight&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An Elf on a Moonbeam&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Anna Lapwood&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2023&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;73 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;15&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Sony Classical&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stay (from Interstellar)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Anna%20Lapwood%20Luna&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Anna+Lapwood+Luna&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Anna%20Lapwood%20Luna&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>Worthy of Hallelujah by Jesus Culture</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-worthy-of-hallelujah-by-jesus-culture/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-worthy-of-hallelujah-by-jesus-culture/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-worthy-of-hallelujah-by-jesus-culture/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;worthy-of-hallelujah-by-jesus-culture.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Worthy of Hallelujah by Jesus Culture&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worthy of Hallelujah&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the 2025 live worship album from Jesus Culture, the California collective known for long, spontaneous praise. The record gathers their familiar voices, from Kim Walker-Smith to the Torwalts, and lets each lead a song in turn. Its theme is plain adoration, the simple act of calling God worthy, drawn out and lingered over. The unhurried feel is what drew me back to it.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is full-band live worship, guitars and synths swelling under voices caught in the room. The production keeps the crowd present, so you hear the gathering as much as the players. The lyrics stay on one note, the worth of God, and turn it over and over without rushing. There is a sense of journey in the long builds, each song climbing toward a shared high point. It is a record made for the slow, patient practice of praise.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-no-one-but-jesus&quot;&gt;Favourite song: No One But Jesus&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kim Walker-Smith leads this one with the fierce, open voice that made the group&#x27;s name. The song builds slowly and then opens wide, pulling the whole room with it.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hallelujah, give Him glory &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
He is worthy of our praise &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Lift Him high, bow down before Him &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
No one but Jesus &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The long climb of the chorus feels like the last pull up a steep slope, where the effort gives way to a view that makes the climb worth it. It holds its single thought until the thought becomes a kind of rest. The song turns a plain confession into a place you want to stay.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worthy of Hallelujah&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a patient, warm live record for those who like their worship long and unhurried. A fitting listen for a quiet evening.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;None Like You (feat. Marie Welch)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Lamb Slain (feat. Brett Lee Miller)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We Want More (feat. Bryan &amp;amp; Katie Torwalt &amp;amp; Canaan Baca)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Presence of the Lord (feat. Derek Johnson)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Ache (feat. Lindsey Arcaro)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Christ Is All (feat. Chris McClarney)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Never Change (feat. Chris Quilala)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No One But Jesus (feat. Kim Walker-Smith)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Near the Lord (feat. Derek Johnson)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prince of Peace (feat. Bryan &amp;amp; Katie Torwalt)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Worthy of Hallelujah (feat. Lindsey Arcaro)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jesus Culture&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;60 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;11&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jesus Culture Music &#x2F; Sparrow&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;No One But Jesus&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Jesus%20Culture%20Worthy%20of%20Hallelujah&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Jesus+Culture+Worthy+of+Hallelujah&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Jesus%20Culture%20Worthy%20of%20Hallelujah&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>Charlie by Tom MacDonald</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-charlie-by-tom-macdonald/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-charlie-by-tom-macdonald/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-charlie-by-tom-macdonald/">&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We’ll make sure your children know &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
That defending all our freedom is why you aren’t coming home &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
I hope heaven has a window, you can watch your children grow &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
And hear your message echo from below &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
We ain’t backing off or giving up, I’ll preach what you taught me &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
They may have killed a soldier but that man had an army &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
This is far more deep than some political parties &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;
But you can’t kill freedom so this one is for Charlie &lt;br&#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;→ &lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=q8SbeHhNR9k&quot;&gt;youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=q8SbeHhNR9k&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;→ &lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;album&#x2F;charlie-single&#x2F;1839272690?l=en-GB&quot;&gt;music.apple.com&#x2F;album&#x2F;charlie-single&#x2F;&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Beautiful song! Thank you, Tom MacDonald, for expressing the grief many of us feel. Like others, I wept, feeling hurt, sad, and angry, when I heard the news. Charlie Kirk is a hero, but I hope others will courageously continue the work he began, keeping his movement alive.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
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          <title>Kingdom Come by Rebecca St. James</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-kingdom-come-by-rebecca-st-james/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-kingdom-come-by-rebecca-st-james/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-kingdom-come-by-rebecca-st-james/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;kingdom-come-by-rebecca-st-james.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Kingdom Come by Rebecca St. James&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Rebecca St. James&#x27;s release from 2022, bright, well-built pop songs. It runs to 48 minutes across 12 tracks on ForeFront. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The songs are bright and well made, each one built around a strong hook. The production is clean and the melodies carry the weight. It is craft you can hear on the first listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-kingdom-come&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It is the reason to start here.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;So let Your kingdom come &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And Your will be done &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
On Earth as is in Heaven &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Let Your kingdom come &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And Your will be done &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
From now until forever &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
We&#x27;ll keep on singin&#x27; &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is well worth your time. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prelude&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Middle of the Fire&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ready for the Rain&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dawn&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Battle Is the Lord&#x27;s&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Desert Bloom&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fall Back&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Traveling Light&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Alleluia Jesus&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Praise&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Rebecca St. James&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2022&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;48 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ForeFront&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kingdom Come&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Rebecca%20St.%20James%20Kingdom%20Come&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Rebecca+St.+James+Kingdom+Come&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Rebecca%20St.%20James%20Kingdom%20Come&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>Love Divine VII by Jan Mulder</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vii-by-jan-mulder/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vii-by-jan-mulder/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vii-by-jan-mulder/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;love-divine-vii-by-jan-mulder.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Love Divine VII by Jan Mulder&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Love Divine VII&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Jan Mulder&#x27;s release from 2021, wordless music for reflection. It runs to 60 minutes across 20 tracks on Beethoven Foundation. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The writing is melodic and unhurried, built from simple phrases that gather over time. Nothing is rushed, and the mood stays calm and clear. It is easy to live with and quietly absorbing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-lord-of-heaven-from-crowns-of-christ&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Lord of Heaven (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lord of Heaven (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It is worth the price of the record on its own.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Love Divine VII&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is well worth your time. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lord of Heaven (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prince of Peace (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lamb of God (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Son of God (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Immanuel (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lord of Lords (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lord of Love (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Son of Man (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lord of Heaven II (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Light of the World (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gift of Grace&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jesus Shall Reign&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Just as I Am&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lamb of God II (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Risen Lord (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Forever Yours&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bread of Life (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Praise Ye the Father&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dear Lord and Father of Mankind&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;King of Kings (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jan Mulder&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;60 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;20&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Beethoven Foundation&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lord of Heaven (from: Crowns of Christ)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Jan%20Mulder%20Love%20Divine%20VII&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Jan+Mulder+Love+Divine+VII&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Jan%20Mulder%20Love%20Divine%20VII&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>We Must Respond by Bethel Music</title>
          <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-we-must-respond-by-bethel-music/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-we-must-respond-by-bethel-music/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-we-must-respond-by-bethel-music/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;we-must-respond-by-bethel-music.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;We Must Respond by Bethel Music&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We Must Respond&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Bethel Music&#x27;s 2025 live worship album, recorded before a gathered crowd in a single long evening. It collects new songs from the collective&#x27;s many voices. I came to it a little after release, when the songs had begun to settle into use.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is large and live, many singers and a full band sharing the room. The production is rich and modern, polished yet still rooted in the moment. The songs declare praise, surrender, and the call to answer with worship. There is a sense of a long evening given wholly to song. It is a generous, full-length record built for the gathered church.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-the-church&quot;&gt;Favourite song: The Church&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A stirring anthem to the gathered people of faith. Its chorus is built for a whole room to sing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Oh praise the Father, praise the Son &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Holy Spirit, make us one &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Every nation, tribe and tongue &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The way the song swells with the crowd feels like a large group walking a trail as one steady line. It reminds me of a shared hike where the talk fades and the rhythm of footsteps carries you. The song treats worship as a response to be given rather than a feeling to be waited for.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We Must Respond&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a warm, full-length record from a busy worship collective. A fine choice for those who follow the form.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Lamb (Alleluia)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No One Like The Lord&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Church&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Holy Song&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;He Has Done Great Things&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If The Lord&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Even Though I Walk&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Center&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;My Hallelujah&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Another Like You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Christ And Cornerstone&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;He&#x27;s The One&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Praise Chorus&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Made For More&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oh What Love&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sing Of This&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;One&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jesus Have It All&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bethel Music&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;125 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;18&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bethel Music&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;The Church&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Bethel%20Music%20We%20Must%20Respond&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Bethel+Music+We+Must+Respond&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Bethel%20Music%20We%20Must%20Respond&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>Heaven On My Mind by TobyMac</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-heaven-on-my-mind-by-tobymac/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-heaven-on-my-mind-by-tobymac/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-heaven-on-my-mind-by-tobymac/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;heaven-on-my-mind-by-tobymac.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Heaven On My Mind by TobyMac&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Heaven On My Mind&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is TobyMac&#x27;s tenth studio album, released in 2025. He has spent a long career folding hip hop, pop and soul into one bright sound, and this record keeps that mix while carrying a heavier weight underneath. The theme is hope held through grief, the choice to keep your eyes fixed on what lies past the present. That honesty is what caught my ear.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The production is layered and warm, beats and live players sharing the same space. TobyMac raps and sings with the same friendly ease he has always had, but the writing has grown plainer and more personal. The lyrics move between joy and loss without losing their footing. There is a real journey across these twelve tracks, from celebration to quiet farewell. It is a record made by someone who has walked through dark valleys and still looks up.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-goodbye-for-gabe&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Goodbye (For Gabe)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The closing song is the most tender thing here, a father&#x27;s farewell set to a slow, aching groove. It earns its place by simply telling the truth.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Goodbye to all the late-night talkin&#x27; &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
The long bus rides and the downtown walkin&#x27; &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Goodbye to all the truth you spittin&#x27; &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
The rock you were when my head was trippin&#x27; &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Goodbye to all the dreams we chased &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And the ones we caught by the Good Lord&#x27;s grace &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The track sits at the end of the record like the last stretch of a long path, where the ground levels and you let yourself feel the whole walk. It carries grief without drowning in it, holding onto the promise of meeting again. The song turns a private sorrow into something steady and shared.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Heaven On My Mind&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a bright, honest record that holds joy and grief together. A good listen for anyone who needs hope with their feet on the ground.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Heaven on My Mind&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lord It Feels Good&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rearview (with Juan Winans)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;God Did It&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Lil Church (Nobody&#x27;s Too Lost)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resist (Keep the Devil Away) (with Terrian)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Been Through It&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can&#x27;t Stop Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nothin&#x27; Sweeter&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oh My Soul (Psalm 103)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Campfire (That Very Love)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Goodbye (For Gabe)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TobyMac&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;38 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ForeFront Records &#x2F; Capitol CMG&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Goodbye (For Gabe)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=TobyMac%20Heaven%20On%20My%20Mind&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=TobyMac+Heaven+On+My+Mind&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;TobyMac%20Heaven%20On%20My%20Mind&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>The King Is Still the King by Chris Tomlin</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-the-king-is-still-the-king-by-chris-tomlin/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-the-king-is-still-the-king-by-chris-tomlin/</guid>
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	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;the-king-is-still-the-king-by-chris-tomlin.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;The King Is Still the King by Chris Tomlin&quot;&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The King Is Still the King&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Chris Tomlin&#x27;s 2025 worship album, and it carries the same simple aim that has marked his work for two decades. Tomlin writes for the room, not the chart, and this record keeps that promise. Its theme is steady kingship, the claim that God remains on the throne whatever the year has held, and that quiet confidence is what drew me in.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is bright, acoustic-led worship, with guitars and piano carrying an easy voice. Short interludes of birdsong and wind sit between the songs, which slows the whole record down and lets you breathe. The lyrics are plain declarations of who God is, made for hands and voices to join. There is a sense of return here, of a writer going back to the well that first fed him. It is a record that wants to be sung more than admired.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-he-has-done-great-things&quot;&gt;Favourite song: He Has Done Great Things&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The duet with Phil Wickham lifts the record at its centre, two warm voices trading lines of plain thanks. The melody climbs in the way Tomlin does best, gathering the room as it goes.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As high as the heavens above &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Great is His everlasting love &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Rivers of mercy run over us &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
As far as the east from the west &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
He has removed all our sin &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
We are forgiven by His blood &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The chorus opens out like a wide view after a long climb, where the size of the thing in front of you makes you go quiet first and then makes you want to speak. It reminds me of cresting a ridge and seeing how far you have come. The song hands you words for gratitude you might not have phrased on your own.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The King Is Still the King&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a calm, sturdy worship record that does what it sets out to do. Worth a listen for anyone who values songs made to be shared.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How Good It Is&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Doesn&#x27;t He&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Still the King&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rivers of Joy&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;He Has Done Great Things (feat. Phil Wickham)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jesus Saves&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Help My Unbelief&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You Are My King (Amazing Love)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;That&#x27;s Who He Is&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The First Hymn (feat. Ben Fielding)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coming Soon&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;My Father&#x27;s World (feat. Aodhán King, Jamie MacDonald, and CalledOut Music)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chris Tomlin&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2025&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;55 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;16&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Evergreen Music Recordings &#x2F; Capitol CMG&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;He Has Done Great Things&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Chris%20Tomlin%20The%20King%20Is%20Still%20the%20King&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Chris+Tomlin+The+King+Is+Still+the+King&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Chris%20Tomlin%20The%20King%20Is%20Still%20the%20King&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-dune-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-dune-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-dune-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;dune-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-by-hans-zimmer.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer&quot;&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Hans Zimmer&#x27;s release from 2021, orchestral writing made to serve the screen. It runs to 74 minutes across 22 tracks on WaterTower Music. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The music is cinematic and patient, themes stated and turned over until they settle. The arrangements move between hush and swell, built to carry weight without words. It rewards close listening and works just as well in the background.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-paul-s-dream&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Paul&#x27;s Dream&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Paul&#x27;s Dream&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the standout, the one that stays with you after the record ends. It is the reason to start here.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a fine place to start. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dream of Arrakis&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Herald of the Change&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bene Gesserit&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gom Jabbar&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The One&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Leaving Caladan&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Arrakeen&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ripples in the Sand&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Visions of Chani&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Night on Arrakis&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Armada&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Burning Palms&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stranded&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Blood for Blood&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Fall&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Holy War&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sanctuary&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Premonition&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ornithopter&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sandstorm&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stillsuits&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;My Road Leads into the Desert&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hans Zimmer&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;74 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;22&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;WaterTower Music&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Paul&#x27;s Dream&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Hans%20Zimmer%20Dune%20%28Original%20Motion%20Picture%20Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Hans+Zimmer+Dune+%28Original+Motion+Picture+Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Hans%20Zimmer%20Dune%20%28Original%20Motion%20Picture%20Soundtrack%29&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>Pain Paints Paintings by Dax</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-pain-paints-paintings-by-dax/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-pain-paints-paintings-by-dax/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-pain-paints-paintings-by-dax/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;pain-paints-paintings-by-dax.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Pain Paints Paintings by Dax&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pain Paints Paintings&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Dax&#x27;s release from 2021, words that wrestle with hard questions. It runs to 52 minutes across 16 tracks on Living Legends Entertainment. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The verses are direct and personal, plain words carried on a steady beat. The themes lean into struggle, faith, and resolve without dressing them up. It is writing that means to be heard clearly.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-propaganda&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Propaganda&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Propaganda&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It earns its place on the album.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And all I see is propaganda, propaganda &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And all I see is propaganda, propaganda &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And all I see is propaganda, propaganda &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And all I see is propaganda, propaganda &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pain Paints Paintings&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a rewarding listen. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Suffocating&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Devil&#x27;s Calling&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;40 Days 40 Nights (feat. Nasty C)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Searching For a Reason&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Battles with Faith&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eternity&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does God Cry?&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Propaganda (feat. Tom MacDonald)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pain Paints Paintings&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stadiums&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Lot At Stake (feat. Snow Tha Product)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bad Things Happen to Good People (feat. Lecrae)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;PTSD&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fame (feat. Yelawolf)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wounded (feat. Clever)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;My Eyes Bleed&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Dax&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;52 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;16&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Living Legends Entertainment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Propaganda&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Dax%20Pain%20Paints%20Paintings&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Dax+Pain+Paints+Paintings&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Dax%20Pain%20Paints%20Paintings&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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          <title>Images by Anna Lapwood</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-images-by-anna-lapwood/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-images-by-anna-lapwood/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-images-by-anna-lapwood/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;images-by-anna-lapwood.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Images by Anna Lapwood&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Images&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Anna Lapwood&#x27;s release from 2021, a rich set of works for the king of instruments. It runs to 68 minutes across 9 tracks on Signum Classics. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The playing is rich and resonant, the full range of the organ put to use. Lines build slowly and bloom into broad, sustained colour. It is music that fills a space and asks you to slow down.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-four-sea-interludes-from-peter-grimes-op-33a-britten&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It is worth the price of the record on its own.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Images&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a fine place to start. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Le Tombeau de Couperin (Ravel)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An Occasional Trumpet Voluntary (Gowers)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10: Andantino doucement expressif (Debussy)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Light in Darkness (Briggs)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Trois Improvisations: III. Improvisation (Boulanger)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Images (Park)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Vocalise-Etude (Messiaen)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Taking Your Leave (Frances-Hoad)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Anna Lapwood&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;68 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;9&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Signum Classics&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Anna%20Lapwood%20Images&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Anna+Lapwood+Images&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Anna%20Lapwood%20Images&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>Voyage by ABBA</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-voyage-by-abba/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-voyage-by-abba/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-voyage-by-abba/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;voyage-by-abba.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Voyage by ABBA&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Voyage&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is ABBA&#x27;s release from 2021, bright, well-built pop songs. It runs to 37 minutes across 10 tracks on Polar Music. It came to me long after release and earned its place.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The songs are bright and well made, each one built around a strong hook. The production is clean and the melodies carry the weight. It is craft you can hear on the first listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-don-t-shut-me-down&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Don&#x27;t Shut Me Down&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Don&#x27;t Shut Me Down&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; stands out, the piece that holds the whole set together. It earns its place on the album.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And now you see another me, I&#x27;ve been reloaded, yeah &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I&#x27;m fired up, don&#x27;t shut me down &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I&#x27;m like a dream within a dream that&#x27;s been decoded &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I&#x27;m fired up, I&#x27;m hot, don&#x27;t shut me down &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I am not the one you knew &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I&#x27;m now and then combined &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And I&#x27;m asking you to have an open mind &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I&#x27;m fired up, don&#x27;t shut me down &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Voyage&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a rewarding listen. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;I Still Have Faith in You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;When You Danced with Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Little Things&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Don&#x27;t Shut Me Down&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Just a Notion&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;I Can Be That Woman&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep an Eye on Dan&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bumblebee&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No Doubt About It&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ode to Freedom&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ABBA&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;37 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;10&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Polar Music&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Don&#x27;t Shut Me Down&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=ABBA%20Voyage&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=ABBA+Voyage&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;ABBA%20Voyage&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>Revolution by Skillet</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-revolution-by-skillet/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-revolution-by-skillet/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-revolution-by-skillet/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;revolution-by-skillet.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Revolution by Skillet&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Revolution&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the 2024 album from Skillet, the hard rock band who have carried a Christian message into the heaviest rooms for decades. It is their first record made fully on their own terms, free of a major label. I came to it for the energy and stayed for the conviction under the noise.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is heavy and built for a stage, riffs and drums hitting hard from the first bar. The production is loud and polished, with strings and synths giving the songs scale. The lyrics push at fear, doubt, and the choice to keep standing when it would be easier to fall. There is a clear sense of fight across the record, of holding ground. It is a defiant set, and it knows it.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-not-afraid&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Not Afraid&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It pairs a heavy verse with a chorus that turns fear into resolve, and the band sound fully committed. The hook stays with you long after the song ends.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am not afraid &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I will keep the faith &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Never back down &#x27;til my dying day &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Staring death straight in the face &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
I am not afraid &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The way the chorus surges feels like setting your jaw against a steep stretch of trail and pressing on anyway. It reminds me that courage is mostly a decision you make before you feel ready. The record carries that stubborn hope without ever pretending the climb is easy.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Revolution&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a loud, sure-footed rock album with heart under the volume. A gentle recommendation for anyone who likes their faith records with teeth.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Showtime&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Unpopular&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All That Matters&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Not Afraid&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Revolution&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ash In The Wind&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fire Inside Of Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Defector&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Happy Wedding Day (Alex&#x27;s Song)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Death Defier&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Skillet&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;35 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;10&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hear It Loud &#x2F; Vydia&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Not Afraid&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Skillet%20Revolution&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Skillet+Revolution&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Skillet%20Revolution&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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      <item>
          <title>In His Purest Form by Yanni</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-in-his-purest-form-by-yanni/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-in-his-purest-form-by-yanni/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-in-his-purest-form-by-yanni/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;in-his-purest-form-by-yanni.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;In His Purest Form by Yanni&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In His Purest Form&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Yanni&#x27;s release from 2020, a set of melodic instrumental pieces. It runs to 63 minutes across 12 tracks on Yanniworks. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The writing is melodic and unhurried, built from simple phrases that gather over time. Nothing is rushed, and the mood stays calm and clear. It is easy to live with and quietly absorbing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-if-i-could-tell-you&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: If I Could Tell You&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If I Could Tell You&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the track I return to, the clearest statement of what the album is doing. It is the reason to start here.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In His Purest Form&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a rewarding listen. Give it a listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If I Could Tell You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Farewell&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In Your Eyes&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nostalgia&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Almost a Whisper (Selena&#x27;s Theme)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Flame Within&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Mermaid&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;To the One Who Knows&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Rain Must Fall&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Enchantment&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Marching Season&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Whispers in the Dark&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Yanni&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2020&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;63 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Yanniworks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;If I Could Tell You&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Yanni%20In%20His%20Purest%20Form&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Yanni+In+His+Purest+Form&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Yanni%20In%20His%20Purest%20Form&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>Moon Music by Coldplay</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-moon-music-by-coldplay/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-moon-music-by-coldplay/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-moon-music-by-coldplay/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;moon-music-by-coldplay.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Moon Music by Coldplay&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Moon Music&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Coldplay&#x27;s 2024 album, a soft and hopeful record that picks up the thread of their recent work. The band lean into gentle, electronic textures and a plain message of warmth and unity. I came to it after the louder records and found it a calmer, kinder listen.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is bright and spacious, synths and acoustic guitar laid over steady, simple beats. The production is glossy and tender, built to soothe rather than startle. The lyrics turn on love, hope, and holding the world together when it feels like it is pulling apart. There is a quiet arc across the record, drifting from longing to release. It is a record that wants to comfort.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-all-my-love&quot;&gt;Favourite song: All My Love&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is the simplest song here, a plain promise carried on piano and a rising chorus. The band sound unguarded, and the song is better for it.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You got all my love &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Whether it rains or pours, I&#x27;m all yours &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You&#x27;ve got all my love &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Whether it rains, it remains &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You&#x27;ve got all my love &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You got all my love &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The way the melody opens up in the final minute feels like the moment a long path levels out and the view arrives. It reminds me that the gentlest songs often carry the most weight. The record asks little of you and gives a quiet steadiness in return.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Moon Music&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a soft, hopeful album that trades grandeur for warmth. A gentle recommendation for a quiet evening rather than a loud one.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Moon Music&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;feelslikeimfallinginlove&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We Pray&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jupiter&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Good Feelings&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rainbow&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;iAAM&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Aeterna&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All My Love&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;One World&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Coldplay&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;43 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;10&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Parlophone &#x2F; Atlantic&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;All My Love&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Coldplay%20Moon%20Music&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Coldplay+Moon+Music&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Coldplay%20Moon%20Music&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>Love Divine VI by Jan Mulder</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vi-by-jan-mulder/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vi-by-jan-mulder/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-love-divine-vi-by-jan-mulder/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;love-divine-vi-by-jan-mulder.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Love Divine VI by Jan Mulder&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Love Divine VI&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Jan Mulder&#x27;s release from 2019, wordless music for reflection. It runs to 50 minutes across 12 tracks on Beethoven Foundation. I came to it well after release and have returned to it since.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The writing is melodic and unhurried, built from simple phrases that gather over time. Nothing is rushed, and the mood stays calm and clear. It is easy to live with and quietly absorbing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-piece-heartbeat&quot;&gt;Favourite piece: Heartbeat&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Heartbeat&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It rewards repeat listening.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Love Divine VI&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a fine place to start. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Church&#x27;s One Foundation&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take My Life and Let It Be&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;I Surrender All&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Holy God, We Praise Your Name&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Open Our Eyes, Lord&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Heartbeat&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Into My Heart&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Higher Ground&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Yours and Yours Alone&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cleanse Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Streams of Living Water&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Omnipotent&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jan Mulder&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2019&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;50 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Beethoven Foundation&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Heartbeat&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Jan%20Mulder%20Love%20Divine%20VI&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Jan+Mulder+Love+Divine+VI&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Jan%20Mulder%20Love%20Divine%20VI&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>Hymn by Sarah Brightman</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-hymn-by-sarah-brightman/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-hymn-by-sarah-brightman/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-hymn-by-sarah-brightman/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;hymn-by-sarah-brightman.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Hymn by Sarah Brightman&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hymn&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Sarah Brightman&#x27;s release from 2018, grand and unhurried singing. It runs to 49 minutes across 13 tracks on Decca Gold. It came to me long after release and earned its place.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The voice is the centre, clear and unhurried over lush arrangements. The songs move between pop and the classical line with ease. It is grand without losing its warmth.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-hymn&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Hymn&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The album&#x27;s stately title track, a Barclay James Harvest cover reimagined as a soaring spiritual anthem that sets the record&#x27;s reverent mood.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Valley&#x27;s deep &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
And the mountain so high &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
If you want to see God &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You&#x27;ve got to move on the other side &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You stand up there &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
With your head in the clouds &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Don&#x27;t try to fly &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You know you might not come down &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hymn&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a record worth keeping. A gentle recommendation.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hymn Overture&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hymn&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sogni&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sky and Sand&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Canto per noi&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fly to Paradise&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gia nel seno (La storia di Lucrezia)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Follow Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Better Is One Day&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Tu che m&#x27;hai preso il cuor&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Miracle&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Time to Say Goodbye&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Sarah Brightman&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2018&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;49 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;13&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Decca Gold&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hymn&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Sarah%20Brightman%20Hymn&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Sarah+Brightman+Hymn&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Sarah%20Brightman%20Hymn&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
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      <item>
          <title>Surrounded by Michael W. Smith</title>
          <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-surrounded-by-michael-w-smith/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-surrounded-by-michael-w-smith/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-surrounded-by-michael-w-smith/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;surrounded-by-michael-w-smith.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Surrounded by Michael W. Smith&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Surrounded&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is Michael W. Smith&#x27;s release from 2018, music made for a room full of voices. It runs to 74 minutes across 12 tracks on Rocketown. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The songs are written to be sung together, plain words set to broad, rising melodies. The arrangements leave room for a crowd and never get in the way. It is music made to join rather than only to hear.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-surrounded-fight-my-battles&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Surrounded (Fight My Battles)&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Surrounded (Fight My Battles)&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It earns its place on the album.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is how I fight my battles &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
This is how I fight my battles &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
This is how I fight my battles &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
It may look like I&#x27;m surrounded but I&#x27;m surrounded by You &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
It may look like I&#x27;m surrounded but I&#x27;m surrounded by You &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
It may look like I&#x27;m surrounded but I&#x27;m surrounded by You &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Surrounded&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is well worth your time. Worth seeking out.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Your House&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Light To You&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;King of My Heart&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reckless Love&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Here I Bow&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Miracles&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do It Again&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Surrounded (Fight My Battles)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Build My Life&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Washed Away&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Great Are You Lord&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Light To You (Reprise)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Michael W. Smith&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2018&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;74 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Rocketown&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Surrounded (Fight My Battles)&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Michael%20W.%20Smith%20Surrounded&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Michael+W.+Smith+Surrounded&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Michael%20W.%20Smith%20Surrounded&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
</description>
      </item>
      <item>
          <title>When Wind Meets Fire by Elevation Worship</title>
          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-when-wind-meets-fire-by-elevation-worship/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-when-wind-meets-fire-by-elevation-worship/</guid>
          <description xml:base="https://peterspath.net/blog/music-when-wind-meets-fire-by-elevation-worship/">&lt;div class=&quot;album&quot;&gt;
	&lt;div class=&quot;cover&quot;&gt;
		&lt;img src=&quot;https:&amp;#x2F;&amp;#x2F;images.peterspath.net&amp;#x2F;albums&amp;#x2F;when-wind-meets-fire-by-elevation-worship.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;When Wind Meets Fire by Elevation Worship&quot;&gt;
	&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;When Wind Meets Fire&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the 2024 live album from Elevation Worship, the praise team out of Charlotte who have become a steady voice in modern worship. It is a long and generous record, captured with a full room and a full band. I came to it for the energy of a live praise night and found plenty.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is warm and roomy, the crowd part of every song and the band loose and confident. The production keeps the live feel while staying clean and full. The lyrics are simple and grateful, fixed on faithfulness, mercy, and the wonder of being met. There is a clear flow across the set, building from welcome to release. It is a record made to be sung, not just heard.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-sure-been-good&quot;&gt;Favourite song: Sure Been Good&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is a song of plain gratitude, looking back over a long road and counting the kindness along it. The crowd carry the chorus, and that lifts the whole thing.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But You&#x27;ve been just that good, You&#x27;re good to me &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
You&#x27;ve been just that good, so good to me &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Lord, without Your love, where would I be? &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Oh my God, You&#x27;ve sure been good to me &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The way the room rises into the chorus feels like reaching a ridge and turning to see how far you have come. It reminds me that gratitude is easier when you stop to look back at the path. The record keeps that thankful tone steady from start to finish.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;When Wind Meets Fire&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a warm, generous live praise record. A gentle recommendation for anyone who wants the feel of a worship night at home.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;New Thing Coming&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What A Miracle&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sure Been Good&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Faithful Then &#x2F; Faithful Now&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;God Is Not Against Me&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Owe You Praise&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;When Wind Meets Fire&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Another Stone&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Always On Time&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Yahweh We (Love You)&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Another One&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Great Is&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Easy&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All Of A Sudden&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Item&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Value&lt;&#x2F;th&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;&lt;&#x2F;thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Elevation Worship&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;92 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;14&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Elevation Worship Records&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Sure Been Good&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;tbody&gt;&lt;&#x2F;table&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Elevation%20Worship%20When%20Wind%20Meets%20Fire&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Elevation+Worship+When+Wind+Meets+Fire&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Elevation%20Worship%20When%20Wind%20Meets%20Fire&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
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          <title>Worldwide Revival, Pt. 1 by Newsboys</title>
          <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
          <author>hello@peterspath.net (Peter)</author>
          <link>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-worldwide-revival-pt-1-by-newsboys/</link>
          <guid>https://peterspath.net/blog/music-worldwide-revival-pt-1-by-newsboys/</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worldwide Revival, Pt. 1&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is the 2024 worship record from Newsboys, the long-running Christian rock band who shaped the genre for a generation. It is the first half of a larger project, a set of songs written to spark a global revival. I came to it wanting something direct and hopeful, and it delivered.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;why-listen&quot;&gt;Why listen?&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sound is bright and built for a crowd, guitars and synths driving each chorus upward. The production is clean and modern, with the band trusting big melodies over clever tricks. The lyrics are plain and confident, set on praise and renewal rather than doubt. There is a clear arc across the eight songs, moving from welcome to declaration. It is the kind of record made to be sung together.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;favourite-song-he-lives&quot;&gt;Favourite song: He Lives&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It closes the record with the simplest and oldest claim of all, carried on a chorus that lifts and lingers. The band sound certain, and that certainty is the point.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He lives &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
All honor and power are His &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
All glory forever, amen &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;
Jesus lives &lt;br &#x2F;&gt;&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The way the song builds to its final chorus feels like cresting a hill and seeing the whole valley open up. It reminds me that a long climb is easier when you know the path leads somewhere true. The album wears its hope openly, and there is something steadying in that.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;key-takeaway&quot;&gt;Key takeaway&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worldwide Revival, Pt. 1&lt;&#x2F;em&gt; is a warm, straightforward worship record. A gentle recommendation for anyone who wants singable songs of faith.&lt;&#x2F;p&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;tracklist&quot;&gt;Tracklist&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Heaven On Earth&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Worldwide Revival&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In God We Trust&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How Many Times&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Color&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eyes On Heaven&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Christ And Christ Crucified&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;He Lives&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;details&quot;&gt;Details&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Artist&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Newsboys&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Release year&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Length&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;31 min&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tracks&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;8&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Label&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Capitol CMG&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Standout moment&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;td&gt;He Lives&lt;&#x2F;td&gt;&lt;&#x2F;tr&gt;
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&lt;h3 id=&quot;listen-on&quot;&gt;Listen on&lt;&#x2F;h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;music.apple.com&#x2F;search?term=Newsboys%20Worldwide%20Revival%20Pt%201&quot;&gt;Apple Music&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.amazon.com&#x2F;s?k=Newsboys+Worldwide+Revival+Pt+1&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;https:&#x2F;&#x2F;open.spotify.com&#x2F;search&#x2F;Newsboys%20Worldwide%20Revival%20Pt%201&quot;&gt;Spotify&lt;&#x2F;a&gt;&lt;&#x2F;li&gt;
&lt;&#x2F;ul&gt;
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