Heath Hollensbe's 'The Grand Narrative' is Short in Stature but Vast in Depth
author: Justin P. Gibson
I'll be the first to admit that I am no expert at knowing the intricacies of musicianship. Sure, it is beneficial for an album to sound competent both in composition and aesthetics but ultimately what I'm simply looking for is something that sounds good to my ears. Heath Hollensbe's The Grand Narrative takes no shame in reaching across both spectrums and does so with gravitas. This six-track concept EP manages to grab hold of the listener and take them on a 27+ minute journey that ultimately leaves them wanting more. And when an EP manages to do that then it has clearly done its job. -J.P.G.
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The Great Narrative
author: Carol Fish
Excellent inspirational work by a great upcoming Christian writer/singer. I recommend it highly
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Worship + Praise to God
author: Kevin McMahan
This IS a unique album. I thought it was odd to see the genre - Rock: Post-Rock/Experimental. After listening through once, I understood. But after listening through twice, I think it needs a "Christian Experimental Worship" category. Starting with the mostly instrumental "Hovering" and the words "the next six days You were the mastermind..." Moving to "Creation" with "You make all things beautiful..." On to "Failure", "in an instant my innocence has vanished... I need a Savior to resuscitate me." Then "Atonement" (one of my favs) with "Yet before the dawn of time, a plan has been designed, to purpose this Son, as a suffering sponge to absorb the wrath of God." And on to "Covenant" (another fav) including, "Oh Bride don't focus on your scar, He's coming for our hearts." Concluding with "Re-creation", a 6-1/2 min track that is mostly Pastor John (Piper) speaking the truth that the Gospel is not just a get-out-of-Hell card; there is so much more, there is the craving of Christ. "Christ suffered once for us - righteous and unrighteous - so that He might bring us to God. That the world was created, that everything was put in place, that the Son would have to come to suffer to die to be raised from the dead to ascend to the Father's right hand ... for the glory of God." In all, it's a 27-min condensed "sermon" written and sung as only Heath could do. Thanks man!
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