PSALTERBOOK: age to age

psalterbook

age to age

© 2005 psalterbook (659696079021)

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a Christian group whose sound is hard to describe but impossible to forget. an eclectic mix of contemporary, folk, bluegrass, celtic, and classical influences, their debut album contains electrifying virtuosity, haunting lyricism, and worshipful praise.

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GREAT SONGS
April 2007: "Saved By Grace" was a top-7 finalist in KCCM's 'Song Of The Year'
June 2006:2 songs from psalterbook's debut CD ("Saved By Grace" and "Surely") were chosen from among thousands of songs as Top Twenty Finalists in the prestigious UNISONG 2005 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION! A third song ("Lantern") received an Honorable Mention.

GREAT REVIEWS
psalterbook received a GREAT review in the JUNE 2006 issue of Power Source Magazine www.powersourcemagazine.com

Current review on Buddyhollywood.com raves "...a group that doesn't sound like anybody else and, so far, nobody sounds like them.[...]Honest, heartfelt, and totally cool music."

Current review on www.crossrhythms.co.uk declares psalterbook's debut CD "boldly adventurous" and notes that "...the musicianship throughout is of the highest order."

GREAT RECOGNITION
psalterbook was the Featured Artist on Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine's site myCCM.org for the
first week of 2007...starting the year off right!

psalterbook took 2nd-place (May), 3rd-place (overall Dec. 2005 thru Apr. 2006), and 3rd-place (March) in American Idol Radio's (idolunderground.com) Faith-based category.

GREAT PLAY
Currently playing on Christian radio throughout the country as well as some of the internet's most listened-to Christian stations such as Whitedove Radio, DeltaWav, ejnm.net (Canada), theSpiritradio, and many more.....

Upcoming CD review in UNSIGNED magazine.

3 songs in bandradiolive.com's Top 25
(Saved By Grace, You Are Forever, and On This Hill)

Though now based out of Evangelical Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, p s a l t e r b o o k ( meaning "Book of Psalms") was formed in 1999 when a band of musicians who attended White Oak Presbyterian Church wanted to form a small ensemble of highly skilled players whose sole purpose was to glorify God. But in doing so, they realized they wanted to create "...a group with a difference, not just a Christian-song cover band". Since their humble beginnings, psalterbook now has on the roster Dave Matre (vocals), Jeff Petach (guitar and mandolin), Steve Aldredge (keyboards), and Lori McDonough (flute), Matt Frazer (percussion), Sarah Crannell (vocals), Milan Dukic (violin), Christy Thomas (harp), Isaac Gould (dulcimer, percussion), and Leah Risma (vocals).
Most of psalterbook's members have trained at some of the world's leading conservatories. On 'age to age' psalterbook is grateful to have been joined by world-class guest musicians Deborah Netanel (cello), Miriam Kramer (violin).
Psalterbook's sound is an engaging blend of contemporary, folk, bluegrass, celtic, and classical styles. This CD, psalterbook's debut recording, includes everything from "bluegrass-ified" 16th century chant to original creations and appalachian lullabies; from richly-textured lyricism to hair-raising virtuoso instrumentals. But most importantly, this collection was meant to express psalterbook's unique musical vision: no matter what century it's from or what style it incorporates, music that praises the triune God is valuable...from age to age.

psalterbook wishes to give a special thanks to Jay Petach from Sound Images (www.soundimages.com) in Cincinnati---one of the most sought-after recording studios in the Midwest--- for producing this CD. He believed in us when it counted. You're the best, Jay!!!!

psalterbook also wishes to give a huge thanks to White Oak Presbyterian Church for allowing us to use their wonderful facilities and lending some assistance to give us that final push to get the 'age to age' project moving. Thanks White Oak!!!

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  • Beautiful
    author: Page Grad

    Beautiful Christian music by voices and instruments I know from hearing them at White Oak Presbyterian Church. I am going to give a CD as a Christmas gift to a friend and I know she will appreciate the music as well.

  • Honest, heartfelt, and totally cool music
    author: Buddyhollywood.com

    The rise of the praise and worship movement within contemporary Christian music circles has resulted in the unfortunate (and I believe, unintended) homogenization of worship styles. For every Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and David Crowder there are a couple of dozen artists who sound just like ‘em. How refreshing then, to stumble across Psalterbook, a worship band that doesn’t sound like anybody else – and so far, nobody else sounds like them. The band is not new. They’ve apparently been around since 1999, but didn’t get around to cutting their debut project, Age to Age, until five years later. It’s only taken two more years for it to find its way to my CD player. All I can say is, ‘It’s about time!’ This fourteen track collection of spirit infused worship songs refuses to be categorized. They run the gambit from 400 year old hymns, to Appalachian mountain music, to ‘devil-went-down-to-Georgia’ fiddle playin’ bluegrass. And you can forget the loops and synths. The nine members of Psalterbook play all the instruments themselves, and they play them magnificently... ...Age to Age is reminiscent of the early days of the Jesus Movement when folks like Ernie & Debbie Retino, Honeytree, and LoveSong were making honest, heartfelt, and totally cool music. Best cuts include a gorgeous version of “You Are Forever,” a very sweet version of the classic hymn, “Come Thou Fount,” and a juicy, neo-bluegrass instrumental called, “Burning Bush.” Trust me, it’s cool.

  • The gifted saturation of sound and talent is...Incredible!
    author: Whitedove Radio

    “I am blown away and captivated with this CD. The gifted saturation of sound and talent is…Incredible!” Crystal Clear, CEO, Whitedove Radio

  • Musicianship of the highest order
    author: Crossrhythms.co.uk

    "As you might expect given the classical background and training of many of the nine (yes nine!) band members the musicianship throughout is of the highest order and the band are already beginning to get recognition, airplay and awards Stateside[...]for a debut CD this is certainly boldly adventurous."

  • One of the most refreshingly new worship CDs in years.
    author: Power Source Magazine

    For a moment I thought I’d wandered into an old church, with the sun filtering red, green, amber, and blue across the exposed beams of the high ceiling, to find a celtic band of free style worshippers singing to God with all they had. Then I came back to reality to enjoy one of the most interesting, refreshingly new worship CDs I’ve heard in years. From the traditional renderings of old hymns to sweet lullabies and original creations, this is a well titled project covering a host of different genres. This doesn’t sound like musicians who pick up instruments and ‘wing it’ either. These sound like classically trained musicians, singers, and performers who’ve studied to ‘show themselves approved.’ I love every note! This is a record that could even get Lutherans excited! (I can say that…I’ve spent quite a bit of life as a Lutheran!) Psalterbook transcends genre and praises God in such a beautiful way, that it leaves me wanting to pick up a hymnbook and find what other treasures are lurking there.

  • I have enjoyed listening to this cd that offers an eclectic mix.
    author: Emily

    This cd offers a very interesting mix of music - it is nice to find a christian cd that is different from all of the main stream christian songs that you hear over and over again. I have found myself singing them and everyone wants to know what songs they are. Enjoyable. I would recommend.

  • very different....THANK GOODNESS!!!
    author: fiddle-sticks22

    I found this by accident. I don't order online things, so I've been just listening to the samples...but I may get up the courage for this one. Definitely not the run of the mill Christian sound. I can't stop listening to You Are Forever!!!! Well done, guys!

  • wonderful
    author: Elisabeth

    I've never considered myself a fan of Christian music, but this is one CD I can't stop playing. It's unlike anything I've ever heard and I love it.

  • hard to label, but good
    author: dave

    Hard to put on label on these guys. Very eclectic. Definitely keeps me coming back for another listen.

  • A powerful witness for God, well-crafted. There is something on this CD for every Christian, regardless of which musical genre you prefer.

  • Inspiring and uplifting
    author: Anne Robertson

    I have loved listening to the songs on this CD and particularly enjoy the mixture of musical styles. The familiar hymns have a new meaning and the original pieces are very inspiring. I have given several copies away as gifts, I just can't get enough of it. Hope to hear more from this talented group of musicians.

  • Absolutely breathtaking
    author: Jan

    So glad that I was given this CD. I would definitely reccomend it to anyone interested in non-traditional Christian music, performed by a talented bunch of musicians.

  • Goose bumps

    This CD speaks the truth about God, and is full of talented musicians.

  • author: Todd Jeffries

    Inspiring and moving songs written and performed with an original flair. The fusion of different genres of music is intriguing and seamless.

  • author: Todd Jeffries

    Inspiring and moving songs written and performed with an original flair. The fusion of different genres of music is intriguing and seamless.

  • Wonderful music and praise
    author: Susan Dong

    I play this all the time in my car. It comforts and uplifts me, and I really enjoy listening and singing along.

  • awesome, creative, moving, glorifying.
    author: Carol Carl

    This is an incredible CD, quality and creativity unmatched. Great variety of music. Different than anything I have heard in Christian music.

  • Just amazing!

  • from cover to cover
    author: stage77

    beautiful, dramatic, inspiring songs rendered with great skill.

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