Christian Artists' Caleb and Sol: Jack Johnson Meets John Mayer Meets Toby Mac Meets Blues Traveler
Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
by Teresa Ortiz
Freelance writer/Speaker
I first introduced Caleb & Sol to you when I posted their video entitled "Barabbas" in one of my articles.
Since then, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of their debut album entitled "AFLOAT." I was privileged to get a taste of their music when they considered it in its "rough" stages. If that was rough, I couldn't wait to hear it fine-tuned!
This album has something for everyone. I call it family friendly music--from the calming sounds of the Acoustic Guitar, light Drums and a Violin, to a more upbeat sound with the Harmonica playing in the background. Your children are sure to ask you to replay the songs that have tasteful rap-- which won't send you over the edge with frustration as you will find yourself rapping along with them--even when rap is not your thing. The lyrics are smooth, clean, and understandable.
Memorizing the lyrics paves way for personal prayer and worship as you sing these songs of praise in the quiet of your heart long after the music stops. If I had to put them in a category, I would say its Jack Johnson meets John Mayer meets Toby Mac. I'd also throw in a little Blues Traveler. How's this for a category.
Allow me to give you a few samples--beginning with my personal favorite, Sunday. Followed by Burn, and ending with Afloat, the title song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw2Qs3aq7h0&feature=related Sunday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGSKZnVLM0&feature=channel Burn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxuHIj_Qdj4&feature=channel Afloat
This album is a must have! In fact, get two and pass one on to a friend! What are you waiting for? Get your copy today so that when you hear them on the radio, you can sing along!
Go to Conversantlife.com and vote them to the top of the charts on the "Undiscovered" page and Visit their home page at calebandsol.com
© Teresa Ortiz
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Thanks for the info. Sounds good!Hi Patti,Thanks for reading and the nice comment. I hope it describes their music well.
TERESA, MY WIFE AND I JUST LOVED THEIR CD. BELIEVE ME, THIS KIDS ARE REALLY BLESSED WITH TALENT AND ARE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD. THEY ARE REAL LIFE ROLE MODELS FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION.Hi Mike, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree with you completely!Blessings to you!
Teresa, it seems religious writers are all moving away from that topic, although this is in keeping with your ministry. Good Christian music is important.Hi Robert, thanks for reading. Yes, music and words of praise are an essential part of our overall walk with God.Blessings to you! TeresaI'm waiting for the non Charasmatic Catholics to find that out.[smile] Roberthee, hee. They are not the only ones who could use a good dose of Holy Spirit driven and inspired worship :-)
Teresa,Your's is a different generation than mine. My inspiration is that they are inspired and believe.Hi Nancy, that is exactly why I enjoy their music. It speaks to the younger generation, but can be appreciated by the parents of teens. Music is alive when it speaks truth. There is the generation that believes the only "holy" music are hymms, but what that generation seems to forget is that in their time, hymms were "new".God says to worship in spirit and truth and that is the measure by which He receives praise. I'm so glad you recognize that in these guys.Hugs and smiles,Teresa
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