FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
The composer and performer of
ecclesiastic music known as Ezra Skye has released his latest EP
album, “ACTS.” The record is comprised of five original songs for
an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been
released on the AryxMedia record label. A partly traditional, partly
contemporary collection of gospel songs, “ACTS” is a record
clearly created with Christians around the world in mind, but with
the chief aim of praising and pleasing the Christian God.
Ezra Skye is very direct in describing
his intentions for “ACTS,” which he reveals to be an acronym
standing for the latter four singles on the record.
“The whole work is intended to
accompany prayer,” writes Skye. “ACTS (Adoration, Confession,
Thanksgiving and Supplication) is a means of praying similar to the
structure of the Lord’s Prayer.”
The music is itself composed in such a
way that each of these prayerful steps is reflected in the sound.
Those unfamiliar with the Lord's Prayer as described in the Biblical
book of Matthew may find a faithfully rendered modern version in
Skye's “ACTS.”
“[Prayer starts] with a focus on
God,” Skye writes, “hence Adoration having a big crescendo as all
humanity joins in to worship Him. Then it moves to Confession –
musically indicating darker tones, hinting at discord and a struggle
with surrender and peace at the end. Thanksgiving unfolds with a
joyful beat and a celebratory character. Finally there is
Supplication – what one asks for of God in prayer – the first
part being the request, hazy, not all fitting together (do we ever
know what we really want?) and then the piano part being the answer –
steady and consistent, if not a bit unpredictable, but with finality
signified by the strings at the very end.”
As artistic influences Skye cites
classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin and Supertramp, rock
musicals, and classical music. Few attributes from these appear in
his “ACTS” record, though certain drum beats do recall the
steadiness of Supertramp and the up-tempos of “Jesus Christ
Superstar.” That the album emphasizes Christ more than anything
parallels Ezra Skye's personal music history.
“I started playing guitar and bass in
rock bands back in high school,” he recalls. “From there I played
in a number of local working bands until I moved to New York City in
1989. Most of my music in the last 20 years has been in church,
leading worship music and writing worship music and Christian songs
in general.”
Skye's official bio describes him as “a songwriter and composer of spiritually influenced music. With a background in musical theater, music and business college, years of experience with working bands and decades of worship music, Ezra Skye produces deeply thoughtful, joyful, and passionate music intended to inspire the listener.”
“ACTS” by Ezra Skye is available
online worldwide beginning 6 April 2014.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
ADD'L INFO:
Website -
www.ezraskye.com
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