O Praise Him

Nicely done. Don’t miss the climax.

Filed under: David Crowder, David Crowder Band, DCB, Music, Praise, Unashamed, YouTube

Crowder Review

So a bunch of us went up to Northridge last night to see some David Crowder Band. I did some quick counting and that was the 4th time I’ve seen them in 2 years, and I plan on seeing them again in two weeks. However this is the first time I’ve seen them when they weren’t a part of something bigger—like a festival, or opening for someone else. It was just the band left to themselves to fill up a big stage.

And it was weird. Maybe it was because the stage was huge and they didn’t have a lot of stuff. Maybe it was because they were new to this solo gig stuff. Maybe it was because they were breaking in a new guitarist. Who knows, I just had a weird feeling all night.

That’s not to say it was bad by any stretch. No sir. They played my all time favorite Crowder song (Oh The Glory of It All), they played some Wholly Yours, they played some Sunsets and Sushi versions of songs, they dazzled with a Come Thou Fount / Amazing Grace medley, and they played a new song off their Remedy album (video below). Oh, and David introduced us to a new guitar of his. Very fun stuff! Always a must see show!

Since this is turning into a very long post already, I’ll mention some more weirdness from last night. About 4 songs in, David started talking about the banjo, and Texas, and figuring out where in Michigan he was on his hand, and the crowd was getting really ramped up. This is the time that a couple decided to walk up to the stage and summon David. Noticeably taken back, David walked over and listened to what they had to say. It turns out that these people were at the beach that day and somebody with them had almost drowned. They said that he went without breathing for a full 30 minutes and has a faint pulse, and they asked if the band could pray for him. His name is Scott. So David said…”um OK.” And he prayed. Then he said, maybe we’ll wait a bit to play the banjo.

It was a very odd sequence of events to be sure. David handled everything perfectly, but I wonder if things would have been different had that not happened. Anyway, enjoy the video below of some newness. Please excuse the audio hiccup there in the middle. I hate recording stuff and not enjoying the moment.

Filed under: Concerts, David Crowder, Music, Northridge

Passion: Hope For the Hokies

Passion has released a special free album in the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy. It includes tracks by Matt Redman, Charlie Hall, the David Crowder Band and Chris Tomlin.

Our desire is that these songs will encourage anyone at Tech, or around the world, who is looking for sure footing in the wake of these tragic events. They are born out of belief in a God who comforts and repairs, a Heavenly Father who has paid the highest price to rescue and restore us all. And because of Jesus we believe light can shine in darkness, life can come from death and hope will endure.

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Filed under: David Crowder, Death, Hokies, Jesus, Life, Music, Passion, Rescue, Restoration, Virginia Tech

Stars

Filed under: David Crowder, Stars, YouTube

Oh the Glory of It All

This is a repost from February, but yesterday I just couldn’t stop listening to this song. I think it’s a perfect Easter celebration song. Enjoy!

Oh the Glory of It All
By: David Crowder Band

At the start, He was there, He was there
In the end, He’ll be there, He’ll be there
After all, our hands have wrought, He forgives

Oh the glory of it all, is He came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, for the glory of it all

All is lost, find Him there, find Him there
After night, dawn is there, dawn is there
After all, falls apart, He repairs, He repairs

Oh the glory of it all, is he came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh He is here
Redemption from the fall, that we may live
For the glory it all, oh the glory of it all
The glory of it all, oh the glory of it all

After night, comes a light, dawn is here, dawn is here
It’s a new day, it’s a new day

Everything will change
Things will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same

Oh the glory of it all, is You came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh You are here
With redemption for us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh the glory of it all
The glory of it all, oh the glory it all

Everything will change
Things will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same…

(ps. This can be found on the second Passion 07 Bundle on iTunes. And is no doubt going to be included in the album soon to be released, Remedy.)

Filed under: David Crowder, Easter, Lyrics, Music

Squirrels Are Evil

You may have already known that the David Crowder Band released their very first music video recently. What you probably didn’t know was what the squirrel theme was all about.

Wonder no longer.

(h/t: Matt and Nancy)

Filed under: David Crowder, Dr. Pepper, Squirrels, YouTube

Crowder Love

I’ve been using WordPress for over a year now, and the tools at my disposal tell me that people on the internet love some David Crowder Band. Most especially some newness by the DCB.

So even though I’m extremely behind the curve on this (see here, here and here), I’m very happy to introduce some DCB newness to my Crowder loving readers…

REMEDY IS COMING!

More DCB Linkage:
» Crowder Blog
» Recording In Progress
» Oh The Glory Of It All

Filed under: David Crowder, Music, Newness

We Will Never Be The Same

I mentioned it a few weeks ago, and it has finally arrived! This friends is the best song top to bottom I’ve heard in so long. Read the lyrics. Feel the lyrics. Put it on repeat and have a wonderful day!!

Oh the Glory of it All
By: David Crowder Band

At the start, He was there, He was there
In the end, He’ll be there, He’ll be there
After all, our hands have wrought, He forgives

Oh the glory of it all, is He came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, for the glory of it all

All is lost, find Him there, find Him there
After night, dawn is there, dawn is there
After all, falls apart, He repairs, He repairs

Oh the glory of it all, is he came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh He is here
Redemption from the fall, that we may live
For the glory it all, oh the glory of it all
The glory of it all, oh the glory of it all

After night, comes a light, dawn is here, dawn is here
It’s a new day, it’s a new day

Everything will change
Things will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same

Oh the glory of it all, is You came here
For the rescue of us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh You are here
With redemption for us all, that we may live
For the glory of it all, oh the glory of it all
The glory of it all, oh the glory it all

Everything will change
Things will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same…

(ps. This can be found on the second Passion 07 Bundle on iTunes)

Filed under: David Crowder, Lyrics, Music, Passion

Scoop DeCrowder

I’m about to post some breaking news. Something you can’t find anywhere on the internet…yet.

You might have known that Jason and his wife joined my family for a trek over to Mars Hill Bible Church last Sunday to hear Rob Bell and worship with the David Crowder Band. It was as amazing, as you might expect. Quite packed too. Even with all the visitors, I felt more like a local than most because I avoided a mile long line at a traffic light by taking a back street, as well as having a Love Wins bumper sticker and a Michigan license plate.

During the service I heard a song that I had never heard before and have spent the last three days trying to figure out what it was, who wrote it, where I can listen to it again, etc. I even emailed Mars Hill and they didn’t know. My email to the David Crowder Band was extremely successful however! Today I received word, via Jack Parker (Guitar, Banjo), that the song in question was a new song that will be on both their new album as well as the new Passion 07 album.

So my friends—listen when I tell you—when this song comes out, remember who told you that it will be the best song you hear this year! I don’t know what they’ll name it, but here is a line from the song:

“Oh, the glory of it all
That You came here
For the rescue of us all
That we may live for the glory of it all.”

I should also let you know that Mr. Crowder is not as short as he appears in this picture. He was sort of squatting down on a chair to allow the ladies, and maniac, to be seen in the picture too. He’s probably a good 6′ 2″.

UPDATE: I found some more information on the song, as well as guitar tabbed lyrics. Check it out.

Filed under: Breaking News, David Crowder, Mars Hill Bible Church, Rob Bell

Undignified

We finally have video of Derek from last Sunday…

Filed under: David Crowder, Interpretive Dance, Video