I will feature you or your Christian band of any genre music on my quickly growing blog which averages 5000 views per month. I can also review your music and create a custom promo video of it and I will aggressively promote items on at least six social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Twitter. I do not accept requests from artists with music that promotes sex, drugs, self mutilation (including transgenderism), suicide, or contain any kind of explicit lyrics or hate speech towards any individual, race, creed or color. I reserve the right to reject proposals based on this criteria or any other Scriptural guidelines for holy living. Send me links to your music before you purchase.
Since there is a lull in interview requests (and a backlog in music reviews), I thought I'd take this opportunity to fill your screen with random Christian thoughts from a neophyte's perspective. Hey! It's my blog so I can do what I like! :)
My new band, Patient Chill, has released their debut album of the same name. We are mixing and mastering the last track, From Now to Eternity. The EP is a concept album which offers a Christian response to the pandemic--a topic that has become morbid and rightly so, but this release offers hope through trusting in Christ after subtly exploring the situation and redefining it musically in a gentle way. The titles of the five tracks should give you a clue:
1. Patient Chill
2. VaRiAnCe
3. Injection 6
4. Boost Her
5. From Now to Eternity
Some may criticize its seemingly secular sound and overt appeal to worldly sensibilities with its initial EDM track and psychedelic rock riffs, especially in Injection 6, but I offer here an early apologetic based on Scripture.
In the Book of Acts, Paul addresses the Athenians in the Areopagus and acknowledges their religiosity before telling them about Jesus and salvation. It is an attempt to reach people on their own level before praying that the Holy Spirit will lead them to repentance and a higher level of existence through the conviction of solid preaching. As he writes in 1st Corinthians 9:
19For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.
Now the obvious danger in adopting this approach is that you must have the clear objective of ultimately giving the gospel as your final appeal. In other words, be like the Lord was when He so graciously dwelt among us rebellious sinners. His presence affected them with holiness and His holiness was not affected by our sin natures. And as Shakespeare so aptly put it: Aye! There's the rub!
I will feature you or your Christian band of any genre music on my quickly growing blog which averages 5000 views per month. I can also review your music and create a custom promo video of it and I will aggressively promote items on at least six social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Twitter. I do not accept requests from artists with music that promotes sex, drugs, self mutilation (including transgenderism), suicide, or contain any kind of explicit lyrics or hate speech towards any individual, race, creed or color. I reserve the right to reject proposals based on this criteria or any other Scriptural guidelines for holy living. Send me links to your music before you purchase.
Christians Musicians Alive is pleased to feature contemporary Christian rock/pop band, ALL TOGETHER UNITED with Matthew Ide (lead vocal), Jeremy Leets (guitars) & Chad Hampton (drums/founder). Do give a read and listen!
Please tell us about your musical journey in Christ. How long have you been making music? Any formal training? Professional experience?
ALL TOGETHER UNITED is a contemporary Christian rock/pop band. They combine elements of pop, rock, classic rock and worship to create a sound that competes with mainstream trends, but also allows them to be unique, with modern musical elements and a multiple harmonic classic rock vocals vibe. This blend is the like-minded vision of both founder/drummer Chad Hampton and lead singer Matthew Ide. Demonstrating Matt’s vocal range and harmonic abilities we feel is the key to helping ATU stand out from other similar Christian artists.
Their mission is simple: To reach those who are hurting, those who are lost, those seeking happiness or a solution to their troubles, and even those who just need encouragement from God through the message in the music He’s given them to share.
What music inspires you the most (Christian or secular)? Name your favorites.
Honestly, we have influences from both Christian/CCM as well as secular. For example, our main influences consist of Newsboys, dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline on the CCM side & Queen, Beach Boys & Fall Out Boy on the secular side.
How has making music made a difference in your Christian walk?
I think that for us, it's given us a chance to fulfill our calling and giftings that we've been blessed with by God. It's given us focus & a greater purpose in life.
What do you do to stay sharp with your God given skills? Do you have a daily routine?
Well, I know we all try and get in our respective practice/rehearsal time on our own so that we're improving and staying sharp. (Chad) I know myself, personally, I'd love to have more time to practice and be on the drums than what I have now. I'm working on my schedule to better accommodate a more frequent, productive schedule. It's difficult as I am the lead business guy in the band & I'm doing other work for the band, besides my instrument, during the week.
What projects are you working on now? What are your hopes for them?
We're in the process of writing our new album right now. We're looking at a full-length album project for this new project with a mix of songs to appeal to a multitude of ages and listeners. Upbeat songs, rock heavy songs, ballads & even some acoustic & EDM style remixes.
What is your favorite Bible verse that inspires you to praise God through music?
(Chad) The two I use the most, both for myself as well as for the band are Mathew 6:33 and Philippians 4:13. Both mean a great deal to me for different reasons.
Let us know where we can follow you and your music and give us any last words of encouragement, advice or anything else you wish to add.
You can follow us on Facebook, Twtitter & Instagram, but if you want to become a member of the ATUniverse (our fan club/street team) simply go to our website & subscribe so you can get involved and plugged into the family. Being a member of the ATUniverse earns you early news, special promo's, pre-sale options & more.
Our main three socials besides our website are: Facebook, Twitter & YouTube.
You can find all of our music on: Apple Music
