Song Of The Week - October 30

Oops... I don't exactly think that this post was up on Sunday (and even then it would've been late :P). Blame preoccupation and coming home hahaha! It was quite the experience, I must say. But now that I'm back here, I will write up what I should be. Remember that secret band I kept to myself on Sunday? Well, here you go...

The Things You Were - Deas Vail, Birds & Cages

"What if this is love/What I barely believe in?"

Hmm, I don't really know how to categorize this band other than the fact that they make incredibly beautiful music, and I wish that I could sing that high and sound that good :P. Deas Vail... This is yet another band that I have just gotten into in the past few weeks, but I have known them for quite a bit longer... I downloaded their EP while CDL was still in existence, and didn't pay much attention to it. BIG, BIG MISTAKE. I've been kicking myself for days over this. They're not hard rock, nor exactly mellow ambience. I'd put them in the beautiful music category lol.

The Things You Were is a song about the change that God has caused in our lives, and as simple as it sounds, the way in which Deas Vail executes it is refreshing, uplifting and hopeful. Looking back on many things, I'm sure that we can all pinpoint events, circumstances and/or people that have changed us and made us better than we used to be. I have my list of these, and it has taken me years to realize it, but I can confidently say that God is at the top of that list. There are so many things... so much that could not possibly have come to pass if He wasn't a part of it all. I've known Him for a long time, but He's only been truly influencing me beginning with the previous chapter of my life on. And that's because I had finally allowed Him to change me. That's one of the things about Him: He's always there, always chasing after you, but will wait for you until you're ready. How glad I am for that... He is always faithful. You may not find the song nearly as refreshing as I do, but I think it's apparent the band knows how to weave emotion and instrumentation into a vivid composition. Take it for a spin with an open mind, and let their interpretation of Christ's beauty fill your ears.

The Things You Were - http://www.mediafire.com/?mvzyco2nwiy