Thursday, March 8, 2012

Music for Lent- A perfect combination

I love pairing things. It is almost a hobby for me. I enjoy finding the perfect combination of sight, sound, and taste. Combining ingredients to make a recipe for a moment that just lets your senses experience a deep sigh.

A cup of tea with just the right pastry. Delightful! Then if I can combine that with a spot next to a window, a blanket on my lap and the perfect music to match my mood....Heavenly.

Each season produces new inspiration and just like we have Christmas music, I have fall, Lent and summer too. For me music is such a key ingredient. On one hand it sets a tone, on the other it reflects what I am feeling or trying to express.

This year I set out on a quest to find some music that reflected my feelings and mood in this season of Lent. I wanted music that was soul-full, focused on amazing grace and sacrifice that would draw my thoughts back to the Lord. I found Linsey Wallace.

Linsey Wallace has a smooth alto voice with rich character and artful twists. Musical artistry and worship blend smoothly together. She has a way of getting to the heart of the matter with Jesus. Her beautiful voice pulls you in and you can easily get lost in the music, yet the words bring you into meditation on Jesus and all that He has done. It is a wonderful listening experience that produces a response...worship.

And what do I have? A perfect combination for my senses. Music that captures the flavor of Lent, the beauty of the Cross, and the cries of my heart. All experienced by a sunlit window seat, a devotional in hand and cup of good tea.

Check out Linsey's two EP Albums (Swayed by Grace and One) on itunes and see what I mean.

1 comment:

linseywallace said...

Wow! Thanks Jen, you blew me away with this! I'm so glad my music is all those things for you, that encourages me so much. <3