Critically Speaking
What do a famous Christian music singer/songwriter and feature film company have in common? On the surface, not much. However, veteran artist Michael W. Smith is meddling in more than just music these days. Having written the score for a few movies and starred in another (we hear there’s more where that came from), [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Michael W. Smith & Ryan Smith
Posted in ChristianMusicPlanet.com, tagged C2, Christian Music, Christian Music Planet, Mark Cowart, Michael W. Smith, Ryan Smith, Seabourne Pictures on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Family Force 5 “Dance or Die”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged CCM Magazine, Christian Music, Family Force 5 on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Enterprising Quintet Drops Mandate to Dance on Sophomore Release
For Family Force 5, it’s do or die. Busting out a second full-length record, fresh digs and a brand spanking new label, the over-the-top quirky quintet is bringing 2006’s Business Up Front, Party in the Back to the dance floor
Charlie Hall “The Bright Sadness”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged CCM Magazine, Charlie Hall, Christian Music on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hall is Gloriously Transparent on Intense 12-Song Set
If there was ever a “dark” artist among the roster of worship artists trained by the Passion movement of the last 10 years, it is Charlie Hall. “Contemplative” may be a better word. Or “artsy.” Or maybe “critically thoughtful.” No matter how you try to tag the man [...]
The Katinas “Still”
Posted in ChristianMusicPlanet.com, tagged Christian Music, Christian Music Planet, The Katinas on August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Samoan Siblings Fuse Worship and Pop/Rock on Summer Release
In the past 10 years, John, Jesse, James, Sam and Joe Katina have rarely taken a day off. Besides releasing a small catalog of popular records, a best-selling live worship album, one Christmas collection and a best-of compilation, the uber-talented brothers remain onstage staples for several Christian [...]
