 The
second release in the To Trust instrumental series, "It's My Joy" takes
you on a pilgrimage through a tapestry of styles. The rich, soulful sound
of clarinet against a backdrop of acoustic instruments warms the heart,
soothes the soul.
Liner Notes
The title It's
My Joy is a conciseway of describing what I feel and experience each time
I play. I essentially become one with my instrument in performance and
find that the expression of music flows through me and out of the tone holes
and bell of the clarinet is birthed in my Spiritual man. Even as a young musician
I recognized that music was more than good technique and tone, but an extension
of my heart and soul. Today, as I play there is an anointing that permeates my
music and flows out of a heart of worship and ministry. I truly believe that
music was created by God to bridge a place of intimacy with Him. As I play,
I offer you a glimpse into my soul, and as you listen the music becomes a testimony
of healing, peace, joy and hope. I pray this CD encourages you and provides you
a place of rest and meditation. It's my joy!
Scriptures
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill
me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:11 NIV
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though
you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible
and glorious joy.
1 Peter 1:8 NIV
Dedications/Honors
Redemption Medley
is dedicated to Dr. Norman Borge for
his tireless ministry and genuine musicianship
at Behtel Temple, Fort Worth, Texas.
His life's work has been centered on
helping others and his ministry in
music to edifying those fortunate to
hear him play or sing. Thank you for
your commitment to excellence and faihtfulness
of service.
Open The Eyes of My Heart is
dedicated to Metro Ministries of Dallas, Clay and Barbara Wallace for
their passion for children and their sacrificial giving to this ministry
of love.
Jubilee Medley is dedicated
to Aged Ministers and Lay Leaders who have dedicated their lives to the
message of eternal hope nad the music that inspired them.
America The Beautiful is
dedicated to Americans everywhere and their courage to promote the freedom
we embrace.
Executive
Producer Paul Aaron
Arranged and Produced by Nick Christian Coetzee
Clarinet ~ Paul Aaron
Keyboards, Percussion, Bass and Additional Guitars ~ Nick
Coetzee
Violin, Viola ~ Dave Davidson
Electric, Steel/Nylon String Guitars ~ Mark Baldwin
Saxophone and Flute ~ Bill Witherspoon
Trombone (Go Tell it.../Swing Low...) ~ Brad Herring
Harmonica ~ Rocco Ferry
Soprano Sax (Draw Me Close) ~ Paul Aaron
Special Thanks to Marty Splawn for use of his studio
in Keller, Texas.
Recorded and Mixed at Rain Music Multimedia Productions, Tampa, Florida.
www.rainmusic.org
Mastered at Tampa Bay Mastering ~ Henk Kooistra
Photography and Design Concept ~ Nick Coetzee
Artwork and Design ~ Richard Ortiz
Publishing
Credits
Open The Eyes Of My Heart. Paul Baloche, ©1997 Integrity Hosanna
Music
Above All. Lenny Leblanc, Paul Baloche, ©1999 Integrity's Hosanna! Music
(c/o Integrity Music, Inc.) LenSongs Publishing (Admin. by LenSongs Publishing)
Jubilee Medley:
Oh I Want To See Him. Public Domain,
Lyrics & Music R. H. Cornelius
Looking For A City. Public Domain,
Lyrics W. Oliver Cooper, Music Marvin P. Dalton
I’ll Fly Away. Lyrics Albert
E. Brumley ©1932 Renewed 1960 Albert E. Brumley and Sons, Inc.
Redemption Medley:
Oh The Blood. Public Domain
Nothing But The Blood. Public Domain,
Lyrics & Music Robert Lowry
At The Cross. Public Domain, Lyrics
Isaac Watts & Ralph E. Hudson, Music Ralph E. Hudson
You Are My Hiding Place. Michael Ledner, ©1981 Maranatha! Music
Because He Lives. William J. & Gloria Gaither ©1971 William J.
Gaither/ASCAP
Dance With Me. Words & Music Chris Dupre ©1998 Integrity’s
Hosanna! Music
You Are My King. Words & Music Billy James Foote, ©1997 Worshiptogether.com
songs
Draw Me Close. Words & Music Kelly Carpenter, ©1994 Mercy/Vineyard
Publishing
Go Tell It On The Mountain. Public Domain / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Public
Domain
America The Beautiful. Katharine Lee Bates, Original version 1893, Final
version 1913
Special Thanks
To Nick Coetzee for his creative aranging and masterful production of this album.
To my wife, Karla, for her encouragement and inspiration
for the title... It's My Joy.
To my family and friends
who have been supportive of my vision for Music in Ministry and my
passion for recording this album. To my sons, Brandon and Kolton,
I challenge you to abide in the message of hope and find refuge in
the secret place of the Most High, that your joy will be reflective
of the individual work the Lord places in your hand.
Download
MP3 samples:
01 Open the Eyes of My Heart
02 Above All
03 Jubilee Medley
Oh I Want To See Him
Looking for a City
I'll Fly Away
04 Redemption Medley
Oh The Blood
Nothing but the Blood
At the Cross
05 You Are My Hiding Place
06 Because He Lives
07 Dance With Me
08 You Are My King
09 Draw Me Close
10 Go Tell It on the Mountain/
Swing
Low Sweet Chariot
11 America The Beautiful
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