![]() ![]() If there’s any place that I can share my story and my testimony for what it really is, it should be the church at large. ![]() ![]() I think that’s important in art, and important as a Christian. I’m just trying to be honest and vulnerable. When asked about the vision behind the song by Spirit You All, Gardner stated “I’d say, I’m not trying to change anyone’s mind about it or convince anyone of anything. The use of one word on this album has the potential to push a lot of listeners away, yet this ultimatum didn’t scare Gardner away. This was definitely a risky move on Gardner’s part (and the whole band, for that matter). And I lost it both times singing it… It is the deepest fear of my soul and the deepest truth of my soul. The next day I was able to sing it through, twice. Once again, I even had to wait longer to record it, it was so heavy on me. I bawled my eyes out, just feeling the Holy Spirit’s presence, just writing them down. One afternoon I was listening to the first part of that song and all the lyrics just appeared in this app I use on my phone to write lyrics. In an interview on “Reel Gospel”, the lead singer states, “It barely feels like I wrote the song. Then again, maybe he did.Īmidst the controversy of “A Prayer”, Gardner sticks to his guns. Perhaps lead singer/songwriter Chad Gardner didn’t realize the implications of this bold word being on his album. Therefore, it obviously comes as a surprise to see the word “explicit” next to a song on the album, especially when the song is entitled “A Prayer”. Each song is obviously one to be sang to God, crying out words such as “Break me free to live enchanted!” and “Pray I find my peace, pray I slay the dragon”. “Beyond Control” is comprised of 13 songs, ranging from a jazzy opening entitled “A Resting Place (Intro)” to more of an alternative rock feel in “Enchanted”. They also have three albums besides “Beyond Control”, the first being released in 2011, and an EP called “Live in Focus” which came out in 2015. If you’ve listened to Kings Kaleidoscope in the past, you remember that the band is known for their reworking of hymns such as “Come Thou Fount” and “In Christ Alone”. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Kings Kaleidoscope claims their style as “an alternative rock hybrid band”. I can't wait to play in Brazil, we will next year hopefully.Jmarks a day that sparked a bit of a controversy in the Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) realm – it was the day that Kings Kaleidoscope’s album “Beyond Control” was released, and also the day the word “explicit” appeared on a CCM album. ![]() Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? When we were banned from every christian bookstore and festival in the US, I knew we were carving a new lane. The first time we sold out a show in Sydney Australia for 1,200 people, it felt unreal since we had no label. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? This song really captures the type of uplifting, raw spiritual lyrics I write, the production style I learned from Broken Social Scene as a kid, the hip hop feel from my years DJing and the orchestral elements we love to incorporate. Radiohead taught me to experiment, and that soul comes in many forms.įind a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. The Roots introduced me to the beauty of a creative community and turning pain into power. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Game Theory (Bonus Track Version) Kid A You Forgot It in Peopleīroken Social Scene taught me to love chaotic, free spirited production. Finally I remember getting my first turntables at 12 and DJing everyday after school for years until I finally started singing again and writing songs. When I was 5 I joined by first kids choir at church but really I just wanted to play drums and DJ. Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. ![]()
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