I’ve been a big fan of Vicky Beeching since hearing her on the Vineyard UK “Hungry” album that was released in 1999.

Vicky is a genuine, anointed and talented singer/songwriter who’s just about to release a new limited edition E.P. on February 16th, and a full album titled Eternity Invades expected on April 6th. She has crafted three great new songs that will definitely find their way into my upcoming worship sets.

Being quite the “bridge-builder” on this project, VIcky employed her melodic structural engineering skills to create very memorable, “sticky” bridges on each of the songs on this E.P. These bridges are the kind you catch yourself singing in your head long after the song has finished playing.

Here’s a quick rundown of the tracks…

Track #1 // Salvation Day

Salvation Day is a high energy song celebrating the most important day in every Christ-follower’s life.  Offering thanks to God for His unconditional gift of salvation, this song would be great as a service opener or even celebration after an invitation.

Once you’ve heard this song, it may be difficult to get the epic bridge out of your head:

“Here we are rescued and ransomed
Sing it out, this is our anthem
Shout it out, we’ll live forever”

Track #2 // Blessing and Honor

Blessing and Honor touches on the themes in Revelation 5, declaring the praise rising to God from every creature in heaven and earth. The song steadily builds into a soaring anthem.

“Blessing and honor, glory and power
be to Your name, be to Your name
All of the praises throughout the ages
be to Your name, be to Your name”

Track #3 // Deliverer

Deliverer is taken from 2 Corinthians 3:17 declaring our freedom and healing that exists where the spirit of God is present. It’s an encouraging song that serves as a great reminder of God’s faithfulness in transforming our lives from the old into something new and beautiful. This song is really life-giving and hope-filled.

“And your blood is enough
to break every chain…”

I highly recommend getting Vicky Beeching’s new EP that drops on February 16, 2010. You’ll be glad you did!

Visit VickyBeeching.com to read her blog and learn more.

In case you missed her on David Letterman, Imogen Heap used her Monome, piano, notebook and looper to perform First Train Home from her new album Elllipse. I’m a big fan of Imogen and often wonder what we could come up with if I could get her, Howard Jones and I in a room together for an afternoon. These are the dreams of a musical geek.  I tried to order a Monome 64 back in January of 2008 but it sold out in like 2 minutes. She’s playing the Monome 256, so maybe I can order one of those when they release another batch of them sometime in September 2009 (which happens to begin tomorrow). A geek can dream can’t he?

Enjoy Imogen Heap…

What does your Timeline look like?

I actually mapped one out highlighting some of the more memorable, sustainable, musical moments in my life using the nifty app created by Adam Behringer – Bee Docs.  It’s embedded just below if you want to take a peek.

I was sort of surprised at the various things I’ve done in my life relating to music. In fact, it seems to be such a recurring theme throughout my life, that it still may yet be something I’ll spend more time, energy and focus on in the future. I’ve always said music is a part of my DNA.

I had a great meeting today at St. Arbucks with one of the most talented musician/songwriters I’ve ever met.  He asked me some interesting questions and I didn’t necessarily have the answers I thought would just come pouring out of my mouth. Actually, I’m still thinking about them.  I did respond with words I’ve said before that go something like… “I feel like I’ve been equipped by God with so many things that I have yet to really tap into yet.”

That’s sort of sad in one way, but very cool I have so much to look forward to. Since I’m, ahem, 40 (which is the new 20), I have around 60 years left. I’m optimistic that I’ll be a centenarian. In these next 60+ years I may have left, I want to make them count. I want to finish strong.

Reflecting on the past this afternoon has helped me. I’m inspired to pull out all those lyric and melody scraps from boxes, journals and digital folders. I’m ready to create and do something wonderful with the toolbox, color palette and “applications” I’ve been given. My arsenal is stocked. I’m stoked. It’s been a great day!

I’ve got the dreams I’ve always dreamed. I’ve still got a little bit of hope left. So we’ll see what happens.

What’s in your toolbox or arsenal that you haven’t used, unpacked or unleashed yet?

Don’t you think it’s about time?