Local worship leader releases debut album
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July 8, 2013 |
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Jeremy Ellis, the worship leader at Mountain
Springs Church, Bonners Ferry, released his
debut record early this spring. This month, a
national magazine, "Worship Leader," picked it
up and it will be reviewed in their July/August
edition.
It's part of a continuing miracle.
Born at just 26 weeks gestation, by God’s sweet
grace South African native Jeremy survived.
There is no doubt that God had a plan to use
this future singer/songwriter’s life. Through
the experience of growing up in five different
countries, Jeremy realized that there is no
better way to unite the hearts of people than
through the language of music. Jeremy is
passionate about publishing God’s message of
salvation and hope to all who will hear it.
 Here's
part of the review given his album, "Seen &
Heard;"
“'Glory Be' used to be an expression that was
heard as you traveled throughout the southern
United States. Now it is a tune I can’t get out
of my head thanks to Jeremy Ellis’ Seen & Heard.
It is important to note that Seen & Heard only
contains six songs. However, in this case, less
is more and really fits the bill. 'Redemption
Day' is a case in point where a very good
musical arrangement aligned with strong
songwriting makes for a great song. Noteworthy
is the brilliant cello playing by Cara Fox and
the duet with Sarah Macintosh on 'Righteous
King.'
"There is a simplicity and gentleness to Seen &
Heard that makes listening please and affecting.
The blending of percussion and a touch of
squeezebox on 'How Do I' and the upfront bass on
'Faithfulness' with just enough Nashville to
slide between bluegrass and standard worship is
refreshing and genuine. Jeremy Ellis has a
familiarity to his voice that is not
distinguishable or unique and maybe that is the
point. Rather than overcooking the production
with effects and the usual studio wizardry the
salvation of the message is front and center."
Songs can be purchased online through iTunes at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seen-heard-ep/id638625738,
or at CD Baby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/m/cd/jeremyellis. It
is also available at Mountain Springs Church
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Now 28, Jeremy lives in Bonners Ferry with his
wife Lauren, and his two sons, Jude and Harper.
You can learn more on his website,
publishsalvation.com. |
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