Barry Bowers

Artist Information

Biography

Barry Bowers plays an unusual instrument, a 7-string electric violin. This instrument gives him an expanded range over a traditional violin, incorporating the sound qualities of a violin, viola, and cello. Bruce Von Stiers of BVS Reviews says of Barry’s album “Think On These Things”: “…a wonderful instrumental album filled with beautiful, inspiring music”. Barry has appeared as a guest musician in many churches nationally and internationally, and performs a wide variety of Christian musical styles, from traditional to contemporary. He typically plays specials during regular church services, and is also available to play entire concerts or for special church events. He regards his playing as a ministry and has appeared at churches with congregations ranging from 25,000 to 25. If you are interested in Barry coming to your church, please use the email contact at the left, or call (702) 467-5637. You can visit Barry's website at: www.whatsoeverthingsmusic.com.

Barry Bowers toca un instrumento inusuall, un violín eléctrico de 7 cuerdas. Este instrumento le da una gama ampliada sobre un violín tradicional, integrando las calidades de sonido de un violín, de la viola, y del violonchelo. Bruce Von Stiers de Revisiones de BVS dice del álbum de Barry "Think On These Things " : "…Un álbum instrumental maravilloso lleno de musica hermosa y inspiradora". Barry ha aparecido como un músico invitado en muchas iglesias nacionalmente e internacionalmente, y realiza una gran variedad de estilos musicales cristianos, de tradicional al contemporáneo. El toca típicamente especial durante los servicios regulares, y está también disponible para tocar conciertos enteros o para acontecimientos especiales de iglesia. El considera su musica como un ministerio y ha aparecido en iglesias con las congregaciones que se extienden de 25 a 25.000 personas. Si usted es interesado en la venida de Barry a su iglesia, utiliza por favor el contacto del email en la izquierda, o llame (702) 467-5637. Usted puede visitar el sitio (website) de Barry en: www.whatsoeverthingsmusic.com.

Barry Bowers toca um instrumento raro, um violino elétrico de 7 cordas. Este instrumento dá-lhe uma escala na extensao de um violino tradicional, incorporando as qualidades de som de um violino, viola, e violoncelo. Bruce Von Stiers de Revisões de BVS diz de álbum do Barry " Think On These Things: "…Um álbum instrumental maravilhoso cheio com músicas belas e inspiradoras". Barry tem se apresentado como músico convidado em muitas igrejas nacionalmente e internacionalmente, e executa uma variedade grande de estilos musicais cristãos, do tradicional ao contemporâneo. Ele tipicamente toca musicas especiais durante os cultos regulares de igreja, e está também disponível a tocar concertos inteiros ou em acontecimentos especiais de igrejas. Ele tem sua musica como um ministério e tem se apresentado em igrejas com um publico variando entre 25 e 25.000 pessoas. Se voce estiver interessado em convidar Barry à sua igreja, por favor use o contato do e-mail a esquerda, ou ligue no numero (702) 467-5637. Voce pode visitar o website do Barry no: www.whatsoeverthingsmusic.com.

Instrumentation

Barry Bowers, 7-string Electric Violin

Discography

Album "Think On These Things", December, 2005
Album "Thoughts Of Praise", May, 2010

Links

• Barry Bowers - website
• Happy Child Mission

Audio

• Agnus Dei
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• Mighty To Save
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• Blessed Be Your Name
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• Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
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• You Are My Hiding Place
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• Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Open Our Eyes
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Video

Valley Bible Fellowship - Bakersfield, CA Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Words: Thomas O. Chisholm Music: William M. Runyan, Arr. David T. Clydesdale © 1923. Ren. 1951 and this Arr. © 1985 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. To obtain permission to use or copy this hymn please visit www.hopepublishing.com

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Press

• Barry Bowers se apresenta com seu violino de sete cordas [+ Show ]
  

  Barry Bowers se apresenta com seu violino de sete cordas Seg, 15 de Fevereiro de 2010 00:00 | ...Barry Bowers se apresenta com seu violino de sete cordas
  
  Seg, 15 de Fevereiro de 2010 00:00 | Escrito por Ana Clara Guerra
  
  Foram emocionantes as performances do músico norte-americano Barry Bowers, nos quatro cultos do dia 7 de fevereiro passado. A presença de Deus era quase que tangível durante estas reuniões.
  
  Tocando um violino elétrico de sete cordas, Barry conduziu a igreja à adoração com louvores como ‘Agnus Dei’ e ‘Mighty to Save’.
  
  Os comentários foram bastante entusiasmados sobre a participação de Barry. "É impressionante como Deus se manifesta de formas diferentes. Essa é a tremenda multiforme sabedoria divina", comentou Yara Calore.
  
  André Calore, esposo de Yara, músico e membro da IBP, acrescentou: "Deus preparou uma pessoa de tão longe para vir e ministrar a paz de Cristo ao nosso coração. Glória a Deus por isso"
  
  

• Thinking With Barry [+ Show ]
  

  Note: Barry currently plays a seven string electric violin. Barry Bowers is a musician. But the i...Note: Barry currently plays a seven string electric violin.
  
  Barry Bowers is a musician. But the instrument he plays is a bit unusual for Christian music. But then again, not really. Let me explain. Barry plays a six-string electric violin. With this instrument Barry can emulate the viola, cello and the violin. These instruments are sometimes used in hymns, but not in more modern Christian music.
  Barry has recorded an album using this electric violin. The title of the album is Think On These Things. It is a wonderful instrumental album filled with beautiful, inspiring music.
  There are ten songs on the album and it lasts a bit over forty minutes. Barry recorded and produced the album himself. His recording engineer for the album was Per-Arne Johansson.
  For the accompanying instruments, Barry used a synthesizer.
  The first song is Lord, I Lift Your Name On High. This is the Rick Founds song that has been done by several vocalists and musical groups. It might seem a bit strange to have the song done with a string arrangement like Barry's. But not really. In an article I read on the song, Founds said that he's seen the song done in several different ways, even to polka sounding music. So Barry's rendition here is not only beautiful, but is tastefully done and totally appropriate.
  The second song on the album is the classic hymn, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. This is combined with a song called Open Your Eyes. With the wonderful music, you will just about want to sing the lyrics to the song.
  I loved the rendition of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. This is such a great string piece.
  Then the album moves on to You Are My Hiding Place . This is a wonderfully done Michael Ledener song. I most recently remember this song being on a Selah album.
  There are two Ken Medema songs on the album. They are Jesus, Lover of my Soul and Flyin' Like An Eagle. Both are very well done.
  There is an extremely well done classical music piece on the album. This is the Pachelbel Canon. This song was originally composed for a three violin setting, but has been modified over the centuries to accommodate other arrangements. So with Barry playing the electric violin, it just adds a new dimension to a wonderful classical song.
  Barry also tackles Fantasia on Greensleeves. As with the canon, Barry brings forth a great performance.
  The other two songs on the album are Worthy Is The Lamb and Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Worthy Is The Lamb is a nicely done Don Wyrtzen song that has quickly become a classic praise hymn. And of course, Great Is They Faithfulness has been a standard in church hymnals for generations. It is a fitting song to close the album with.
  Barry Bowers is an extremely talented musician. The songs on the album make a perfect fit for his playing of the six-string electric violin.
  A portion of the profits for Think On These Things is being designated for Happy Child Mission. This is a Christian organization that works with street children in Brazil , the home country of Barry's wife, Sonja Melo.
  You can hear samples from the album on Barry's web site. The site can be found at www.whatsoeverthingsmusic.com .
  
  © 2007 Bruce E Von Stiers
  www.BVSReviews.com
  

• Barry Bowers - Album: Think On These Things [+ Show ]
  

  earBuzz Review: "Barry Bowers has assembled 10 instrumental violin pieces with various accompaniment...earBuzz Review: "Barry Bowers has assembled 10 instrumental violin pieces with various accompaniment from vibraphone to harpsichord, piano to strings - all performed by Bowers on various synthesizers. The focus here is on Bowers' violin playing - and to that end uses an electrified instrument that can vary in tone to include the deep warm lines of a viola to the bright and articulate violin. The titles of the tunes indicate an inspiration from his faith in Jesus Christ. Track 2, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus", is a slow paced and melodic journey which includes bell-like percussive chording and the timbre of an english horn. Bowers includes more contemporary pieces, but also gives respect to both classical masters, Bach and Pachelbel. Track 3 is "Jesu, Joy of Mans' Desiring" ... track 7's "Pachelbel Canon". The latter begins with purposeful chording that makes room for Bowers' violin on the top chord line - the melody - and he accents his playing with moderate reverb during his inspired performance. Track 4, "You Are My Hiding Place", is supported by harpsichord and arpeggiating piano lines. Our favorite track is Bowers' rendition of the classic melody in Greensleeves - here his melody approach fits well with the pace and breadth of the composition. The CD is a testament to Bowers' faith and a fine representation of what he's accomplished thus far in his music career. We look forward to more."

Setlist

Barry plays many contemporary and traditional Christian songs arranged for electric violin and sound track accompaniment. Barry plays specials during church services, and is often asked to play along with the church's regular music team for the rest of their worship time. Barry can play from regular sheet music or can improvise from chord charts, in a wide range of styles from classical to rock. Barry is also available to play entire concerts or for special church events.

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