Biography
psalterbook is now in studio recording their 2nd CD: BRIDEGROOM (expected release early 2009)
16th Annual Billboard Songwriting Contest: Honorable Mention for 'Give Me A Song To Sing'
2 songs (Empty Place and He Climbed That Hill) from upcoming CD were Top-Twenty Finalists in the 2008 UNISONG Songwriting Competition.
psalterbook is #4 in CCM Magazine's 'myCCM Top Bands You Should Know' in the 2007 November issue. Also in the top 5?: David Crowder Band, Leeland, Skillet...some great company!
psalterbook has now had 5 songs (Saved By Grace, He Climbed That Hill, Empty Place, You Carry My Heart, and Surely) chosen as Top-Twenty Finalists and 2 more (Lantern and Now The Waiting Is Over) chosen as Honorable Mentions in the UNISONG International Songwriting Competition.
Reviews from major publications are pouring in from around the nation and the world (check out our press section!):
"One of the most intersesting and refreshingly new CDs I've heard in years. I love every note"
"Boldly adventurous."
"Heartfelt, totally cool music"
psaterbook's song Saved By Grace was a Top-Seven Finalist in KCCM's "Song Of The Year" competition.
Formed in 1999, psalterbook gathered a small ensemble of highly skilled players whose sole purpose was to glorify God. But in doing so, they realized they wanted to create "...a group with a difference, not just a Christian-song cover band". Since their humble beginnings, psalterbook is now tickling the ears and catching the fancy of music lovers across the world. Many of psalterbook's members have trained at some of the world's leading conservatories.
Psalterbook's eclecticism has attracted a loyal group of followers who crave something different than the run-of-the-mill contemporary Christian sound. Their songs incorporate everything from "bluegrass-ified" 16th century chant to celtic-fueled pop and appalachian lullabies; from richly-textured lyricism to hair-raising virtuoso instrumentals. But most importantly, their sound is an expression of psalterbook's unique musical vision: no matter what style it incorporates, music that praises the triune God is valuable...from age to age.
On their debut CD 'age to age' (produced by SoundImage Studio's Jay Petach) psalterbook was fortunate to have been joined by world-class guest musicians Deborah Netanel (cello), Miriam Kramer (violin).
Instrumentation
dave matre, guitar and vocals
milan dukic, violin
jeff petach, guitar and mandolin
steve aldredge, keyboards
matt frazer, drums and percussion
leah risma, vocals
isaac gould, percussion and dulcimer
lori mcdonough, flute
christy thomas, harp and vocals
Discography
Album: Bridegroom (release date: early 2009)
Tracks: TBA
Album: age to age (2005)
1. My Soul Rejoices in the Lord
2. Saved By Grace
3. You Are Forever
4. Lantern
5. Surely (Abigail's Lullaby)
6. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
7. You Carry My Heart (For Mother's Day)
8. Now Thank We All Our God
9. Burning Bush (Bachianas Americanas)
10. King's Lullaby (For Emily)
11. On This Hill (Shepherd's Song)
12. Ladder Builder
13. The Hour Draws Near
14. Lord Of My Heart
Links
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