When I first saw the Telecom and featuring Baby Come On by Elemeno P I thought it was pretty cool. However, upon discovering that the company in it was fake it was a bit of a let down. Now I have discovered that the whole video is based off a web based viral video that actually is a real company. Telecom great ad, but it is not cool to rip off other peoples ideas.
The Original:
The Fake:
The End of an Era……
We would like to address all our fans, our friends and people around the world who have faithfully supported Delirious?
After 14 albums, thousands of shows in front of millions of people, and many extraordinary memories, we have decided that at the end of 2009 we will take a break from recording and playing as a band.
Our decision was triggered by a request from Martin to be released from the band to pursue new projects including his work with CompassionArt and the desire to be at home more with Anna and his children. We have of course honoured this request and made a decision together that now is the time to end this chapter of our lives.
We will continue to play and be excited about our current tours and bookings but will not be adding many more over the coming 17 months..
We are all so deeply grateful to our incredible fans who have sung the songs and allowed Delirious? the privilege of providing the soundtrack to many lives over the years. From the school hall in Littlehampton to the stadiums of the world we have many stories to tell our children’s children. Delirious also would not be what it is without our amazing wives and families, and our gratitude to them is immense. We will now move forward to the next part of our lives where new challenges unfold and greater stories will be written.
We want to make it absolutely clear that although this decision has been extremely painful and difficult, we are still great friends and our respect for each other is unquestionable. We love playing in this band together and know that even though 2009 will bring an end to this current journey, there will be more adventures together in years to come.
We always used to say that we were ‘taking it wherever it goes’. The music ended up going further and deeper than we could ever have dreamed, yet we are now at a point where our creative futures will spread out and take on different journeys.
Thanks again for believing in us through all these years. We believe the best is yet to come.
Well the end had to come some day. I am so grateful to have seen them live. Delirious? are by far one of the best Christian Worship bands in modern history. Still sinking in.
I got it!
1 hour 30 minutes before it’s official release date. The new album is up for download off itunes. Currently onto the third song. The opening song is odd kinda like some weird African based tune. Tracks two and three are the new singles.
This is the most anticipated album I have had in a while… Looking forward to the rest of it. Yeah!
I saw Jars of Clay play in Auckland a few weeks back.
Their song Oh My God off their latest album is just amazing, here is a bootlegged live video and below is a user made video with lyrics, both are worth a watch.
Saw this new video on C4 a few days ago. It is awesome.
Whoever said Lifehouse was a one hit wonder. Four albums down and they are still going strong. Their latest album, Who We Are, was released just over a week ago and I rate it amongst their best. Here are two songs from it, which I think are the best off the new album.
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you’ve already figured outI’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing
With a broken heart that’s still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to youThe broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I’m an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for purpose, they’re still looking for lifeI’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing
With a broken heart that’s still beating
In the pain is there healing
In your name I find meaning
So I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to youI’m hanging on another day just to see what you will throw my way
And I’m hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will be okThe broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven’t forgotten my way homeI’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing
With a broken heart that’s still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to youI’m holdin’ on
I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to you
Lots of argument has been had over the past few years about if Lifehouse is or is not a Christian band. I think it is very obvious in the lyrics to these two songs.
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean’s shapeless form
Water’s getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my headIf I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I could see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyesI know everything will be all right
I know everything is all rightI know you didn’t bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down?
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I’m so used to living underneath the surfaceIf I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I could see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyesI know everything will be all right
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be all rightI know everything is all right
Everything’s all right
Yeah
Everything’s all right
As many people who know me know, I am a big fan of music, in particular music with powerful or interesting lyrics.
Mute Math - Typical, has been a song that has caught my attention for some time, and every time I hear it I think, can I/we break the spell of the typical?
As Christians we are called to be different, to be honest, upright, etc. However how can we be that and also fit into this world. The Bible says live in this world but don’t be of the world. However without acting like a weird religious drone this is very difficult. We need to be relevant to the world at the same time of not being of the world. It is a very hard balancing act.
I don’t have an answer for this balancing act, however, it is always good to get some encouragement or something that makes you think.
Come on, can’t I dream for one day
There’s nothing that can’t be done?
But how long should it take somebody
Before they can be someone?’Cause I know there’s got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I’m feeling like it’s now or never
Can I break the spell of the typical?I’ve lived through my share of misfortune
And I’ve worked in the blazing sun
But how long should it take somebody
Before they can be someone?‘Cause I know there’s got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I’m feeling like it’s now or never
Can I break the spell of the typical?Because it’s dragging me down
I’d like to know about when,
When does it all turn around?
You can see their music video here:
