Gospel pop with a funky-electro twist introduces the smooth and soulful vocal choir and colourful production style of Edwin Pope’s By Faith.
We Call You is an iconic introduction, a single built around a nostalgic keys and rhythm arrangement both warm and welcoming, elevated by the breathy and evocative presence of these multiple voices united in Praise and celebration of Jesus Christ.
Ultimately an organic and upbeat take on contemporary Christian music, We Call You showcases sublime piano play and vocal ability, but essentially stands tall on the strength of this single melody and lyric repeating and resounding throughout. The track gathers creative electronic production just subtly, but its that descending melody and the refrain of the final line, reinforced by the humbly changing vocal dynamic, that ultimately weaves a catchy and memorable web.
The closing moments see a fresh vocal set-up take the reigns just briefly, and all in all this organic and timeless Gospel arrangement reminds us of the power of our voices, and the talent that rings loud throughout the independent music realm.
Also included in the recent release is the notably more upbeat bounce of an afro-fusion-kissed Faith single Blessed. Here we get a single vocal lead, meandering with RnB softness and fluidity, alongside a call and response choir support, and a single guitar-line that keeps things intimate and live sounding.
The rhythm or underlying groove of Blessed promises a tribal and uplifting shuffle of a dance core, which cleverly contrasts the breathy and intimate nature of the voices, to help make the track defiantly distinct.
In this case, Blessed offers longer form verses and lyrical density, but always makes sure to resolve and reflect with that conclusive repeating of ‘I’m Blessed’. The set-up works well, the song holds attention throughout, and the sublime vocal arrangement begs for you to witness these performers and musicians in the live stage setting.
Edwin Pope recaptures the essence of Faith, with creativity and talent united under an original blanket of melody and movement. By Faith is a sublime project, from an artist with a fearless commitment to Faith and to the joyful togetherness of making music.
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