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A Fusion of Passion and Praise | Posted October 08, 2013
Fuzed Worship formed as the result of an unlikely partnership between Daniel Meyer and Nate Edmonds. Meyer had written lyrics about the injustice he'd seen traveling the world and had asked Edmonds to come back into music to put them to music. The two immediately clicked and thus were the humble beginnings of Fuzed Worship.
The group has grown by several members since, with a mission to make music that transcends simple music to make a difference to hurting people. Now partnered with Joyce Meyer Ministries, the group leads worship at several of the organization's conferences, eagerly hoping to shine a light that will point people to Christ.
The group's third project, the By Your Blood EP, offers a worthy look into just what this act is capable of. Opening track "Forever You Reign" offers a solid pop/rock worship offering that has surprisingly upbeat and poppy instrumentation, and it definitely helps flesh out the track into feeling fuller and more lush than you might expect based on the title alone. "God Is Able" follows in similar fashion, offering a worthy message about the limitless of what God can do for us, with soaring melodies that carry the message to new heights. The music hits a sweet spot between catchy melodies and creating an uplifting atmosphere of worship, which is fitting given their chosen name. By this point, it's clear that the band's attempt to reach young people and bringing them closer to God is well-served by their rousing musical offerings.
The title track shows a slower and more intimate side to Fuzed. "By your blood / we overcome / we are wrapped up in Your loving arms" serves as a passionate moment of praise that can be viewed as sort of a caption for the entire EP, reiterating the simple Biblical truth to give context to all of the other worship. For even the praise we give to Christ is only possible by His grace.
"My Heart Burns For You" carries a sort of ballad-esque feel to it with its soft, piano-driven chorus and heartfelt cry of love for our Savior. With an intricate string backing lifting up the keys, the music can almost carry you away into a transcending worship experience. The lyrics cover well-tred territory, but the vocals and music make it feel like it's hitting your ears for the first time. Count this one up as another success for Fuzed. "Lost in You"meanwhile takes a fairly traditional approach to a straight-forward worship song, proclaiming, "Your glory as I bow at your throne / Your mercy washing over me / Your beauty captivating my soul / 'til I'm lost in you." The choral high point of the song is a strong way to close out the EP and leaves the listener with a Christ-centric impression and a deeply authentic appreciation for the greatness of our God. There's a certain genuine quality to all of the songs here that serve as a uniting glue to keep the listener engaged from start to finish.
Closing Thoughts:
Fuzed states that their passion is to create something that is more than music and this EP is a large step towards a solid "mission accomplished." With uplifting lyrics, passionate melodies, tight vocals, and an unflinching focus on Christ, the By Your Blood EP is a success on all fronts.
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