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Posted May 18, 2010
By LauraCC,
If Fee is the shortest band name in Christian music today, then Be is the shortest album
title. All you budding philosophers can get headaches wondering what the significance is,
but I'd much prefer to talk about the music. The appeal of Be, while geared towards
youth, isn't limited to their target market. I've seen people performing energetic music on
TV before to the excitement of worshippers of all ages.
Unhindered has become a favorite of the crowds at Acquire the Fire, an annual Christian
youth event. Considering the energy in some of the songs, it's a wonder they can
recuperate in a year. You won't catch yourself yawning while listening unless you're
really, REALLY tired. Rather, you'll find yourself wanting to stand up and cheer your
assent during the spirited "We Will" "People of God" and "Light This World", and
pleading along with the cries of "Father Will You Come". After you turn off your music
player, then the yawns will come. All that jumping and yelling, you know.
Unhindered also gives a spoken word performance before the music of "Who Is Like
The Lord". Although this might be awesome live, it loses some of its energy by not being
able to view the slides they no doubt show during this recitation. There are also a couple
of songs that begin with a count-off ("1,2,3") which again clues us in to the fact that this
band is meant to be an experience, not a CD.
I've heard some people think that their lyrics are unoriginal and are just a mish-mash of
overused clichés. But you gotta remember, these songs are Bible-based. I wonder if
anybody ever said, “I’m sick of David always saying, ‘Praise God’ all the time. Think of
a new word, Psalmist!”
My favorite song on this album is the last and the least like any other. “Farewell Lullaby”
is about letting go of fear and worshipping without boundaries, completely, well….
unhindered. By anything anyone thinks about us. Even if they call us crazy. The slow
melody, while fitting for a “lullaby”, seems a contrast to the message. And therein lies the
appeal; it’s reflective, and you imagine the singer is down on his knees, pledging to be
bolder next time.
It all comes down to this; to Be or not to Be? I vote yes. Be, live, love, worship. It
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