Preludes
Posted September 26, 2013
By NRTRAWX,
Though preludes are a musical construct that came out of the Renaissance, they still brim with meaning for Marthe De La Torre's band new album. First, historically a prelude often serves as an introductory musical piece to a larger and often more complex work. Likewise, this album's worth of worship music is also anticipatory of the grander worship we will enjoy in heaven. As a mere glimpse of heavenly worship, these newly crafted nine-track album serve us (the church) with opportunities to worship God with Marthe's piano-based worship calling to mind the works of Nichole Nordeman and Sara Groves with a heightened electric sound. Second, preludes in the Renaissance era were often lute compositions (such as written for string instruments). And a prelude was also a time made available so that lutenists could test their instruments and the acoustics before the performance proper. Thus, a prelude is a time of grace where lutenists were permitted to play out of tune or miss a note or make mistakes otherwise prohibited in the concert. Likewise, our time here on earth before heaven is also a time of grace. Though sin may flourish and though we may fail, God's grace still triumphs. Thus, when you listen to Marthe De La Torre's "Preludes" the theme of grace will surface is as subtle as a sledgehammer. View All Music And Book Reviews By NRTRAWX | View NRTRAWX's Profile
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