Roots Run Deep
Posted September 12, 2008
By WorshipLeaderMag,
A worship leader in Southern California and Christian recording artist with a growing support base, Jadon Lavik is no stranger to the hymns. He was inspired to record Roots Run Deep by his traditional church upbringing in Washington and has done so out of a "deep reverence for the hymns." The reverence is apparent. Roots Run Deep is raw, emotive and-what's the word?-ah yes, authentic. With a bit of a departure for previous releases, Lavik focused on elegantly spare arrangements of piano, acoustic guitar and vocals, focusing on the heart of the hymns. The entire album is dripping with the richness of earthy vocals and raw acoustic guitar. "Come Thou Fount" is an organic standout. "Wondrous Love" is upbeat, Jack Johnson-y, and even though it's a bit more produced, Lavik's crooning drives the song forth in praise. The earthy sound really captures the album title-Jadon Lavik taps into a raw musical talent to deliver the hymns in the purest sense. Roots Run Deep is the first step in a great direction for Lavik.
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