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1. Sound Of Melodies [Listen]
2. Reaching [Listen]
3. Yes You Have [Listen]
4. Tears Of The Saints [Listen]
5. Beautiful Lord [Listen]
6. Can't Stop [Listen]
7. Lift Your Eyes [Listen]
8. Hey [Listen]
2. Reaching [Listen]
3. Yes You Have [Listen]
4. Tears Of The Saints [Listen]
5. Beautiful Lord [Listen]
6. Can't Stop [Listen]
7. Lift Your Eyes [Listen]
8. Hey [Listen]
Sound of Melodies
[Release Date: August 15, 2006] (Essential Records)
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9.7 out of 10
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Overall Score
| 97% A |
Leeland, titled for their 17 year old front man Leeland Mooring has brought something
truly beautiful with their debut album Sound of Melodies. Leeland also includes brother
Jack Mooring, a youth pastor (keyboards); cousin Jake Holtz (bass); and friends
Jeremiah Wood (lead guitar) and Mike Smith (percussion). Leeland Mooring was first
signed at the young age of 15 with Provident Music after music he wrote with Marc
Byrd (God of Wonders) was reviewed by the label. With such a young start Leeland has
a promising future. Sound of Melodies if full of depth, honesty, worship and a call to go
deeper and to become more through our relationship with God.
Right off the album starts with the title track "Sound Of Melodies", this is my personal
favorite on the record. When I heard this song I immediately wanted to post it on my
myspace as my anthem, with lyrics such as “we have caught a revelation, that nothing
can separate us from, the love we received through salvation, it fills your daughters and
sons”. It resonates worship and a heart of adoration for God with a progressive rock
beat to back it up, there is no way you won’t fall in love with title track of this album.
"Yes You Have" is another song that rang true for me as I listened to Leeland. It just goes
with the theme of the album which seems to be worship and adoration of God. This is a
song of freedom up to God. It resounds with lyrics praising God for washing our stains,
breaking our chains and setting us free. I am amazed at the depth of songwriting that
emerges out of Leeland for the bands young age.
"Tears Of The Saints" is another song that really stands out on the album. It’s a call out
to the church to step up. It reminds us of what our duty is as the saints of God, to help
bring the prodigals home. We cant just live our overly blessed lives in ignorance of the
dying world around us. This song is a gentle yet powerful reminder what we need to do
with the love that God has bestowed upon us, we need to reach out with it.
Closing Thoughts:
I would highly recommend this album to people of all ages. It has appeal enough to
breach the spectrum of any musical taste. It truly is a worship album, that I wouldn't be
surprised if I heard congregations singing along with on Sunday mornings but hard
hitting enough to reach a younger audience...especially fans of Coldplay. For those
MySpace fans out there, you can check them out at www.myspace.com/leelandmusic.
truly beautiful with their debut album Sound of Melodies. Leeland also includes brother
Jack Mooring, a youth pastor (keyboards); cousin Jake Holtz (bass); and friends
Jeremiah Wood (lead guitar) and Mike Smith (percussion). Leeland Mooring was first
signed at the young age of 15 with Provident Music after music he wrote with Marc
Byrd (God of Wonders) was reviewed by the label. With such a young start Leeland has
a promising future. Sound of Melodies if full of depth, honesty, worship and a call to go
deeper and to become more through our relationship with God.
Right off the album starts with the title track "Sound Of Melodies", this is my personal
favorite on the record. When I heard this song I immediately wanted to post it on my
myspace as my anthem, with lyrics such as “we have caught a revelation, that nothing
can separate us from, the love we received through salvation, it fills your daughters and
sons”. It resonates worship and a heart of adoration for God with a progressive rock
beat to back it up, there is no way you won’t fall in love with title track of this album.
"Yes You Have" is another song that rang true for me as I listened to Leeland. It just goes
with the theme of the album which seems to be worship and adoration of God. This is a
song of freedom up to God. It resounds with lyrics praising God for washing our stains,
breaking our chains and setting us free. I am amazed at the depth of songwriting that
emerges out of Leeland for the bands young age.
"Tears Of The Saints" is another song that really stands out on the album. It’s a call out
to the church to step up. It reminds us of what our duty is as the saints of God, to help
bring the prodigals home. We cant just live our overly blessed lives in ignorance of the
dying world around us. This song is a gentle yet powerful reminder what we need to do
with the love that God has bestowed upon us, we need to reach out with it.
Closing Thoughts:
I would highly recommend this album to people of all ages. It has appeal enough to
breach the spectrum of any musical taste. It truly is a worship album, that I wouldn't be
surprised if I heard congregations singing along with on Sunday mornings but hard
hitting enough to reach a younger audience...especially fans of Coldplay. For those
MySpace fans out there, you can check them out at www.myspace.com/leelandmusic.
Review Written By: Carolyn Miller Date Written: August 9, 2006
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