Transition – softly, softly
the answer comes (so says VJ’s solo classical guitar).
Way That Things Should Be
– and the answer to our confused humanity is Jesus Himself. Choosing to
go His way is “the way that things should be”, says the group with power
and assurance.
Fill Me Now – the song
of a searching heart, and a joy of
finding Him. “Your love is something that I cannot understand”—Rachel
sings to us, in an intimate and quiet way, with the support of a single soft
guitar [JP Sosa]
Means the World –
“Thanks for never leaving, when I asked to be alone”—A thank offering of God’s
goodness, ”Straight from the heart” with VJ’s solo voice and guitar.
Calm – An instrumental
painting. Guitar arpeggios begin in mediation; Bass and Cymbals add depth and
sparkle; high piano answers the guitar; then drums and bass drive us on, 'til
the passionate lead guitar touches our hearts….
Storm – Begins with a
“heartbeat” bass and lead guitar that cries “listen” then the singer tells us
that faith overcomes the “things we see” and set’s us free”. The darkness of the
world—heart it, feel it—the drama and struggle of the spirit to be free.
One Desire – The dark
night of the searching heart—it cries, ”Lord take me to our secret place; ’cause
you are my one desire”. And the night gives way to the dawn of God’s loving
light. Rachel and the group minister to us, with Jay’s shimmering piano accents,
and sweet back-up voices (thanks Cheryl, Lena, Catie) in the chorus.
Here I Am – A “Clear
Blue” classic (possibly VJ’s signature song). The group presents a picture of
our hearts kneeling at the feet of Jesus in sweet surrender. Kristen’s voice
soars high, like a bird flying through a sunny “Clear Blue” sky, with God’s
sunlight flashing from it’s wings.
Storyteller – VJ
(supported by his faithful classic guitar) asks, “who’s gonna tell my story?”
“Who’s gonna take the words” of the storyteller? As he asks this question, he
affirms his life mission is “to carry on my story as far is it will go; and if I
must to be the hero no one knows”…
Requiem – The song says
of our daily struggle, “Wait for outside hands, cause you know it’s your only
chance of being helped”. We can’t make it without God. “Go then now to the place
where all is still”—the dawn of peace with God.
(Requiem) – The
instrumental is like a magnificent unfolding drama, a mighty landscape painting
illustrating the song in sound. The song is Our journey unto God. VJ’s
guitar begins singing a quiet little 8-note theme. Then Christopher's bass adds
a foundation. The guitar “e-bow” hovers high above, hanging in space. Steve’s
drums move us forward and carry us on in an increasing flow. Then the lead
guitar sings, while the rhythm guitar adds passionate accents. Then the drums
slow and fade, leaving the original guitar theme and bass to gradually slow and
come to rest, bringing us to “the place where all is still” (as Psalm 46:10
says, “Be still, and know that I am God”).