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You may well be aware of Wilding brothers Ron and David (born less than a year apart); they've been writing and singing worship tunes for
years - best known being the anthemic 'Big God' and the intense 'Fall on me', the latter given opening prominence on Rita Springer's Created to Worship project. Comprising a full 6-piece band, The Wildings
also featured on Vineyard Canada's live Believe album as well as, of course, performing half the 14 tracks on Langley Vineyard's striking W2 release.
On this fresh new platter, the band alternate
between raw, edgy alternative rock and intimate, acoustic expressions, the two styles often merging together, as on the vibey and wonderfully inventive 8-minute 'Simply trust' and on 'Heavy rain',
whose thundering introduction gives way to a gently presented verse. 'Sing of love' and 'Brilliant' are vibrant, catchy songs of praise, while the potent, frantic rhythm of 'Big ocean' is in keeping with the
non-cliched lyrical symbolism denoting a cascading waterfall of God's gushing love;
'Power love, passion hearts / It's got to move us / Blow our worlds apart'
In stark contrast come several unhurried and uncluttered songs of dedication, such as 'More I look', 'It's time' and 'Tell you'
, each given acoustic and achingly beautiful delivery. Perhaps most notable of these is the utterly tender version of 'Fall on me'
, with it's emotive country twang - the finest rendition of this strikingly simple prayer-song I've yet heard.
The brothers' vocals, along with those of Tracy Rahn, blend wonderfully on these tunes, and while song
themes are common enough, lyrics are generally the band's own. Strings, predominantly from Kenny Rahn, provide main accompaniment to all tracks - indeed, guitars in the genres of electric, acoustic, nylon, bass, high strung and
resonator are each selectively and professionally employed!
The band's desire is 'to set the sails and be taken where the winds of heaven blow'. Whether it's worship events, youth camps, conferences, outdoor
theaters stadiums or beaches, may God use them mightily. This is a crackin' album!
Review by tom lennie |
