Ken OBrien Gospel Music | Ken OBrien Albums

Email: kenobrien@darkcalm.com

Recorded in 2009 at Panorama Studios, North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
All songs composed, arranged and produced by Ken O'Brien all songs registered with Apra/Amcos

Mixed and Mastered by: Simon Lewis
Guest Artists: Julie Trainor, Norm Fraser
Backing Vocals: Pam Fraser, Janie Miller, Kellie Sheree.
Photography: Kellie Sheree

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A Stone With My Name
Running Time: 8:18

Originally written around 1977-78, the inspration for this song comes from the book of Revelation (2:17) ... "And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written ... ". In three movements.

Great High Priest
Running Time: 5:25

The Great High Priest is beautifully explained in the letter to the Hebrews (Ch 7-8), from whence this song was birthed.

Fathers House
Running Time: 7:33

This was inspired from Psalm 8, also originally composed around 1978-79. In three movements. Julie again (see Prodigal Son notes) on pianos and hammond.

High Praises
Running Time: 3:50

High Praises is birthed from Psalms 148 and 149. Janie and Pam provide depth with their backing vocals.

Always With You
Running Time: 5:19

Inspired from John 14:27 and the last verse of the Gospel of Matthew ... "I am with you always, even unto the end of the age". This song was written as an encouragement for someone who was going through tough times.

Healing Waters
Running Time: 5:35

This song was inspired by Heb 10:22, with reference to the concept of Ezekiel 47:1-12, which talks about the vision of the healing waters flowing from the alter, which for us today is the Cross of Christ. See also John 19:34.

Dance Before The Lord
Running Time: 4:49

When David brought the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem ... he danced mightily before the Lord. See 2 Samuel 6:14-15 and Psalm 150:4.

For the Stringed Instruments
Running Time: 2:15

Many of the psalms have titles, or subtitles ... of these, a number of them are 'For the Stringed Instruments'. This is purely an instrumental piece, with stringed instruments. My good friend Norm plays the violin solo.

Voice on the Hill
Running Time: 2:40

Voice on the Hill speaks of the Cross of Christ. The opening pan flute, which came inspirationally only the night before recording commenced, depicts the desolation after Christ died - like the sound of an eagle flying over the desert through the silent heavens.

Ministry Of Angels
Running Time: 4:40

This is a song in two movements, the first of which is instrumental, depicting the movement of angelic beings in the heavenlies. The second refers to their continual praise. Written around 1998, and that's Pam breaking out in the last chorus.

Prayers of the Saints
Running Time: 6:14

Prayers of the Saints is inspired from Revelation 5:8 and 8:3-4. In two movements, also written around 1998. Actually, this song and Ministry of Angels were composed simultaneously. Julie again on keys in this one.

For the Flutes
Running Time: 1:15

Similar to the Stringed Instruments (track 8), there are several psalms which are specifically written 'For the Flutes'.

Bless The Little Ones
Running Time: 3:24

This song was written not long after the birth of my firstborn, in late 1986.
Jesus said "Let the little children come to me ... for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
(Matt 19:14).

Who Does Daddy Love
Running Time: 2:36

A song based around a saying I'd say to my own children when they were little. It probably now sounds somewhat twee, given that they're now grown up, but what the hey ... and that's my daughter singing BVs.

As It Is Written
Running Time: 5:19

Another song from the late seventies (1977) ... this song debuted one sunday night in 1977-78 at the local church at that time (Mitcham Baptist). The intro movement was added only recently, Inspired from Revelation 1:4-7.

But For the Grace of God
Running Time: 2:31

This is something of testimony song, just me and the twelve string, no other accompaniment, sounds a bit James Taylor-esque. And just for something different I chose to use fingers for this one rather than a pick.

Always With You (Instrumental)
Running Time: 5:19

An instrumental version of track 5. On the album I've dedicated this track to my father, because he is not a believer, in the hope that God will minister to him through the music.
This track was also played at my mother's funeral (Nov 2009), it was a beautiful thing.

Total approximate running time 77:40

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