Recommended: Paul Wilbur Ministries

by tonytate42 on January 6, 2010

I have been interested in the Hebraic roots of our Christian faith since about 1997. Since that time I have had a chance to attend a couple of Messianic Congregations. Christians with a focus on Jewish roots. One of my favorite teachers among Messianic Rabbis is Monte Judah of Lion And Lamb Ministries. My first exposure to a totally different style of worship songs and worship was at a Messianic Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, called Beth Israel. There I discovered a Messianic recording artist by the name of Ted Pearce. I have heard a lot of Messianic worship music but I don’t know the names of the artist.

Messianic music in my opinion has a lot more of the Word of God with in it. Many of the songs are pure scripture from the Psalms and other books from the bible. Along with messianic music in this type of congregation comes Messianic dance. It is an awesome thing to see people, God people, wearing themselves out worshiping God through dance. What a blessing to see and participate.

Recommendations

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With that said, the first of the Messianic recording artist that I know of thus far that I recommend is, Paul Wilbur. I confess I don’t know all of his music. However, I just bought and am currently listening to “The Watchman” album. A lot of the songs from this album are played during praise and worship at my church, Hineni Messianic Fellowship. Like I said, I don’t know many of the artist by name. So, I didn’t realize how many of the songs on this album I already know. Paul Wilbur has a very strong baritone to tenor voice. He incorporates a lot of percussion, wind instruments, and stringed instruments in his music. His music is firmly centered on God and His Word. Every song give glory to the Lord and King of the universe. I wish I could put a clip of one of the songs here for you to hear, but, you can find this album on iTunes, and, another site called MessianicMusic.com

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Post Production

by tonytate42 on December 23, 2009

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I don’t know diddly about post production. On the Sing Hallelujah CD I barely got the frequency levels under control so people would totally lose their hearing. I didn’t have the money to pay for post production and mastering so, I did the best I could.

Post production is an art form in itself. After you go to the studio or, record your tracks at home, or whatever, you mix them down to stereo tracks. I used to think that was all there was – start burning CDs. Well, I found out that wasn’t true with the first CD I produced. It was called Love Revolution. At the time I mixed it I thought it sounded really good. So, I had CDs made. Spent a lot of money doing it too. When I compared it to the sound of other CD’s it was seriously lacking that dynamic punch other commercial CDs have. I was quite disappointed. And then after a while I realized that most of the songs really weren’t that good anyway, but, that’s another article.

Since that time (1998), I have learned a little more about mixing and using compressors and limiters (with the ear that is). You don’t really need a lot of limiting or compressing if you have mixed your song properly. In a previous article I talked about some mixing principles I try to follow when I am working. I mentioned clarity and presence of the drum track. And I think the most important thing is to not have the vocals buried, even if they suck. I mix until I can hear every part clearly and in the context that it should be. What does that mean? Some parts being played in a song belong in the background.  Some belong up front. Something you may hear may make you want to shake your groove thang when you hear it, but, if it is not the lead or the most important thing happening it should be in the background.

I have learned that if I get my mix right then I can produce a decent CD. I’m not saying that I can create a proper sounding master or, that I can even come close to it. I mean I can produce a CD with decent levels, hot but, not too hot or noisy. As I said post production is an art form. There are studios where the only kind of work they do is post production. They take what you have done in the studio and polish it. Sometimes a great post production studio can even polish a turd.

I don’t know where I can learn this art. I think I could become really good at it so, I am researching. I don’t know what schools are the best. Although, there is a school here in Florida called Full Sail that offers post production among other things. One day I play to go down and investigate and perhaps get a tour of the facilities. Maybe I’ll take a couple of my recording down and see what they can do with it. If I like what I hear I will definitely want to know more. Maybe I can learn it on my own but, I’d rather have help.

Feel free to have a listen to the songs I have posted from Sing Hallelujah. Order a CD. Nothing make an artist happier than other enjoying their work.

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New Song – I Wonder

December 15, 2009

A new song is almost never a new song to the artist or song writer. This song, I Wonder, was written back in 1998 a little before the birth of my daughter Kirsten. I got the idea when had a guitar in the house, just messing around trying to learn some chords. One day I [...]

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Hearing The Word Of God

November 28, 2009

There is a verse in the book of Romans that says..”So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” (Romans 10:17) There are several ways of hearing. When a preacher or teacher opens the word and brings a message you are hearing the Word. When you read the bible out loud [...]

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I Wanna Testify

November 15, 2009

By: Tony L Tate
Suddenly my life crumbled
I was terrified
Day and night I cried
Couldn’t even think my mind was paralyzed
You came to me
And breathed life into my broken mind
You touched my broken heart
You picked me up and then you carried me.
Chorus:
I wanna testify
I wanna tell about your love
I wanna testify
Jesus you’ve been so good to me
There [...]

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It’s Jesus

November 15, 2009

By: Tony L Tate
I know you said you’d always love me.
Sometimes I  cry when I struggle to see you.
I know you’d never leave me.
Forgive when I wont believe
You’re the strength I find down on my knees
Chorus:
Who can make the dead rise?
It’s JESUS!
Who can make the blind see?
It’s JESUS!
Who can make my sin white as snow?
It’s [...]

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Sing Hallelujah

October 31, 2009

Sing Hallelujah is the name of my latest musical endeavor, and, it will be finished before the end of August 2009. It began about a year ago. There are only 7 songs but, I felt this was a good place to stop. Why Sing Hallelujah? The first song on the record is called Sing [...]

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David Sanborn Is Coming To Town!

September 20, 2009

Finally, David Sanborn is coming to a town where I will be able to see him in person. I have loved the way this guy plays the saxophone since I was in the 8th grade. I will definitely be there. Where? The Amelia Island Jazz Festival! October 2 – 11, 2009. Dave will be performing [...]

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Mixing Principles Followed at Jesus Jams

September 20, 2009

When I visit websites that feature original music by independent musicians I usually hear good song ideas that are poorly mixed. I usually hear about 30 seconds and I’m off to the next song because I can’t stand the sound of the mix. Most of the time the vocals and the drums are buried. These [...]

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Playing With HippStreet This Weekend

September 12, 2009

I will be  playing with HippStreet this Saturday September 12, 2009  from 5 – 9 pm at the Jacksonville Landing. Come on out. Bring all your friends.

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