Thursday, August 31, 2006

Freederekwebb.com

I usually don't find myself pushing a product, but this is too good not to mention.

Derek Webb has long been one of my favorite songwriters and musicians, not just for his music but for what he stands for. Music to him is a means to fulfilling a life-calling, not a means to fame and riches. His last album, Mockingbird, came out sometime last year I believe. It's quietly become one of my favorites, for its soothing melodies, but moreso for its challenging topics. If your faith needs stretching (and I'd say that most people's do), you need to listen to this album.

Your in luck, because on September 1, Webb will be releasing his album for free downloads on www.derekwebb.com. I'm not sure how long he plans on doing this. It could just be for the day or it could be permantly, but Webb is doing this because "I heard a story once about Keith Green caring so much that people were able to hear and engage with his music that he gave it away for free, which was a very difficult and expensive thing to do at that time. It's actually never been as simple as it is today to connect music with music fans. And I want people to have a chance to listen to Mockingbird and engage in the conversation."

People say no one ever gave away anything worth keeping, but I think you'll find this to be an exception to the rule. Check it out.