North Carolina worship leaders KC and Julie Clark write songs that invite the listener into what it means to wander, to wait, and see hope rise. Their new EP In The Meantime reflects their belief that the stories drive the songs, not the other way around. “It took a community to make this record, so it’s not just our story, but a collective journey of those who traveled with us in creating the album. We wanted it to sound like family, like home," they share. We are excited to bring you the MultiTracks from this new release which features a unique blend of indie, folk rock, and orchestral elements, bringing a fresh voice to the world of worship music.
"Love Is A Light" opens with the words of Psalm 113:3, "From the rising of the sun to the setting of the same, the name of the Lord shall be praised." This folk style anthem richly offers God our most wholehearted devotion that we may shine His light to all the world. KC and Julie write, "In the Old Testament the light of God rested on people whom God called. In the New Testament the light of God resides in all who are called by His name. Let everything we are and everything we do be a reflection of Him whose love has consumed us." "Hope Is Rising" is a prayerful ballad that worships God for saving us and transforming our lives, claiming us as His sons and daughters. The music builds, richly layering as the song rejoices in the hope we have in Christ and praises Jesus for bringing us back to life.
The EP's title track, "In The Meantime" recognizes God's hand in our present as we look ahead to and yearn for our future with Him in eternity. "'In the Meantime' is more than a song or album title to us," say KC and Julie. "It's the tension between the now and the not yet. Resisting the urge to make the seedling burst from the ground all the while knowing that it takes time for sun and rain to do its part. So for now it's time to watch over the field, like my children sleeping, rejoicing in this solemn rest. Because when dawn breaks and harvest time has come, there will be plenty of ruckus and a different type of rejoicing that will take place. One that reminds us of the rhythm the creator has breathed into our being. A rest that brings growth and new life and a quiet that draws us to His voice." The chorus emphasizes this realization, "In the meantime You are holding us. You are leading us from glory to glory. Oh in the meantime, You are calling us. You are teaching us, You are teaching us."
These new songs from In The Meantime encourage people to worship with great intimacy and profess their full faith and trust in God. It is now available for download from iTunes so pick up your copy today!
In The Meantime - KC & Julie Clark
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