Bone by Bone is the debut release of UK based worship band The Bright Expression. It was recorded last year at the Soundhouse studio in Redding, CA and produced by Gabriel Wilson whose credits include Bethel Music's Tides and You Make Me Brave. With a unique sound and honest lyrics, Bone by Bone reflects the band's deep passion to pursue the nearness of God and to create an atmosphere where others can do the same.
The album is certain to resonate with worshippers with its memorable melodies and messages that seek out and invite the presence of God. In an interview with Bethel's WorshipU, lead singer Leigh Patching shares, "It’s really about the re-awakening of a soul that longs to know God more deeply. It’s about eternal relationship between us and the Father and how from now, to the grave and beyond we are forever moving closer to His heart. We feel like God is inviting all of us to see how deep the rabbit hole really goes. Before we started, we were content with the comfortable. In a way, we were even content with missing out on the adventure that God was calling us into. It’s quite easy to avoid really, simply due to fear of the unknown. The album really carries a message to step out to pursue God in worship fully, embracing all that He has for us."
The title track, "Bone by Bone" expresses this message beautifully. It's a powerful worship duet that conveys a desire to experience a true life-changing intimacy with God. Opening with an honest confession, it chronicles a reconnection and deepening relationship with God and praises that "Bone by bone You are bringing together, piece by piece You're awakening life. Four winds blow through the valley of ashes. You're awakening life." Leigh says, "My heart is that as people sing this song they’ll discover the nearness of God in new ways. That the incredible things we have seen and experienced with God so far will just be glimpses in the reality of what God has in store for us."
"Doing a New Thing" was inspired by Isaiah 43:19 which says, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." The song proclaims our trust that God is faithful and always with us, even if we can't see what He is doing. It builds up to a repeated affirmation that serves as a powerful encouragement from God, "And when the day rests and the sun sets, everything will be made new. And when the day wakes and the clouds break, everything will be made new." "Dancing" is a fun upbeat song that captures the joy and passion of a heart that has experienced true freedom through Christ. It praises the way God has redeemed us and offers full surrender for Him to have His way in our lives. The chorus is catchy and will have people rejoicing in God's goodness as they sing, "Dancing, dancing to the rhythm as Your heart beats, taking over me. I'm all in, have Your way. Come take my hand. Where You lead, I will follow."
Bone by Bone is now available on iTunes. Be sure to check out all the great songs from this album!
Bone by Bone - The Bright Expression
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