Jason Bare – Have You Heard
Nov 25, 2011 CD Reviews
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wiegmake
Have You Heard
Jason Bare
Jason Bare is an accomplished writer and worship leader and although he has written Christmas songs long ago this is his first full-length Christmas CD. “Have You Heard” is just 5 songs long and while it is 20 min short, it is not short on flair. I think they describe it best in the press release.
Bare’s evocative, emotion-laden vocals imbue each song on the project with a unique sense of familiarity, like meeting old friends in unexpected places. He employs a haunting minor key piano line to ask the age-old question, “What Child Is This,” before segueing into joyful orchestration to underscore the answer — “This is the child of hope and wonder, the Savior of the world!”
The songs all have Bare’s own arrangements that tend to lean toward the inspirational and pop genre. I like how he added the children’s choir on “Have You Heard.” It adds a nice touch to the chorus. I also found the passion on “For the First Time” to be moving and the added choir background vocals add an enchanting note.
“Have You Heard” is a pleasant and enjoyable listen. Bare’s abilities as a worship leader and writer are evident throughout.
You can read more about Jason and “Have You Heard” on his official website at http://www.jasonbare.com/.
- Ken W.
