Michigan Musician and Poet Angela Josephine Releases Nashville Produced CD; Single Climbing Indie Charts
The conviction of a preacher collides with the spirit of an artist in the music of Angela Josephine. 'Grace Exhaled,' her second CD, was produced in Nashville and showcases her talents on hammered dulcimer, as well as guitar and piano.
Traverse City, MI (Aug 17, 2005) -- Angela Josephine has come a long way from
writing and producing songs in her basement.
The Traverse City-based
singer-songwriter's latest CD, “Grace Exhaled,” is being released Aug. 27 and
will be launched at a party hosted by House of Hope. The album was produced in
Nashville and features talents including John Pisciotta (Amy Grant, Pete
Cetera), Wade Jaynes (dcTalk, Sheryl Crow) and Chris Omartian (Rebecca St.
James).
“Going to Nashville was a great experience,” Josephine said.
“Working with a team of people made my project take on a depth that I couldn't
have gotten on my own. My producer, John Pisciotta, is very gifted at putting
that kind of team together. I feel that the best of my art was brought forward
in a way that added dimension without sacrificing what is uniquely me.”
“Grace Exhaled” explores new territory for Josephine, showcasing diverse
instrumentation like mountain and hammered dulcimers along with her customary
guitar and piano tunes. Josephine's music has always defied the molds of
traditional Christian pop, and her new album is no different as she explores a
variety of genres, including folk, rock, contemplative piano tunes and
spoken-word poetry. The first single to be released, Mind Over Mercy, has a
Norah Jones -esque feel, and is already climbing the Indie music charts. The
instrumental title track, which has a "roll down the windows and drive" feel, is
a percussive pleasure driven by the hammered dulcimer.
Josephine was
inspired to write the album track “House of Hope” after volunteering for the
national organization of the same name. When her local House of Hope offered to
host the release, it was a natural fit.
“Angela Josephine has been a good
friend to House of Hope,” said Craig O'Connor, Director of Development. “Her
heart for our ministry to young people is evident in the time she dedicates to
House of Hope, and her warm interaction with our residents, staff and families.
Angela's music speaks to the heart of our relationship with God and we are
honored to partner with her.”
Josephine is also an advocate for
Compassion International and presents their mission of releasing children from
poverty. Earlier this year, Josephine spent a week in Peru serving and
ministering to the needy. The experience was life-changing.
“It hits you
at so many different levels and at unexpected times,” the musician comments. “I
found myself crying in the shower shortly after I got back because I was
suddenly aware of how precious something like hot water is and how there are so
many people – people I now know - who do not have hot water, let alone any water
at all.”
“Grace Exhaled” is Josephine's second CD, following up on her
self-produced debut, “a restful sense of urgency.” The strong reviews and
encouragement from the first CD provided the impetus for the even more ambitious
follow-up.
“I used to have my conceptions about where I wanted to take my
music,” Josephine said. “I am realizing more and more it is my music that is
taking me. And anything beyond that… any good it does anyone… I pray have
everything to do with God and nothing to do with Angela
Josephine.”
Josephine plans on setting up a fall tour throughout the
Midwest. She is available for women's retreats, camps, festivals, coffee houses
and church concerts, bringing with her a unique blend of original poetry, art,
stories and music. “Grace Exhaled” will also be available online at www.angelajosephine.com and at other Internet distributors
including Amazon.Com.
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