Spirit and Life: Debut Album Coming November 24, 2008
After much discernment and a lot of kind encouragement over the years, I've decided to pursue an album project for 2008, featuring original compositions for congregational worship and reflective prayer.
The album will be titled Spirit and Life.
The album will be available on this site, through local and other online music distributors, and on the iTunes Music Store in the USA, Canada, UK and Europe.
Things are now underway and I am seeking donations to help cover the entire cost of this project. If you would like to help make this crazy dream of mine a reality, please consider making a secure donation through PayPal using the button above. All donations will remain confidential.
Thank you very much for your support!
Tony Ward
October 2, 2008
Release Day Update: November 24
I have decided to give myself more time to get this "right," and have therefore moved the release date to Monday, November 24. I'd rather make this the CD it could be than rush
September 5, 2008
Recording Winds Down; Editing and Mixing Begins
With the completion of a long and rewarding session with guitarists Mark Daly and Roc O'Connor, SJ, the recording phase of Spirit and Life is now complete! From here it's all about the fine-toothed-comb; editing tracks, mixing and mastering. The plan is to finish the post-recording work by October 1. Stay tuned..... the light at the end of the tunnel is getting pretty bright right now!
July 31, 2008
Track Listing Announced
Here are the songs to be included in Spirit and Life, in alphabetical order:
- Blessed Are You, Lord
- It Is Good
- Light in the Darkness
- O Christ Our Life
- Open My Heart
- Song of Thanksgiving
- Spirit of Our God
- The Colossian Call
- We Arise This Day
- Yours Is the Gift
July 13, 2008
Choral Recording Wraps Up; Release Date to be Announced Soon
We're so close to the end of recording for Spirit and Life! The last choral session will take place today, and aside from a few make-up tracks, guitars and some vocal tweaks, we're heading full steam into editing and mixdown. I am also close to naming an official release date; stay tuned!
June 17, 2008
Project Team Assembled; Vocal Recording Begins
Today I will begin vocal recording, now that the initial phase of instrumental work is complete. I have a choir and instrumental ensemble assembled from fellow music ministers and friends and am feeling very blessed at the rapid progress we seem to be making. Thanks for all the prayers and support.... obviously, they're working!