Intensity Shift was formed early in the winter of 2001 by Leonard Lewis (vocals and
bass guitar), Terry Greene (guitars) and Clinton Dodson (drums/percussion).
Listeners of an IS performance are
caught-away in an epic auditory odyssey, in which heavy, hard-hitting compositions
transition to the surreal and beyond by way of the most beautiful,
captivating passages imaginable. Driving beats, artistic bass lines,
screaming, always imaginative guitar, spatially intriguing keyboard
performances and ethereal vocals combine to fashion a sound most unique to the
Christian music genre. Engaging, sometimes, profound lyrics complete the IS experience
with positive, compelling, allegoric tales of life, love, loneliness and fear...all while pointing to a hope found only in Jesus Christ. This isn't light and
breezy stuff, but a creative expression of our human existence.
We want to be God's good and faithful servants
in all aspects of life, including our musicianship. To be worthy of such a
title, we have to maintain a consistent level of creative excellence and a
passion for timeless music. - Terry
Intensity Shift is a work-in-progress...
Our music is reflective of God's awe-inspiring creation. We hope that with
each new melody and each inspired verse, more of Him and less of us will
shine through in the end result. - Leonard
For more info or to book the band, please contact Leonard at (615) 975-3967 or leonard@intensityshift.com.
Intensity: Exceptionally
great concentration, power, or force.
Shift: A change in
direction.
Band Member Bios:
Clinton Dodson is the drummer for Intensity Shift. Born in Denver, CO,
Clinton has lived most of his life in middle Tennessee. He is a musical mentor
and big brother to several young men in his home church where he also serves
on the Praise Team. His dream is to "...play music full-time for the Lord, and
never look back". Clinton lives in Ashland City, TN with his wife, son and two
beautiful daughters.
Terry Greene is the band's guitar maestro and principal creative influence. Outside
of his involvement with Intensity Shift, Terry is a guitar
teacher and a video animation contributor for his church's television program. "To
me, music is an expression of who we are before the Lord", says Terry... "Its
a special fellowship when God places the right people on a common path to
form something larger than we could imagine on our own". Terry lives in
Clarksville, TN.
Leonard Lewis is the band's vocalist, bassist and primary lyricist. He is a
Nashville native and currently resides in Joelton, TN. He leads worship part-time for his church. "I love sharing our music with
other people", Leonard explains... "At times, the experience can be overwhelming... When I make that spiritual connection with an audience and I know that a life
is being changed forever, my joy is complete! That may sound foolish to some
people, but I know it happens - because from time to time, mine is the life
that is changed". Leonard has a wonderful wife, a stepson and twins (son
and daughter - God's double blessing).