Praise-core [pronunciation key] - (Prayze - Kore)
1. A hybrid-genre of music that represents a careful and unique synthesis of ancient and modern praise music with elements from the numerous subgenres derived from the larger entity of heavy metal.
2. Of or relating to the son of God. 3. A lifestyle that intentionally directs acts of worship to the living God, regardless of the sacrifice. 4. A brutal assault upon your ear drums.
Our lives are defined by the choices we make. It almost goes without saying that in the course of our lifetime some choices will operate exponentially on our lives, affecting untold thousands of other choices. For example, the choice to love a person, to strive for a goal, or to uphold an ideal, will conform dozens of other choices to a pattern that will ensure that the given person is cared for, the goal is accomplished or the ideal is manifested. In the case of four young men from central Indiana, whose collaborative musical efforts are published under the name Of The Son, the vision and purpose of the collective, and thus the choices made by the collective, are determined by a clear conviction to glorify Jesus of Nazareth; whom some call the Messiah.
As for the brief history of the band; in the fall of 2003 a random and unexpected conversation between friends resulted in a brief and even more unexpected phone conversation between complete strangers. A series of experimental practice sessions quickly lead to the formation of a three member ensemble; Ryan (lead vocals), Jon (guitars), Rob (drums). Almost unconsciously the three began the process of writing what would eventually become the December 2004 Wounded Records release The Dead Will Rise. After entering a local battle of the bands in March 2004 Ryan's younger brother Nate was added to play bass and the OTS roster was complete. In early 2006, Josh Linton was added as second guitarist, and in late 2007 Josh Sterling on drums to complete the current line-up of OTS.
While Of The Son continues to dedicate themselves to exploring new musical boundaries, developing the unique subtleties and nuances of their sound, the true foundation of the band is not a unique bass and drum pattern, powerful guitar chord, or brutal scream, but a steadfast commitment to following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. This is a choice with an exponential effect. Flowing out of their dedication to Jesus Christ, OTS will continue to offer all those that are willing to listen an opportunity to experience an innovative approach to praise and worship music and a clear message of hope and love in the midst of a world that is overwhelmed with trite spiritual clichés and empty religious metaphors.
Ultimately, the words of an ancient Jewish sage provide the ground on which Of The Son will continue to build their music and their lives; But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus, the work of telling others the good news of Gods wonderful kindness and love.
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www.oftheson.com
