For Paul Reeves, the last year has been one of many auspicious beginnings- picking up and moving from his native Savannah to the bustling metropolis of Atlanta, getting married, spearheading the launch of a new church worship service and, last but not least, recording his strongest album to date.
High energy album opener "Tell Me" pairs a U2-esque wall of guitars with soaring melodies and a desperate plea for honest communication, while the brooding, calliope-like organs of "Real With Myself" erupt into a sunny pop refrain. Alt. rock tune "Handcuffed Heart" builds toward a powerful guitar-driven punch, and the potent, ethereal "Voices Scream" ratchets things up to a fever pitch, as Reeves' clear tenor emotes, "I was blind and you touched my eyes. Now I see the darkness has no power over me. Now I'm free, now I'm free!"
This is the work of a feverishly driven artist, the same individual who from the age of ten poured endless hours of energy and sweat into honing his ball-handling skills, in order to become a basketball pro like his idol, "Pistol" Pete Maravich. "When I was a kid I'd go to a birthday party, and when everybody was playing games, I'd be playing basketball by myself," he recalls.
When the basketball dream fizzled out during Reeves' college years, guitar, the instrument that his musician father had unsuccessfully tried to interest him in earlier on was there to fill the void. First came some cover tunes, a chance to lead worship at his college and plenty of local bar gigs. Within a year, he was penning his own songs, recording first one independent album (2003's Free), and then another (2005's Face To Face).
The album ultimately culminates with meditations on a relationship that Reeves sees as all-important- the divine-human relationship. It's an invitation to take off your mask and be real, and once you're in that naked state, toward toward the end of the CD there are more songs about God.”
Hey Paul, congratulations to you and your wife on the new baby. Drop me a line when you get time (between diaper changes) and let me know how you're doing.
Aww Paul, congrats on the baby...she's beautiful!! You must be a proud papa! I'm really happy for you guys and I hope the album is coming along well! Take care!
Everytime I watch the last video, I laugh my ass off! "I was in the studio" originated from our time together!!! Yes, I said ass, and yes someone will judge me, ha!
Paul, it's almost like I don't know you anymore. What happened to the Paul that shared a house with me? I mean we practically slept in the same room. Those days are gone, but I shall cherish them forever. I love you Paul. Let's chill soon. You can even bring the wife. Dave and I will be throwin down some seafood at his place soon.. Probably next weekend. Holla!
From watching the clips, this album looks like its going to be one of the best. I can't wait to hear it. I'm glad Monkey could make an appearance too. That guy does some amazing work.
hey Paul, thanks for being friends. Your music sounds really great, awesome voice and nice melodies. Hope you enjoy my music, too... best wishes, JaNina
I am honored to be included as part of your circle of friends and to have you in mine. I truly love your work and artistry. Currently, I am involved with an outreach project, here in Philadelphia, in a city that truly needs a real ministry. (www.project215.org) Since they first began, they have made certain that their ministry is one in which hearts will be touched in a positive way, resulting in lives that are changed forever. For 2 consecutive years, Philadelphia has had the HIGHEST murder rate in the country and it is up to all of us to do something about it. If we can even cut the murder statistics by just ONE, it will be worth all of our hard work. We'd love to have you take part in this effort and ask for you to pray about making an appearance, at some point, or whatever God would place upon your heart. Even if you chose not to participate in-person, we really appreciate your prayers and just helping us spread the word by posting this comment. May God bless you, your family and creative endeavoes in a mighty way as you continue to reach out to the multitudes for Him through music.
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