Musician Highlight: The Soil & The Sun

You know the drill. Watch the video, enjoy the music, contemplate the lyrics. Then read on.

"Raised in Glory" 

Sewn in weakness 
Raised in power 
Sewn in dishonor 
Raised in Glory 

Raise them up 
Oh King of Justice 

Child of David 
Wash your hands 
Son of David 
Wash their feet 

You are my only son 

Have I gone too deep 
Am I asleep, Lord? 
Give me a sign 

A tender shoot 
A dried up root 
He's burning branches with no fruit 

Lord, I'm not worthy to die like you 
Put my head on the ground 

Washa, Washa, Washa 
Wake up, child 
The half has not been told 

Root of Jesse 
Root of Blessing 
Bring the remnant back to You 

Seek the Lord you shall be called 
"Repairer of Broken Walls"

This band, The Soil & The Sun says that their sound is, "Experiential Spiritual Folk-Rock meets New Mexican Space Music." 


They may not have openly claimed Christ as the only way to heaven in their interviews or on their webpage, but this band's song is blatantly scriptural. In fact, it is more scriptural than many church songs, in that there are no warm-fuzzy cliches to latch onto. This is refreshing.


Also, listen to the musicianship. The beautiful, beautiful musicianship. Two drummers, strings, extra percussion and oh so many textures. This is music that glorifies God by the sheer creativity that comes from a beautiful creator. 


Church musician, worship leader, songwriter: is there something we can learn about this experimental and dangerous approach to worship music?