In a former life, I was heading towards being a Developing World Water Engineer! I had completed a Masters degree in Fiji, and nearly signed on to a Doctorate at Loughborough University to lead a project in Zanzibar, but my baptism in the UK and music passions took over.
Whenever I have been able to connect our music with this type of work, it has been a huge privilege and pleasure, eg touring with Tearfund and World Vision.
When sitting by a fountain with my great Finnish mate Jussi Miettinen at his home one European summer, we came up with the basic premise of ‘Well of life’, that we come to draw living water from Jesus, like the woman at the well in the Bible story, and we may be well when we drink deep.
Once we had cut the track on our Endlessly album featuring amazing playing from Teemu Viinikainen, again the legendary Nikki Denholm set her staggering photos to the track, both from her adventures in Africa and Asia.
The exciting new singer/songwriter album ‘Endlessly’– a partnership with special friends in Finland is to be launched in Finland in July 2012 David has recorded vocals here in NZ – instruments played in Helsinki – a global recording!We are in the last days of recording in Finland this week
Small string section being recorded today!!
Final mixing over next few days, and then mastering is Wed 6th June
We need the artwork for the cover, and pressing of Cds to go well over the next few weeks
We will launch the album in Finland in July, and in NZ on Sat 1 September (Newmarket, Auckland – plan to come!)
Anders and Manku – our partners in this album – have been amazing in their writing, playing and production
Teemu Viinikainen – who is a new friend and a leading jazz/blues player in the nation, has brought so much freshness to this recording, and will be so inspirational on the live concerts
The songs are a mixture of blues, rock and acoustic
‘Well of life’ is a blues song which links with my Water Engineering in the past, and work with World Vision…
‘Desired haven’ is a haunting rock song based on Psalm 107
lyrics below
FINLAND/SINGAPORE TOUR – 27 June to 24 July
David needs prayer for divine inspiration and strength and protection for a full-on tour!! Great
Highlight dates here for you diary
FINLAND
based in Helsinki area with wonderful friend and host Jarmo and family
Wonderful mix of opportunities, with more gigs and media possible
Fri 29 Jun – Rehearsals Sat 30 Jun – Hameenlinna – Paiva event with small band incl Max Sun 1 July – Helsinki – Salem Pentecostal church with big band tbc?
Wed 4th – Helsinki – Radio Dei (national Christian radio) 1 hours live on radio from their studio Thurs 5th – Helsinki – Old Church in centre – evening small band event
Sat 7th July – Pietasaari (Road trip 1 – 6 hours) Radio Dei festival – big band, launch new album
Fantastic line-up of bands incl great friend Nina Astrom, who guests on our album Wed 11th – Seinajoki (Road trip 2 – 4 hours) Pentecostal church event with small band incl Jarmo S
Had wonderful time there last year, real joy of praise and flow of worship
Sat 14th – Helsinki – 2nd album launch event details tbc Sun 15th – Helsinki – churches – am One Way Mission tbc, pm Suhe
Mon 16th – Pori Jazz (Road trip 3 – 3 hours) Big band play at the big mainstream summer music festival
Where headline act is Norah Jones – Teemu our guitarist is well known at this event
SINGAPORE
20 to 22 July – details of ministry to be finalised.
Well of Life
Dedicated to World Vision
Come all you weary, find rest for your soul
At the well, well of Life
Wash dust from your feet dirt from your hands
At the well, well of Life
Channels of blessing, source of all healing
Love everlasting, heavenly rest
At the well, come to the well, draw from the well We may be well
Though we’re unworthy, acceptance we find
At the well, well of Life
Find ease for your load, receive from his hand
At the well, well of Life
Springs of refreshment, oceans of cleansing
Floods of forgiveness, rivers of peace
Wash your face clean now, forgiveness will flow
At the well, well of Life
Cool your frustration, redemption is found
At the well, well of Life
Grace overwhelming, mercy unending
Joy ever after, favour of Christ
Endless slavation, ceaseless attraction
Sense of elation, flavour of love
Cool water, so sweet
We will update you soon on David’s new album, his first singer/songwriter recording since Destiny, back in the 90’s!
Working with Finnish friends Anders and Manku. David will be releasing the album in Finland (1st 2 weeks of July) and Singapore 19 to 22 July, and in NZ on Sat 1st Sep – more details to come. thank for all your interest and support
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