ARTIST CORNER
Hymns of Eden
7Cubed: What is the single most important thing you want people to get out of your music?
HofE: "We want people to see that Christians can have fun and enjoy life without lowering their standards or compromising their integrity. The mission of Hymns of Eden is to bring the word of Christ to a generation that is hungry for His word. As a Christian rock band, Hymns of Eden desires to reach people that might not relate to praise and
worship music and show them that they can worship God through any kind of music. We want people to truly listen to the lyrics of our songs and find a song that they can
relate to personally."
7Cubed: Tell us about the big things that are in the future for you guys (record contracts,tours,family life,etc.)?
HofE: "We are actually developing a tour with Nine Lashes. This tour is going to kick off at the end on September, and will go from Alabama to as far as Dallas. Just check
out our Hymns of Eden MySpace page for more info."
7Cubed: When do you all expect your debut cd to be out?
HofE: "We have been working hard to get this EP out and we hope to have it done by the end of August and out by the first of September. We will be announcing a date soon!"
7Cubed: What music are you listening to right now?
HofE: "Let's see Nine Lashes, Red, Decyfer Down, Skillet, Building 429, and Guardian."
7Cubed:: How did you meet and when did you decide to record music?
HofE - Mark Davis:
"Everyone in this band has been involved with music for many years, church, other bands, etc... Each of us knew that God had a calling on our lives, but with today's
turmoil it seems evermore difficult to pursue musical careers. Tim, Chris, and myself originated the concept of Hymns of Eden, each having been in another band
together. The bonds and friendships developed previously kept us together long after the band had fallen. Antwann comes from a similar experience with Addison. Though
our paths seldom crossed before, God put us all on a collision course that came together officially in November of 2008 when Antwann contacted us to ask a few
questions. Addison soon followed to complete the ensemble and today we are blessed to be called Hymns of Eden."
7Cubed: Have any funny stories you can share about being on the road/in the studio?
HofE - Mark Davis: "The first thing that comes to mind is Antwann's "wonderful awesome" idea to turn off all the lights at one of our shows. 'It'll be cool and the projector
screens will light up the stage!' When I grabbed my guitar to start that familiar intro, I couldn't even see which fret I was on. That night everyone "came up with new music" just trying to play our own songs. We all know now to screen Antwann's "wonderful awesome" ideas from now on!"
7Cubed: That story would make a fun video - maybe for a song titled "Wonderful Awesome"! Thanks for the great interview guys and may God bless your journeys for Him.
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Hymns of Eden has asked us to be the first to review their new song "Never Again".
We of course said we were happy to take a listen!
This song's wonderful melodic changes send the signal that this song should run high on everyone's favorite list. It's certainly on ours! The bass guitar plays an unexpectedly,
pleasant role in this song - refreshing, considering in most songs the bass is left to the back. The lyrics are strong and reaching - making us think - which we love. The story line is indicative of what most people have experienced in their lives in one form or another. The person is teased and unloved early in life but he never releases his anger at the teasers or retaliates. He forgives them. This line speaks volumes..."It seems forgiveness begins when the rock is dropped from the hand."
We love the driving guitars and the stretching, powerful vocals, but most impressive is the forethought that went into the lyrics. They remind us how to live. With forgiveness.
We also love their current song release - "All I Need". Find out how to buy their CD and songs on their site.
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ARTISTS REACHING OUT
VOTA - Pop
VOTA (formerly Casting Pearls) is reinventing - a new name and a new mission. The next stage of their journey includes a tour to high schools across our nation to help
encourage the youth to change this world - now! VOTA, along with several speakers are helping students understand what is most important in this life. They are truly impacting lives to help others. Check out the 180Tour.
You can also get their song free at Votaband.com
VOTA is donating money from every sale of their album when you purchase the download card or physical album from them on the road or in their online store. When you purchase their album for $10, they are able to send $40 to help feed hungry people in Kenya. USAID is offering a matching grant towards every dollar given to "Food for the Hungry" by VOTA. They have been able to give $210,000 since their album was released because people buy from them! Go to Vota's site to help and enjoy their music!
Their video for "Hard to Believe" can be found here.
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BRAND NEW & MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TROMA - Christian Pop
Troma brings great words and a wonderful message together with an electronic sound. Having signed on with Gotee Records, she brings a fresh new sound to the Christian music industry. Her song "Falling Down" shows that only God can help us when we fall down, and He sees who we really are inside. She used to model and realized that world is full of exploitation and confuses TRUE beauty. You can listen on Troma's MySpace page.
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The Heart of 7Cubed
How do you - yes you - please God?
Can you answer that? Is it hard to answer?
Once you give you heart to God, truly asking Him to guide and forgive, you are saved. God does not take that away. But how do you get closer to God and make Him happy? How do you keep all the junk in your life - the continued sin that feels like a trap, the burdens of life, the fun things you want to do, everything really - from becoming your main focus? Instead, He should be your main focus.
Identify your sin and what gets in between you and God. Your sin continues to crucify Jesus. We can't let that happen in our lives and feel good about it - if we really
think about it. How hard does it break your heart if someone you love deeply ignores you for something or someone else? God's heart breaks just as easily when we do that
to Him.
Sit down and talk with Him. REALLY talk with HIM - not a stale repeated prayer. Get to the HEART of the matter and ask Him to help you identify the sin and all that
takes your focus off His love for you. He will tell you.
This will free you to tell Him you are sorry. Ask Him to show you the way. Do you feel His forgiveness? We need it everyday and He knows that. We are human after all.
We can't be perfect. He loves you and will be happy if you just talk with Him.
Heather
7Cubed Co-Founder
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Have you found peace? Have you sat down & talked with Jesus. Have you said, "Yes, I want the gift you have given - salvation to me - so that I can live forever with you." You will know TRUE PEACE if you do. Cry out to Him and He will listen.
Please let us know if you do that because we know that He wants us to pray for you. This can be done by email - no problem - because we don't want you to feel alone. We are here for you.
- The 7Cubed Team
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Future/Past Issues
Look forward to these upcoming 7Cubed interviews in future 'Round the Cube issues:
Nine Lashes
The Ascendicate
NoonDaySun
Kronicles
Ruins Restored
Miss a past issue? Reply and let us know - we'll get it emailed to you!
Past interviews and download links included:
Awaken, North Wind!
Adrea LaRoche
Andreas Sandlund
Thousand Foot Krutch
Esterlyn
& more!
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7Cubed eZine
Hi everyone! This month's eZine has been a blast to create for you! It features an interview with Hymns of Eden, song reviews, links to more awesome music downloads, and the new "Heart of 7Cubed" section.
We were talking recently about how significant music and art is in our lives, and exactly how both can lead us to a deeper relationship with God.
Christian artists have to work harder than ever to get their message out - their personal message of how God has changed their lives and the most important message of how much God loves you - without question.
It is our wish at 7Cubed to share this passion, that we share with these artists, through our vision at 7Cubed.org and our Christian Music blog.
We encourage you to go to these artist's sites and events and support them - with prayer and purchases so they can continue on the journey God has sent them on. They work hard using the talents God has given them and we want them to keep on working for God. Let them know we sent you!
Give them a listen and let God speak to you through them. Let God draw you closer to Him.
Also don't miss the 7Cubed Christian Music Blog - there are even MORE great links, photos, and interactive stuff!
Live blessed,
~ Everett, Heather, & Em
Founders, 7Cubed
In this Issue:
* 7Cubed
* MUSIC
* ARTISTS REACHING OUT
* BRAND NEW & MAKING A DIFFERENCE
* The Heart of 7Cubed
* Future/Past Issues
* EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
* LINKS TO FREE SONG DOWNLOADS
interviews
reviews & Mp3s
MUSIC
Hymns Of Eden - Christian Rock
We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive 7Cubed interview with Hymns of Eden this month. Not only that, but they have invited us to be the first reviewer of their newest song "Never Again" (see below interview). Their Cd will be out soon and their tour kicks off this fall with the band Nine Lashes. (By the way be sure to watch for our interview with Nine Lashes in the next issue!)
The contemplation posed by Hymns of Eden on their MySpace page really caught our attention:
"In everyone's life they will be faced with many questions, choices, and uncertainty. However, there is one question that begs to be answered...one choice that must be made..."
And their response: "None can make it without God."
We have gotten to know the Bass guitarist, Antwann Richardson, and we couldn't help to see right away that these guys are serious and passionate about their mission. The band is comprised of Tim Christ on Lead Vocals, Antwann Richardson on Bass Guitar, New Lead Guitarist Addison Griffis, Guitarist/BackUp Vocals Mark Davis, and Chris Knox on Drums and Tracks. And these guys are for sure on a mission to share God's message.
We really appreciate that Hymns of Eden sets their stage up as an offering to Christ so that it is full of God's plan and not their own. Isn't it great when we realize our God given talents and use them for His glory? And these guys have PLENTY of it!
Check out their interview...
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