becoming the moon, by Mark Williams

becoming the moon

by Mark Williams

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1.	rest you quiet 02:38	buy track
2.	what luther said 03:14	buy track
3.	all else had failed 03:35	buy track
4.	arizona 04:24	buy track
5.	keeper of our hearts 03:12	buy track
6.	15 02:45	buy track
7.	impression 04:39	buy track
8.	chasing me 03:08	buy track
9.	eventide 03:43	buy track
10.	comet 03:18	buy track

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In this release, Mark explores the idea of "spiritual formation," or the course of personal development over a number of years. It's a natural followup to his previous album, which dealt more in the realms of faith and doubt. It is sort of a "taking stock" kind of album, a bit more of a "where I've been" record than a "where I am" record, most notably demonstrated on songs such as "15" and "All Else Had Failed." This is not at all surprising, since Mark wrote these songs sporadically amidst the chaos of a constant touring schedule over a three year period.

Musically, it's the first record where Mark makes substantial use of the electric guitar, playing a 1957 Les Paul Special, and it's the only full album featuring Mark's Lowden O-12 acoustic guitar. In addition to Mark's guitar playing, he is joined by bassist John Gillespie (Nikki Meets the Hibachi, Kickball) and drummer Nic Brown (Atheneum, Skeleton Key, Claire Holley). Mark Kano (solo, Atheneum) adds electric guitar for a couple songs, as well.

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released October 16, 2001

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