LATEST NEWS FLASHES!--No.248     DO/TS    3/96
--By WS Staff

WS MUSIC MEMO!
         We hope you're enjoying the various WS audio tapes that have been sent to you over the past months. Thanks so much for your continued prayers and support for the WS audio studios which are helping to make them possible! They couldn't do it without you!
         With this "music memo" we want to take a little time to share with you some music news, as well as answer a few related questions that have come our way recently.

1. GP Scripture Song Tape "Power Tower"
         Most of the Family did not receive "Power Tower" until after GN 658, "New Music for a New Day," and so upon hearing this tape, some Family members asked if this is the type of "new music" that was referred to in that GN. Others asked why most of the songs were recorded by our veteran adult lead vocalists rather than our newer teen/YA vocalists. We hope the following explanation will help you understand this tape's history and outcome.
         Most of the songs for "Power Tower" were written and recorded some time ago, but production was shelved due to other pressing audio productions. So finally, when it worked out for there to be time to finish "Power Tower," rather than re-recording the songs' tracks and having the songs resung, which would have been quite an expense and would have further delayed the release of this tape, we decided to get it out as it had been initially produced.
         The music for "The Lion, the Dragon and the Beast" was specifically designed all around to be "heavier" and heftier. However, "Power Tower" was not meant to be a "step up" from "The Lion, the Dragon and the Beast" in its music. Instead, it was meant to be more along the lines of "Fear Not." "Power Tower" focuses on victory and overcoming, whereas "Fear Not" is more along the lines of comfort and consolation.
         According to the worldwide stats, our GP Scripture song tapes seem to be rather popular items, appealing to all age groups. It is our hope that "Power Tower" will also prove to be a great source of inspiration and encouragement to Family members and the GP alike who are looking to Him for overcoming power.

2. Credits on the FTTs
         For your information, after each song title on the FTT labels we have put the lead vocalist(s) and composer(s) credits. First comes the main singer(s) of the song, secondly the composer(s) of the song's melody, and thirdly the composer(s) of the song's lyrics: Singer(s) / Music Composer(s) / Lyric Composer(s).
         If the same person(s) wrote the music and the lyrics, their name(s) will appear only once on the credit line. If the same person(s) wrote the music and the lyrics and sang the song, the credit line will simply be the name of that person alone.
         There are many others whose names are not shown on the credits, but who also play a big part in the production of the songs, such as those who go over the lyrics when they are sent in for approval and help polish them further, the studio arrangers who produce the song, the auditioners of the final recordings, the technicians who help master the tapes, plus all those precious Family members who help get it into your hands! God bless them all! Thank You Jesus!

3. GP previews
         While continuing to forge ahead with their FTT work, our studios are also trying to work into their schedule the recording of GP songs destined for new GP DTD tapes. While we want to keep the Family inspired with new Family music, we also know it would be inspiring for you to receive new GP audio tools, right? So what the studios are going to be doing is this: Once some of the GP-destined songs are final recorded, rather than waiting until about 15-16 GP songs are finished (the average number needed to put together one tape), these GP songs will be included on FTTs as they are done. That way, you can start enjoying them right away! Then, once all the songs needed for a new GP tape are finished, the GP tape will be compiled and released.
         We are explaining this to you for two reasons: firstly, so when you hear these more GP-oriented songs on the DO/TS FTTs, you'll understand why, and secondly, when the full GP tape is released, you'll know why you're getting these songs again.

         We hope that this LNF has helped to answer some of your questions. Please continue to send in your comments and reactions to the new tapes on your monthly TRF, as we enjoy hearing from you, and take note of your questions and suggestions. We love you!

         Your WS family


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