Especially recommended to those who are keen on singing old-timey gospel songs a the top of your lungs, and getting excited about your relationship with God as it relates to the fact that music is part of who you were created to be. Just saying.
I’ve even gone so far as to write his name down on napkins and hand it to friends to look up on their own time, at the risk of coming across too boldly.
Here is his myspace page, but even better than that I suggest you download the singalong album for free at philwickham.com, then tell me this isn’t the perfect thing to lift your spirit on a dark, sweaty subway ride or even at the gym. Thank God no one can really hear what I’m working out to, because maybe its a little strange.
The album was recorded live at a church in Portland, Oregon. My favorite song is “Beautiful.” His higher register reminds me a lot of Jeff Buckley and makes me cry in a good way.
I’ve been dying to start a chorus or a choir out of my apartment, and I’ve talked to several people about doing this with a surprisingly positive reaction even from those of whom I would not expect more than a snicker. Not sure if its feasable, but this free album download was just the thing I needed to feel like it is still possible!
On a related note, my sisters and I saw him perform last weekend in South Jersey at this giant church and I wish he played a longer set. *Sigh* Definitely a top 5 for me this year, as corny as that may sound to my friends with impeccable music tastes.
