On The Seventh Day

Jean Lauxerois begins his notes to Marc Coppey’s recording of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites by enumerating the many reasons why yet another version of these familiar works “to swell the ever-growing ranks” is superfluous, then explains Coppey’s decision to ignore the arguments as “obedience to a deeper logic, a feeling of necessity”. Lauxerois offers many examples of this “deeper logic”–such as that the Suites somehow correspond to the six days of creation (and on the seventh day God rested…), or that the Suites somehow possess an internal universal code summarizing Leibnitz’s best-of-all-possible-worlds theorem. While it’s impossible to know exactly how obedient Coppey has been to this “deeper logic”, thankfully he delivers an expertly performed set that on purely musical terms renders such rhetorical tripe irrelevant.

An imaginative, avant-garde style offering from Lord Of The Ants that combines his trademark cinematic electronica style with classical influences to create music that is both thematic and very atmospheric. The music is complex and intriguing with strong contemporary rhythms, nice deep basses and interesting soundscapes that remain full of form, structure and anticipation without ever venturing into the experimental. This is coupled with beautifully complex arrangements and excellent piano alongside great synth work and searing guitar. Lord Of The Ants continues to produce a multifarious musical style that is quite fascinating, incorporating musical styles ranging from Tangerine Dream and Vangelis to Moby and Boards of Canada. Add to that the alluring abstract themes and it is music to make us think.

This full length album will feature new original songs that bring the band back to their radio roots, with modern worship and rock selections in the style of their hits 'Caroline' and 'Oceans From the Rain.' Dove Award-winning artist Seventh Day Slumber has been at the forefront of the Christian rock scene for many years. This seasoned touring band has recorded nine albums, garnered five #1 singles, fourteen top 10 singles and has sold a combined total of nearly 500,000 albums worldwide. Ministry has always been at the forefront of Seventh Day Slumber's mission, and the band works alongside Joseph Rojas Ministries (formerly Teen HopeLine), as well as TheHopeLine.com. 'We want to make sure teens have a place to go, when they need someone to talk to,' says Rojas. 'TheHopeLine.com is a place where people can go when they need to talk. We minister mainly to the younger generation, and I believe they really do appreciate us taking the time to connect and listen to them.'