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"In Feast Or Fallow" interview with Patrol Magazine

Charles Peters for Patrol Magazine interviews Sandra about the upcoming hymns record, "In Feast Or Fallow."  It is a first glimpe into the making of this upcoming album (release date is yet TBD).  In it, Sandra talks about the title, influences, and her hopes for this new batch of hymns.

"...Things are starting to become more integrated [in my songs], that spiritual is becoming everyday life, and everyday life is becoming spiritual."  -Sandra McCracken, on writing another album of hymns

Published on January 18, 2010 at 9:02 pm | | 0 Comments

This Is The Christ (lyrics)

good news from heaven the angels bring,
glad tidings to the earth they sing
to us this day a child is given
to crown us with the joy of heaven

this is the Christ, our God and Lord
who in all need shall aid afford
he will himself our savior be
and from our sins will set us free

all hail, thou noble guest this morn
whose love did not the sinner scorn
in my distress thou come’st to me
what thanks shall i return to thee?

this is the Christ, our God and Lord
who in all need shall aid afford
he will himself our savior be
and from our sins will set us free

were earth a thousand times as fair
beset with gold and jewels rare
she yet were far too poor to be
a narrow cradle, Lord, for thee...
praise God upon his heavenly throne
who gave to us his only son
for this his hosts on joyful wing
a blest New Year of mercy sing.

this is the Christ, our God and Lord
who in all need shall aid afford
he will himself our savior be
and from our sins will set us free.

 

 

 

c 2009 drink your tea music
martin luther/mccracken

Published on December 6, 2009 at 4:20 pm | | 0 Comments

FREE christmas hymn and 10% off coupon

Happy December!
 
Greetings to you from East Nashville.  I have been busy thumbing through old hymnals, mining for poetry and resonance in these old words, and adapting my favorites to make them new again.  We have begun recording for a new project of hymns called, In Feast or Fallow.  Like The Builder and The Architect, it will be a collection of old (and new-that-sound-old) hymn texts, with new melodies and intimate production.
 
One text I found for this project was written by Martin Luther as a Christmas hymn.  Derek and I have given it a new form and are sending you an early work-in-progress version in time for the holidays. Use the "tell 5 friends" feature on the widget to share the music.
 
 
Also, if you're looking for Christmas gifts, we're offering a special 10% OFF EVERYTHING from today through the end of December on the webstore. Just use the coupon code 10OFF at checkout. 
 
love and thanksgiving,
Sandra McCracken

Published on November 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm | | 0 Comments

Black Eye Tour

Sandra McCracken will be touring this fall with Derek Webb on the highly anticipated Black Eye Tour, following the September release of his new record, Stockholm Syndrome.

Sandra will be performing a solo set to open.  The shows are selling quick, so check the tour page to buy your tickets today!

Published on September 12, 2009 at 9:34 pm | | 3 Comments

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New look, new functions, new music...check out the new webstore!  Red Balloon is now available for sale as a digital download. And the pre-sale for Live Under Lights and Wires begins this week...

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Published on May 7, 2009 at 10:16 pm | | 0 Comments

2 New Songs on NoiseTrade

Two new songs have been added to the Red Balloon-NoiseTrade Sampler.  This sampler will be available until the end of the month.  This is your last chance to download this sampler and help spread the word to your friends.  Click here or on the widget on the home page to download, share, twitter and embed this music!

 

Published on April 13, 2009 at 12:26 am | | 2 Comments

Looking for lyrics or sheet music?

Looking for lyrics and chord charts for Sandra's music?  We are now offering a CD-ROM with 20 of Sandra's most requested songs.  We also have an online special for a sheet music and CD bundle for The Builder and the Architect.  Visit the STORE page to order.

 

SANDRA MCCRACKEN - Sheet Music on CD  (includes 20 Songs for $18.99)

This CD-ROM is Mac & PC compatible and contains PDF's of guitar chords and lead sheets that you can print out or view on any computer with a CD-ROM drive.

 

:ONLINE SPECIAL::
THE BUILDER AND THE ARCHITECT SHEET MUSIC AND CD PACKAGE for $24.99

This package contains Sandra’s highly acclaimed The Builder And The Architect CD as well as a CD-ROM containing the PDF's of the guitar chords and lead sheets for every song on the record! Order now and get a Limited Edition bonus CD featuring two additional songs not included on The Builder And The Architect CD (while supplies last).

Published on March 9, 2009 at 10:47 pm | | 8 Comments

Performing Songwriter Review and Free Download

Performing Songwriter December Issue

Pick up the December issue of Performing Songwriter on newsstands today for a glowing review of Red Balloon in the DIY Review section. 

Also, you can Click HERE for a FREE download of "Halfway" on their website, and while you're there, check out some great new indie music.

Published on December 31, 2008 at 2:03 pm | | 7 Comments

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