"Spirit of the Lord" genre: Roots Reggae
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	A great deal of reggae is what the business world euphemistically calls “mission driven” and Wayne Stoddart’s Committed (Platinum Gospel) certainly qualifies. As musical director of the Mountain View New Testament Church of God, he bases songs like “Pilot of my Life,” “Save my Soul” and “Spending Time With God” on a firm foundation: as the notes explain, “the theme is Christ, the story is victory and the message is life and life more abundantly.” That said and despite his clear qualification as a gospel singer this is a reggae album through and through, with bubbling and pop hook – a quite pleasant and enjoyable journey that is as musical as it is message-filled. Stoddart has found the balance between the Word and the musical deed and his up-to-date self-production is informed by a contemporary Jamaican feel (the mastering was done by none other than Dave Kelly) that helps get his message out to more than just the choir.
	CD: Committed   Label: Platinum Record Credits: Wayne Stoddart / Alexander Martin-Blanken
	Story Behind the Song When asked what inspires him to write such deep songs Wayne replied, ‘ My experience and the goodness of God to me. When I write songs, I communicate my innermost feelings and desires to God. I believe in the expression and ministry of documented original music. It offers an opportunity for generations to appreciate your and learn from my experience and testimony. Like David, the musical prophets today need to write the psalm so present and future generations can be uplifted and encourages by it.’

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