Artist description Contemporary praise & worship that captures the imagination and touches the heart.

Music Style Contemporary praise and worship incorporating elements of folk, rock, jazz and classical music.

Musical Influences Keith Green

Similar Artists Keith Green, Annie Herring, Delirious

Artist History The name Asaph was chosen because of its praise and worship emphasis. Asaph was king David’s chief musician. Twelve psalms are accredited to him. He was a notable musician, poet and prophet. The first album "Highways to Zion" was recorded in 1984. This was subsequently followed by two more albums over the next 2 years. The most recent development in Ray’s songwriting features intimate worship, and may be found at http://mp3.com/RayWatsonSecretPlace.

Group Members Ray Watson and friends

Instruments Keyboards, drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, sax, flute

Albums Highways to Zion, Throne of Love, Rise Up

Press Reviews “Dire Straits has demonstrated the potential for stillness and emptiness in rock music. In “Tunnel of Love” or “Brothers in Arms” that stillness is desolate, even post-apocalyptic. “Throne of Love” has something of the same quality to it. But the stillness has been transmuted to rest and peace – it is not desolate but consummatory, the result of being in God’s presence and gazing at him.There are many special moments on this excellent cassette, which, like Asaph’s previous release, weds a focus on praise and worship with a creatively arranged and instrumented sound. Ray Watson and his group of musicians and top-flight singers present quality contemporary music which incorporates elements of rock, jazz and classical, presided over by Watson’s soft Garfunkel-like vocals. The result is a thoroughly satisfying, totally professional unique contribution to Christian music in this country.” The Shaker ( NZ review of “Throne of Love” )

Additional Info Email us at: rayjoy@family.net.nz

Location Auckland, nz - New Zealand

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