Derek Webb is a super talented singer/songwriter here in Nashville. INO Records just released his new project called “Feedback.” It’s an instrumental electronic message based on The Lord’s Prayer and definitely worth checking out! There are also paintings by Scott Erickson as well as a video and photos by Jeremy Cowert that all coincide with the project as interpretations to each line of the prayer.
Derek’s no stranger to controversy. This dude thinks outside of the box. And while I don’t necessarily agree with all of his thoughts (there are very few people I do agree with 100% and most of them are pretty uninteresting) I do appreciate the way he makes me stop and think. His music does the same thing to me.
Here’s what Derek says about the project:
“Worship is a complicated idea. Arguably, it’s what we all do, 24 hours a day (regardless of what we’re worshipping). And I’m aware of a lot of “worship product” in the marketplace I sometimes occupy. So I was cautious when I first started receiving the coordinates that would lead me to make ‘Feedback’. It was immediately conceptual and ambitious, so much so that I genuinely wasn’t sure I could do it. But this seemed to be the perfect posture in which to create something worthy of being called a “worshipful” piece of art. So I studied, meditated, struggled and prayed my way through this creative process, and it’s easily the most challenging thing I’ve done in my career. But I believe it’s been worth it, even just for the ways it’s stretched both my creative process and my faith as a follower of the Way.”
The CD is available now at Derek’s website .
I’m also giving away 4 copies at random selection today, so be sure and comment with your name and location if you’d like to be a part of this giveaway!
Adam
Birmingham, AL
Megan
Kissimmee, FL
Justin
Mobile, AL
Michael
Midland, TX
Nashville
Alexander City, AL
Dude! I’d love to hear the CD! Sounds like my kind of tea!
Mark, Chicagoland
Sounds very interesting. I would enjoy reviewing it for my blog.
Jeff Clarke
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Lisa
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jessica
Bluefield, WV
Glendale, AZ
Shelley
New Brunswick, Canada
Gordon, Fargo, ND
Fort Mill, SC
Matt—Knoxville, TN. Hope you’re seeing a lot of orange this week.
Amy
Hendersonville, TN
Liz
Prescott, WI
Erica,
Amman, Jordan
Tony
Coral Springs, FL
Lindsay – Iowa
Morgan- Wiggins, MS
Jason
Nashville, TN
Anna
Nashville, TN
Love some Derek Webb!
Bobby
Clinton TN
Ally in Chattanooga, TN
Chelsea C.
Overland Park, Kansas
King George, VA
Oksana K., Ontario.
Oneida, TN
HEY PETE.. The link to Derek’s page isn’t working.
Niki
Clarksville, TN
Shane
Topeka, KS
St. Louis
Brooke
Dale Best
Visalia, CA
chris
the bozeman, mt
Interesting. . . I would def be interested in checking that out!
Jessica
Athens, GA
(formerly the amazing Nashville, TN)
I agree. Never completely understand or agree with Derek Webb, but do appreciate his perspective and how he challenges some areas of our Christian thinking. It’s easy to get into a religious rut and artists like him give us the mental tools (besides scripture) to dig ourselves out when we need to.
susan
millville, nj
Kurt
St. Louis, MO
When I heard about ‘Feedback’ I thought, “Lame. I wanna hear Derek’s lyrics. Instrumental albums, especially electronic, suck.” Then I heard him play the first three songs on the ‘Love Tells the Story’ tour. I don’t know how he did it, but he captured what the Our Father sounds like without words. Amazing musician.
Shanda
Tyler, TX
Burlington, WA
Shari
Cedar Rapids, IA
hollie
Savannah, GA
This sounds very interesting!
katie
nashville, tn
Derek has always been an incredible musician, singer ans songwriter. I really enjoyed his work in Cademons Call but it wasn’t until his song Wedding Dress that I statrted to respect him as an artist willing to push the areas in christian media that needed to be pushed. The Stockholm Syndrome has garnered him more shunning from certain areas of the christian market. We now live in a world where Worship is an “area” in our local Christian retail store. I am not trying to judge music artists but there are only a few that our doing new and progressive things. I believe alot of todays worship music sonds the same. It amazes me when i read the processes that diffrent artists go through will making a new “worship” project but then it comes out sounding just like what everyone else is doing. When Derek talks about his process and then you get the result FEEDBACK is stimulates my mind to want to know more about his intimate time in prayer, studying, meditation and struggles that could lead him into working on and finishing this project. I look forward to getting a copy and whether I agree with him completely or not I do respect him. I think he is authentic!
sorry for the typos….
David Parker
Zion, IL
I’m a huge fan of Derek Webb. I absolutely LOVE that he’s not afraid to ask tough questions…not afraid to admit that he doesn’t have all of the answers…not afraid to engage in controversial thought and discourse. Like you, I’m not 100% on-board with any individual’s theological viewpoints, but Webb has much to offer in the conversation.
LaFayette,Ga
enjoy your website and Derek Webb………..
Kristen.
sherwood, arkansas / marquette, michigan
derek has always been a favorite of mine. love that he does without changing just because he ‘doesnt fit the standard’ and how he challenges me to look at things in a whole new way.
thank you for spotlighting a great artist.
Tried to link to Derek’s website above but it doesn’t work.
Just FYI.
Natalie
New Haven, IN
Lawrenceville, GA
Conor
Independence, MO
Springfield, Missouri
“Abierto a nuevas posibilidades”
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon,Mexico.
I would love to win a copy of this! I loved Stockholm Syndrome so much, and I’m sure Feedback will ne just as powerful!
Thanks for the chance!
Ryan
Charlotte, NC
Let’s send Derek some of our *LOVE*
Liz from Staten Island, New York
Andrea Haar , Easley, South Carolina
Robin from Montgomery, AL
This sounds amazing!
Lindsey, Dallas TX
Nashville, TN
Meghan Glogower
David
Cincinnati, OH
I have enjoyed hearing Derek Webb since the early Caedmons Call days.
Dave Holmgren
8911 Third Street Rd
Louisville, Ky 40272
Controversy…?…yes…wrong…?…no
This would be great for our launch Sunday on Feb 13! Our church is in a very artistic part of Portland Oregon – can’t wait to hear it!
Pick me! Pick me!
Fairfield, CA
Janice
Columbia, MO
Pete,
I am very surprised that you would promote Derek Webb on your blog. I would like to know: what is your position on him touring with Jennifer Knapp the ex-Christian artist who made headlines and controversial statements recently? Anyone who endorses that behavior – which in my opinion is what Derek did by touring with her, is someone I lose all respect for—because he’s going directly against scripture. Because Derek did that I will never ever by his music or go to any of his live events. And Derek I’d like to know why you did that.
Jesus is pretty interesting, lol
Erica
Toronto, ON
Jennie
Greenville, SC
Piedmont, SC
What up from Mt. Juliet, TN
Jimmy
Oxford, NC
Derek’s music restores my faith in musicians that are followers of Jesus.
Heather
Clarksville,TN
I have a lot of respect for Derek Webb and his music, like you say, may not always necessarily agree, but He makes me think, and he focuses on the bigger picture of loving everyone, which is what we’re called to do.
Adam
Fredericksburg, Va
Brandon Jones
Currently a missionary in Cape Town, South Africa but from Norman, OK
Kyle, from Sylacauga, AL
Derek Webb can make me uncomfortable. More than most artists he makes me think. That is why I will always listen to what he has to say.
i always find derek webb thought provoking in a very calm way…. no sarcasm… he just is who he is… thanks for a chance to win the new project!
location? alabama
Amanda
Joppa, MD
Ryan
West Chicago, IL
Ryan
San Angelo, Texas
Will Adair
rocky point nc
Select me, I’ve been sick and it would make me feel better. True story.
Austin, TX
Michael Bryce Jr.
Mesa, AZ
Travis
Waco, TX
Kevin Law
Indianapolis, IN
Sounds wonderful!
Sarah Hubbell
Houston, TX
Love love love Derek Webb
yes please!