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King, Wes
Jesus told parables to convey the truth. I think He used stories since that's what we all relate to--we're drawn to stories, because our life is a story." This premise is the conceptual driving force behind A Room Full Of Stories, the fifth album and Sparrow debut from recording artist Wes King, who wrote or co-wrote each song.
Now in his early 30s, Wes began his scholastic study of the Bible at Covenant College and has continued his education under the mentorship of Pastor Scotty Smith at Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tenn. Wes, who began playing guitar at the age of 14 and writing songs at 16, strives to be an artist whose work will increasingly impact our culture in an uplifting fashion.
Recent events in Wes' personal life have only served to increase an other-centered approach to his music. "I think as I become more aware of the compassion that's been extended to me by God, I'm becoming a more compassionate person," he says. "The past couple of years have been difficult. From changing business relationships, to some extended family problems back home, I've had to confront my limitations. The struggle has done something to sharpen me like iron. I think God allows us all to go through hardship, and often just to the edge of our endurance, to break us--to make us realize that we're not so invincible.
"I tried to rethink everything with the songs for A Room Full Of Stories--I really wanted this record to be passionate," remarks Wes. "I wanted to write from my heart--out of a place of struggle--not worrying about different marketing issues. This desire carried into the studio, where we successfully captured the heart and the emotion that happened when I wrote these songs."
Produced by Ben Wisch (David Wilcox, Marc Cohn) and Wayne Kirkpatrick (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith), A Room Full Of Stories is what Wes refers to as his "most artist-driven album."
Long regarded for his songwriting and vocal skills, Wes has also become one of Christian music's finest guitarists -- his raw talent shines on this album. "I know I'm a better player than the average guy, but my standard--well, my standard is Phil Keaggy," explains Wes. "I view myself as an artist on guitar - my love is to write the songs and then play them. I enjoy making the instrument accompany the vocal and dress the lyric. I get embarrassed by any comparisons to the skillfully elite, because players like that are a light year or two beyond me. They are in another category altogether."
With numerous hits over the past eight years, including five No. 1 AC songs and several Dove award honors, Wes King has more than established himself as a premier artist. "A lot of my songwriting has been done because I felt the need to express myself or understand something that has moved me deeply," concludes Wes. "Sometimes words along can't explain, but words with music can."
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Now in his early 30s, Wes began his scholastic study of the Bible at Covenant College and has continued his education under the mentorship of Pastor Scotty Smith at Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tenn. Wes, who began playing guitar at the age of 14 and writing songs at 16, strives to be an artist whose work will increasingly impact our culture in an uplifting fashion.
Recent events in Wes' personal life have only served to increase an other-centered approach to his music. "I think as I become more aware of the compassion that's been extended to me by God, I'm becoming a more compassionate person," he says. "The past couple of years have been difficult. From changing business relationships, to some extended family problems back home, I've had to confront my limitations. The struggle has done something to sharpen me like iron. I think God allows us all to go through hardship, and often just to the edge of our endurance, to break us--to make us realize that we're not so invincible.
"I tried to rethink everything with the songs for A Room Full Of Stories--I really wanted this record to be passionate," remarks Wes. "I wanted to write from my heart--out of a place of struggle--not worrying about different marketing issues. This desire carried into the studio, where we successfully captured the heart and the emotion that happened when I wrote these songs."
Produced by Ben Wisch (David Wilcox, Marc Cohn) and Wayne Kirkpatrick (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith), A Room Full Of Stories is what Wes refers to as his "most artist-driven album."
Long regarded for his songwriting and vocal skills, Wes has also become one of Christian music's finest guitarists -- his raw talent shines on this album. "I know I'm a better player than the average guy, but my standard--well, my standard is Phil Keaggy," explains Wes. "I view myself as an artist on guitar - my love is to write the songs and then play them. I enjoy making the instrument accompany the vocal and dress the lyric. I get embarrassed by any comparisons to the skillfully elite, because players like that are a light year or two beyond me. They are in another category altogether."
With numerous hits over the past eight years, including five No. 1 AC songs and several Dove award honors, Wes King has more than established himself as a premier artist. "A lot of my songwriting has been done because I felt the need to express myself or understand something that has moved me deeply," concludes Wes. "Sometimes words along can't explain, but words with music can."
Visit Official Website.
Albums
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The Robe
Ultimate Underly No Denying Motivation
Sticks and Stones
Common Creed
A Room Full of Stories
Signature Songs
What Matters Most