Caught In Time & Space
Artist: Lisa Weyerhaeuser
Label: Lisa Weyerhaeuser
Release Date: September 7, 2013
Duration: 20 tracks, 1:19:36
Caught In Time & Place is just that, a rendering
and memorial to a special musician now caught in a time and a place. Lisa
Weyerhaeuser’s path often crossed with the now deceased early CCM artist Larry
Norman. Both an inspiration and mentor, Norman often collaborated with
Weyerhaeuser. In this release, Weyerhaeuser pays tribute to Norman’s gifts.
Norman, his brother Charles, and other CCM artists grace the
collection with original recordings from 1988 through 1991 on the first half of
the album. Interestingly, the first half of the album has original performances
both electric and poppy while the last half provides acoustic versions of most
of these songs with Rex Carroll of King James and Whitecross accompanying
Weyerhaeuser.
Of the original recordings, “Closest Friend” maintains a
strong pop beat, “Keeper Of The Clock” has a Beatles-like rhythm, and “Psalm
42” has tight vocals sounding like an ‘80s new wave ballad with good harmony,
backing guitar and synth.
Norman classics conclude the original recordings with “Sweet
Sweet Song Of Salvation” a 50’ish teen anthem, “Great American Novel” with guitar,
bass, percussion and vocals much like a politically influenced mid-60s Byrds
ballad, and “UFO” showing the best of offerings being both slow and direct with
the addition of strings giving a wonderful touch. “Politically Correct” rounds
out the original recordings with barn stomp background and solid lyrics.
The acoustic pieces give a heartfelt rendering to the
original recordings with “Psalm 42”, “Get Away”, “Closest Friend”, and “This Is
My Prayer” being highlights. The latter being a great stage for Weyerhaeuser’s
vocals.
There are times we must look back to clearly see what is in
front of us. Hopefully, this is true for Weyerhaeuser. May she find inspiration
in her relationship with Norman to shine in her future.
Scott S Mertens
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