About three or four months ago I heard a song by a guy named Daniel Renstrom. Daniel had a free song download on Brody Harper‘s blog, and since Brody and I have worked on several blog-related things together this past year, I’d made a point to check out Daniel’s song. I trust Brody’s musical judgment, you see.
Still with me? Good.
So I listened to Daniel’s song. Loved it. Emailed Brody and told him I loved it. Brody relayed the message to Daniel. Daniel sent me a free copy of his CD via iTunes because he’s nice like that. I listened to the whole thing (it’s an EP with six songs, so it’s easy to listen to the whole thing in one sitting). LOVED IT. Because in addition to the fact that Daniel has a phenomenal voice, his lyrics are tremendous. Deep. Thought-provoking. Saturated with Truth. Grounded in the Gospel.
And three months later, I still can’t quit listening.
So needless to say, I’m TICKLED to be able to share Daniel’s CD Adore and Tremble with y’all today. Daniel’s an independent artist, so this giveaway is coming straight out of his pocket. And I’m hoping more than anything that this giveaway will expose his music to people who haven’t heard of him before. Plus, you know, if you wanted to buy a CD or nine, that would be great, too. It would be an EXCELLENT stocking stuffer or a great way to treat yourself because, well, YOU ROCK.
Here’s what you do to enter the giveaway:
1) Click here or here to check out samples from Adore And Tremble.
2) Listen to the samples.
3) Come back here and tell me which song is your favorite. If you run into unexpected technical difficulties and can’t get the songs to play for some reason (or if you’re at work and feel that playing music on the job isn’t your strongest option), just tell me the name of your favorite singer / songwriter.
4) Then maybe go back here or here and marvel that you could own such quality music for such a low, low price (can you tell I have a soft spot for talented independent singer / songwriters? THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT, PEOPLE).
5) That’s all.
This giveaway will be open until Friday, November 21st, at which point I’ll draw for ten lucky winners!
Thanks for playing, interpeeps. And enjoy, y’all.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I like “At the Cross.” I am so excited that he is here in NC.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Listened to about five seconds and clicked “buy album” in iTunes, because I just can’t wait. Thanks for the giveaway, BooMama!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Awww.. hard to choose a favorite. But I really like At the Cross.
Thanks.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:02 am
I love all the songs. I think Quietly is my favorite.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:15 am
You trust Brody’s taste, I trust yours…just makes sense to enter! ;)
November 17th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Oops forgot to state my favorite: At The Cross.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Hi. Dial up, you know. So, my favorite songwriter right now is whoever it is who sings that country song, “You’re Gonna Miss This”. Good reminder already this morning and it’s only 7:40 in the AM. Thanks for the giveaway!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I’m a “can’t listen ’cause at work” gal. =( But I’ll come back when I get home. But favorite songwriter is probably Nichole Nordeman. LOVE. HER.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Thanks for posting the non-iTunes link! I loved At the Cross (was that the title? I just forgot it…sheesh!).
Thanks Boo Mama!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Broken Cisterns. I love LOVE independent artists!!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Thanks for the music! I needed to hear “At the Cross” today!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:55 am
At the Cross. Daniel is really using his talents to glorify God – Yeah!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Oh, I love it too! At the Cross and Where Could I go are my faves. Since today is my birthday, I think this qualifies me as the winner! :-) Ah, just kidding.
Sophie, thank you for introducing us to Daniel. May God continue to use Him in a mighty way for His glory!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I like Quietly.
Carol in NC
November 17th, 2008 at 9:33 am
I really love his voice. My favorite song is Broken Cistern, but I really like them all.
Thanks,
Laurie
November 17th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Hey! You don’t have to enter me in the giveaway, but I just had to come over for a big ole
ROLL TIDE! You don’t mind, do you?!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I love Broken Cisterns!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I think Quietly is my favorite, but it was hard to choose.
Thanks for making it available.
Shana
November 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Oh my…Broken Cirsterns is amazing! Thanks for always keeping me up to date with needs to be going into my ears. :)
November 17th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I love “quietly”! and i love shelly moore!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I loved Broken Cisterns! Wow.
Thanks for sharing this incredible music. Love your site. Love your recipes. Can’t wait to try that corn bread recipe out!!
Take care,
Debra
November 17th, 2008 at 10:26 am
He has an amazing voice! Thank you for sending us over there to hear it! I loved “Quietly” because lately, I can’t get enough of all the quiet!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I like At the Cross. Thanks for introducing us to new music!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I think “Broken Cisterns” is my favorite. I was really captured by the small portion of that song; it’s a beautiful concept.
November 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I like “adore and tremble”. I like hearing about new music. Thanks!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Hmm.. it’s a tie between “Quietly” and “Broken Cisterns”. I do love me some Jesus music, too… as evidenced by the player on my blog. One of my favorite “new” artists is Chris Sligh (from American Idol).. I absolutely love his song “Empty Me”. And Chris Tomlin’s “Jesus Messiah” is just incredible. Rock on, sister!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Sounds good….I liked them all.
At the Cross may be my fave.
Love to find new artists.
Thanks for the tip.
Ms Cutting Edge!
November 17th, 2008 at 11:00 am
At The Cross!
November 17th, 2008 at 11:00 am
I love U2. I also love the lyrics of REM. Mindy Smith is awesome in her rendition of Jolene, and she has a song about losing her Mom to cancer, “One Moment More” I think is the title, but I am at work so..can’t check it out, it will make you cry and your heart hurt (and call your Mom, twice, if you can).
Looking for some Christian music to latch onto. I do love Travis and Unashamed Love CD… he rocks it out at the end!
November 17th, 2008 at 11:43 am
At the Cross was my favorite – soulful and worshipful. (are those real words???)
I think my daughter would love this. She is in that independent artist category. Just put some videos of her from Sunday on my blog. She has saved her money to make a CD such as this, so we know how hard it is. Now to find the right studio engineer. I may have to buy 9 of these just out of respect for the whole process and because it is GOOD.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I liked Adore and Tremble and Broken Cistern. Thanks for the recommendation of a new artist!
November 17th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I love Broken Cisterns and I also liked tremble and adore … ok and at the cross … ok so I liked them all :)
November 17th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Adore and Tremble & Where I Go are my favorites…But I really love them all!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
November 17th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Hard to pick a favorite. I think At the Cross would edge out, though. All have such personal messages.
November 17th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I have been longing for some new music. For whatever reason, I couldn’t get these clips to play. But most of the music you feature is right up my alley, so count me in. I love Third Day, Mercy Me, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban. And most any new worship stuff from Vineyard and/or Hillsong that is out there.
November 17th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Children aren’t quiet enough for me to hear anything right now! I love Nicole Nordeman for her amazing lyrics–such truth. I like it when songs “speak to me” at different points in my life. Thanks for the giveaway!
November 17th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
I loved “Quietly”……he is really good. I think I need to get a couple of those cd’s. Thanks for the link!
November 17th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I am liking them all yet Where Could I Go is stirring my soul – all 30 seconds of it!
November 17th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I like them all but “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder” is my favorite so far!
November 17th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I’m a can’t listen at work reader. I will definitely check this out at home. I love some good music.
My favorite band is Third Day.
November 17th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Adore and Tremble…… but I am not sure I can wait to see if I win before I buy it!
November 17th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Beautiful! I like Quietly best I think.
November 17th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I love all of it…I think At the Cross is my favorite-est.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
At the Cross!!
November 17th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Second post… just had to say that I didn’t realize that site was going out of business; I’ve ordered from them before. I ended up ordering Renstrom’s CD, along with ones from Chris Tomlin, Newsong, MaryMary (Shackles!) and Sandi Patty (Christmas music.. yum!). It all came to around $20 including shipping, so they have some amazing deals. Thanks for the hot tip on a new artist AND great deals!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I have listened to this CD for a year now… and every time I have a different favorite! I think “Where Can I Go”…
November 17th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Great music! I love them all but really like the song Quietly.
Thanks for the chance to win
Blessings
Sue
marklovessue@numail.org
November 17th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
We love Daniel’s music. He has an incredible ability to write deep theologically sound music that causes you to think of the amazing grace of the Gospel. Ok so he is my brother but I would still say the same thing anyway. Thanks for sharing Dan’s music with all of your readers.
November 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Where Could I Go.
Will it help if I mention the 21st is my birthday? = )
November 17th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
At the Cross is my favorite. such beautiful truths in his music. thanks for the introduction. BTW made your cornbread tonight–delicious!!!!