FROM HERE TO THERE: From Here To There

From Here To There

From Here To There

© 2005 Kimberly McMartin Newland (825346857220)

CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.

(About MP3 downloads at CD Baby)

From acoustic folk/pop to melodic rock, From Here To There's music touches on themes of longing, love and redemption with the help of catchy melodies, tight, 3-part vocal arrangements, and folk and world instrumentation

notes

From Here To There is a folk/rock band from the Seattle area. Formed in 1999, the band has enjoyed a steadily growing following over the years. The band consists of members Peter Newland, Matt Oldham, Adam Sheffield, and Kimberly Newland. The band's sound is an accessible mix of modern folk/pop and rock songs drenched in multi-cultural instrumentation and tight vocal arrangements. Drawing on their wide range of influences including Celtic, Appalachian folk, punk, jazz, pop, and symphonic rock, the band has an eclectic sound with catchy melodies and lush harmonies. Each member is prolific on several instruments, and the use of hammered dulcimer, djembe, penny whistle, and trumpet, along with more traditional instruments like guitars, drums, bass, and keyboard, contribute to their definitive style. Playing deeply spiritual and heartfelt songs with melancholy and light-hearted themes, they have been compared to Toad the Wet Sprocket, Caedmon's Call, and Sixpence None the Richer. They also bring a Celtic-inspired sound to many of their songs. They have won awards in the songwriting division of The Washington State Christian Talent Contest each year they have entered, and have been featured on the Northwest Music Scene Television Show. Their debut CD is produced and recorded by Timothy James Meaney and Brian E., and is a labor of love three years in the making.

reviews

Please log in to review this album.

  • Good dulcimer, good fiddle, good lyrics and arrangements.
    author: Ben Paul

    This is an album written by a Christian women. They are songs which you probably won't hear on your popular Christian radio station.That's a compliment. The songs are in the folk/bluegrass genre, not the over-polished play it on the radio type. That makes the album real, and honest. Kimberly uses a lot of words, but they are all quite easy to hear amongst the varied instrumentation. And there is a part of each song which will stick to you. So, beware of giving this a serious listen. You'll come away wanting to "Sing down the Ozark Mountains", or "go to a quiet place where the mist hangs over the water." "Why you wanna leave a good thing." The dulcimer and fiddle are quite good, but I think it is the lyrics and arrangements which make this group of songs by Kimberly McMartin Newland easy to get into. I don't usually buy "Christian" albums, but this is not a Christian album. It is an album done by a Christian.

  • author: Dolores Mager

    It is awesome. Praise God that there are still Christians to make music worth listing to.

  • My car music for six days straight!
    author: Patye Nguyen

    Finally having the full length FHTT debut CD in my hands after being content with their demo for two years is like going from Hershey's Kisses to Swiss-imported Godiva Chocolate. Each song is it's own scrumptious morsel, blending elements of jazz, celtic, indie rock, blue grass, country, and Christian with deep poetic lyrics, pure harmonies, and an aching love for God and Jesus Christ. I hit replay on "You Can Have My Heart", "The Love of God", "That Song on the Radio", "I'm Gonna Fly" and "These Hands" every time, while "2nd Beach" has made me cry. Pick up your own Godiva for your radio - and forget the calories, your soul will drink it all in.

  • Great sound! harmonies are tight
    author: Dave Foster

    The blend of styles and use of distinctive instruments make this a must have for listeners who enjoy such things. Newlands vocal style is melodic and unique. This should get radio play. Loved Precious, these hands, and on the radio.

  • I can't turn it off!
    author: Timothy Ellis

    This CD is a wonderful piece of audible art. Throughout this recording, the members of this band show incredible talent and versitility. Defying categorization, the songs range from folk-inspired, to rock-like, to soothing ballad. My favorite song on this album is "Precious," which has a lovely set of harmonies in the chorus. The entire album is great, and you'll find yourself listening to it over and over, then singing it in your head when you turn it off. I give it 5 stars.

  • Soaring vocals sing with conviction heartfelt lyrics about faith.
    author: Justine Olawsky

    There is so much to like about this debut album, it's hard to know where to start. The opening notes of the first song, "Blessed Defeat," make a promise that this album is many cuts above your run-of-the-mill Christian music, and then the rest of the album delivers on that promise. Kimberly Newland's voice travels seemingly effortlessly up and down the scales, occasionally calling to mind this singer or that one, but always infused with an expression of character that claims her sound as wholly her own. The harmonies blend to perfection. The band uses some unique instruments, and the music (sometimes rocking, sometimes folk, sometimes even a little country-gospel) is very complex and interesting. The lyrics will blow you away. Some of my favorite songs are "Precious," "I'm Gonna Fly," "These Hands," "A Quiet Place," "When the Truth Finally Shines," and "The Love of God." There isn't a false note in this album, though, and every song offers some new insight to contemplate and a melody to enjoy. I only wish music this good got air-play more often. If you're looking for really good music in the lyrical tradition of Rich Mullins or Sara Groves or Carolyn Arends, the vocal tradition of Jewel or Alison Krauss, I think you'll really like this group.

email

Please log in to email this artist.