THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(11-TRACKS)
1-NO OTHER HOPE
2-DANCING WITH THE ENEMY
3-I JSUT WANT TO BE WITH YOU
4-I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU
5-RUN
6-THINGS YOU NEVER GAVE ME
7-RAISE THESE ARMS
8-THERE I GO AGAIN
9-HELP ME STAND
10-BY THE WATERS
11-WE ARE THE REASON
DAVID MEECE-ODYSSEY-1995
THIS COMPILATION CONTAIN(16-TRACKS)
1-GOD'S PROMISE/RAINBOWS IN THE NIGHT
2-FALLING DOWN
3-HIGHER GROUND
4-ONE SMALL CHILD
5-YOU CAN GO
6-TUMBLING DOWN
7-FORGIVEN
8-HIS LOVE WAS REACHING
9-COUNT THE COST
10-WE CAN OVERCOME IT ALL
11-AND YOU KNOW IT'S RIGHT
12-SEVENTY TIME SEVEN
13-WE ARE THE REASON
14-EARLY IN THE MORNING(Radio Re-Mix)
15-I CAN SEE
16-THE REST OF MY LIFE(Radio Re-Mix)
DAVID MEECE-ONCE IN A LIFETIME-1993
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(9-TRACKS)
1-INSIDE OUT
2-OVER YOU
3-BROKENESS
4-EVERY LITTLE STEP
5-GOING HOME
6-EARLY IN THE MORNING
7-MY FATHER'S CHAIR
8-ONCE IN A LIFETIME
9-LIVING IN THE SHADOWS
DAVID MEECE-LEARNING TO TRUST-1990
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(11-TRACKS)
1-PRELUDE
2-WHEN I WAS SEVENTEEN
3-LEARNING TO TRUST
4-TO KNOW HIM
5-TO THE GLORY OF GOD
6-THE MAN WITH THE NAIL SCARS
7-INTERLUDE IN B MINOR
8-THIS TIME
9-WHEN ALL COLORS TURN TO LOVE
10-SOMEBODY'S CALLING YOUR NAME(HE SPEAK SOFTLY)
11-THE REST OF MY LIFE
DAVID MEECE-CANDLE IN THE RAIN-1987
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(9-TRACKS)
1-ALL IT'S GOD CREATION
2-NOTHING TO FORGIVE
3-GOD ONLY KNOWS
4-THE WATER IS FINE
5-HIS LOVE IS REACHING
6-AMOR CONQUISTA TODO(LOVE CONQUERS ALL)
7-HIGHER GROUND
8-CANDLE IN THE RAIN
9-HOLD ON
DAVID MEECE-CHRONOLOGY-1986
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN
2-COME THAT DAY
3-THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
4-FALLING DOWN
5-GLORIA
6-ARE YOU READY?
7-FOLLOW YOU
8-WE ARE THE REASON
9-EVERYBODY NEEDS A LITTLE HELP
10-JESUS(LIVE)
DAVID MEECE-7-1989
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(9-TRACKS)
1-YOU CAN GO
2-TUMBLIM DOWN
3-FORGIVEN
4-THE LADDER
5-THE ALIEN
6-WE CAN OVERCOME IT ALL
7-THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
8-LEAN ON EACH OTHE
9-I CAN SEE(ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
DAVID MEECE-COUNT THE COST-1983
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-GLORIA
2-MAKING MY LIFE BRAVE NEW
3-FALLING DOWN
4-PRESSING ON
5-SOME PEOPLE THEY NEVER BELIEVE
6-COUNT THE COST
7-I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'D DO WITHOUT YOU
8-TODAY IS THE DAY
9-AND YOU KNOW IT'S RIGHT
10-REPLACE WITH YOUR LOVE
DAVID MEECE-FRONT ROW-1988
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THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(12-TRACKS)
1-JESUS
2-RATTLE ME,SHAKE ME
3-MOTHER,MUFFLER,MOZART, AND THE BETTLES,
4-ALL THE TIME
5-NEVER GONNA SERVE ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU
6-GOLSPEL TRAIN
7-COMING BACK
8-CRUCIFIXTION:THERE ONCE LIVED A MAN,INTERMEZZO
9-TEN THOUSAND ANGELS
10-THE BYSTANDER
11-WERE YOU THERE
12-WE ARE THE REASON
DAVID MEECE-ARE YOU READY?-1980
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-FOLLOW YOU
2-PEACE IN MY HEART
3-COMING BACK
4-GOSPEL TRAIN
5-LOVE ONE ANOTHER
6-ARE YOU READY?
7-JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME
8-JUST HAVE A LITTLE TALK
9-SATAN,JUST LEAVE ME ALONE
10-WE ARE THE REASON
DAVID MEECE-EVERYBODY NEED A LITTLE HELP-1978
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-I CAN'T BELIEVE IS TRUE
2-GOD HOLDS THE FUTURE
3-NEVER GONNA SERCE ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU
4-EVERYBODY NEEDS A LITTLE HELP
5-ALL THE TIME
6-LOVE IS THE REASON(WE ARE HERE TONIGHT)
7-ALL I CAN DO
8-SUNSHINE JESUS
9-OH SO WONDERFUL
10-HE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
DAVID MEECE-I JUST CALL ON YOU-1977
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-IT'S GONNA BE SO LOVELY
2-I JUST CALL ON YOU
3-WITH TEARS IN MY EYES
4-GOD'S LOVE
5-THE MAN WHO SAVED THE FOOL
6-FOLLOW ME
7-IN THE MORNING
8-COOL OCTOBER RAIN
9-LOVE YOUR MOTHER
10-DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT LIKES
DAVID MEECE-DAVID-1976
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(9-TRACKS)
1-I'LL SING THIS SONG FOR YOU
2-COME HOME AMERICA
3-JESUS
4-I LOVE THE WAY HE SMAILES TO ME
5-I LOVE YOU LORD
6-TOUGH MY HAND
7-TAKE ME TOGETHER
8-GOT TO KNOW YOU'RE THERE(DAVID'S PRAYER)
9-IMAGINE WHAT IT'D BE LIKE
REVIEWS FOR THE ALBUMS(There I Go Again)
Meece just possibly might be the best in the CMI to combine good theology with upbeat contemp music. Here after a hiatus of some years, he offers this new CD of eleven cuts, one of them a remake of "We Are the Reason." The others are new creative efforts. The prevailing message is one that needs to be spoken and spiritually digested these days, that sin is powerful and corrupting and the enemy is seductive and creative and powerful. The constant solution Meece offers is in the first cut "No Other Hope." He provides his usual nice balance of rockers with ballads all mixed with his superb keyboard work and vocalization. Especially fond of "Dancing with the Enemy"and "Help Me Stand."Meece has certainly escape from the Success and Wealth groups and continues to be one of view that understands the profound differences between a theology of the cross and one of glory.All of the songs on here (with the possible exception of one or two) deal with overcoming sins and temptations and clinging to the Lord. In fact, Track #4, "I'll Be Waiting For You" talks about the Father waiting for His child and longing to be in fellowship with His child (even when His child has other plans).Meece's new album is a shoe in for those of us who have enjoyed his music ministry all along. I encourage younger believers to give it a listen, now that they "have tasted that the Lord is good". Buy this album and you may well yet realise how fragile our walk with The Lord can truly be. By the way, the music is incredibly well done! Superb production!
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(ODYSSEY-1995)
This CD is a best of from David Meece focusing on two of his previous releases, "7" and "Candle in the Rain." There are songs from other albums, but the main focus is on these two. The CD opens with a new song, the powerful "God's Promises." The linear notes then reflect this theme by listing the promise of God each song represents. And there are some great songs and promises on this CD, too. "His Love was Reaching," a reminder that God is always there for us. "We Are the Reason," God loves us so much He sent His son to earth for us. "Early in the Morning," Jesus rose!While there are only two songs that a die-hard fan might not already have, "God's Promises" and David's version of "One Small Child," this is still a wonderful collection to have. It's uplifting and comforting while being challenging and honest when it needs to be. David Meece is one of my favorite artists. His CD's are still played quite frequently in my house. If you can find this one, you'll be glad you made the purchase.This is one of his best pre-1990 albums (1987). The track list is as follows: "All Is God's Creation," "Nothing to Forgive," "God Only Knows," "The Water is Fine," "His Love Was Reaching," "Amor Conquesta Todo," "Higher Ground," "Candle in the Rain," and "Hold On." If you're running a David Meece search, it's because you already know him, you appreciate quality Christian 80's music, and you're diligently looking for his CD's, which seem to have vanished from existence. This is not Mr. Meece's best CD, but considering how rare his music is, anyone who enjoys it should grab this immediately. They didn't warn us about "limited availability" for no reason! Although I bounce around from genre to genre and rarely review Christian music, I have to say that the works of David Meece, and this one in particular, are golden. Out of the 80's genre of Christian music, I would have to say that this album is one of the most memorable, not to mention one of my most favorites. (I would like to find "7" again as well on CD as well) Now, considering the range of music I cover, this speaks worlds on the album's behalf. The reason I think this is a wonderful showing is because of how memorable the work is (I still remember lines from it six years after the fact), and how much passion it seems to carry. I always recall the two sets of lines from "all is God's creation; "I see ten thousand wars fought on the distant shores in a bay's toy.""I see a poet in a cell trapped in a cold, wintery hell that has no voice. And though he's tortured and weak, he turns the other cheek and says, "Rejoice, rejoice."The strength of this album, with Meece's apparent writing skills and music that can be range from inspirational to mood setting to energetic, make it a sure bet. This, combined with the fact that it is almost impossible to find, makes it a sure bet to those who can appreciate this expressional venue.Of all of David's albums, this is the one I would say was farthest from being true to himself musically. A scan of the credits reveals that many of the songs were written by others. This recording attempts to have a "bigger" sound, employing more backup singers and using more keyboards, but it makes the true Meece fan miss David's simple, catchy tunes such as "You Can Go," and the unforgettable "Falling Down." I think my favorite track on this album is the lighthearted "Amor Conquista Todo." (Now that I think about it, I have been to six of his concerts and this is the only song from this album I've ever seen him sing live.) "His Love Was Reaching" sounds more like one of David's lovely ballads. Many of this album's songs are just not satisfying in lyrics or music... "The Water Is Fine" and "Hold On" being prime examples. David's unique, edgy voice sounds great despite the material he is working with. I would rather listen to one of David's older albums like "Count the Cost," which, though a bit cheesy at times, is honest, heartfelt, and fun. After "Candle in the Rain" came what could be considered David's best work to date, "Learning to Trust," so at least he learned from the mistakes of this album. Obviously, if you're a true Meece fan, you have to have it. So get it, listen to it, enjoy the couple of true bright spots on this album and enjoy the picture of David in his jean jacket trying to brood musically. David's new album is due out soon and it will be very interesting to see how years of silence have influenced his work. Don't get the impression that I don't think much of David's work-- he is amazing, inspiring, charasmatic, and one of my all-time favorites. He puts his heart into his music and is a wonderful witness for our Lord. Don't pass up a chance to see him in concert! ..
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(ONCE IN A LIFETIME-1993)
I love David Meece's music. He has always written with a sharp pen and catchy melodies. This great CD is no exception.The CD opens with "Inside Out," a prayer for God to "help me change from the inside out," and moves to "Over You," a song of praise because there is nothing over God. "Every Little Step" is a prayer to move closer to God through everything that happens in life. "Early in the Morning" is an Easter morning praise song to the risen King. And the title anthem is a reminder to live in the present, no matter what lies in our past.These are just the highlights in a stellar CD. Its 10 years old, and I still listen to it regularly. It's worth every effort to track it down and add it to your collection.This fantastic collection of music easily makes my top 5 best Christian albums ever. Also, I own all of the David Meece CDs that are in print (and a few that are not), and this one is definitely his best. My favorite songs on here are "Early in the Morning" and "My Father's Chair." But that won't mean anything to someone who isn't familiar with David Meece at all. If you are that person, then let me just throw a few names out there: Rich Mullins, Keith Green, Steve Green. I'm not saying David Meece is better than these guys, but his music sort of delivers the message in many of the same ways these 3 singers' music did. Though his musical style is different, his lyrics tend to meet you and speak to you right where you are. The songs are for the broken-hearted, the lonely, the depressed, and those who just aren't certain what the Lord has in store next. This music is powerful. Unfortunately, it appears that this CD is either going out of print or is already out of print. As of my typing this right now, there are numerous copies available used from Amazon. I would try everything I could think of to get a copy of this CD. It's worth it!
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(LEARNING TO TRUST-1990)
Learning to Trust is one of David Meece's better albums (with only There I Go Again and possibly Once in a Lifetime being any better). For those of you who don't know about David Meece, he was a child prodigy who wrote the Christmas classic, One Small Child, at the age of 14! He was also touring with orchestras as a classical pianist as a teenager. He has had a long career as a Christian artist. He not only writes great music, but his lyrics are unparalleled, in my opinion. My favorite songs on this album are This Time (which has an amazing intro from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor) and The Glory of God, although there are many other good songs.The Man With The Nail Scars In His Hands". I liked the song, I thought, and I wanted to give it another listen. Only the station didn't play it often. So I went looking for it in stores. That's how I discovered this album. I'm glad I did. Not only did I discover a wealth of great songs, I also found a new "favorite" artist: David Meece. His lyrics are deeply poetic and his tunes are melodious and original as well. Not only are the songs a pleasure to listen to--they are both mentally stimulating to ponder and positively nourishing to the spirit. One song I particularly like, "When All Colors Turn To Love", is about the day when the enmities of nations will be a thing of the past and no one will ever fight another war. Another great one, "To Know Him", tells of David's journey to faith. Neither these nor any other track on this album is overtly "religious". Instead, all are celebrations of "faith"--a desirable ingredient in any relationship and the vital ingredient in anyone's relationship with God. I especially recommend this album to all new Christians and to all who are exploring/investigating the Christian faith. It will teach you more about what authentic "Christianity" is than will reading any ten books on the subject.
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(CANDLE IN THE RAIN-1987)
Of all of David's albums, this is the one I would say was farthest from being true to himself musically. A scan of the credits reveals that many of the songs were written by others. This recording attempts to have a "bigger" sound, employing more backup singers and using more keyboards, but it makes the true Meece fan miss David's simple, catchy tunes such as "You Can Go," and the unforgettable "Falling Down." I think my favorite track on this album is the lighthearted "Amor Conquista Todo." (Now that I think about it, I have been to six of his concerts and this is the only song from this album I've ever seen him sing live.) "His Love Was Reaching" sounds more like one of David's lovely Ballads. Many of this album's songs are just not satisfying in lyrics or music... "The Water Is Fine" and "Hold On" being prime examples. David's unique, edgy voice sounds great despite the material he is working with. I would rather listen to one of David's older albums like "Count the Cost," which, though a bit cheesy at times, is honest, heartfelt, and fun. After "Candle in the Rain" came what could be considered David's best work to date, "Learning to Trust," so at least he learned from the mistakes of this album.Obviously, if you're a true Meece fan, you have to have it. So get it, listen to it, enjoy the couple of true bright spots on this album and enjoy the picture of David in his jean jacket trying to brood musically. David's new album is due out soon and it will be very interesting to see how years of silence have influenced his work. Don't get the impression that I don't think much of David's work-- he is amazing, inspiring, charasmatic, and one of my all-time favorites. He puts his heart into his music and is a wonderful witness for our Lord. Don't pass up a chance to see him in concer. Although I bounce around from genre to genre and rarely review Christian music, I have to say that the works of David Meece, and this one in particular, are golden. Out of the 80's genre of Christian music, I would have to say that this album is one of the most memorable, not to mention one of my most favorites. (I would like to find "7" again as well on CD as well) Now, considering the range of music I cover, this speaks worlds on the album's behalf. The reason I think this is a wonderful showing is because of how memorable the work is (I still remember lines from it six years after the fact), and how much passion it seems to carry. I always recall the two sets of lines from "all is God's creation; "I see ten thousand wars fought on the distant shores in a bay's toy."+"I see a poet in a cell trapped in a cold, wintery hell that has no voice. And though he's tortured and weak, he turns the other cheek and says, "Rejoice, rejoice."The strength of this album, with Meece's apparent writing skills and music that can be range from inspirational to mood setting to energetic, make it a sure bet. This, combined with the fact that it is almost impossible to find, makes it a sure bet to those who can appreciate this expressional venue
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(DAVID 7)
David Meece! It's right up there with Michael W. Smith and the other classic greats, such as Magaret Beker, The Imperials, and White Heart...to name a few. This album will never be old, stale, or out of date. Listen, wait 10 years, and listen again...it will still be as fresh as the first time you heard it!.
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM:(Learning to Trust)
This was my first David Meece album. I now have six. It began in 1989 with a song, "The Man With The Nail Scars In His Hands". I liked the song, I thought, and I wanted to give it another listen. Only the station didn't play it often. So I went looking for it in stores. That's how I discovered this album. I'm glad I did. Not only did I discover a wealth of great songs, I also found a new "favorite" artist: David Meece. His lyrics are deeply poetic and his tunes are melodious and original as well. Not only are the songs a pleasure to listen to--they are both mentally stimulating to ponder and positively nourishing to the spirit. One song I particularly like, "When All Colors Turn To Love", is about the day when the enmities of nations will be a thing of the past and no one will ever fight another war. Another great one, "To Know Him", tells of David's journey to faith. Neither these nor any other track on this album is overtly "religious". Instead, all are celebrations of "faith"--a desirable ingredient in any relationship and the vital ingredient in anyone's relationship with God. I especially recommend this album to all new Christians and to all who are exploring/investigating the Christian faith. It will teach you more about what authentic "Christianity" is than will reading any ten books on the subject. Learning to Trust is one of David Meece's better albums (with only There I Go Again and possibly Once in a Lifetime being any better). For those of you who don't know about David Meece, he was a child prodigy who wrote the Christmas classic, One Small Child, at the age of 14! He was also touring with orchestras as a classical pianist as a teenager. He has had a long career as a Christian artist. He not only writes great music, but his lyrics are unparalleled, in my opinion. My favorite songs on this album are This Time (which has an amazing intro from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor) and The Glory of God, although there are many other good songs. The music samples on this site are mixed up. If you want to hear This Time, click on The Rest of My Life. The Glory of God is really under This Time. The Rest of My Life is under Somebody's Calling Your Name. To hear The Man with the Nail Scars, click on The Glory of God. The first four tracks, however, are as labeled. Also, I'm not sure why this album is listed twice on Amazon. The original album (which I purchased on cassette) came out in 1989, but I don't know when it was put on CD (possibly '92?). I wrote this review for this listing because there are track samples here (albeit, wrongly titled).
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM:(Odyssey)This CD is a best of from David Meece focusing on two of his previous releases, "7" and "Candle in the Rain." There are songs from other albums, but the main focus is on these two. The CD opens with a new song, the powerful "God's Promises." The linear notes then reflect this theme by listing the promise of God each song represents. And there are some great songs and promises on this CD, too. "His Love was Reaching," a reminder that God is always there for us. "We Are the Reason," God loves us so much He sent His son to earth for us. "Early in the Morning," Jesus rose! While there are only two songs that a die-hard fan might not already have, "God's Promises" and David's version of "One Small Child," this is still a wonderful collection to have. It's uplifting and comforting while being challenging and honest when it needs to be. David Meece is one of my favorite artists. His CD's are still played quite frequently in my house. If you can find this one,David Meece is by far the most underappreciated artist in music, not just Christian music, history. Its not that there is anyone out there that doesn't like him, its that there is nowhere near enough people out there (particularly those new -- last 5 years -- to Christian music) that know about him. Talent wise, I'm not aware of anyone in Christian music, who's better (and yes, I'm a big Michael W. Smith fan). Meece is a classically trained pianist, and some of that comes through in his music. His voice and range is as good as it gets this side of Elvis. The problem he's had is with labels and, to some extent, a lack of promotion. Odyssey is a collection of songs from some of his earliest works -- including those in the '70s. It starts with an original arrangement, Rainbows in the Night, that is just awesome. He even includes some Techno-pop (well done, that is) stuff on this and various other CDs that should draw the interest of even the hippest Christian music lover. Buy Meece's classical stuff while you can. CD labels that produced these are no longer in business. .
REVIEW FOR THE ALBUM(COUNT THE COST-1983)
All of David Meece's projects have a personal feeling to them, especially as he's dealt musically with the aftermath of his father's treatment of him. This CD, his sixth studio release, has always felt the most personal to me. Maybe that's because the songs on it reveal an honesty to the Lord that is easily reflected in my own life.There are songs of praise for the wonder of salvation on here in the likes of "Making My Life Brand New" and "I Don't Know What I'd Do Without You." These prayers of praise so echo my thoughts still that they could have been written for me alone. Equally personal is the final song, "Replace it with Your Love," a song asking for change to become more like Christ. While these songs are slower, contemplative ballads, the up tempo "Falling Down" about the struggle with sin also fits in perfectly with this theme.There are some songs of just praise for God's works. "Gloria" describes the day when all the earth praises God when he comes to reign. Rejoicing at the resurrection is the theme of "Today is the Day."The first time I heard this disc, I was drawn to the lightly jazz influenced "Some People They Never Believe." The title track is an encouragement from Jesus' words about knowing what's involved before you become a Christian. "Pressing On" offers encouragement to keep living for Christ. And rounding out the tracks is an alter call song, "And You Know it's Right." Originally released in 1983, this disc sounds like classic 80's Christian AC.
BIOGRAPHY:
A child prodigy at age 10, David Meece was involved in solo piano concerts and playing with symphony orchestras at a young age. At age 14 he conducted the Houston Symphony Orchestra. He is best known for his two Christmas classics, "One Small Child," and "We Are the Reason," which have been recorded by many other artists. His musical style began as classically inspired adult contemporary and by 1987's Candle in the Rain, he had begun to explore more straightforward pop styles.I Got most of their albums and you can listen to their music on my (braodcastingradio) on the weekends.as well you may visite my website for more info about me and my community(http://www.holymetalrob.com/)
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