Bryan's
band Casting Pearls biography
UP CLOSE WITH THE BAND
How do you summarize a revolution? For Casting Pearls, you speak about
the indictment of honesty and the conviction of heart lived out in a
love for pure, full-on rock and roll. As you place their newest record
into your CD player and press play, you’ll understand that this
is a band that aims to make you move and make you think.
Collaborating with Grammy-winning producers Jason Burkum and Nathan
Dantzler (Audio Adrenaline,
Tree 63, Kids
In The Way), their 2005 self-titled record has an immediacy that
speaks to popular culture in the here and now. "We
wanted to create a record that would speak to our generation exactly
where they’re at—that would say to them, and to ourselves,
'Be alive with your whole heart; don’t settle, don’t compromise.'"
With songs like "Revolution" and "Wastin' Time",
that call is loud and clear.
Casting Pearls recently released their raucous first track "Weighted"
to national radio with quick success. Within its fourth week on the
charts, "Weighted" came in 15th on the National R&R Christian
Rock Music Charts. Adding more support, The American Christian Music
Charts chose CP as their top pick from a list of 50 artists with Top
10 Potential.
This newest self-titled offering was recorded in Franklin, TN in a
three-week period, which added to the immediacy and force of the record.
Two songs, "All About Love" and "Close Your Eyes"
were co-written with Grammy-winner Mark Heimmerman (dc
Talk), while, "Whole World" was written by, UK songwriter
and Dove Award winner, Tim Hughes. Phil
Joel of Newsboys
also lent his voice to the pop anthems "Alright" and "Wasting
Time."
“We had a blast in the studio, an absolute
wonderful time. But more than anything, we saw this record take on new
direction and new clarity. It’s an offering to our God for something
greater, something urgent and meaningful that people have missed. We
get caught up in the good things of life—our lifestyle, health,
prosperity—but we miss the greatest thing in the process. This
album is about drawing attention back to the fundamental need each of
us has: to commune with our Creator, our Heavenly Father.”
Songs like "You Alone" reflect this paradigm, as they proclaim
"I’m letting go, of all that I know, I’m holding on
to You alone."
As one of the most successful independent bands in the US, Casting
Pearls is coming into its own. Look for the revolution in this newest
self-titled release from Nebraska based Casting Pearls.
