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READY TO FLY

FFH / Essential Records

Fan Appeal: Tweenagers through Parents

With trademark tight vocals and snappy lyrics and tastefully appealing production, the new FFH project, “Ready to Fly” is sure to appeal to all ages.  The familiar acoustic-driven pop flies off into some unexpected territories as well, with some fresh piano-based tunes and a few other surprises.

The entire project remains consistent with FFH’s main purpose, to reach their audience for Jesus.  I found all the tunes refreshingly encouraging, with a clear focus on the freedom that is found in Christ.

“You Found Me” is an addictive syncopated pop tune that really leaves the hook embedded firmly as the listener is left contemplating how God sought us out and “found us in our places of loneliness” and “captured us with tenderness.” The rock-pop “It’s a Good Day” encourages us that no matter what, “Jesus is Lord, and I’m saved so, say hey, it’s a good day.”

On the more solemn side, FFH gives us a beautiful piano-based ballad with “Follow Love,” which encourages us to leave the familiar and “make the most of every day” as we follow our heart full of dreams.  The heart cry, “Here I Am” touches a chord of repentance and forgiveness that surrounds the listener with rich vocal harmonies and orchestral moves that at some points almost feels like being in the very arms of mercy and grace the song sings of.

FAMILYFANS RATING: A-. This one has overall broad listener appeal and ministry potential. Highly recommend for listeners from tweenagers up.  I have enjoyed it over and over and my teen-age daughters have told me they, too, have enjoyed experiencing “Ready to Fly!”

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Eric Jaqua is a Christian musician, respected music critic, and former Creative Arts Pastor at his home church in Florida. He is also the founder of WildmenMinistry.com in Florida and the nationwide dBrag.org web site.