An e-newsletter from www.tabernaclemusic.net to 6000 subscribers

Written by: Wah Lok


Background

Tabernacle Music is dedicated to promote original music, worship albums and major musical and prayer events, primarily in Malaysia. It is also a resource centre which provides free teaching materials on worship, music, songwriting and prayer. It is also an information center where you can find out the latest musical and prayer events in the country. There are now more than 6000 subscribers to this website. The website is 25 months old and has generated 323,000 hits, with more than 48,000 visits over this short period.


Latest Releases in Malaysia

The following are the latest Gospel Albums released in Malaysia.

1. Living life to the Max - Isaac Chong
   
   "Living Life to the MAX!" is a personal memoir of songs by Isaac Chang. In these songs, he shares his calling and other experiences with God. The music is contemporary. He writes the songs to reflect the heart of worship and his desire to penetrate the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The title track speaks of living in the center of God's will, totally for Him. The song World Changers is a call to Christians to change the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are nine English and one Mandarin song in the album. Isaac Chang had a love for song-writing even as a young believer. From 1995 till mid 2003, he served with his wife in Hope Church Penang. During these years, he was involved in church-planting and discipling young believers. He also helped build the church's worship team.
   
   

2. Lamb of God - Prody G (Tabernacle of David)
   
   Prody G is from the Tabernacle of David and conducts the orchestra there. This is an album of his original songs. Prody G has brought large team of musicians together to produce the album. Chen Khin Wee who heads Orkes Praise Malaysia, David Rebano, Steve Harris helped in the orchestration. The lead vocals of the album are perforrned by Doreen Tang from PJEFC and Johnben Loy from the United States. The Canticle Singers also performed in some songs. The music style of this album is traditional and very worshipful.

Upcoming Music Events in Malaysia

Some of these events are featured in www.tabernaclemusic.net under Malaysian Music Calendar


Upcoming Prayer Events in Malaysia for year 2003

These events are featured in www.tabernaclemusic.net under Malaysian Prayer Calendar.


Artistes Review

1. Glenn Pakiam
   
   Glenn Pakiam, from Dwelling Place, Bukit Beruntung, recently recorded 2 of his original songs with Integrity Music. This is one rare Malaysian who has made it into the international scene. Glenn is set to sign a contract with Integrity Music to release a full album. Glenn currently resides in the United States.

Tributes to song writers

Wah Lok has written tributes to Keith Green and Rich Mullins whom he regards as the greatest Gospel song writers. Both these men have contributed immensely to Gospel music but passed away at very young ages. Read these tributes at www.tabernaclemusic.net at "Wah Lok's tributes"


Do you have interesting music news?

If you have interesting music news, you can send them to ngwahlok@yahoo.com and I will try to feature them especially if they involve inter-church activities. 
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www.tabernaclemusic.net

© Ng Wah Lok. 2003