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We are re-imagining an old song that we wrote from way back in 2005. Our first ever Praise and Worship track just in time for the Lenten Season. We've added new textures to the song as well as updating it for the current generation of listeners. Fresh from our reunion announcement and the release of our brand new single “Countdown to Forever” last January, we are gearing up for a special new song release this Lenten season. It’s been 20 years since the band started our foray in the local music scene and this latest comeback attempt inspired us to re-imagine our first ever Praise and Worship track called “Savior”. Savior was the first ever Praise and Worship track that we recorded from way back in 2004 for our debut album “In Awe of His Amazing Love”, a 10-track album that was intended as a fund-raising project for our Church. The album featured a then 15 year old Thrina Dimaano, our lead vocalist, making her first attempt at recording an album full of songs. Assisted by me (chief lyricist), and the band’s lead guitarist Wilbert Tan, the album was mostly an amateur effort from the three of us, mostly inspired by our background as part of our Church’s music ministry team. The album was supposed to be a stand-alone project only, until a Christian Music record label discovered us and offered us a distribution contract. This opportunity would encourage us to explore the local music scene and was able to release the album nationwide way back in 2006 in CD-format. For a time, the band became active in the CDO music scene until we went our separate ways in 2009, culminating in our nomination in the 2009 NU Rock Awards. Before we went on a hiatus, we were able to release two albums that we would later on release in the Digital Music streaming platforms last 2021. Savior is an updated version of our song from some 20 years ago. Adding new elements to the song to make it sound fresh while also highlighting our maturity as artists to ensure that the song will live on for generations to come. 20 years ago we recorded this Praise and Worship song out of our love and desire to praise and honor God. It was with no expectations but just an expression of our Faith and appreciation of God’s Love. This year, we revisited the song and re-recorded it. Giving it a fresh new sound for this generation of listeners.
We formally reunited earlier this year, and we've decided to retrace our roots by deciding to re-record our first ever praise and worship song, as we've matured over the years. We have decided to update the song by improving the sound elements and added new textures to the song. This time with a much improved musicality and artistic maturity that sets this song for generations to come. Back then, the song “Savior” was being performed by various Churches in CDO and still enjoys radio play in Cagayan de Oro’s premier source for Positive Christian Music, The New J 103.3FM. We hope to reach out to our old listeners and reintroduce them to the rebirth of the band while banking on the nostalgia of being able to listen to an updated version of the song “Savior”. Of course, the full debut album, “In Awe of His Amazing Love” is still available for streaming and downloads on various Digital Music streaming platforms. The album as well as the new version of “Savior” is a perfect listening experience for those who are eager to celebrate their Christian Faith during this season of lent. And be reminded of God’s amazing love for us.
We’ve also been hiding under a rock for the past 15 years. And we’re slowly trying to come out of our shell and start performing (at least on pre-recorded videos like this video here) our songs once again. We’re trying out things which we didn’t experience back in our days (smart phones and social media wasn’t that huge yet). Hope you could join us in our next journey. Maybe encourage us more to start recording live performances. But this one here, we only did because we want to sing this Praise and Worship song for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we remember him this season of Lent. The story of our band Thoughts And Notions started with this very first song that we wrote. And we’re retracing those steps as we move forward with our music. Looking forward to write and produce more songs not only for you, but for God as well!
Do follow our Facebook Pages for updates. Savior (the 20th Anniversary Edition) is now streaming on your favorite digital music streaming platforms:
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