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Stirrin' Up The Water
Peter Mayer
Stirrin' Up The Water
Genre: Folk
 
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"Stirrin' Up The Water" is the latest release from Peter Mayer. It is a collection of songs of faith written for a world growing smaller and closer, but one that is still splintered and in need of unity. Lyrically, the...  more »

     
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All Artists: Peter Mayer
Title: Stirrin' Up The Water
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Little Flock Music
Original Release Date: 7/28/2002
Re-Release Date: 7/31/2002
Genre: Folk
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 741378100427

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"Stirrin' Up The Water" is the latest release from Peter Mayer. It is a collection of songs of faith written for a world growing smaller and closer, but one that is still splintered and in need of unity. Lyrically, the CD presents songs of faith and inspiration. While finding home in the Christian tradition, the CD makes it apparent that this music, these songs, are meant for anybody, regardless of faith, race and creed that has looked for strength, unity or healing in the spiritual aspects of their life. "'A' is for Angel" talks about a parent's look at his/her growing child and hopes and fears they may have for them. "Yes I Will" was written for a wedding ceremony, but is a song of love and commitment in any season. "Stirrin' Up The Water," the title track, is a song recalling the promise in the ceremony of baptism. Included in the liner notes of the CD jacket is the following message: "Faith is a gift that calls us to action. Faith is the willingness to keep asking difficult questions in the face of uneasy answers. It is a surrender to a power greater than ourselves. It walks through fear to unlock a door; it humbles and then strengthens; it asks us to look and listen beyond our preoccupations. It is where the champions of peace, community, and social change have begun and sustained their journeys. This is a collection of songs for that journey."

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CD Reviews

Soul Soothing
S. DeBruin | 01/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Peter Mayer is his own unique artist, and this lovely gentle album is uplifting, soul soothing and thought provoking."
Happy mistaken identity
Zunzibar | New Jersey | 07/19/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this music CD totally by mistake. I am a huge fan of Peter Mayer ("Pete" Mayer)of Minnesota, a wonderfully Conscious singer songwriter under the Blue Boat Label. When I purchased this CD, I was under the false impression that Pete had a new CD out, especially as the title, "Stirrin up the Water" was certainly verbally in line with Pete's personality expressed in his work. When it arrived, I was confused at the sight of the photo of THIS Pete Mayer; the two have similar faces, but I quickly realized this was not the artist I thought I was getting. I was even more disappointed when I read the subtitle, "Songs of Faith". While am am an intensely spiritual person, I am very much put off by classically institutionalized religious individuals and dogmatic organizations. I was totally surprised by my innate reaction, which was to open the CD and explore it despite my usual cautious suspicions.

To my surprise, I enjoyed the CD very much. Despite my tendency to reject out of hand songs that have lines that begin with "Oh Lord", this artist's work is uplifting, inspiring, and has very pleasing melodies. Most of the lyrics are less overtly "religious" that at first glance. One can't help but to jog a little more joyously or rollerblade with a bit more energy when this CD is on the headset."
Beautiful Songs of Faith
J. R. May | North Augusta, South Carolina. USA | 06/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Placing this CD in my computer and listening brought me an instant sense of comfort. Beautiful melodies and lyrics abound in this quiet CD of words, guitar, violin and percussion. Fans of the more acoustic work of Chris Rice and Bebo Norman will love this music."