There are a few people that this trio is planning on confronting as to playing in the band. Also, Ryan Hampton of Forever And A Day has now written a theme song for a friend. The music might be issued on the first official CD or the first main demo cd of the band. Band practice is weekly, on Monday's from 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. They may also begin rehersing on Sunday's. Ryan was recently confronted on lack of band practice, and he responded saying, "Our school limits our practice time together. But you can bet that when we are not together and not doing school, we work on the music by ourselves, and bring what we got to the table each Monday."
We will let you know of the first CD, demo or official. Also, contact Ryan Hampton if you would like a copy of the Best of Ryan Hampton casette tape. It is going for $4 to cover the cost of its furnishing. Four dollars for some ninety minutes of Ryan Hampton's music is not a bad deal. But please note that due the the inefficiencies of the equipement, it does not have the standard CD sound.
Thank you all for all of your support.
God Bless America
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Beginnings
Forever And A Day is a new and growing band in the Birmingham, Alabama area, consisted of local musicians Ryan Hampton, Jef Park, and Timothy Winstead. The band desires to bring something unique into the music industry, both lyrically and musically. With powerful lyrics that touch the common working man, along with a beautiful melody and nice harmony, there is no reason why Forever And A Day should not assume its rightful role in the music industry.
The band began in 2007 with Ryan Hampton and Jef Park. After failed attempts by Ryan to make it in the music industry on his own, he knew he needed some help. The songwriting of Ryan went well with the ambitious Jef Park, one of Ryan’s good friends. After having several practices, the two-man-band decided to call upon their friend and local violinist, Timothy Winstead. His violin harmonies go well with the dynamic chord progressions of Jef, and well-written lyrics of Ryan.
The band is currently in the process of raising money, equipment, writing music, and gathering more musicians around the area who would be interested in joining. As of now, the most popular song that is being worked on by the group is "Do You Remember," a song written out of inspiration of the horrible attacks of September 11, 2001. But this is not the only song that the group is working on. Songs "Men in Fields," "Finish What I Started," and "The Absolute of Love" are all songs with great potential.
Lyrically, the band is different by presenting songs that touch the common working Southerner, and shows the life of the man with the working mans blues who is just trying to do what is right. But while putting the band at this level, the band does not stray from who they are. In fact, that is who they are- middle class Southerners who want to do what is right, but find that hard to do in a complicated world. This is the band that asks the haunted question, "When I leave here tonight, will I still be on your mind?" and says, "All I can do is think about them times, and ponder on what might have been." The main, though not only, lyricist is Ryan. Ryan has been writing lyrics, books, journals, and just about anything of that sort for as long as he can remember. He knows when to portray something very personal, and when to portray what is universal. Often, what is personal can still have relative influence to many of its listeners. His song "The Absolute of Love" shows that after trying so hard to figure out what love is, the only logical conclusion reached is that love is an absolute given by God, and it can not be merely explained by the material world. His song "Finish What I Started" shows the yearning desire to help someone, when many others think that he is incapable. He confesses to making mistakes, but reaches the conclusion that anything must be done with faith in God. Jef, however, has also had input lyrically in the band. He edited the song "Do You Remember" which was originally written by Ryan. He also wrote the lyrics and music to the song "Men In Fields," which similarly to "Finish What I Started," is about a man who is just wise enough to realize his lack of wisdom, and wants to do what is right. Like many of these songs, Jef realizes that ultimately anything done must be done with faith in God.
Even underneath all of the spiritual inspirations to such lyrics, the band does not consider themselves merely "Christian." Ryan puts it best in saying, "We sing songs about life. As Christians, God is a major part of our life, and thus our music. However it would do more harm to the faith than good if we labeled ourselves as Christian. We are Christians, but watering down a Christian message to next to nothing would be one of the last things we want to do." "Furthermore," as Ryan says, "We can give glory to God by playing music that is secular, but consistent within a Christian worldview."
Musically, the band is also unique. It is hard to pinpoint one genre of music as what Forever And A Day is. They are rock, country, alternative, soul, blues, and classical, all mixed and interwoven together to make a beautiful sound. A few guitars, a bass, a violin, and a keyboard or piano, along with percussion and vocals is what makes up this band. The band does not consider themselves creators of music, but rather discoverers of music and users of music. God creates the music. All the band does is enjoy in His creation of music.
Forever And A Day accepts and greatly appreciates any donations, and would use them in a very fearful and respectful way, but would never pressure anyone for anything. Above all, our greatest gift from you, is you interest, your passion, and love, and your support, to and for the band and its members. We greatly thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts. We will keep you informed about the growth of this band.
Musical inspirations of bands and artists, contemporary and past, of different genres of music, in no particular order, include:
Lynyrd Skynyrd The Fray Charlie Daniels
Allman Brothers Ben Smolin (When We Were New) Hank Williams
The Eagles Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Hank Williams Jr.
Alabama Jeff and Hugh Jeffreys George Jones
Third Day Mercy Me Steven Curtis Chapman
Jonny Cash Montgomery Gentry Eric Clapton
Musical Experience:
Ryan Hampton:
Active member of the Birmingham Homeschool Band, directed by Kevin Moore (2002-present) (see links).
Has played annually in church Christmas programs.
Has written and privately recorded many songs.
Has self-taught himself on guitar, and learned drums from his grandfather, Jeff Jeffreys.
Timothy Winstead:
Violin student under Jeff Flanniken.
Plays consistently at weekly church services and annual Christmas programs.
Plays locally at weddings, concerts, and other activities.
Jef Park:
Guitar student.
Plays at local weddings and birthdays.
Has played at a church Christmas program.
All three members are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and are homeschooled under Heritage Acadamy (see links).
Also, please check out Ryan Hampton’s personal blog, posted on the links.
The band began in 2007 with Ryan Hampton and Jef Park. After failed attempts by Ryan to make it in the music industry on his own, he knew he needed some help. The songwriting of Ryan went well with the ambitious Jef Park, one of Ryan’s good friends. After having several practices, the two-man-band decided to call upon their friend and local violinist, Timothy Winstead. His violin harmonies go well with the dynamic chord progressions of Jef, and well-written lyrics of Ryan.
The band is currently in the process of raising money, equipment, writing music, and gathering more musicians around the area who would be interested in joining. As of now, the most popular song that is being worked on by the group is "Do You Remember," a song written out of inspiration of the horrible attacks of September 11, 2001. But this is not the only song that the group is working on. Songs "Men in Fields," "Finish What I Started," and "The Absolute of Love" are all songs with great potential.
Lyrically, the band is different by presenting songs that touch the common working Southerner, and shows the life of the man with the working mans blues who is just trying to do what is right. But while putting the band at this level, the band does not stray from who they are. In fact, that is who they are- middle class Southerners who want to do what is right, but find that hard to do in a complicated world. This is the band that asks the haunted question, "When I leave here tonight, will I still be on your mind?" and says, "All I can do is think about them times, and ponder on what might have been." The main, though not only, lyricist is Ryan. Ryan has been writing lyrics, books, journals, and just about anything of that sort for as long as he can remember. He knows when to portray something very personal, and when to portray what is universal. Often, what is personal can still have relative influence to many of its listeners. His song "The Absolute of Love" shows that after trying so hard to figure out what love is, the only logical conclusion reached is that love is an absolute given by God, and it can not be merely explained by the material world. His song "Finish What I Started" shows the yearning desire to help someone, when many others think that he is incapable. He confesses to making mistakes, but reaches the conclusion that anything must be done with faith in God. Jef, however, has also had input lyrically in the band. He edited the song "Do You Remember" which was originally written by Ryan. He also wrote the lyrics and music to the song "Men In Fields," which similarly to "Finish What I Started," is about a man who is just wise enough to realize his lack of wisdom, and wants to do what is right. Like many of these songs, Jef realizes that ultimately anything done must be done with faith in God.
Even underneath all of the spiritual inspirations to such lyrics, the band does not consider themselves merely "Christian." Ryan puts it best in saying, "We sing songs about life. As Christians, God is a major part of our life, and thus our music. However it would do more harm to the faith than good if we labeled ourselves as Christian. We are Christians, but watering down a Christian message to next to nothing would be one of the last things we want to do." "Furthermore," as Ryan says, "We can give glory to God by playing music that is secular, but consistent within a Christian worldview."
Musically, the band is also unique. It is hard to pinpoint one genre of music as what Forever And A Day is. They are rock, country, alternative, soul, blues, and classical, all mixed and interwoven together to make a beautiful sound. A few guitars, a bass, a violin, and a keyboard or piano, along with percussion and vocals is what makes up this band. The band does not consider themselves creators of music, but rather discoverers of music and users of music. God creates the music. All the band does is enjoy in His creation of music.
Forever And A Day accepts and greatly appreciates any donations, and would use them in a very fearful and respectful way, but would never pressure anyone for anything. Above all, our greatest gift from you, is you interest, your passion, and love, and your support, to and for the band and its members. We greatly thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts. We will keep you informed about the growth of this band.
Musical inspirations of bands and artists, contemporary and past, of different genres of music, in no particular order, include:
Lynyrd Skynyrd The Fray Charlie Daniels
Allman Brothers Ben Smolin (When We Were New) Hank Williams
The Eagles Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Hank Williams Jr.
Alabama Jeff and Hugh Jeffreys George Jones
Third Day Mercy Me Steven Curtis Chapman
Jonny Cash Montgomery Gentry Eric Clapton
Musical Experience:
Ryan Hampton:
Active member of the Birmingham Homeschool Band, directed by Kevin Moore (2002-present) (see links).
Has played annually in church Christmas programs.
Has written and privately recorded many songs.
Has self-taught himself on guitar, and learned drums from his grandfather, Jeff Jeffreys.
Timothy Winstead:
Violin student under Jeff Flanniken.
Plays consistently at weekly church services and annual Christmas programs.
Plays locally at weddings, concerts, and other activities.
Jef Park:
Guitar student.
Plays at local weddings and birthdays.
Has played at a church Christmas program.
All three members are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and are homeschooled under Heritage Acadamy (see links).
Also, please check out Ryan Hampton’s personal blog, posted on the links.
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