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2/22/2011

The past couple years, new music, and where it all fits in…

“Paint Me Away” was released in March 2008 to a fast start out of the gate. Just a few months later I was leading worship for Fuge the entire summer at Mississippi College to nearly 800-1,000 students per week. The next 2 years were spent playing so many weekends and spending so much time away from home, it’s not even funny. It’s been like that for years. I’ve sold a few thousand copies of that CD and I still love it and not because it is me, but because it is true songwriting. It’s not made up stuff, it was actually birthed out of real life; my life.

New CD & “Running”
Many are waiting on the single “Running” that was promised. I am keeping that promise, however I want it to be a good single, not rushed. It has been held up due to the fact I have been sick since last August, congested much of that time and struggling. Thank God things are cleared up and I can get back to working and finishing that song. It’s actually almost done!

Many are also wondering when the next CD is being released. In March 2011, it will be 3, yes 3 years since the Paint CD was released. How is that even possible? Time flies! Here is where I am:

I do not want to rush the writing. My approach is not to gain the fame of industry and everything they have to offer. My goals have changed; my ambition is different. My new approach is going to the scripture for inspiration on songwriting, with a big emphasis on worship songwriting. Not that I didn’t before, but this is my entire objective for any new project. Go to God and have Him breathe life into the new songs.

At this point, I’m not certain if the next release will be an EP, a bunch of singles, a live acoustic worship album (which I would need you to show up for and sing as loud as you can), or a full CD…I’m just seeking God and asking Him to write new songs through me. Many will be worship, some will be inspirational, but they will be glorifying to God. I’m also using this approach to any “secular” songs that are written…to bring the point back to a positive outlook. I hate to even label genres of music, but that’s just the way it goes. I want to write music that brings change in a person’s life, and lifts up the name of Christ.

Struggles
Over the past year, I’ve gone through many struggles. People have asked, “Did you quit music?”, “Did you have an affair?”, “Did you fall away from your faith?”. The answer to all of those questions is NO! Not even close. God continually molds and shapes us into what He desires us to be. This is what He has been doing to me since last year.

Musicians have a strange life. Especially christian musicians. We are called to take His message through music to others around the country or world. We have to make tough decisions. I just turned down the opportunity to lead worship in South Korea, Thailand, and Hawaii during the summer. As a musician that is hard, but as a man that is seeking to make the best decisions, it is the right thing. God made it clear that this wasn’t the right time.

It’s not the right time for many things. I started out acoustic, then felt like I needed a band full-time which was great even though it put a huge financial burden on me, to now going back to the basics and leading acoustic again. Besides a few booked dates that will be posted soon with a full band, I’m back to leading acoustic, and I feel peace. I’m not looking to make any musicians happy, I’m looking to be pleasing in the eyes of the One who gave these gifts and talents.

Looking Up!
I can’t begin to describe how excited I am for new songs. God has already begun to lead me to some great verses that are providing great foundation for new music. As with anyone, I’ve been on the right path, turned the focus on myself and went the wrong way, and now I’ve turned it all of my attention back to Him. A line from something I wrote says it this way, “I spent most of my life chasing fame like a fool, now I’m chasing after You.” That’s so true. We’ve got to chase God wholeheartedly, be crazy for Him even when others mock or question us, and run full force into His arms. Please continue to pray that God will birth songs in me that will change lives and hearts. I’ve had a few songs on the Paint CD that have done that (Scars literally stopped someone from committing suicide), but I pray for it even more.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. It means so much that you care to read about my life and what’s been going on. If you want to continue to be updated, please join my email list at http://nickfry.fanbridge.com. Feel free to send others to this blog as well. I love and appreciate you. I want to leave you with this verse. Isaiah 28:16

We have a foundation that will never be shaken. Never.

Another spirit in an earth suit,

Nick