DAN HOOD

Acoustic Songs

Jun 29, 2011 Uncategorized 2 Comments
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So, I am releasing an EP! I haven’t released any material in a long time, so this is kinda cool for me…

ALL sales of this EP will go to support Threshold Church missions. Specifically, our work in Costa Rica. There is a great group of young people in Orosi that are truly passionate about following Christ and sharing it with their friends and family! Threshold has been involved in Orosi for about 6 years now, and we want to continue to support our teams and the teams we work with in Costa Rica.

4 worship songs. Recorded simply at home. A bit raw even.

1. Your Name – written in June 2011. A song about the power of the name of Jesus.

2. Wine Red Stain – written in early 2010. This song was written about the internal struggle with the magnitude and weight of the crucifixion.

3. Free – This song was written a long time ago (10 years or so) and was performed at Warehouse 242. This is the first time it has been officially recorded.

4. Someday – Written by my friend Nick, used by permission. This is also an old song from Warehouse 242. Literally a sung prayer.

I hope you all enjoy! and thanks for the support of Threshold Church Missions!

This is a download only release, just click the paypal link, donate something ($5 min.), then click “Return to danhood77@mac.com” and you should be directed to the downloads!

If you have any issues, send me an email, and I will email you the link.

all songs recorded by Dan Hood, mixed by Patrick Boyd.

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