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| It might not sound like it, but the Georgia based pop band The Museum is actually named after a revolution. During a 2008 musical mission trip to Romania, drummer Josh Kirk found himself at a ceremony commemorating the end of Communism in that... |
 It might not sound like it, but the Georgia based pop band The Museum is actually named after a revolution. During a 2008 musical mission trip to Romania, drummer Josh Kirk found himself at a ceremony commemorating the end of Communism in that country twenty years earlier. “There was a small, humble museum near the square that told the story,” he recalls. “Turns out it was a group of Christians that actually brought about that political and social revolution.” Twenty years later the political changes were celebrated but the spiritual center of the revolution had been mostly forgotten. Kirk saw little evidence of Christian influence in the culture. “That little museum remained though,” he adds, “offering a glimpse into the kind of faith that can turn a nation upside down.” < br>Shortly thereafter Kirk teamed up with singer and songwriter Ben Richter to form a modern pop band that would explore the big themes of their lives – faith, justice and worship – with an eye toward waking the church to the incendiary role it should be playing in the world. “We were, and are, all worship leaders,” Richter explains, “and we have a passion for the local church. But as much as we love to sing together on Sunday morning, we felt a calling to bring songs that would challenge the Church to live out lives of worship all week long.” With the addition of bassist Chris Brink in 2010 their lineup was in place. Their budding calling and youthful ambition quickly led to the band’s debut album Let Love Win (BEC Recordings) and its two hit radio singles; “My Help Comes from the Lord” and “Allelujah,” as well as significant press coverage, a growing nationwide fan base and hundreds of live appearances. The band partnered with the poverty relief agency Compassion International and the anti-slavery ministry Not For Sale, even penning a theme song for that group (“Not For Sale”) and representing their work on the road. < br>The early success of The Museum actually caught them a bit off guard. Richter remembers a watershed moment that happened just one week after their first single, “My Help Comes from the Lord,” was released to radio. “A woman sent me a Facebook message,” he remembers. “She had just lost her husband in an accident and was back in her home for the first time as a widow and a single mother. She didn’t know how she would survive but felt that our song was a direct message from God that He would sustain her.” Similar stories flooded in and the young band knew that God was doing something important through them. “To get that kind of confirmation that early on was really important,” Richter adds. “It certainly wasn’t easy to build a band, write the songs and spend so much time on road, but we knew it was worth it.” < br>In 2011, behind the success of their debut, the band further solidified their lineup with additional guitarist Loyd Rieves. Refocused in their calling and purpose, the band got to work writing for their follow-up album. Whereas the first album had come together quickly, with three different producers in three different cities, the band hunkered down for album number two. “The songs on the first album were mostly written by individuals and then brought to the band,” Richter says. “But this time we focused much more on writing as a group. We wrestled over thirty or forty songs in order to find the best eleven for the album. We were determined to make sure that every single track had the same kind of life-changing potential as “My Help Comes from the Lord.” Another shift involved enlisting just one producer, Pete Kipley (Phil Wickham, Matthew West, MercyMe,) to bring the songs to life with aural continuity and depth. In addition to his requisite studio proficiency, Kipley pulled musical performances from the band members that he believes will fully demonstrate their true skill level to listeners. “Besides writing such amazing songs,” Kipley enthuses, “these kids can really, really play. There is a skill level here that you just don’t come across in young bands these days. Loyd’s expressiveness on guitar creates a fantastic tonal landscape and Josh is such a powerful and tasteful drummer. Plus, I am absolutely convinced that Chris Brink is one of the best bass players I have ever heard! He’s like Olympic gold-metal good.” < br>Beyond improved sonics and musicianship, Richter believes that the new album, entitled My Only Rescue and scheduled for release August 28, 2012, takes the band a significant step further in both their creative and spiritual calling. The first single, “Love Will Find You,” was written months earlier for a friend who felt impossibly distant from God due to personal mistakes and sin. The song’s relevance was confirmed when the band travelled to the Philippines with Compassion International. “There we were, after multiple long flights, a two hour van ride, a ferry ride, and then a rainy ride on boats so small only four people could fit on each one – to get to an island with just four families on it. We were literally on the other side of the world, and God was already there. On His behalf Compassion was there showing His love to people who had survived a terrible hurricane. Although we had written the lyric months earlier, we knew this would be the theme of the record; ‘You can run ‘til you can’t find home. You can sail ‘til you can’t see land. There is no place you can go; Love will find you where you are.’” < br>The lyrical scope of the record moves from global, including the band’s foundational social justice passion and vision for the Church as the hope of the world, to very personal. Another defining moment came as Richter was preparing to cut the vocals for the title track, “My Only Rescue.” The band had written the song together during a writing retreat in a cabin in the woods of North Georgia, but on the day Richter was scheduled to record his vocal parts he came down with a terrible stomach virus. Already weakened and feverish, he got a call from his wife on his way into the vocal booth. The young couple had recently found out that they were expecting their first child. The news that day, however, was life-changing. “She called to tell me that she was losing the baby,” Richter remembers. “She miscarried three days later. It was just devastating to us. The lyrics I had written just a few weeks before were now ministering to me. ‘Give me the faith to wait on You, give me peace to be still. You’re the only hope I lean on, give me faith to wait on You.’” < br>Throughout My Only Rescue, The Museum accomplishes exactly what they set out to. “We are called to write songs for the church,” Richter adds. “Whether they are heard on the radio, at one of our shows, or on the album, we hope that our purpose rings out loud and clear. If we are not living lives that bring glory to Christ and that show His love to the hurting and vulnerable, we might as well not bother singing worship songs at all. In Amos God says ‘Away from me with the noise of your songs, but let justice roll on like a river.’ Do we really want to create something that adds to that noise? We put a lot of thought into every lyric and every song that we write to make sure that it is something that is true to our hearts and, more importantly, true to God’s word.” < br>Still only in their twenties, the mission of The Museum combines the maturity that comes from ministry experience with the zeal of youth. “Our concept of worship continues to expand,” Richter adds without missing a beat. “Singing is an aspect of worship but worship is so much more. Whether we are challenging someone to trust God through their valleys, or moving people to get involved in ending slavery in our generation, it’s all worship. We’re excited about this record, the upcoming tour and our continuing relationships with Compassion International and Not For Sale. But mostly we are excited about what God can do through simple people like us.” Josh Kirk, the one who thought of the band’s name years ago, continues to draw inspiration from his experience in Romania. “We want to sustain this revolution,” he says. “Like that little museum, we want to show the evidence of continuing spiritual revolution in our own lives and through these songs.”
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8/30/2012 - The Museum Releases My Only Rescue This Week
This week BEC Recordings’ The Museum released their sophomore label project, My Only Rescue, produced Pete Kipley (Phil Wickham, Matthew West, MercyMe,).This album follows the well-received debut Let Love Win (2010), which delivered two hit singles: “My Help Comes from the Lord” and “Allelujah.”
Celebrating their street week, The Museum is traveling to cities across the South visiting radio stations and sharing their current radio single “Love Will Find You.” Yesterday they spent the morning on air with American Family Radio hosts JJ and Ron. They also stopped by Faith Village to perform acoustic tunes and talk about their new album. Fans can also listen to the band talk about My Only Rescue on the NewReleaseTuesday Podcast as well as hear acoustic songs on HearItFirst.com.
Here’s media outlets are saying about The Museum’s My Only Rescue:
“This album overflows with the pursuit of justice, while urging listeners to break out of comfort zones. There are hints of worship throughout, but it's all wrapped around massive power chords, escalating electronics, and arena-ready balladry.” - Christianity Today, 4-star-review
“With their sophomore effort, My Only Rescue, the band seems to try and find themselves a bit more with a fairly varied mix of accessible tunes.”- New Release Tuesday
“What makes this band stand out is the whole tone of the album. The album has an air of wanting to do it right and say things in a gentle and sincere way.”- Louder Than The Music
“We're calling it now—My Only Rescue has the potential to be one of ‘those’ albums. By ‘those’ we mean one of those albums you go to when life gets tough. The songs seem custom-made to pour the truth and shout the voice of God into our lives.”-YW - YouthWalk Magazine
About My Only Rescue:Refocused in their calling and purpose, the band concentrated on writing as a group. Through their dedication to bring the best possible songs to life on My Only Rescue, The Museum accomplished exactly what they set out to do.
“We are called to write songs for the church,” front man Ben Richter adds. “Whether they are heard on the radio, at one of our shows, or on the album, we hope that our purpose rings out loud and clear. If we are not living lives that bring glory to Christ and that show His love to the hurting and vulnerable, we might as well not bother singing worship songs at all.”
Beyond improved sonics and musicianship, Richter believes that the new album takes the band a significant step further in both their creative and spiritual calling. The band’s passion for bringing God’s love to the ends of the earth is evident in their partnerships with the poverty relief agency Compassion International and the anti-slavery ministry Not For Sale (NFS). The Museum also penned a theme song for that NFS (“Not For Sale”) featured on the new release.
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6/1/2012 - The Museum Prepares For Sophomore Release, My Only Rescue, August 28
BEC Recordings’ The Museum is gearing up for their sophomore label project, My Only Rescue, set to release on August 28. This album follows the well-received debut Let Love Win (2010), which delivered two hit singles: “My Help Comes from the Lord” and “Allelujah.” In addition to the radio airplay, The Museum received rave press reviews as well as grew their fan base with their constant touring over the last two years.
Refocused in their calling and purpose, the band concentrated on writing as a group as well as working with just one producer, Pete Kipley (Phil Wickham, Matthew West, MercyMe). Through their dedication to bring the best possible songs to life on My Only Rescue, The Museum accomplished exactly what they set out to do.
“We are called to write songs for the church,” front man Ben Richter adds. “Whether they are heard on the radio, at one of our shows, or on the album, we hope that our purpose rings out loud and clear.”
Beyond improved sonics and musicianship, Richter believes that the new album takes the band a significant step further in both their creative and spiritual calling. The first single, “Love Will Find You,” which goes for adds at radio on Friday, June 1, was written months earlier for a friend who felt impossibly distant from God due to personal mistakes and sin. The song’s relevance was confirmed when the band travelled to the Philippines with Compassion International.
“There we were, after multiple long flights, a two hour van ride, a ferry ride, and then a rainy ride on boats so small only four people could fit on each one – to get to an island with just four families on it. We were literally on the other side of the world, and God was already there. Although we had written the lyric months earlier, we knew this would be the theme of the record.” Click here to listen to this debut single.
The band’s passion for bringing God’s love to the ends of the earth is evident in their partnerships with the poverty relief agency Compassion International and the anti-slavery ministry Not For Sale (NFS). The Museum also penned a theme song for that NFS (“Not For Sale”) featured on the new release.
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1/11/2011 - The Museum is Striving to Make A Difference in Human Trafficking
As today marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day and January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, BEC Recordings’ The Museum is joining efforts to make strides to help end human trafficking. Starting February 9th, the “Not For Sale Freedom Tour" will kick-off featuring labelmate Rapture Ruckus and The Museum.
The Museum has partnered with Not For Sale to provide a night woven together with music and education - a tour with a purpose. The Not For Sale Campaign equips and mobilizes Smart Activists to deploy innovative solutions to re-abolish slavery in their own backyards and across the globe ( http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/). With 27 million people enslaved across the world today, The Museum is serious about this partnership.
“We're so excited for this tour because it's much more than just a night of enjoying music. We've worked for months to partner with Not For Sale Campaign to make sure this is a night with great purpose,” shares The Museum frontman Ben Richter. “Through video, songs & sharing stories of those who have been rescued from trafficking, it's our hope to awaken the church to a new level of awareness & responsibility to fight trafficking.”
It is through the Not For Sale Freedom tour that The Museum hopes to help people, regardless of their age or life stage, realize everyone has a roll to play to fight trafficking. Part of that is simply being aware of the products purchased, too often the everyday products bought are helping keep people enslaved.
“We will also encourage young people toward starting student abolitionist groups in their schools or organizations to help build awareness among their peers,” states Richter. “Another way to make a difference will be to give financially. Through "28 to Emancipate" people can choose to give $28 a month to end slavery.”
The Museum has also written and recently recorded a special song to raise awareness to end slavery and human trafficking. This single “Not For Sale” will be available for a free download beginning on February 1st on National Freedom Day. Fans can go to www.TheMuseumIsNotForSale.com to learn more about human trafficking and get the free download next month.
Not For Sale Freedom Tour Dates (more dates to be announced soon)
Feb 9 - Marietta, GA
Feb 19 - Paducah, KY
Feb 20 - St Louis, MO
Feb 23 - Springdale, AR
Feb 24 - Harrison, AR
March 2 - Crystal Springs, MS
March 4 - Ball , LA
March 5 - Corpus Christi, TX
March 18 - Estes Park, CO
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7/27/2010 - CD Review: The Museum - Let Love Win
Artist:The Museum
Album: Let Love Win
Rating: 4 of 5
Reviewer: Alex Judge
This four piece band, freshly signed to Tooth &
Nail Records, hits the streets July 27, 2010 with a strong and enticing debut.
With a commission to minister to the church body and encourage her as the one
who is to show God’s greatness, the Museum immediately comes across as a group
of guys serious about doing work for the Lord’s kingdom.
The Museum’s
music is marked by subtle use of monophonic breakdowns, soaring melodies and
well crafted harmonies, heavy focus on guitar parts, out of the norm rhythms,
and a pop/rock feel. Highlights of the album are “Never Look Away,” and “My
Help Comes From the Lord.” Others worth mentioning are the cover of the classic
song, “Alleluia” and the beautiful song, “Lost in You.”
I was pleasantly
surprised by the quality of songwriting and musicianship on this album. With
vocals reminiscent of Robbie Seay or Remedy Drive, which I love, the Museum is
a package deal with all around good music.
Thematically,
“Let Love Win,” is an album full of encouragement, calls to action,
presentations of truth, and words of adoration to Christ. The Museum hits on
many places that Christians today need to hear and they do so with catchy hooks
that will be stuck in your head as a great reminder all throughout your day!
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12/15/2009 - BEC Recordings Readies for 2010 With New Signing: The Museum
As the year rapidly comes to an end, BEC Recordings looks ahead to 2010 with new artist signing to their freshman class, The Museum. Involved heavily with their local church, Briarlake Church in Decatur, GA, as well as leading at North Point Community Church partner churches, this pop/rock foursome is ready to share their music with the new and loyal fans they’ve made during 175 tour dates in their first year together.
“We're excited to be working with BEC Recordings and the great team established there,” shares the band upon joining the BEC family. “We're pumped to produce a great sounding record and get on the road as much as we can. It's the new faces we'll meet along the way that make traveling great.”
The Museum has just finalized their debut radio single with producer Jason Ingram in Nashville, TN. The band is anxiously working out the details of their freshman album, which will release in 2010, date to be determined.
Not only concerned with recording their label debut, the band is striving to make a difference by teaming with Overlooked, a non-profit organization created to expose people to the problems in the world and offer a simple way to make a difference. Through the support of people at shows and events throughout the US, the band has raised thousands of dollars of support to provide meals to starving children worldwide. For more info visit www.weareoverlooked.com
The Museum is comprised of Ben Richter (Lead Vocals / Electric & Acoustic Guitar), Chris Brink (Bass / Background Vocals), Josh Kirk (Drums / Programming), and Geoffrey Ashcraft (Electric Guitar). Find out more about The Museum at the newly posted BEC Recordings’ artist page: http://www.becrecordings.com/artists/283/The_Museum/bio/. Follow the band on Twitter, (http://twitter.com/TheMuseumMusic), keep updated with their Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Museum/8105764350?ref=ts&v=wall) on MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/museumband).
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 | The Museum talks about making their new album |  | The story behind The Museum's song, "Love Will Find You" |  | The Museum performs "Love Will Find You" |  | The Museum performs, "Not For Sale" |  | The songs and messages of The Museum's "My Only Rescue" |  | Watch the video for The Museum's Never Look Away |  | The Museum performs "My Help Comes From The Lord" |  | The Museum - Never Look Away |  | The Museum on Overlook, the ministry they support |  | The Museum on the theme of "Let Love Win" |  | Get to know The Museum |  | Introducing The Museum |  | The Museum - My Help Comes From The Lord |
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The making of The Museum's second album, "My Only Rescue" The story behind The Museum's song, "Love Will Find You" The Museum performs "Love Will Find You" The Museum performs, "Not For Sale" The songs and messages of The Museum's "My Only Rescue" http://vidego-http.multicastmedia.com/mm/flvmedia/1749/t/h/e/themuseum_neverlookaway_F8_HQ-570456.flv?cid=1749&aid=570456&afid=719097Watch the video for The Museum's Never Look Away
The Museum performs "My Help Comes From The Lord"
The Museum plays "Never Look Away" for HearItFirst.com. Watch now!
The Museum on Overlook, the ministry they support
The Museum on the theme of "Let Love Win"
Get to know The Museum
Get to know The Museum
The Museum - My Help Comes From The Lord
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