Aaron Keyes

Lawrenceville, GA

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About

"Can you hear the sound of grace / Condemnation falling to the floor / You're not guilty anymore."
Those lyrics--sonorous and spontaneous--spilled from Aaron Keyes during a night of worship in Tennessee and came to be the thematic centerpiece of his sophomore project Not Guilty Anymore. After selling almost 10,000 copies of his independent debut album Because, Aaron's second release is a collection of songs for worship, ministry, and praise written during the past year that captures his unique blend of progressive sound and arrangement with congregational sensibility and fresh depth.
In the past three years, Aaron has served as a worship pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Atlanta and has played more than 500 dates. During that time, Aaron has found that many, including himself, find it difficult to hear the sound of grace and find freedom from condemnation. He says, "I think we cheapen Jesus' blood when we live on in shame and guilt. This album is about that place of realization of what the cross has done to set us free."
These songs, then, aim to draw worshippers beyond the dull, meaningless phrases of so many worship choruses and into a deeper understanding of biblical praise and worship as a response to the scandalous, saving love of God.
In 2006 Aaron began a relationship with Kingsway Music, and in early 2007 Aaron spent a week at Abbey Road with producer John Hartley, meeting and writing with some of praise and worship's finest songwriters. Stuart Townend, the renowned creator of "In Christ Alone" and "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" joined Aaron to write a hymn version of Psalm 62, and Paul Oakley ("Jesus, Lover of my Soul") collaborated to write "Be Like Jesus." The beautifully didactic "Blessing and Honor" is a joint effort with Steve Hindalong ("God of Wonders"), and Gary Sadler ("Ancient of Days") co-wrote "I Am Yours." Dutch worship leader Kees Kraayenord helped write the tender song of surrender "Help Me Lord," and Aaron's "Where Are You Now" is a rare glimpse into worship through lament. Soaring and, at times, exuberant tracks balance the album's meditative moments. "Never Cease to Amaze" is a rocking dance song that injects energy into the entire project. Several tracks, including "Forever Worthy" and "Not Guilty Anymore," are powerful anthems already being sung in local churches. The album builds toward the final triumphant statement of "Not What My Hands," provoking a depth of response to God that is rich in gratitude and honesty.

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Ziplok, Feb 08:

Gerren Fish, May 20, 2008:

Hey man, if you get an opportunity slide over to my profile and give my new songs a listen...thanks man.

Green, Apr 14, 2008:

Forever Worthy is a cool track. Keep up the good tunes!

Reaching the Day, Sep 23, 2007:

Brandon Gilliam, Aug 14, 2007:

really digging the new album...great job my friend

ohmydeer.etsy.com, Jul 08, 2007:

aaaaannnndddd another comment: mike and deb got your cd today. how hip are they? give them a hug and kiss and a rudy's gift certificate for me. much love.

ohmydeer.etsy.com, Jul 01, 2007:

i, on the other hand, didn't burn your cd when i had the chance to do so the other day. my integrity wasn't worth it. right tec? geez louise. some people... ps--it looks like unless you and megan bring the crew up to michigan while i'm there to see tec, it's going to be aggggeeeesssss before we're all together again. i really hate that.

Gagosian Liga, Jul 01, 2007:

"We all admire the spangled acrobat with classical grace meticulously walking his tight rope in the talcum light; but how much rarer art there is in the sagging rope expert wearing scarecrow clothes and impersonating a grotesque drunk! I should know."
Thank you for your friendship! Musical greetings from Munich/Germany!