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Philip Percival, Emu Music |
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"Lara exudes a love for Jesus Christ when she sings - whether leading congregations or performing. Her songs reflect a deep commitment to scripture while performed with warmth and passion. Lara's other great strength is in equipping others to do music ministry better - and has been a great blessing to those who have come to her song leading and ministry training sessions." - Philip Percival, Emu Music |
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L-T Hopper, Senior Pastor, Lakeshore Community Church of Christ |
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"Lara's music reflects the depth of her relationship with the Lord. Her lyrics speak of life experiences as being shaped by the good purposes of the Father. She expresses a heart-felt desire to be made more like Christ through life's many difficult lessons: a sound theology, which is matched by her radiant voice and musicality." - L-T Hopper, Senior Pastor, Lakeshore Community Church of Christ |
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Jodie McNeill, Anglican Youthworks |
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"Lara lights up the room whenever she sings. She is committed to truth and passion, and this is reflected in her words and music." - Jodie McNeill, Anglican Youthworks |
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"'Out of the Depths' - what a wonderful debut for a very talented artist! Lara Goudie is a familiar face around the Sydney Christian music scene. Scarcely a week goes by when Lara is not serving someone with her music gifts. But here for the first time we get a look inside, and our first taste of what she has to say as a songwriter and solo performer. Deeply personal reflections on life and faith are conveyed with honesty and subtlety. And the musicianship and production deliver Lara's thoughts to us beautifully. We always knew she was a great vocalist -- now we know she's a great songwriter too." - Andy Judd, Garage Hymnal |
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Melinda Chiew, co-author of the book 'Introducing God' |
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"Lara is a gifted performer and artist who through her songs and testimonies will encourage even the hardest of hearts to consider Christ and what He has done for them and all humanity. Seeing her performances, you will no doubt be moved and challenged by the experience." - Melinda Chiew, co-author of the book Introducing God |
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Rob Smith (July ed., Southern Cross Magazine) |
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"As someone who has been referred to more than once as 'one of the old guard' - which I'm assured is a term of endearment - it's exciting to see a 'new guard' of Christian singer/songwriters emerging. Lara Goudie is one of this new guard. Her debut CD, Out of the Depths, is a powerful testimony to her talent and, more importantly, the grace of Christ. Out of the Depths is designed for listening, rather than congregational use, but is no less edifying for that reason. Each song is soaked in scriptural truth and the CD as a whole touches on a wide range of biblical and pastoral themes. A number of the songs are deeply personal. For example, 'One step away' was written after the death of a family friend. For me, stand-out tracks include 'Famous Lord', which is about God's glory as creator, the title track, which is drawn from Psalm 130, and the catchy and energetic 'Pray'. Added to that, the production is slick and, at numerous points, spectacular. This is thanks to the creative genius of Phil Gaudion, formerly of the Paul Colman Trio. Lara's dynamic and distinctive vocal style also gives a freshness and appeal to the recording. But don't just take my word for it. Visit Lara's website where you can not only purchase the CD but listen to it online." - Rob Smith |
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