LOVE LETTERS, finds the Canadian vocalist putting a contemporary spin on the Gospel genre, blending the smooth R/B styling of Toni Braxton with the modern edge of Destiny's Child. Londa distinguishes herself from those Pop-world divas, with an energizing message of a faith that can overcome life's most horrendous trials. It's a message she delivers with unusual conviction, because it's one she has already lived.
"My music is for everybody and my message is for everybody," Londa asserts. "I don't want to leave anybody out. I want people to know that God hears everything, and He is there for them. He feels what we're feeling. I believe He cries when we're crying. I know He was crying with me. And He is there to comfort you."
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, to Jamaican parents, Ethan and Evan, Londa's childhood was filled with Gospel music. Her church deacon father is also a musician and singer, while two out of her three brothers all sing and/or play instruments. Not surprisingly, family devotion time in the Larmond household was a musical affair, with everyone singing and playing.
The one rule, she recalls, concerned the type of music played on the family stereo: "It had to be Gospel," she laughs. "Richard Smallwood, Commissioned, or the Clark Sisters! But you know what I played in my room? Hip-hop, Reggae and R/B. I shouldn't have, but I did!" Londa was singing in church at the age of 7, and began performing professionally at 14 as a featured member of Toronto's renowned Youth Outreach Mass Choir. From there she honed her musical chops as a member of the Gospel Soul Sisters, before joining the internationally acclaimed Sharon Riley and Faith Chorale in 1995.
Londa's escapades with Faith Chorale led to an appearance in the blockbuster film, The Blues Brothers 2000. Under the direction of John Landis, Londa not only performed in the film, but also recorded on the Grammy nominated, Certified Gold (U.S.), soundtrack with Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, James Brown, Sam Moore, Taj Mahal, Bo Diddley, Isaac Hayes, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton.
LOVE LETTERS is a jubilant collection, offering encouragement and hope in the face of despair. Produced by such industry heavyweights as Michael-Anthony "Mooki" Taylor (Stacy Orrico, DC Talk, TobyMac, TD Jakes) Asaph "Alex" Ward (Kim Burrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole), Sanchez Harley (Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker) and Montrel Darrett, the 10-song project showcases Londa's stunning vocal range.
Recently, Londa's debut album "Love Letters" has been acknowledged by international critics and consumers and her list of award credits continues to grow. A winner of the Canadian Urban Music Awards for Best Gospel Recording, Londa Larmond is a Dove Awards nominee for Urban Album of the Year and a strong contender for the 2001 JUNO Award for Best Gospel Album of the Year. "Love Letters" has proven itself to be a sample what Billboard Magazine (18/8/01) describes as "an inspiring step beyond more conventional gospel-R/B structure".
Ms. Larmond's passion for engaging an audience and colourful performance skills results in an explosive combination that is consistently pushing her to the forefront of the pack. Londa's material introduces a new genre of soulful-jazz and inspiration.
Larmond's electrifying vocals have been seen on Bobby Jones Gospel, Gospelfest, Ottawa Blues Festival, Montreal Gospelfest and at the Air Canada Centre where she sang the national anthem for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Londa even had the distinct honour to sing for President George W. Bush and 33 other heads of state at the Summit of the Americas.
Incredible
Londa Larmond Lyrics
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Tell of Your glory and power
With worship we celebrate
How wonderful You are
Your awesome presence
Fills the whole earth
Oh Lord we celebrate
Your mighty works
Incredible
Everything that You do
Incredible
All that You are
Incredible
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
You are incredible to me
In reverence we worship
And bow at Your feet oh King
Alpha Omega
Ruler of everything
With grace You embrace us
And make us Your own
Our praise and worship
Belong to You alone
Prince of Peace I see how mighty You are
Rose of Sharon how mighty You are
Lord of Hosts I see how mighty You are
King of kings I see how mighty You are
How awesome You are
How great You are
Ruler of all
I place You high above all
Sovereign God You reign supreme
Giver of life, Youre everything to me
Holy One You make my life complete
Lamb of God You came to set us free
In Londa Larmond's song "Incredible," the lyrics describe a sense of awe and wonder towards God and all that He has created. The first verse speaks of God's glory and power and how His presence is everywhere on Earth. The chorus then repeats the word "incredible" multiple times, emphasizing the magnitude of how amazing God truly is. The second verse describes God as the ruler and Alpha Omega, encompassing everything and everyone. Then, the bridge recognizes Jesus as Prince of Peace, Rose of Sharon, Lord of Hosts, and King of kings, acknowledging His mightiness.
The overall theme of the song is acknowledging the greatness of God, His power, and His grace. The different titles given to God show the many aspects of His character and how they are all interwoven in creating an incredible being. The song is a form of worship, recognizing God's power and expressing gratitude for all that He has done.
Line by Line Meaning
Your astounding creation
We are in awe of the amazing things You have created
Tell of Your glory and power
We proclaim Your greatness and strength to the world
With worship we celebrate
We give honor and adoration through our worship
How wonderful You are
We recognize and marvel at Your wonder and perfection
Your awesome presence
We acknowledge the magnitude of Your presence
Fills the whole earth
We recognize that You are everywhere and all-powerful
Oh Lord we celebrate
We rejoice in You and Your works
Your mighty works
We acknowledge the incredible things You have done through Your power and might
Incredible
There is no better word to describe You and Your works
Everything that You do
All of Your actions are evidence of Your incredible nature
All that You are
Your being is beyond comprehension
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
We are speechless in the face of Your greatness
You are incredible to me
You are personally amazing to each and every one of us
In reverence we worship
We approach You with deep respect and honor
And bow at Your feet oh King
We humbly submit ourselves to Your authority and power
Alpha Omega
You are the beginning and the end, the first and the last
Ruler of everything
You are in control of all things visible and invisible
With grace You embrace us
Despite our unworthiness, You show us love and kindness
And make us Your own
You adopt us as Your children and call us Your own
Our praise and worship
We offer You our highest form of honor and adoration
Belong to You alone
You are the only one worthy of our praise and worship
Prince of Peace I see how mighty You are
We recognize You as the source of peace and as mighty beyond measure
Rose of Sharon how mighty You are
Like the beauty of the rose, we see how mighty You are
Lord of Hosts I see how mighty You are
We see You as the commander of powerful armies, and as a mighty Lord
King of kings I see how mighty You are
As the King of all kings, we see You as the mightiest of all
How awesome You are
We truly believe that You are awe-inspiring in every way
How great You are
We recognize Your greatness in all things, and in every situation
Ruler of all
We acknowledge You as the ultimate authority over all things
I place You high above all
I know that You are greater than everything and everyone else
Sovereign God You reign supreme
We recognize You as the highest authority and as in control of all things
Giver of life, Youre everything to me
We understand that You are the source of our very existence and our all in all
Holy One You make my life complete
We know that only You can make every aspect of our lives whole and complete
Lamb of God You came to set us free
We understand that You gave Your life so that we could be free from sin and death
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.