1) The Brilliance i… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named The Brilliance:
1) The Brilliance is a contemporary classical music duo composed of David Gungor and John Arndt, originating from Tulsa Oklahoma.
The journey started in early 2009 when David became inspired to create a unique and different musical experience outside of the typical "christian music" soundscape.
"I wanted to make a Christian record that was constructed in a fresh way. I had an idea to base a record around a string quartet and piano, and then build around that."
David teamed up with longtime friend and fellow musician John Arndt and began the creative process.
"I called John Arndt, and asked if he could produce the record, and do the string arrangements. He challenged me and brought out the best of the music. "
In early October The Brilliance released their first single to the iTunes store.
2) "The Brilliance is an alternative/garage/punk/rock band that was originally formed in 2004. Over the years we played many a show, recorded many a song, and got wasted one too many a time!. During first three years as a band, we recorded three e.p.'s that included 22 songs in total. However, only one of the three was ever really pressed and sold at our shows. Because of this, we are going to release a collection of the best songs from those e.p.'s as well as three new ones that were tracked and recorded over the past 4 months. "Recollection" will be the first and hopefully not last full length album that we will have officially released. I (Paul Brilliance) have been personally making music since 1997 and this has been a long time in coming. The dichotomy of both the old and new songs really flows together well. Recording and musical progression can be heard through each phase of the bands existence, which for me personally was a humbling realization. However, I am proud of everything we have done. I wrestled with the idea of re-recording many of the old songs but decided not to because the purity in the originals is something not found in recordings today. People are so used to a polished perfect sounding product, that they don't realize they are not getting an honest recording. If anything, the Brilliance has always been nothing but DIY and honest." -from https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliancerocks/info
I Will Sing
The Brilliance Lyrics
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You formed the ground it clings to
And You formed me
You knew my days would come to pass
And You see me
And all the trials and troubles
And You chose me
And I am nothing without You
You reached out
From on high and took me
You saved me
And as Your son I will be Yours
Save me from this prison
(I will sing, I will sing)
Save me from this prison
(I will praise Your name)
Save me from this prison
(I will sing, I will sing)
Save me from this prison
(I will praise Your name)
The opening lines of The Brilliance's song "I Will Sing" speak of the almighty power of God, connecting His creative abilities to the very existence of the earth we live on and the people we are. The chorus then comes in, highlighting the connection between God and the person singing the song. The lyrics speak of being saved and becoming a child of God. The final part of the song talks about the struggles that the singer is facing and asking God to save them from the prison of their current situation. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus in which the singer pledges to continue singing songs of God's praise regardless of the circumstances he is in.
The theme of the song revolves around the singer's relationship with God. It highlights the idea of being saved and chosen by God, ultimately becoming a child of God. The lyrics also deal with the struggles that every person faces in their lives, such as being in a prison of one's own making through fear, insecurities or even life circumstances. The singer acknowledges that they are nothing without God but at the same time, they realize that God can lift them out of their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You formed the sea
You created the vast oceans of the world
You formed the ground it clings to
You formed the very foundation on which we stand
And You formed me
And You intricately designed and crafted me
You knew my days would come to pass
You knew the full story of my life before I was even born
And You see me
And You are aware of my current state of being and my struggles
And all the trials and troubles
And all the hardships and obstacles that I face throughout life
And You chose me
And You have specifically selected and called me to be Yours
And I am nothing without You
And my life is meaningless and incomplete without Your presence and guidance
You reached out
You made the first move towards a relationship with me
From on high and took me
From Your position of authority and power, You saved me from my brokenness
You saved me
You rescued me from a hopeless and lost state
And as Your son I will be Yours
And because of Your saving grace, I am now a part of Your family and will dedicate my life to serving You
Save me from this prison
Rescue me from the confinement and limitations of my current situation
(I will sing, I will sing)
(In response to Your rescue, I will joyfully sing praises)
Save me from this prison
Deliver me from the restraints that are holding me back
(I will praise Your name)
(I will worship and exalt Your holy name for Your saving power)
Save me from this prison
Free me from the burden and oppression of my current circumstances
(I will sing, I will sing)
(I will express my gratitude and adoration for You through joyful song)
Save me from this prison
Rescue me from the captivity of my own mind and heart
(I will praise Your name)
(I will glorify and honor Your name with my words and actions)
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abhijeet Tivade
This song has to be understood in the context of a world that is becomingly increasingly polarised in the name of terrorism, migrants crossing over and racial hatred. We are fearful because we are hurt and there is no evidence before us to overcome. Only God's love can heal us and our hopes have to be pinned on "the day to come" when Christ our messiah will appear. Till than the challenge is to love vulnerably as he loved us!
Valerie Bower
This is such a beautiful song and obviously inspired by the Spirit of Christ. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
Isobel Eddy
OH. MY. GOODNESS. I love this so much! you are some of the only people who put weight and meaning in every song you put out and it is BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU!
Misael Lopes
Sou do Brasil e curti muito esse som, parabéns!
Cloud Folks
Song with deep meaning, thanks for such a beautiful gem, blessings from Pakistan 👍🇵🇰
Natalie Kendel
This is such an amazing song. I've been listening to it non-stop. I love when Christian artists dare write about current events and social justice.
Déborah Campos
awesome song!! I loved it !
Eric Alves
MUITO BOM
Mariana Nascimento Fernandes
"We can be made whole!" Podemos ser inteiros!
Thank you for this beautiful song! This is so sweet and strong!
Florian Richter
More relevant then ever! Thanks a lot for this calming song in stormy times.