Larry Dean Madden - Around This Table "The Thanksgiving Song"
Christian/Gospel
South Carolina, United States
Overall Impression: There's something particularly therapeutic about Larry Dean Madden's heartwarming Gospel track "Around This Table", something undeniably comforting that will surely fill listeners with an overwhelming sense of both peace and calm, and through the reassuring and gracious nature of the performances and a strong sense of values held dear by the songs lyrical themes, "Around This Table" feels sincerely wholesome. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the song serves as the perfect way to prepare for the occasion by placing a firm focus on the importance of togetherness and the powerful concept that despite the hardship and many trials and tribulations that we may face, we must find strength from our compassion for one another and be thankful for what we have, and even more importantly, the people in our lives.
Strongest Point(s): Opening with a beautifully arranged piano part that's soon accompanied by softly conveyed arpeggiated acoustic guitar and delicately articulated lead guitar, "Around This Table" begins in a deeply graceful manner, gently introducing the listener to its overall calming sense of character and endearing demeanor, and by the time the subtle percussive elements and tenderly natured vocals enter you can't help but quickly feel fully wrapped up by the songs warm and welcoming presence. Each performance brings a certain degree of elegance and decency to the track, from the way the lead guitar affectionately interacts with the underlying piano progressions to the way the drums make subtle, yet effective dynamic alterations to affirm key moments in both the vocal part and lyrics, there's just a great amount of synergy here that allows the writing to breathe, making for a thoroughly pleasant experience throughout.
Target Audience Appeal: I can definitely see this appealing to lovers of the Gospel genre and I'm sure lovers of the style will find it to be a heartwarming listening experience.
Artist target suggestions: David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, We The Kingdom, Jason Crabb, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Big Daddy Weave, Matthew West, Steven Curtis Chapman, Point Of Grace, Newsong, Rich Mullins, Chris Rice
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.