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Eye of the Tiger
I was thinking recently of butterflies, but that’s just not very rock’n’roll so I’ll have to approach this from another angle! ……ok……think Rocky, think “eye of the tiger”, that’s a bit better, now think tiger moth and we can begin on my train of thought, next stop , Your-guess-is-as-good-as-mine Station!
So lets say you’ve started out life as a caterpillar/maggoty-worm/bug, nice. Like all the rest of your species you’re not necessarily much of a looker by most people’s standards, and don’t seem to have much purpose. But hey, build yourself a chrysalis, wait a few days and hey presto you’re a beautiful Moth, and can now spend the rest of your time eating the clothes of those who thought you were ugly! (OK, so this is where the butterfly would have worked better!)
What’s my point? Well, set aside the usual ugly duckling sentiments for a mo and lets look at this phenomenon. All caterpillars are much alike, same background same prospects and all having the ability to make something of/from themselves. A chrysalis isn’t a construction, it’s not made up of things they found lying around, and it’s not a nest. It’s made BY the caterpillar, produced by itself (like silk) and used to create something pretty darn worthwhile (for the caterpillar). Don’t create yourself a chrysalis and you’re snookered, simple as that. Any caterpillars that don’t, just die earlier than they should have and not in the state they were intended to be in.......more
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The
story of the four collective souls’ that
became Clay began back in the summer of 95, when
two separate acoustic groups decided to collaborate
together to form something that was bigger and
more than important than any individual’s
ego.
 Any
sculptor or artist that would work with a piece
of clay would tell you that, what they start with
is not what they will finish with, so in the case
of this band and ministry, this artistic truth
would also apply with us! Pieces had to be removed
and pieces had to be added. Even though the Lord
had this process for us to go through, He still
saw it fit for us to release two projects.
An EP that was simply called “The Clay EP”
and an Album that was called “We can see”.
Even though there was a short space between each
release, the growth and maturity in the song writing
quickly evolved. The songs’ themselves dealt
with sensitive and real subjects within the Christian
faith, from day to day life to the realisation
of the love of Christ. Even with these blessings
that were given and a long line events bookings
and venues, trials were to come!
Particular members of the original line up of
Clay new that the Lord required their services
in other areas, and as a result of this, knew
that their own course in this work was over. As
for the rest of us we had to be true to ourselves,
look into the eye of the storm and ask “is
this the end of Clay?”. As any believer
knows, no action should be taken without seeking
the Lords face first.
So this was what we did and to our surprise, new
and more powerful songs were written that led
to the first major release for Clay which was
called “Broken”. Nothing was held
back in the writing and record of these tracks,
all of the frustration, grief, pain, love and
self-loathing was poured into this album. The
main theme of “Broken” was to show
that the Christian walk was in no way easy; it
showed that to gain the prize that is the Lord
Jesus a broken heart would have to be presented
and a humble spirit.
The music itself maintained a very organic rock
sound, showing itself to be soothing at times
but alternatively being in your face! On the strength
of this release, many more bookings and events
came our way which has led us to the point we
are at now. The line up of Clay consists of David
Jamison (Drums), Billy McAuley (Bass and backing
vocals), Catherine Adamson (Vocals and backing
vocals) and James Adamson (Vocals and guitars).
Clay are
currently touring all of Ireland with the soul
purpose of winning people to Christ. More than
playing live, more than wishing to sell CD’s,
more than wanting to do a good show, all we truly
want is the chance to get to know you!! |
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