Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Nov. 12 (EMN): James Basnet, winner of several international awards, has released his latest contemporary Christian music album titled ‘Beginning’.
Basnet, who was on the verge of taking his own life at the age of 16, has been leading worship for more than 20 years. He is currently serving as Worship Pastor in City Light Church and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina USA with his wife Imlinaro and children. He travels across the United States training and teaching Worship leaders.
His latest album 'Beginning' is a product of love and it is a result of a five-year journey in the making. It was recorded with multi-Grammy Award winner Music Producer Glenn Tabor at Gat3 Productions, Charlotte North Carolina in USA.
The album features amazing talents including Tetseo sisters, Nelson Rios (Music Director at Forest Hill Church), Luke Anderson (Elevation Church), Brad Hudson (Vocal Director, Elevation Church), and Jeremy Medkiff.
The song ‘Superhero’ from the album was written for an NGO dedicated to rescue trafficked children.
There is something for everyone in the album. The song 'Sold Out' is a foot tapping number which will get listeners up and dancing and is very reminiscent of the 80s funk style.
Similarly for the other songs in the album, a lot has gone into each song and their particular messaging, making it a collective album that is not only highly enjoyable but also deeply personal.
The song ‘Heal our Land’ has a special place in the artiste's heart as it is a song dedicated to Nagaland. The song features Tetseo Sisters who have lent their unique folk tune and was recorded by Mhaseve MKT at Li Tsale Records, Kohima, Nagaland. 'Heal our land' was written for Nagaland during a particularly turbulent time in the state.
A message from Tetso Sisters says, ‘We love the message of the song. When Basnet told us that he was writing a song for healing of our Land, we were quick to say yes to the collaboration. We all need healing of some degree personally and our land definitely needs a thorough healing which can only be done by the Divine Healer. We believe that this beautiful song by James Basnet is sure to be a soothing balm to listeners all over the world and specifically to our Nagaland and we hope it brings Glory to God from whom the music comes. Since the song is centred on Nagaland, we were delighted and honoured to add our Naga touch to the song. The Chokri folk part praises and testifies God as the ultimate healer and proclaims that His name be lifted higher.’
Basnet hopes that through this album people will connect and worship God more intimately and that every listener will be blessed, while hoping to hear testimonies of these songs being sung in churches all over the world.
‘Beginning’ by James Basnet is available on several platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.