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Soul EP

by Andrew Osenga

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1.
Set Me Free 03:14
I'm a pilgrim in a foreign land I'm an outcast on my own native sand I'm alive in a world of death the voices all around whisper there ain't nothing left set me free set me free prison walls and concrete halls got no room to breathe set me free Lord, I believe you help my unbelief I'm a soldier in a forgotten war but peace is a lie to the enemy spies outside my front door I'm a fighter who ain't got much fight left carry a photo of the wife and kids so I don't forget creeping up the walls and into my bed spinning little plates inside of my head holding to the light the words that were said and putting them in their place
2.
I went walking through the mountains, taking photos for you, girls I stumbled on a Coke can, we're not worthy of this world cigarettes and wrappers scatter on the ancient stone and the sky as clear as your eyes on the day that you were born this place is broken, and you're going to find out and it's going to hurt so bad but don't try to stop it for where you are human you will be healed at last don't lose heart don't lose heart don't surrender to the fear we're so glad you're here darling, don't lose heart hate the lies but not the liar watch the flame but fear no fire you'll find only mercy in the eyes above you are strong, you are brave, you are lovely, darling, trust me don't settle and don't give up on love No. we've got to fight the easy life there's too much going on out there to stay wrapped up inside find the things you care about and go on a crusade clean your little corner up and see what starts to change
3.
Soul on Fire 03:53
it was still on the lake in a warm July I sat alone and watched the stars the Spirit whispered "Close your eyes" and I knew I was in the arms of a soul on fire set my soul on fire hmm I'm a selfish man and I've always been but I found myself in a family those sweet girls need more than I can give and when I try I find the best of me cause their eyes are wide they set my soul on fire and keep my aim true who we are is who we love and when I'm gone it's here in my songs that the soul admires the soul on fire burning in you feelings come and feelings go a gulf stream river in an ocean what God has joined let no man separate the promise carries the emotion and you, you know how you do the beauty in you, you set my soul on fire you, only you, nobody but you
4.
it's just a short run, five days or so I'll be back here before you know time goes flying when I'm on the road at least for me but I see the weight it puts on us the constant battle to readjust keeps the lights on, but what's the cost to chase a dream? so I'm coming home tonight I have made up my mind I'm going to leave it while I love it that's the way fifteen years as the next big thing so many rounds in the same old ring never losing doesn't mean we win we just press on and I've been to Lincoln, London and Bombay met my heroes and shared the stage made the greatest friends a man could have and oh, the songs... but I'm going home tonight I have made up my mind I'm going to leave it while I love it that's the way cause if there's a place where you're known and you can be there for the ones you love when they need you, it's time for me to be coming home to stay I'm going to leave it while I love it I'll be coming home today
5.
Just Be 04:31
put down the phone turn off the screen we won't be here forever so just look at me the devil's in the zeroes and the ones when they keep you from the ones you want to love we're only here for a moment so let's be alive, let's be open feel the pain, feel the hope in in that old familiar touch of the love we're growing just be just be it's said that God speaks in silence
6.

about

This is the second of four EPs from the "Heart & Soul, Flesh & Bone" collection of 2014. Each individual project is an exploration of a different genre.

"Soul" is the kind of music I play when I'm just sitting with a guitar, thinking about something else. I've always loved old Van Morrison records and I wanted to make music that gave me that same feeling.

This collection of songs turned out to be mainly a love letter to my family. (And kind of also to my Strat.) These last few months have seen some major life change as I chose to leave my full-time touring musician career for the 9-to-5 A&R guy gig.

These songs are the obvious working out of a new set of goals and priorities.

They were also about the most fun I've ever had making music. Shane got amazing sounds and Brent, Jacob and Ben were the best band you could imagine. Also, this was the first time my entire family has participated in one of my records. That was a blast.

Hope you enjoy these songs as much as we enjoyed making them for you!

credits

released July 10, 2014

Produced and Written by Andrew Osenga

Mixed by Shane D. Wilson at St. Izzy's of the East, Nashville, TN.
Mastered by Matthew Odmark for Original Masters.

Shane recorded the basic tracks at his studio, as well, which was wonderful and set the tone for the whole project. Literally. Ben played his keys at The BeeHive. The rest of it was done in my room at Pentavarit studios. These were the last songs I recorded there.

Drums : Jacob Schrodt
Bass : Brent Milligan
Keys : Ben Shive
Rhodes on "Don't Lose Heart" : Randall Goodgame
Guitars, Vocals, Keys on "The Bird Who Was Friday" : Andrew Osenga

BGVs
"Set Me Free" : Don & Lori Chaffer
"Don't Lose Heart" : Alison Osenga
"Soul on Fire" : Stacy Lantz
"Leave It While I Love It" : Ella, Sadie & Charlotte Osenga
"Just Be" : Stacy Lantz & Randall Goodgame

Artwork by Zach McNair
Photography by Jamie Clayton
PDF layout by Nathan Johnson

If you'd like to talk with me about producing or playing on your record, writing some songs together, or having me come play a show in your town, please give me a shout. Andrew@andrewosenga.com

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Andrew Osenga Nashville, Tennessee

Artist, Producer, Writer, Player.
Husband, Father, Friend.

I make music that I want to hear.

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