NOT MANY independent B.C. Christian musicians have enough material to justify a ‘best of’ album – but Heather Clark is one of them. With more than 15 albums to her credit, it’s no exaggeration to call this Kamloops-based singer/songwriter a one-woman worship phenomenon.

Her latest release is Sacred Mystery, Volume 2. For those who need a crash course in Clark’s previous output, her recent Collect the Years ‘greatest hits’ CD is just the ticket.

This collection is mostly uptempo, and standouts include the celebratory ‘Raise a Shout’; ‘Shadow of Your Wings,’ extolling God’s protection; ‘Deeper,’ which sings of communion with God; and ‘The Lord Reigns’ – to which one can only say ‘Amen.’

Some of Clark’s choruses rely on the  repetition of key phrases – which might be an acquired taste for some listeners.

But this style can also be a great blessing, when one is in the right frame of mind to hear those phrases.

Continue article >>

In the end, there is no denying this woman’s talent and passion. This is clearly demonstrated on ‘Son of David,’ where she repeatedly sings: “Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!” Indeed, how could one not sing that line over and over? Contact: www.heatherclarkband.com     – David F. Dawes

November 2007