Did You Know: Hunter is currently the worship
leader for Bethel Church Redding and Bethel
Church Worship Rooms 24/7 Worship and
Prayer Ministry.
MUSIC
REVIEW
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Artist:
HUNTER G.K. THOMPSON
Album:
SWAN SONG
Rating:
Genre:
Singer/Songwriter,
Worship
For Fans Of:
Jack Johnson. Northern
Abbey
Label:
Bethel Music
Website:
www.BethelMusic.com
Reviewed by:
Leah St John
Release Date:
Available Now
48 > CHRISTIAN REVIEW
unter G. K. Thompson is a
songwriter and worship leader
at Redding, CA based Bethel
Church. Swan Song is Thompson’s
sophomore solo release, having been
preceded by Gabriel Kansas, an EP he
released in early 2013.
Swan Song, another EP, contains 5
fantastic original tracks, each one proving
Thompson’s impressive talent as a
songwriter and musician. It is a slower
paced release that has a hauntingly
peaceful atmosphere.
From the opening track to it’s final notes,
Swan Song emits a strong singer /
songwriter vibe. The album is essentially
lead by acoustic guitars and vocals, but
strings, electric guitar, bass, keys, and
percussion make appearances throughout.
“The only way to God is through the
Son, through those eyes of fire.”
- Maranatha
Thompson has penned some heartfelt,
wholly Christ-centered lyrics - they are
almost poetic in nature. Each track, though
the lyrics do vary, holds tight to a common
theme. They focus on living a life of love
and devotion to Jesus through both the
good times and the hard, placing great
value on our personal relationship with
Him.
“Jesus Christ, it’s for love I give my
life. Through my days and through
my nights, I choose to love You
rightly” - To Love You Rightly
Between the great musical arrangements,
thoughtfully written worshipful lyrics, and
Hunter Thompson’s purely emotive vocals,
Swan Song is a wonderful release. As Swan
Song came to a close, it left me longing for
more. I am not ashamed to admit I pressed
the replay button on my iPod more than
once. Needless to say, I am more than
looking forward to whatever musical
offering Hunter Thompson might bring
forth to us in the future.