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Field of Souls

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Wayne Watson never fails to sum up all of my feelings and beliefs when he performs. All his songs hit home and the heart. My first introduction to him was "Somewhere in the World". It encouraged me to pray for my childs future mate and I have since followed his music. I would love to have the oppotunity to tell him how his songs have been a great source of healing, inspiration, and my witness to others of our Lord Jesus Christ. All else pales in our quest for the ultimate truth. Jesus is the Way!

I have listened to Wayne seriously since 1986. Musical interests for me in the past have included everything from Iggy Popp to Sex Pistols to Tangerine Dream. I've always been stirred by Waynes voice and lyrical content, but have not been sure if he was just synthesized as far as background sound. I have been a sound man for several bands, and am pretty critical as to sound and talent. I recently saw Wayne perform live with no accompanying musicians, and was astounded. He blew away 98% of the rock musicians I've seen for talent. In fact, I'd put him in the category of people like Rory Gallagher, and Roy Buchanan for sheer talent. This guy can write, sing and play several instruments like a virtuoso. Oh yes he has many good cd's, this one included. I personally am found of his release from the year 2000, with the tune, "More Than A Little Unusual".

I first heard the title song on a "Keep The Faith" cd collection I bought. i have since purchased the CD. The first time I heard Field of Souls I cried, simply because it spoke to me. I cannot be a missionary, and leave husband and children, but Wayne's song showed me that I am important to the Lord for remembering to pray for those who can. The rest of the CD is wonderful, and the song called "Rock Steady' is very upbeat, fast, and to the point, I love it. Also another fav is "Don't You remember". They all speak to your heart. The Lord placed this specific CD at my fingertips, I ask Him for it before going in the store, and I just wanted to check out the sale table, since new owners had taken over, and were discounting everything with the other stores label. And as I started through the long line of CD's, this was the 3rd. He gave it to me, He is wonderful, and Wayne shares his love of Him with you. You won't be sorry

I recently purchased this album and I highly recommend it to you. As a Christian I am always looking for a hip sound that's fun to sing with, but most importantly speaks to my heart and helps me to worship. Field Of Souls has it all! Wayne Watson is similar to Stephen Curtis Chapman in sound but with a different but equally good style of song.

I purchased this CD because I love the last song "Blessed Are". However, I am much blessed by all the songs. They seem to speak to whatever need I have at the time. We all can relate to "Rock Steady"!

I thoroughly enjoy Wayne Watson. He's creative, joyful, and authentic, a pop-type writer/singer with a hint of country soul. I love the album, have for years. I wish I could find a copy of the video for "Field of Souls" - they used to play it on Z-music long ago and far away. Great music for exercise and walking, upbeat and fun.

I was self-lured into buying this album when I saw the song list and "Class of '95" caught my eye. I too am a member of the Class of '95 (PhD, USF). Little did I know what was in store for me when I innocently picked up this CD.

"Class of 95" led the assault...reminding me of the past and present that He had brought me through since I'd started college in the mid-80s, then grad school. Wow, it's been a long journey, and He's been there every step of the way.

"Rock Steady", "One Time in Each Forever", remind me of what grace is about (God's mercy, and His unmerited favor towards us), and what it's NOT about (such as my feelings about life or about myself). The title cut reminds us that He uses us in different ways, different places, different times of His choosing, not of our own.

Then come the heavy guns... "If I were You" and "Don't You Remember" remind me of how different God views us and our sin, as compared to how WE view them. If it were not for that difference, we would all be without hope, without eternity. That difference is what God's grace is all about. "Every Waking Moment" is an example of a person who has come to understand that difference, and what it is about. ("...and my attempts at perfection are weak/I am lost, but for Your grace.")

The final blow: "Blessed Are". For me, it was almost as though Jesus Himself were speaking through this song...so far through these songs, I have seen traits that I should NOT have if I am trying to show the same grace to others as God would have us show ...now, let's sit down and look at some of the traits I SHOULD have... "Blessed Are" is a lyrically and musically beautiful "embellishment" of Jesus' own beatitudes (see Matthew 5). Guaranteed flood-gate opener for me. It has become my own "anthem" to grace.

Please - if you want to learn what God's grace is all about...buy this album!

Wayne Watson's "The Class Of '95" is so good! I'm a 1995 graduate at West Mesquite High School from Mesquite, TX! This song is dedicated for the graduates all over the country who graduated that year and have remembered the past and go start a great job in the future! CLASS OF '95 RULZ BABY!

Richard Rauch

Recently, I had the great misfortune of hearing Wayne Watson's "Field of Souls". I guess I would describe his style as religious syntha-crap. Watson has provided American listeners with one of the corniest sounding collages of computer generated unpleasantness that I have heard to this day. Watson has the artistic integrity of N' Sync on crack, and the talent to match.