Mosaic

There are few artists as evocative as David Eugene Edwards. Wovenhand would become his main musical concern as the (now) legendary 16 Horsepower came to its' end. This is Mosaic, the third album under the Wovenhand banner.

D.E.E.'s music is of a startling personal and spiritual nature. His Christian faith is evident throughout, but this ain't no Amy Grant album. It is often bleak in it's stark musical and lyrical landscapes. Mosaic can be soothing, but more often is violent, challenging, and urgent. At times this album can be overwhelming. Edward's has the unique ability to declare faith and spiritual crisis simultaneously- displaying a stunning honesty in his music. At times he seems like a Native American Shaman, possessed by visions and revelations. Within his now established tradition of dark Americana (established under the aforementioned 16 HP), Edwards infuses almost militaristic industrial elements- adding to the drama of it all.

Christian music is a genre I would recommend most people steer clear of- no matter your faith, or lack of faith. It is too often vapid nonsense, created by shallow souls seeking only to fill an economic vacuum and not a spiritual one. But Wovenhand is a bold and lively exception. Edward's is a poet possessed by a muse all his own. He does great service to his faith, showing it to be complicated and difficult while simultaneously being all encompassing and beautiful.

...enjoy...

Here's the link for a fan made video for the song "Dirty Blue"
using the short film The Hangman (1964).