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Discography
Before venturing into music vocationally in 1995, Allen recorded
eight cassette projects that are no longer available. It is our
hope that the songs on those projects will find their way onto
future recordings. (Six of the songs on Liberty
were previously recorded in those cassette projects.) Consideration
is being given to redoing two of those projects, Beyond
the Shell and Cockburn Street,
in their entirety. We'll keep you posted. The following CDs have
been produced since mid-1995. Ordering information can be found
at the bottom of the page.
Allen Levi "Live"
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Released July, 2005
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Tap the Kaleidoscope
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Released November, 2003
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The Moon is Round
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Released September, 2001
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Change for the Better
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Released
October, 2000.
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click here
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Old Dogs, New Tricks
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Released November 1999.
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Before the Count of Three
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Released June 1999.
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Accidental Roads
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Fourteen of allen's most requested
songs - including those about the little girl learning
to ride a bike (running at her side), about the seed in the
paper cup (flowers were made for the field), about the two
little boys comparing muscles (game of who has more), about
the girl dancing with an invisible partner, about God's paint
and brushes, the ode to the rusty guitar strings, and the
sunday driver. Rich lyrical imagery and gentle melodies, featuring
allen's acoustic guitar with oboe, flute, and clarinet accents,
make this his favorite and most colorful CD to date. A beautiful
collection of music for all age groups. Entire lyrics are
on the Selected Lyrics page of this
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We Have Seen Him
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"We Have Seen Him" is a 13
song collection of songs which present imaginative reflections
on the life of Jesus and those with whom He interacted during
His earthly ministry. Many of the songs are written from the
perspective of the person who encountered Christ in an attempt
to bring their experiences to life and allow us to sense what
they might have felt on those occasions. The songs track the
life of Christ, beginning with His birth and concluding with
His future return. These songs are soft and acoustic with
the lyrical focus that characterizes much of Allen's music.
Selections include We Have Seen Him (the shepherd's song)
Simeon, Mercy on Me (Bartimaeus' song), Love has come (Legion's
song), The Prodigal, World Where He's a Stranger, Twelve Long
Years (The hemorrhaging woman), The Harlot, Rich Man (Zaccheus'
song), Malchus, Dirt Beneath the Nails, Stand Like Stephen,
Among Us He Shall Stand. |
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Liberty - Out
of Stock - please download here
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(1997) - In response to requests, especially
from college aged listeners, for a more up-tempo, percussive
project, Allen enlisted the amazing artistry of Ed
Cash, a remarkably talented guitarist and able producer.
The result of this collaboration is a sound which is richly
textured (and still acoustic guitar driven), highly rhythmic,
and energetic. Vocals, including background support from Ed,
Bebo Norman, Todd Bush, and the Salem Baptist Church Choir
(a black gospel choir under direction of Patrick Love), are
stunning! Lyrical content continues to be front and center,
with thought-provoking poetry and literary imagery. The project
is well suited for all ages, but will especially be welcomed
by young adults (teens to 40's). Includes "Land of Love,"
"Makes Me Miss You," "Playing with Fire,"
"Magic of Surprise," "Stand on the Steeple,"
"Outside the Window," "Keep On Smiling,"
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Joy
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Love Looking Down
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(1995) - A variety of songs. Some slow,
some up-tempo, covering the emotional palette from light-hearted
to broken-hearted, introspective to humorous. A good sampler
of Allen's lyrical content and acoustic style. A good selection
for all ages. Songs included are "Enjoy the Ride,"
"Golden Choir of Aubiere," "Tattoo," "Love
Looking Down," "No One Knows (I'm a Stranger Here),"
and 7 others. |
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Open Windows - Out of Stock...please
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(1995) - A collection of soft acoustic songs including
lullabies written for Allen's nieces and nephews. The songs
were written, as Allen states in his liner notes, to "provoke
thought and rest." Lyrically rich, softly sung, singably
melodic, and warmly reflective. Includes three guitar instrumentals
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Talking with Tyler
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(1996) - Tyler was Allen's dog and
a lyrical prodigy. Light-hearted, highly metaphorical songs
about the relative merits of being a dog rather than a man,
about blind dates, about unfound Easter eggs, attempted suntans,
Christmas trees in Florida, a goldfish suffering from stimulus
deprivation, and others will invite certain laughter and,
just maybe, a bit of serious thought. The recording is a seamless
conversation between Allen and Tyler, with monologues and
music. About half of the project is taken from performances
before live audiences. All ages have enjoyed this unusual
dialogue between man and dog. |
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Rivertown - Out
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(1996) - This project was written as
a commissioned work to celebrate Southern life and to highlight
Allen's hometown of Columbus, GA. Despite its local focus,
it has universal appeal and includes some memorable musical
moments including a live during-the-Sunday-morning-service
recording of "Angel of Mercy" featuring Allen with
the Friendship Baptist Church Voices in Praise Choir, a black
gospel choir from Columbus. A sometimes thoughtful, sometimes
tongue in cheek, sometimes tender tribute to "the way
we are down here." All ages, but especially from young
adult up, will appreciate this mixture of folk, blues, jazz,
ballad, and gospel music. |
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Learning How to See
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(1996) - This project was written as a means of
explaining, through spoken word and song, the basic teaching
of the Christian faith, focusing on the themes of death and
mortality. Mixed in with 13 soft songs is a letter which Allen
reads to one of his nieces, Christina, whose cat, Cheerio,
had recently died. Despite the fact that it is written to
a young girl, the writings are intended for even, and maybe
especially, the most senior listener. The songs and readings
present a clear rendering of Christian truth and hope. It
is particularly usable as a means of presenting the Christian
message to the person who, because of their own or a loved
one's situation, may be trying to understand death. The Christian
who purchases a copy of this project is strongly encouraged
to give it to a friend or acquaintance who is not a Christian. |
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Ordering Music
For information on how to order any of these recordings, click
here.
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