The Sound Forgiveness Makes

by Justin Fox

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A gull skims along a curling wave, its wingtip almost touching the crest, its body motionless, its face impassive. Too sleepy to do more than grumble, a sea lion lazing on a rock watches the bird soar past. Low and unambitious, the surf washes softly over the sand, stretching thin like a wakening cat, before sliding again into the sea. Thin fog creeps back and forth, trying to decide whether to lie over the water or infiltrate farther inland. A pale blob in the haze, a fishing boat slips by, the sound of its engine a muffled chug-chug-chug. When the world closes in on a person, the beach is an open place, a place to be alone...

A place where saltwater tides erase the past, where mistakes drift out to sea on waves of melody,

and this is the soundtrack...

This is the sound

Justin Fox returns with his tenth studio project. Three years in the making, it will be released in two parts. Although the second half will feature five new acoustic, intimate tunes, this first volume charges out of the gate with six new songs arranged with the full band in peak form; Joe Servia on bass, John Macelwee on the drums, Brandon Bee filling in the gaps with guitars, Wurlitzers, accordions, background vocals, and hand-claps, and the 160 ft. Naperville Carillon bell tower leading it all off.

Justin's strong pull toward the coast is still very much a theme here, but while "Seabright" may have been a warm, sunny day at the beach, this collection of songs is more suited for a hoodie and a fogged-in afternoon. The minor keys and denser motifs meander over the topics of reconciliation, anxiety, fear, and hope.

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released 07 December 2010
produced by Brandon Bee
mixed by Todd Robbins

all songs written by Justin Fox
(c) 2010 Justin Fox / Bending Cypress Music (SESAC)

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Track Name: This Is the Sound
Here I stumble in with my apology
I’m not without sin, never will be
But when I reach out for grace
The notes start dancing in their place
And this is the sound

Now I’m living for everyone to see
Nothing matters more than the mercy given me
When we make amends
My heart can sing again

And this is the sound forgiveness makes
The sound of past mistakes
Drifting out to sea on waves of melody
And this is the sound as darkness breaks
The sound as dawn awakes
A tide of jubilee, where every heart is free
This is the sound

The distant song of birds, the ocean’s gentle roar
The kindness of your words drifting on to shore
My transgressions go like a fading soprano

And this is the sound forgiveness makes
The sound of past mistakes
Drifting out to sea on waves of melody
And this is the sound as darkness breaks
The sound as dawn awakes
A tide of jubilee, where every heart is free
This is the sound



When our eyes meet, when our hands touch
The choir of your pardon, sometimes it’s too much
And when words cannot be found
This is the sound




© 2010 by Justin Fox
Track Name: Nothing Like You
God, again we come to You
Because even in this broken world your beauty’s coming through
God, again we come to You
Because everything You touch, it becomes new

Hallelujah! to the maker of all things
Hallelujah! all of nature sings
Hallelujah! Let heaven and earth applaud
There is nothing like You, God!

God, again we come to You
Because nobody else does the things You do
God, again we come to You
You make the impossible become true

Hallelujah! to the maker of all things
Hallelujah! all of nature sings
Hallelujah! Let heaven and earth applaud
There is nothing like You, God!


Even when everything is falling apart
There’s always justice but your mercy is better
You take the pieces of this broken heart
In your hands, somehow you bring it all together again


Hallelujah! to the maker of all things
Hallelujah! all of nature sings
Hallelujah! Let heaven and earth applaud
There is nothing like You, God!




© 2010 by Justin Fox
Track Name: Tremble
(inspired by Amos 4 – The Message)

Mountain shaper, wind maker
You bring everything out of nothing

There’s no one like You, God
There’s no one like You

God of the Angel Armies, You stride across alpine ridges
Bringing dawn out of darkness
And I just tremble at Your name

Oceans bow down, their waves crash for You
When You sing, thunder claps surround You
and all of nature’s crowned You now

There’s no one like You, God
There’s no one like You

God of the Angel Armies, You stride across alpine ridges
Bringing dawn out of darkness
And I just tremble at Your name
You bring the sun out
And paint the sky in colors
You set every star aflame
And I just tremble at your name


Who am I that you’d think about me?
But you are God of the fallen sparrow and the mustard seed
I’m in awe just to walk beside you
To feel your arm around my shoulder as you comfort me

God of the Angel Armies, You stride across alpine ridges
Bringing dawn out of darkness
And I just tremble at Your name
You bring the sun out
And paint the sky in colors
You set every star aflame
And I just tremble at your name




© 2010 by Justin Fox
Track Name: Getaway
Right now I want to be anywhere, just as long as it’s not here
Something like a small vacation, that’s free
What I’m looking for is real peace, and the comfort of your arms
And a part of you going everywhere with me

When the world closes in
When the world closes in
I can get away, you’re all I need
When the world closes in on me

For just a moment we can drift away to an island in the sun
Where I know that we’ll be far away from anyone

When the world closes in
When the world closes in
I can get away, you’re all I need
When the world closes in on me


I’m calling out in the darkness, frozen in fear of the unknown
Let me feel you here beside me, leading me home
Lead me home
Lead me home


When the world closes in
When the world closes in
I can get away, you’re all I need
When the world closes in on me




© 2010 by Justin Fox
Track Name: Psalm 23
(lyrics from The Message Bible)

God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.


Even when the way goes through
Death Valley,
I'm not afraid
when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd's crook
makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.


Your beauty and love chase after me
chase after me,
every day of my life.
(2x)

I'm back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.






Music © 2010 by Justin Fox / Lyrics by Eugene Peterson (Scripture)
Track Name: Sun In the Sky
Sometime’s I’ve got nowhere to be, nobody to see
Feels like it’s just me
But I know You are near, when all the clouds disappear
(And I) open my eyes and see You here


When I try, I can always seem to find the sun in the sky
When I fly, I know it’s You holding me high


Sometime’s life just ain’t fair, like an echoing prayer
Feels like there’s nobody there
I see You coming ‘round, walking right into town
Now even all this rain can’t bring me down


When I try, I can always seem to find the sun in the sky
When I fly, I know it’s You holding me high


One thing I hope we can learn: Just wait a little bit and the weather will turn….around

When I try, I can always seem to find the sun in the sky
When I fly, I know it’s You holding me high




© 2010 by Justin Fox