It is somehow deeply touching when a song can take you back several thousand years with the first notes. This is precisely what Larry Karpenko does in his song, Believe the Promise, and he succeeds in connecting the ancient account of the desire of the Israelites to be free with the modern challenges that we all have to deal with. It is not merely one more inspirational song, but it is the musical journey that seems to be so personal and yet so universal.
The thing that makes the most impression on me about this release is the fact that Karpenko had a bold decision of opening with the chorus. It is highly unusual and pulls you straight to the emotional center of the song, making you connect with it instantly and forgetting about it only when the last note goes away. The theatrical influence is undeniable, drawing the expressive power of the Broadway but retaining the accessibility that allows everyone to join in.
The record was made in Karpenko’s own Kreation Records Studio, and it is both intimate and vast. The fact that his family choir was included in the song gives it that warmth that befits the message of the song, which is hope and deliverance. You can hear how happy they are, how they really believe what they are singing.
Written to be performed during the International Pathfinder Camporee, Believe the Promise is more than what it was originally intended to be. It is a song that appeals to everyone who has experienced being in a situation they cannot get out of and that things will get better. The music is plain to unassuming and yet hauntingly beautiful that is meant to latch on and come out when you need it the most. Karpenko has done more than just a song here, he has made an anthem of faith that tells us we are never forgotten, no matter how hard our path gets.
Stay connected with this amazing artist:
Discover our playlist :