After his brilliant renditions of the classics “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley and “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, with soulful video performances at the majestic King William Court at the University of Greenwich, FranSax is back to take you on a marathon of praises for the almighty God.
Titled “Sound of Jubilee”, the 10 minutes 11 seconds song is a medley of praise songs. Leading with his saxophone, FranSax sings a series of gospel songs from America and Nigeria, thanking and exalting God for his kindness and mercy. He is backed by backup singers who re-echo the songs to the accompanying groovy instrumentals.
The polyrhythmic pattern of the song is typical of the Nigerian Pentecostal church’s praises and worship, a moment of reflection and gratitude for the amazing things God has done and will do.
Picture this: You’re in church, and FranSax gets you in the mood to sing the praises of God for what he has done for you, your friends, and your family. And, full of spirits, his music gets you on your knees to honour the great things God will do in your life and that of your friends and family, even without praying for those things. That’s how uplifting the “Sound Of Jubilee” is, because this year and years to come are yours to celebrate in the goodness of God.
FranSax begins the song with “Friend of God” and “Lord, You’re Good” by the American gospel artist Israel Houghton. The former is to show his relationship with God; the latter is to portray the goodness of God.
Being in the presence of God often takes away whatever sorrows and shame, sickness and pain when one trades them for the joy of the Lord Almighty.
FranSax reminds one of this, in case one’s mind is burdened by them.
“I’m trading my sorrow, I’m trading my pain, I’m trading my sorrows, and I’m trading my shame / And I’m laying it down for the joy of the Lord the backups sing, as FranSax covers “Trading My Sorrows (Yes Lord)” by the American gospel singer, Darryl Evans.
FranSax and his backup singers coast to the flowing beats while singing Tim Godfrey’s “Gbemisoke” and the Nigerian gospel staple, “Who Has The Final Say (Jehovah Has The Final Say)” before closing the medley with the Nigerian long-standing gospel song, “You’re Lifted Up (Above Other gods)”.
With this new offering, FranSax shows that he is a versatile saxophonist who can sing about the matter of hearts that will make the walls and pillars of a historical building like King William Court at the University of Greenwich fill with joy and can still send sweet incense of praises to God in heaven for continuous showers of blessing.
Check the song out on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming platforms and immerse yourself in the presence of God while basking in his reflection and kindness.
