JOHN GRASSADONIA: Reviews

"I was struck by the quality of music they perform. Their talent was extrordinary, the timing excellent, and the song selection was pleasant while inspiring."

Oh my gosh! NO! I do mean: oh my GOD :-) John! this is wonderful!!! I prayed the Lord would draw me to him again, and he led me to St. Joseph's today. He KNEW. He knew my heart needed to praise and worship his love. His love is endless and enduring. I've taught in the Catholic Church for 4 years and felt my soul was not being nourished. Lead me Lord.....I would say....... I took a 6 month break and boy did he ever lead me back. Thank you for feeding me soul today, for I needed to sing of His glory and worship and praise His majesty. OK - enough email babble.... I'll keep reading and look for you to come sing again. The Spirit is ALIVE and moving in the Catholic Church - let's make 'er MOVE! God bless you and your family Kathy Gantt

JOHN GRASSADONIA - "SHOW ME THE WAY"

"John Grassadonia wrote the following dedication for his third CD, Show Me the Way. "In April, 2005, I attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II. The song, "Show Me the Way" was written just weeks prior to his death. This song came to me aftr a powerful life-changing dream. In this dream, Pope John Paul II came to me and asked if I wanted to work for him. Through this dream, I received a call to devote myself to the Holy Eucharist and the liturgy of the Mass and let all things begin from there. This was truly the turning point for me in both my writing and ministry.

Through Show Me the Way, John strives to live this call. The music is upbeat and infectious with joy, with a great energy derived from the heartfelt singing and imaginative musical arranging.

"Come Together Now" opens the album with a single message: we are belivers of Jesus in a wonderful family and for this we give glory. A simple and memorable anthem of praise and worship, it plays over and over again in my mind, calling to mind this wonderful message.

"Habemus Papam" is a wonderful and welcoming tribute to Pope Benedict XVI and his spirit of service and humility: "I am just a humble servant working in the vineyard of my Lord... Benedict's my name, sixteen is the reign of peace..." John's songs draw from common themes such as the community of believers ("We Are the Body"), the mercy of God (I'm The One"), trust in the Lord ("You Are My God") and salt and light ("Salt of the Earth"). Over each song is the sense of praise and worship that John does so effectively.

My one disappointment with the album was that John did not reveal more of his inner self in his lyrics. He has a compelling story to tell through his years of working in the prison system, and with the mentally ill, the sick and the dying. As he states in his biography, "You might say that I have seen things that most people don't want to see. I have been where most people don't want to go". I for one, would really like to hear more about those experiences in his songwriting.

Show Me the Way is a stisfying musical as well as a praise and worship experience".

Dear Bro John,

You have truly heard the call of the Spirit and gift of heavenly music flows through....annointed to reach the hearts of God's people as you work with Him to rekindle the fire of Divine faith, TRUTH and holy love in the hearts of all who hear you.

"Shout it from the mountain tops" - John Paul II

"To rivify the hearts of the weary " - St. Maximillian Kolbe martyr
"there is no greater wrok upon the face of the earth than building the kingdom of God" - Padre Pio

Truly you have become a living channel of God's peace..pardon..hope..light, and His amazing love and JOY as unto the charism of .....Francis ...our brother.

I pray God continue to Bless you and Sherry abundantly
What treasure you are.

Pax-et Bonum
Derek

"It was inspiring to me personally, and to many who joined you all in song and praise. May God reward your efforts to serve and magnify Him".

"John Grassadonia has inspired all who have listened to his music and message. The energy of his music lets all who hear it be moved toward our Father's grace".

"John Grassadonia is a gifted writer and performer with a burning heart for the Lord. His music and life experience can reach even the hardest of hearts. A first rate musician, his style envokes the sound of James Taylor (if JT did modern praise & worship music).

"The entire experience served to lift our spirits and inspired us to truly enter into the joy of praising God. I think we all came away feeling closer to Heaven".

"John's music is inspiring and uplifting. The music and lyrics really touches the heart and he sings with every ounce of emotion that stirs the depths of the soul. I saw him sing live and was moved by the passion in his voice. I own both of his CD's and I absolutely love them".

The God's Great Universe CD definitely radiates a soothing and healing power in the music. The musical composition and talent is extraordinary. I can see that this artist has used his life experience to express himself with such passion. i am looking forward to hearing more from John Grassadonia. I can't help but sing along to the song Eternity. Thank you".

The music is so beautiful to listen to and the words are so meaningful to think about. I can't wait to hear John Grassadonia's second CD! This musician/composer is indeed gifted"!

"When I listened to the God's Great Universe CD, I thought...wow...these flavorful sounds are really awesome. I especially love his 5th song "That I May Llive"...it just gave me chills. The same way Celine Dion does in her songs. Every song is differently masterful. The words arepowerfully orchestrated. Looooooove it!!!

"Absolutely lifts your spirits and makes you want to keep listening over and over again. Pray On and Burning Heart expecially touched my soul".