For those who aren't blessed enough to have heard of them (yet), Modern Miracle is a Christ-following, hard-rocking group of awesome hailing from the East Texas area (specifically, Carthage, Texas). I was lucky enough to score a little of their time for an interview, as follows:
1. When was Modern Miracle formed?
ModernMiracle was formed in 2004 by Anthony Lozano (Vocals) and Nathan Lenox (Drums);adding Max Morris (Guitar) Kagen Smith (Bass) & Cody Bowen (Vocals) toround out the original line up. DavidStone was added on the guitar before recording the first album “Of Artists andPoets” in 2005.
2. Whatis your favorite Scripture (as a group ad/or individually)?
Nathan:Jeremiah 29:11
3. What is your favorite song that you perform?
Nathan:The Colossus Slumbers
Charity:Where Moth and Rust Destroy
Shawn:Sir Mircov
4. Tellus your salvation story/stories.
Nathan: I was raised in church so I don’t really havean “I come from drugs and alcohol” type of story. As I’ve gotten older, I have started to realize, and it’s an ongoing process, the true meaning of being Christ-like andthe call we have as Christians. Like Christ, we have to suffer for man-kind. Despite working with that guy you really don’t like… you still have to love him, and that may take some suffering you’re your part, but I believe that’s what we are called to do, and… everyone has that person who makes it difficult to love them, I know I can be difficult to love myself!
5. Give us the lowdown—Who plays what, when did you sign with your label, the titles of your albums, etc.
Anthony:Guitar/Vocals
Charity:Vocals
Josh:Bass
Nathan:Drums/Vocals
Taylor:Guitar
In2005 we recorded and signed to Soma Records. We recorded our first album “Of Artists and Poets” and released it in May of that year. After the album was done we did a few shows under the label but our relationship eventually just dissolved after losing Cody, Kagen, and Max just before the album released. Charity, Heath, & Taylor stepped in to fill the open places within weeks. They were formerly of the Harleton, TX based group Set Apart. At that point things rocked along on and off until 2010 when we finally decided to get another album out and had our good friend Michael Martin come record us at Word Alive Outreach Ministries in Carthage, TX; which was our practice space at the time. “From Abraham to Isaac” was also released in May of that year followed by a south east tour to Florida and back over the summer. We signed temporarily with Death 2 Self records in 2011 and it has been a great affiliation but as it came closer to start recording, we really felt like the next project should be independent. We are working on raising money to record our third album, “The Strong Man’s Rebuke” hopefully by the end of 2012. We will be doing everything ourselves on this one, down to purchasing our own equipment and production… the whole works. We have never been more excited about anything we have written than this album. “The Strong Man’s Rebuke” is a concept album, a story from start to finish. Though each song has a stand alone message, together they tell the story of the Body of Christ rising up in these times of chaos.
6. Tell us about the funniest moment you’ve experienced while performing/traveling.
Nathan:Jean Shorts!
(That sounds interesting...)
7. iPhone, Android, or other?
Nathan:Android
Charity: iPhone
Shawn: iPhone
Taylor:Android
The phone wars have begun lol.
8. Whois YOUR favorite worship leader/band? What about them inspires you?
Nathan:We are all big fans of the band Emery and Flyleaf and the way they play secular shows and aren’t afraid to worship and speak the word of God from the stage. Flyleaf closed their show, when Charity and I saw them with “Oh How He Loves” us. It was phenomenal to see people worshiping a ta secular show and I truly think people were touched. That’s what we want to do.
9. What songs are on your personal playlist(s)?
Nathan:Right now I am listening to a pretty wide range of music like Ludo, the Decemberists, Shawn Mcdonald, Needtobreathe, Listener, Project 86, La Dispute, Brand New & Nickel Creek to name a few.
10. Outside of music, what do you enjoy?
Nathan:Video Games, Comics, Impersonations, Art, Electronics & New technology
111. Anything else you’d like us to know?
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