Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt's Solo Album

I am a fan of the group Sanctus Real. Their most recent album Pieces of a Real Heart is an amazing album that really characterizes where the individuals and the group as a whole are at in life. With songs like "Lead Me" and "Forgiven," this album was so encouraging. That being said I was excited to hear that the lead singer and songwriter, Matt Hammitt, was putting together a solo record. Recently with online video resources, us music lovers can hear the stories behind the different songs. The stories behind the different songs on Pieces of a Real Heart were so touching and deep. Matt was the main speaker for the different stories, so you can get the feeling of knowing him personally.
      Last year Matt's family was challenged with the unknown future of their third baby. This album was Matt's out pouring of his struggles. All I can think is that God gives us talents and when we use them for his glory, we find healing. Healing for us and for others. As a person who works in music, I see this as true. Many times a musician will write a song out of their sadness, and it in return helps many others. Like with Steven Curtis Chapman's Beauty Will Rise, he wrote that album after the heartache of losing his little girl. Like with Laura Story and her song "Blessings." Music is truly the language of the soul, where sometimes it is hard for us to find the right words.  Thankfully our Heavenly Father provides gifted individuals with songwriting, like Matt Hammitt.



"All of Me" from Ryan Lynch on Vimeo.