Reviews

Some good things that some kind people have said about my writing and/or music:

Outstanding, Breathtaking, Refreshing. (Five stars)

A must-have. A haunting, beautiful, transcendent, and sacred worship experience. This is everything a worship album should be, really–with all the professionalism of a studio recording, but the dynamism and freshness of a live performance. Eric Pazdziora has neatly balanced hymn-settings with original compositions; his arrangements bring the most out of the songs. Solid, virtuoso background musicians enrich the performances. Each song is itself a remarkable encounter, a delight in the presence of Jesus.

The album feels at once like you’ve known it all your life and like you’re discovering for the first time. Musical preference, or ‘style,’ becomes a non-issue; it is merely worship that can call anyone in. It draws your heart into contemplation and prayer. Even if–like myself, to be honest–you’ve no great taste for Christian music, this is an album to get. It will shatter your expectations of what a worship album can be, and will bring you into a new encounter of G-d and His Spirit. I look forward eagerly to hear Eric’s future work; meanwhile, I’ll be wearing out this album with listening.

–Mr. Pond, review of “New Creation” on Amazon.com, February 2011

Everything Eric writes just makes you want to take a deep breath of joy.

–Hillary McFarland, QuiveringDaughters.com, March 2011

[Mick McGuire] is a jaunty Irish tune set with interweaving lines. Most of this setting is just 2 parts, but there are spots where it expands to 3 and 4 parts. Humorous text with lots of “diddley-dowdle” nonsense.

– Colorado ACDA Newsletter, “Repertoire Suggestions,” Fall 2010

Move over, Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

No. Really. Please move over, Mr. Webber.

–Zay N. Smith, Chicago Sun-Times, May 2006

This new work of Eric Pazdziora’s gave me chills.

–Jenna St. Hilaire, February 2011

When you write it’s so freeing. It feels like chains just fall away and my heart rejoices. God bless you.

–Anonymous

What I like about your messages is that they strike very deep yet are written with such a light spirit that my children have enjoyed several of your pieces.

–Victoria,  September 2010

I’m going to read this again tomorrow… i was going to be alone and was thinking of ways to sedate myself if Jesus didn’t show up but this is worth the shot.

–Heidi, May 2010

This is probably the most profoundly deep doctrinal statement we are likely to encounter in all of our meetings, discussions and debates. After reading How Does Jesus Love You? I have to agree with Jeff’s assessment. Rarely do I read something with which I so fully and totally agree. The article represents the core and very essence of my theological construct. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

–Wade Burleson, May 2010

Pazdziora’s music seduces you with its solemn gaiety, its reckless dignity, its joyous heartbreak. The self-constraint of the English tradition collides with the wildness of the Celts, creating a unique and potent magic. Something in the music catches hold, and the subtle interweave of harmony and melody refracts your passions, your terrors, your joys. It’s like finding yourself in an unknown world, only to run into an old friend; his music gives melody to the delighted cry, “Oh, you’ve got here too?”

–John P., May 2008

I’m glad to know you are not one of “those” Christians.

–Atheist commenter on Revelife.com

Hell, I’m about the most atheist person I know and even I enjoyed this. I hope other members of the flock take a few pointers on how a sound, entertaining religious opinion ought to read. Nicely done.

–Ciceros_Assassin, September 2008

Oh, I’m seriously…astounded and…in wonder and awe, and… OK, explanation—I just ventured to your music on SoundClick for the first time. And I just listened to “O For a Thousand Toungues.” OH!!!!! It is amazing!!! You’re making me…just speechless…it’s amazing!

–Doug G., March 2008

There is a hint of ‘Andy Kaufman’ comic genius in “passtheaura.”

–Alexander F, London

Not only is he a musician in his music, he’s a musician in his writing.

–Jared, May 2008

you suck! like who cares that kind of msic suks

–Anonymous