“So in fear and wonder do we continue to live this life Are we still living for today fearing what tomorrow might bring Are'nt we the ones who should have known without a doubt That to live is christ, and to die is gain What we cant bear there is no pain So why? Why do we wonder why? ”
ABOUT
Premji Ebenezer is a full time minister serving the Lord in Chennai. He also heads a worship band called “GODFOLLOWER BAND”. He had his theological training at Southern Asia Bible college in Bangalore. Premji started writing songs at the age of twelve. His first album in English with original material, “Soul Survivor” was distributed by Sitara music in 2005. “Pudiya anubavam” is his first Tamil project with five original songs and few cover versions .Making a Tamil record was not part of his plans earlier, as he exclaims “writing songs in tamil? Unbelievable!.” A common feature of his music is collaboration with Stephen Devassy, a friendship that has lasted for over a decade. According to Premji “When Steve arranges my compositions there is something very special.. May be it has got something to do with the mutual love and respect that we have for each other but I believe more importantly that there is this spiritual connection. The common ground is God.” In "Pudiya Anubavam" he also had the privilege of working with David Holmes of Hillsong Australia on the title track. Holmes has cowritten songs like "Glorify thy name" from the album "For all you've done" with Darlene Zschech. Holmes who has played on many of Hillsongs's famous classics is also a music producer. He helped produce Darlene Zschech’s solo album "Change your world."
Many of Premji's songs were born out of pain and anguish, having lost his mother to terminal illness eight years ago. The harsh realities of life gave him an understanding of God that helps him communicate with people who have walked the road of suffering and disappointment. As he says “Real faith is evidenced not on the mountaintop, but in the deepest valleys. We are God’s pride and joy in a world that has turned it’s back on Him. He is looking for those who will seek Him through life’s disappointments and trials.”