Today is release day for Solo Piano Wonder. You can stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon Music, and all music services, or click below to listen as you read the inspiration behind the song…
Solo Piano Wonder is a peaceful, refreshing melody gently giving space to slow down and nurture our childlike faith. The uplifting sounds invite us to see the wonder all around us, and to stand in awe for a moment. I need to remember to pause and notice the beauty in my surroundings, God’s creation, as well as the beauty in people, who are all made in God’s image. If I can see things with the wonder and awe of a young child, my soul is nourished and refreshed with greater peace, hope, and joy. Maybe the music will take you back to some beautiful childhood memories, such as a favorite place or person, your favorite activity, or times when you had your greatest sense of awe and wonder. Maybe the music will remind you of a moment of wonder from yesterday, or even today.
This song takes us on a musical journey with a sense of wandering in a good way, experiencing peace and delight as we treasure the gift of life and watch life’s moments unfold. The primary melody and secondary melodies compliment one another with a sense of a question and an answer. This illustrates the ebb and flow of walking with God as we notice Him here, there, and everywhere with childlike faith. Sometimes I have questions, wondering why something happened. Whether answers come quickly and clearly, or take some time, or even remain a mystery, I can choose to refocus my heart from a sense of wondering to a sense of wonder. Jesus loved when the little children came and sat with him, listening to His voice, and receiving His love and grace with awe and wonder. I can remember times long ago as a boy, swaying in the breeze at the top of a tall tree, or feeling the wind on my face riding my bicycle. I can remember yesterday, when I noticed the blooming flower buds, or spoke encouraging words to a store cashier. I can remember today, giving thanks to God for waking me up this morning. This is the spirit of wonder I want to nourish in my heart and soul.
How does Solo Piano Wonder speak to you?
“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” > Psalm 65:8 (NIV)
“…to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever.” > Psalm 136:4 (ESV)
“Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.” > Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG)
“As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.” > Mark 9:15 (NIV)
Gemma Francis says
I would like this played at my funeral one day ❤️ for me it is a song of grace and gratitude and captures exactly how much I am thankful for my life and for how awesome God’s creation is. Thank you Stanton.
Stanton Lanier says
Dear Gemma, you are welcome for this new song, and thank you for your beautiful and encouraging words about God’s grace and the gratitude we can have toward all He has done and is doing for us. May His grace, peace, and joy be with you always! – Stanton
Linda Morris says
Such a beautiful new song Stanton! It reminds me of a lullaby, gentle and soothing and calling to mind God’s peace. 🙂
Stanton Lanier says
Thank you Linda! I am so glad you love this new one, and that it is soothing and uplifting for you. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
Timothy Allen says
This piece of music is one that makes you want to stop and just think about things: moments of our past that affected us greatly good or bad. It makes me want to just set and reminisce about the seasons of our lives and friends who influenced us are now long gone. It could have been very similar to what David played for Saul to calm him down when the evil spirit would come upon him in I Samuel ch. 16. I really do appreciate you bringing us another tune that we can listen to and contemplate how much life really is a wonderful gift from GOD. Thank you! Tim