Anthems for an unlikely king

Anthems for an Unlikely King reimagines the Advent service Nine Lessons and Carols through its nine songs, eight original essays and anchor scripture text of John 1, film, visual art, and live performance. Inspired by storyline approach of the service, Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, and The Killers’ Pressure Machine, this project seeks to create a new work of art with theological depth and artistic imagination for people to experience each Advent season for years to come.

For initial consideration — and to honor a curator’s time, it is recommended to listen to “Magnificat” and “Currency Peace.” The traditional reading lessons and each song’s lyrics can be found in the PDF.