Rose Falcon
Self-Titled
Columbia

Much attention in the Christian media has been focused on artists who have crossed over to the secular side and the impact they have been making. So when I was asked to feature Rose Falcon's debut it didn't take long to agree to it.

Rose was not on a mainstream christian label, nor did she cross over from a successful independent christian career. That doesn't mean her light doesn't shine.

For Rose, music was a constant guiding light in her life. At age four, Rose lost her mother to cancer. Growing up under the guidance of her father Billy Falcon, a singer/songwriter, music was common place in her life. At an early age Rose discovered her own passion for writing. One of her first songs was "Best Friend" in honor of her mother. For Rose, writing was not an escape but a healthy release.

Her relationship with her father is one to be envious of. Not only did Billy raise Rose with a strong faith, he was also her mentor, producer, co-writer, and most of all - her best friend. Their first song writing experience together was "Looks Are Everything," which appears on her debut.

Rose is debuting on a Disney-Pop platform with her young energetic self-titled album. Youthful exhilaration pours out from songs like "Up Up Up" (Inspector Gadget 2) and "Fun." Overall the picture of her debut is bright sunshine, which is an amazing testament to Rose's childhood.

Even at a time when it's not safe to let your kids have unlimited time on the Disney channel, I can soundly recommend Rose Falcon. Raised with a strong faith inside of a nurturing christian home, Rose has a testimony that is inspiring.

What most people might not know about her is her faith. Liner notes are not the best evidence of faith, but in Rose's notes she doesn't just make a generic reference to God; and I quote, "From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for his grace and mercy."

Rose has the attention of the radio-disney age, and what she does with that attention as she leaves her teen years and approaches adulthood is going to define her.

- Ken W.