Jim Stipech

Jim Stipech is a Christian musician and record producer who has released recordings under his own name as well as contributing to the work of other artists such as Nancy Honeytree and Roby Duke. He has also provided music for films such as The Silent Scream and Force of Darkness.

Jim Stipech
Also known asJames Gabriel Stipech
Genres
Occupation(s)Composer, musician, record producer
InstrumentsPiano, guitar
Years active1960s–present
LabelsChalice
Chalace Music
Associated actsJonathan Goodlife, The Way

Career

1970s

In 1970, Stipech was a member of Jonathan Goodlife, a group which was from Reno, Nevada. The group was gaining popularity in the San Francisco Bay area and had been playing at the Old Fillmore. In addition to Stipech, the group consisted of Terry Petersen, Steve Dunwoodie, Jerry Weems, and Jim Mask.[1]

In 1976, he joined Christian rock band, The Way, replacing founding member, Bruce Herring on guitar and vocals, also playing piano. He went on tour with the group a few times.[2]

In 1979, Nancy Honeytree's album Maranatha Marathon was released on the Myrrh label. Stipech not only produced and arranged it, he also played guitar, piano and contributed to the background vocals.[3]

1980s

In 1982, his album All That I Am was released. The album was in the mainstream pop mode but without some of the usual commercial aspects. In addition to Stipech on vocals, guitar and keyboard, the album also had Michele Pilar and Kathi Pinto on vocals.[4] Also that year he did some work on Roby Duke's album Not the Same, providing the strings for the track, "Promised Land".[5]

He provided the music for Jack Duane Dabner's pro-life film, The Silent Scream which was released in 1984. The film showed an ultrasound view of an abortion of a 13-week fetus. The film was produced by American Portrait Films.[6][7]

The film, Force of Darkness was released in 1985. It starred Mel Novak, Doug Shanklin, Loren Cedar and Eddie Hailey.[8]

Discography
Albums
Act Title Label & cat Year Notes #
Jim Stipech & Friends Thank You for the Music Chalice CRT-1050 1980 [9][10]
James Gabriel Stipech All That I Am Chalace Music CRT-01050 1982 [11][12]

Filmography
List
Title Director Year Role Notes #
The Silent Scream Jack Duane Dabner 1984 Music [13]
Force of Darkness Alan Hauge 1985 Music[14]
Eclipse of Reason R. Anderson 1987 Music [15]

References
  1. Reno Gazette-Journal, Friday, February 20, 1970 – Page 28
  2. Classic Christian Rock, September 25, 2015 – The Way, "The Way...wait!
  3. Discogs – Honeytree* – Maranatha Marathon
  4. Billboard, December 4, 1982 – Page 56 Billboard's Top Album Picks, gospel
  5. Discogs – Roby Duke – Not The Same
  6. Letterboxd – The Silent Scream 1984 Directed by Jack Duane Dabner, Crew
  7. Crusade for Life – Page 1 THE SILENT SCREAM
  8. KinoPoisk – Создатели /Сила тьмы, Force of Darkness, 1985, Актеры & Композитор
  9. Popsike – JIM STIPECH Thank You For Music LP PRIVATE Xian CCM AOR Modern Soul RARE HEAR
  10. La Bible de la Westcoast Music, December 24, 2015 – Jim Stipech & Friends "Thank You For The Music" (1980) -CCM-
  11. Discogs – James Gabriel Stipech – All That I Am
  12. Billboard, December 18, 1982 – Page 24 Retailing. New LP/Tape Releases, Gospel
  13. FilmAffinity – The Silent Scream, Music
  14. Filmweb – Force of Darkness (1985), pozostałe informacje o filmie Force of Darkness, muzyka:
  15. Filmweb – Eclipse of Reason (1987) wideo, pozostałe informacje o filmie Eclipse of Reason, muzyka:
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