Tony Cummings reports on the electronic music worship duo from Missouri, PAS NEOS

Pas Neos

Currently one of the most played tracks on Cross Rhythms radio is the song "City Of The Great King" by Pas Neos. If you are versed in New Testament Greek you'll probably know that the band's name stands for All Things New. Pas Neos is a particularly appropriate name for Bob Powers and Caleb Culver who are finding an ever-growing audience for the duo's experimental electronic music since the group's formation in 2009. Pas Neos began their recording career in 2009 with an independent self-titled EP. Those who heard 'Pas Neos' were hugely impressed, one reviewer writing, "They have combined original lyrics, music and vocals to a message that truly feeds the soul. I find myself walking away from their really good music with my spirit edified."

Culver and Powers have had years of experience on worship teams at the renowned International House Of Prayer in Grandview, Missouri. In 2011 IHOP's Forerunner Records released the duo's first full-length album 'Who Do You Say I Am?' About the project Adam Hairfield wrote, "'Who Do You Say I Am?' is a journey through successive events in the life of Jesus as detailed in the Gospel accounts, undergirded by pulsing synth-tinged indie rock. Recounted from a range of perspectives, including those of Jesus, the disciples and the thief on the cross, the album insightfully conveys differing opinions concerning the Son Of Man. The themes of hope and joy energetically run throughout, mixed with mourning, wonder, curiosity and longing."

Speaking about the album Culver said, "Our music is primarily God-focused and is rooted in the Bible. We strive for musical creativity because we believe that Jesus-centred music should be the most creative and enjoyable music on the planet." The band's second album 'The Wheat And The Tares' was again enthusiastically received. Wrote Gedy Riviera, "Their preservation of the integrity of rich biblical passages is served by skill and melody, as synthesisers, strings, and at times a chilling vocal performance bring to life Jonah's marching orders, Joseph's dream, the Nativity, the resurrection of the saints and other significant moments in the biblical narrative."

Their full-time duties at IHOP mean that Pas Neos have no opportunity to tour. But bit by bit this creative duo are getting their music out to the churches.