Land of Color (EP) Land of Color

• 1 Many Lands 03:18
• 2 World's Got Nothing on You 03:14
• 3 Morning Song 04:21
• 4 Slow Ride 03:04
• 5 Give It All Back 03:41
• 6 Blessed Are the Poor 04:00
• Total Runtime 21:38

Info for Land of Color (EP)

Land of Color started when two singer/songwriters Gary Rea and Thomas Ewing met in the mountains of Montana in 2015. Before the band started, they were both worship leaders and solo artist in their own right but they feel like the Lord brought them together to create something that is unique and greater than the sum of the parts. Gary was born and raised in South Africa and Thomas is from Colorado and their different cultural and musical backgrounds have resulted in a unique sound that is a blend of African rhythms, singable melodies and tight harmonies. The guys talk about how the band was birthed out of community and that it was at family gatherings in the early days of their friendship that they would grab their guitars and start writing songs. "The songs came quickly and easily" says Thomas "and they were simply an overflow of what the Lord was doing in our lives individually and as a community."

Land of Color

Land of Color
is the musical collaboration of Thomas Ewing and Gary Rea — two artists from very different parts of the world who found an unexpected creative bond and built something unique together.

Thomas is American. Gary is originally from South Africa. The two met at a songwriting gathering in Montana and quickly realized they shared more than just a love for melodies. They had a similar heart for honest lyrics, rich harmonies, and music that speaks to something deeper. From there, Land of Color was born.

The band got its start blending earthy Americana textures with subtle world music influences and soulful pop hooks. Their harmonies—effortless and distinctive—became a signature sound. Early support came from Tenth Avenue North, who signed the band and took them out on tour. For several years, Land of Color toured extensively, building a dedicated fanbase and a reputation for warm, heartfelt performances that felt more like connection than concert.

But after four years on the road, things began to change.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, their momentum came to a halt. Like many artists, they found themselves forced to pivot. Gary and his family relocated from Nashville back to California. Thomas became a father for the first time. Amidst the changes, Thomas also joined Rend Collective on tour and eventually became a member of Tenth Avenue North—the same band that had helped launch Land of Color years earlier.

With life pulling them in different directions, Land of Color entered a quieter season. They weren’t done—but they were listening, living, and waiting.

“We’ve always had a deep friendship and creative connection,” says Thomas. “Even when we weren’t touring, we knew we weren’t finished.”

In the fall of 2024, they finally reconnected in the mountains of Winthrop, Washington. Alongside their longtime friend Jeff Owen (formerly of Tenth Avenue North), they spent ten days in a remote studio, writing and recording what would become their most personal project to date. The songs came together through late-night sessions, real conversations, and moments of deep emotion.

“There were mornings we could barely get through the vocals because the lyrics hit so close,” Thomas says. “That’s when we knew we were onto something real.”

Our music isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about returning to the heart of why we started making music in the first place. Honest. Reflective. Rooted in faith.

“These songs sound like us,” says Gary. “They carry what we’ve walked through and what we believe.”

Now, with a fresh batch of music on the way, Land of Color is stepping back into the light—not as a reinvented version of themselves, but as the truest version yet.

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