Selah

Dave Frunk, Chicago, IL
Very impressive! I found it interesting that this music is amusical interpretation of Israeli folk tradition. To me, it reflected the styles of various artists such as Yanni, Alan Parsons and other New Age artists.

Product Description
A Musical experience combining modern synthesis and Israeli folk tradition

Selah

Selah,Mark Stone

Average customer rating: Uplifting and Inspiring God used this CD in my life! Awesome Album Awesome CD!! A Real Blessing-Good Stuff :-)

Hiding Place Selah Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Christian & Gospel | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Press On Be Still My Soul Greatest Hymns Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Rose Of Bethlehem ASIN: B00020VZW0 Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. You Raise Me Up
2. Part The Waters Lord/I Need Thee Every Hour
3. Bless Your Name
4. Esengo
5. All My Praise
6. There Is Power In The Blood
7. You Are My Hiding Place
8. Through It All
9. By And By (We'll Understand It Better By And By)
10. O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus
11. All Of Me
12. Before The Throne Of God

Customer Reviews:

Uplifting and Inspiring.......2007-07-05

Selah's final album with vocalist Nicol Sponberg is both inspiring and uplifting. I've listened to it so much, my family knows all the words. I've also bought several copies for friends. The voices of the brother sister team blend so beautifully, it is a shame that Nicol will be moving on. The new singer does not have the same soulful style; so enjoy this album and hope Nicol will be back for an encore.

God used this CD in my life!.......2007-01-27

I went through a tough time with health, and I was pretty discouraged. As I prayed each morning, I found myself turning on this CD and learning all the words to each song. Day after day for months, I listened to it and sang along. The lyrics speak of reverence for God, trust in Him, hope, joy, salvation. God used this CD to minister to me during this time, and I am going to give it to others. Thanks, Selah, for using your fabulous singing gifts for God's glory!

Awesome Album.......2007-01-16

Everything Selah does is great. Absolutely love this album. Can't play it enough!!

Awesome CD!!.......2007-01-12

I had no other Selah music when I purchased this "Hiding Place" CD, and I was very impressed when I first listened to it. I own many Christian music CDs and I would rate this CD in the top 2 or 3 of all the CDs I own. The vocals are beautiful and the accompanying music is also beautiful. The CD contains some neat original music and fantastic arrangements of old favorites like "I Need Thee Every Hour". "You Raise Me Up" and "You Are My Hiding Place" are wonderful. I would recommend this CD to anyone who is even remotely interested in Christian music!

A Real Blessing-Good Stuff :-).......2006-11-26

First: I am relativley new to Christian music, so I am not as experienced as others with this type of music-but I found this music to be very beautiful, soothing and inspirational and I would recommend it highly. I never even heard of "Selah" before I listened to this on a "Listening Party" and then I Had to get this CD. This CD is really Excellent! The lyrics range from serene and introspective to very lively and praise filled. Any way you look at it-These musicians have something to say, and they say it well. Whether you like every song or not, none are "filler"-they all have meaning, which is rare.

The rich, beautiful voices of the singers in the group known as "Selah" meld together to create an album that touches the soul and makes your spirit feel lighter and the heart feel better. This would make a lovely gift for oneself, or as a gift to anyone who appreciates fine quality up lifting music. They have a very special, sort of "off the beaten path" sound that is extremely complelling to listen to.

I feel that Selah's "Hiding Place" is a blessing to anyone who is interested and takes the time to listen to it. Their version of "You Raise Me Up" is IMHO-The Best One I've Ever Heard. I really enjoyed this whole CD, but a few favorites include: "I Need Thee Every Hour", "I Bless Your Name", "Before The Throne of God Above" and "Hiding Place"- but You'll probably find the ones that touch You the most. This CD has Plenty of songs to raise people up :-) and soothe their spirits. Excellent songs that really touch, bring peace and uplift. Thank you "Selah" and God bless you (and whoever helps you) for creating this beautiful CD. Good Stuff :-)

Average customer rating: Praise the Lord! Press On - Selah Beautiful More Great music by Selah Wonderful music!

Press On Selah Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Be Still My Soul Hiding Place Greatest Hymns Rose Of Bethlehem Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album ASIN: B00005LN5J Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Oh Draw Me Lord
2. There Is A Fountain
3. In My Life/If We Never Meet Again
4. Hold On
5. Wonderful, Merciful Saviour
6. Were You There
7. Deep (Way Down)
8. Yesu Azali Awa
9. Timeless
10. How Great Thou Art
11. Amazing Grace
12. Press On
13. Oh Draw Me Lord (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Praise the Lord!.......2007-07-04

Awesome CD. Love every track. A great time of praise with this CD. Highly recommend.

Press On - Selah.......2007-05-14

Outstanding! You can't go wrong with Selah - beautiful renditions of old favorite hymns and innovative, upbeat songs of faith and inspiration. Don't hesitate to buy this cd - I am so glad I did.

Beautiful.......2007-03-17

This is my family's favorite band. Beautiful lyrics, draws you into worship. We love Selah.

More Great music by Selah.......2007-01-16

this group can't be beat in Contemporary Christian music. Love what they have put together here.

Wonderful music!.......2006-11-11

I am a fairly new fan of Selah. Knowing this was a much older cd of theirs, I was skeptical. I loved it. It has the same great harmonies and powerhouse ballads that I love them for! The music is inspirational and uplifting...a great choice for any Selah fan, or even just a lover of quality gospel music!

Average customer rating: Wonderful !!!! Excellent - contemporary twist to old favorites - making them new all over again! Christain Music Love Selah~ Keeps getting better

Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Selah Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hiding Place Rose Of Bethlehem Press On Greatest Hymns Be Still My Soul ASIN: B000GGSLXQ Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Bless The Broken Road
2. Gentle Healer
3. Glory
4. I Will Sing Of My Redeemer
5. Follow Jesus
6. Mary Sweet Mary
7. All My Tears
8. Ain't No Grave
9. Be Thou Near To Me
10. Faithful One
11. Sweet Jesus
12. Softly And Tenderly

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful !!!!.......2007-07-07

This was my first introduction to Selah, and I am so-o-o happy I purchased this CD! Very poignant lyrics and beautiful music. My favorites are Gentle Healer and Glory, but really the whole CD is just wonderful. You won't be disappointed.

Excellent - contemporary twist to old favorites - making them new all over again!.......2007-06-22

I will probably always be one to recommend a Selah album, because I grew up in a church visited yearly by Nicol and Todd's parents, Congo missionaries Jim and Nancy Smith and used to hear the whole family sing way back when (in fact, I think my parents have an old record of hymns the family put out years ago!). That being said, this album is amazing! I've been listening to it over and over the last couple of weeks, hearing new layers every time. I love beautifully written lyrics - the mix of these classics with the voices of the Selah members and their duet partners is matchless.

At first listen, "Bless the Broken Road" stood out as my favorite, but then I listened more closely to "All My Tears," which I'd surprisingly never heard before. Now it stands out as my favorite on the album, esp. with Kim Hill's folksy sound, and one of my favorite songs ever.

Completely a stand-out album - so much depth and breadth.

Oh - and for those that didn't know, Nicol stepped out to raise her family and support her husband at Moody Bible Institute's grad school. She's worked some on solo stuff, too.

Christain Music.......2007-05-16

This is a from the heart CD. The song Bless the Broken Road would be applicable to everyone who has traveled a rocky road to find the peace and joy a Christian experiences. Another song, profound, outright addresses death and burial. Sounds gruesome, but it is awesome. No rock bands here, just beautifully orchestrated music that is uplifting and encouraging.

Love Selah~.......2007-05-09

Loved most of the CD. Not their best in my opinion, but worth having.
There are some great songs here.

Keeps getting better.......2007-04-11

This "album" is their best yet. Selah fans won't be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Outstanding! Be Still My Soul by Selah Awesome group wow again!!!! Be Still My Soul - by Selah

Be Still My Soul Selah Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Press On Hiding Place Greatest Hymns Rose Of Bethlehem Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album ASIN: B00000IXTI Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Bika Mono Ve (Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior)/It Is Well With My Soul
2. Be Still My Soul/What A Friend We Have In Jesus
3. Precious Lord, Take My Hand/Just A Closer Walk With Thee
4. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
5. His Eye Is on The Sparrow
6. Sweet, Sweet Song Of Salvation
7. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
8. The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
9. One Thing I Know
10. Wayfaring Stranger
11. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding!.......2007-05-17

This group is fabulous! Selah has become one of my favorite praise groups. I highly recommend any and all of their CD'S.

Be Still My Soul by Selah.......2007-04-04

Beautiful Music, some of the best I've ever heard.

Awesome group.......2007-01-16

Selah is one of the most awesome groups in Contemporary Christian music today. Love this album.

wow again!!!!.......2007-01-08

you simply cannot buy too many selah cd's. this is an almost perfect cd, only a couple of songs do not rate a full 5 rating. buy it if you like selah, you'll like this.

Be Still My Soul - by Selah.......2006-08-25

If you enjoy classic gospel music this CD is for you. I love all the songs and Selah has a unique version of each classic hymn. I believe it is one of their best CD's along with "The Hiding Place." Both makes your soul want to worship our Saviour and joyfully sing along.

Average customer rating: Beautiful music Good CD Outstanding A Classic The best cd I'v e bought in a long time

Greatest Hymns Selah Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hiding Place Be Still My Soul Press On Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Rose Of Bethlehem ASIN: B000A1INOE Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Be Thou My Vision
2. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
3. Bika Mono Ve (Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior)/It Is Well 4. With My Soul
4. There Is A Fountain
5. Amazing Grace
6. How Great Thou Art
7. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
8. Be Still My Soul/What A Friend We Have In Jesus
9. By And By (We'll Understand It Better By And By)
10. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
11. Part The Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour
12. Precious Lord, Take My Hand/Just A Closer Walk With Thee
13. There Is Power In The Blood
14. O Sacred Head Now Wounded
15. Be Thou Near To Me (with Jim Brickman) (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful music.......2007-05-20

I spent quite a bit of money before finding a Christian CD that I really liked. This one is exactly what I was looking for. Every song is as beautiful as the one before it, and they all give you a wonderful feeling inside.

Good CD.......2007-04-18

I really like this CD. It has some of the fun classic hymns on it.

I would recommend this cd to anyone. My only complaint is that some of the songs are a little faster and jazzier than you sing in church.

Outstanding.......2007-01-11

A wonderful collection of hymns performed by an outstanding group of musicians! Every time I listen to this CD I am blessed all over again. A "must have" in your collection.

A Classic.......2006-09-13

I've owned this cd for over a year now and this is my absolute favorite Christian cd to listen to. I'm always searching for a fresh sound and quality music, and this one did it for me. The whole cd is awesome. Both the arrangements and vocals are excellent. This cd is nice to worship to by singing along to it or it is just as nice to layback and listen to and meditate about God. Some of my favorites are "Be Though My Vision", "Amazing Grace", "It is Well with My Soul", "By and By", "Power in the Blood" and "Just a CLoser Walk with Thee". If you are looking for something old, yet a little fresh, give this one a try. In my opinion, every song was sung, arranged, and produced with perfection.

The best cd I'v e bought in a long time.......2006-03-19

Because of mp3s readily being available, I have found I no longer buy the whole cd but just my favorites. After listening to the previews, I bought the whole cd and am so glad I did A cross between updated classic hymns and soulful sound, Selah has outdone themselves on this one. Some songs I have to play again from the emotion they stir. An outstanding compilation with a tremendous sound of harmony and haunting depth of heart.

Average customer rating: Selah Rose of Bethlehem Accompaniment Book The best of all albums (in my opinion) excellent Christmas Love It All Year Long

Rose Of Bethlehem Selah Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian General | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Be Still My Soul Press On Hiding Place Greatest Hymns ASIN: B00006JM1Z Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. Silent Night
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
3. Light Of The Stable
4. Once Upon A Christmas
5. What Child Is This
6. Joy
7. Noel
8. O Holy Night
9. Mystery
10. Rose Of Bethlehem

Customer Reviews:

Selah.......2007-05-14

God has blessed this lovely group in their lives and with their songs, including the CD Rose of Bethlehem representing Jesus' light shinning by the way they worship GOd, as well as all their other CDs. It brings energetic,a calmness,a closeness feeling when Listening to Gods's team singing for him with by his grace and to all his children who which are blessed. Thank you God and Thank you Selah! I love all their music and praises!

Rose of Bethlehem Accompaniment Book.......2007-01-16

Beautiful arrangements, true to their CD. All Selah instrumentalist books are excellent.

The best of all albums (in my opinion).......2007-01-12

I love Selah and I'm really thrilled with this one. Even though it is
based on Christmas, the songs and unusual renditions make it a "must
have".

excellent Christmas.......2007-01-08

lovely Christmas cd. if you like Christmas music, buy it!! if you like selah, buy it!! if you're not sure, buy it!! you'll be glad you did.

Love It All Year Long.......2006-08-20

I own all the Selah albums and this is one of my favorite two. (Bless the Broken Road is my other) I listen to it all year long. It's too great to put away for 11 months of the year. The last three tracks are by far my favorite. With their beautiful vocals and stiring lyrics you get goose bumps in the middle of the summer.

Average customer rating: Selah's Sturdy and Scenic "Road"

Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album Selah ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hiding Place Press On Be Still My Soul You Raise Me Up Greatest Hymns ASIN: B000GBYEAA Release Date: 2006-06-13

Product Description

Accompaniment or Performance Track. For singing in a Church or other Performance. Includes original demonstration and Performance Track(Without the words)

Customer Reviews:

Selah's Sturdy and Scenic "Road".......2006-08-28

Prime Cuts: Bless the Broken Road (with Melodie Crittenden), I Will Sing of My Redeemer (with Barlowgirl), Gentle Healer (with Amy Perry)

Lead singers who define their group's personas place the entire ensemble in a lucrative position when they decide to depart. This was the predicament Selah faced when Nicol Sponberg had had decided to leave the trio. However, that is only half the group's vexation: country artist Melodie Crittenden who was supposed to be Sponberg's successor left late last year. In a move, albeit a wise one, to divert the attention away from the group's nonplused identity this duets CD was birth. With a heightened spotlight on the duet partners including luminaries such as Jason and Adam of the Crabb Family, Barlowgirl, Nicole Nordeman, Christy Nockels of Watermark, Kim Hill, Plumb among others, this allows Selah to buy time in order to re-construct their identity. This time instead of putting all of one's eggs in a basket, the group members as well as new member Amy Perry share around the microphone.

Musically, "Bless the Broken Road" is still consummate Selah. Their signature palette of hymn-like ballads with a contemporary edge still abound. Unlike many of their peers, these songs are spiritually meaty entrenched with deep theologically truth without resigning to those repetitive nondescript love songs to Jesus. Most spiritually penetrating is "Gentle Healer." The breathtakingly simple melody of this Michael Card ballad basks a carefully nuanced narrative that attests even handedly to the humanity and divinity of Christ. Not a group known to obviate the tough issues, Julie Miller's "All My Tears" (also covered by Jars of Clay) deal unapologetically with the issue of death. Kim Hill's Appalachian-sounding vocals add an added haunting element to this Americana-tingled ballad. Plumb, who has been known for her electronic-rock mores, offers her vocals and her pen to a surprising low-keyed Christmasy ballad "Mary Sweet Mary." While Barlowgirl add their reverential harmonies to the hymn-like newly composed "I Will Sing of My Redeemer." Also destined to be a Selah classic is the David Grow composed ballad "Be Thou Near to Me," a soft prayer that calls to mind the hymn "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" is a track the trio first recorded with Jim Brickman a year or so ago for his "Grace" CD.

When addressing the issue of human relationships "Bless the Broken Road" (a track first recorded by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and turned into a monster hit by Rascal Flatts) is a breadth of fresh air. While many today rushed into relationships that are not God-ordained and mature, "Bless the Broken Road" tells about the advantage of waiting for the right one. Made even more poignant is Melodie Crittenden's first hand experience of having to live out this song. On this ballad heavy album, "Follow Jesus (Landa Yesu)" with its upbeat Congo-inspired beat is quite welcoming. Inspired by the missionary work in Africa, augmented with some chants in African, "Follow Jesus" is delightful and Nicole C. Mullen sounds equally at home with her vivacious vocal support. However, not everything works: "Ain't No Grave," a Russ Taff classic has been reprised here. Jason and Adam of the Crabb Family together with Todd Smith just do not have the soul to undertake this bluesy Gospel tune. They do not have the grit and gravitas to let this tune soar. Christy Nockels of Watermark though is in fine vocal form, but her duet here "Faithful One" which clocks over 5 minutes is plain dull.

Nevertheless, as far as duet albums go, "Bless the Broken Road" paves a path that is sturdy and made sonically scenic via the duet partners. As with all Selah's albums, their tight harmonies lacing their signature hymn-like theologically informed ballads are in galore here. Most encouraging is that Todd Smith who takes up the lion share of the lead vocals sound more confident and his ability to engage with the various duet partners is accommodating. Here's looking forward to the reformed Selah on an outing of their own.

Average customer rating:

You Raise Me Up Selah Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hiding Place Be Still My Soul Press On Rose Of Bethlehem Josh Groban: You Raise Me Up/You're Still You ASIN: B0002JP45A Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. You Raise Me Up [Radio Edit]
2. You Raise Me Up [Accompaniment Track]

Average customer rating: Excellent Hillsong London brings a fresh new sound! Does the Hillsong Name Proud, And Then Some

Shout God's Fame - Hillsong London Manufacturer: Integrity/Hillsongs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jesus Is Hillsong Ultimate Worship United We Stand More Than Life - United For All You've Done ASIN: B0002EWKDE Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Shout Your Fame
2. My God
3. Gonna Be All Right
4. You Are My Rock
5. You're Here With Me
6. Centre Of My Life
7. I Will Go
8. History Maker
9. Here I Am (Father's Love)
10. For This Cause/Eagles Wings/Carry Me
11. In You I Stand
12. King Of Majesty

Product Description

Emerging from the heart of London comes the fresh sound of worship from Hillsong Church London. Recorded live at The Mermaid Theatre, this album captures the passion of a church longing to see God's fame spread throughout the Earth. 1. Shout Your Fame 2. My God 3. Gonna Be All Right 4. You Are My Rock 5. You're Here With Me 6. Centre Of My Life 7. I Will Go 8. History Maker 9. Here I Am (Father's Love) 10. For This Cause / Eagles Wings / Carry Me 11. In You I Stand 12. King Of Majesty

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2005-06-14

An Excellent CD of live worship that captures the real elements of praise. I have to say that this CD is superb...different to the usual style of hillsong's music, and a little closer to UNITED live (but still with it's own feel). The vocals are excellent and the production is very well done giving the guitars and drums a rich sound.
One thing i have to point out is Natasha Bedingfield's vocals rip through the other backing singers (this is a good thing) as it adds to the sound of harmonies. all in all an excellent CD well worth the buy!

Hillsong London brings a fresh new sound!.......2004-08-19

I actually got this cd today, wasn't expecting much but was presently suprised.
There are many awesome and special points to this album. I love the songs and different stlye to the songs. The songwriters and musicians and singers at London are very gifted and blessed. Many of the songs are reminiscent of many local bands, so it is special to me. The music is also seems to be easier to play then Australia's albums, which is good for small churches I guess.

Does the Hillsong Name Proud, And Then Some.......2004-06-17

The new album from Hillsong Church London, a growing congregation of around 2000 people that was planted as a UK outreach by the Australian church, combines two musical heritages for the first time - the UK worship movement and the Hillsong Music heritage.

SHOUT GOD'S FAME, then, stands as at an interesting musical intersection. The influence of the Hillsong Australia church is evident in the focus on melody and big, powerful choruses. At the same time, much of SHOUT GOD'S FAME sounds more like a Vineyard UK project, with experimental rock elements making their way into the project (a little bit of Robbie Williams on "Gonna Be All Right") at times as well. There are a lot of similarities to the Hillsong's United live albums, but even those comparisons only go so far. The mix here, for instance, really put the guitar and percussion more in the fore and pulls the lead vocals back a little bit, which gives the album a feel that is distinctly different from a regular Hillsongs project. The team of lead vocalists also has a much more youthful sound to their voices; no one person (a la Darlene Zschech) dominates the album's lead worship duties.

The songs themselves are solid. "Shout Your Fame" opens the record and has the same big, guitar-driven energy of recent Hillsong anthems like "King of Majesty" and "Best Friend." "My God" follows and takes it all even a notch higher - the chorus is incredibly infectious with some great, soaring melodies; two songs in you can already tell that this project is going to be a winner. The afore mentioned "Gonna Be All Right" is a little simplistic on its lyric though, musically, it does have an interesting sound. "You're Here With Me" is one of the tracks that sounds like it could've been a Vineyard song, in all of the right ways, though the production is clearly born of a Hillsongs heritage. "I Will Go," a song about obedience to the will of God, has an underlying Latin groove and a big sing-a-long chorus. "In You I Stand" is a solid rock-praise anthem celebrating our assurance of the faithfulness of God.

The majority of the twelve tracks are original compositions. A cover of Delirious' "History Maker" is one exception - their interpretation is solid though it doesn't add anything overtly original to what we've already heard done with the song. A medley of Hillsong favorites, "For This Cause/Eagles Wings/Carry Me," is a nice addition and tribute to the church's heritage; the "Eagles Wings" section is particularly sweet to hear. Finally, "King of Majesty," a cover of a United favorite, closes the project, though a reprise of "Shout Your Fame" is the true closing piece.

The beauty of SHOUT GOD'S FAME is that most fans of the Australian Hillsongs albums will also like what they hear here, but it is modern and youthful enough that even those who are not Hillsongs fans can definitely find something to embrace here. But it really does this talented group of musicians and worship leaders a disservice to focus too much on the Australian roots of the church - SHOUT GOD'S FAME proves that the church in London has more than enough talent and credibility to be accepted and heard all on their own. It's not only an excellent debut album, but one of the best worship albums of the year. FIVE STARS.

Average customer rating: Great New Singer !!! THE BEST! Great Album This is one of the best Christian albums I've ever heard Your ears/heart /mind and soul will thank you!

Abandon Manufacturer: Integrity Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Open Phil Wickham Worship Project 40.3 Mute Math A Collision ASIN: B0002KQRXM Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. You Give Me Life
2. Great Is The Lord
3. Inside Of Me
4. I Am yours
5. Love Song
6. Bless The Lord
7. I Love You Lord
8. Fashion
9. Abandon
10. Sing Over Me
11. There Is No One
12. I Delight

Product Description

With influences like Keith Green, U2, Rita Springer and David Ruis, Jason Morant brings an eclectic, edgy mix of styles and textures to his sound. It is the uniqueness of that sound combined with the maturity of his lyrics that is captured on Abandon. Song List are 1. You Give Me Life 2. Great Is The Lord 3. Inside Of Me 4. I Am Yours 5. Love Song 6. Bless The Lord 7. I Love You Lord 8. Fashion 9. Abandon 10. Sing Over Me 11. There Is No One 12. I Delight

Customer Reviews:

Great New Singer !!!.......2006-06-21

Well Jason Morant is new to me. He has a great voice. His songs touch my soul. Give him a chance, you'll be glad you did. I am looking for more of his music. Love it, love it, love it.

THE BEST!.......2005-12-04

find it, buy it, treasure it! this CD is amazing, jason morant is amazing! i not only love his music but yearn for the connection with God he has, he speaks such faitful and truthful words! this CD is one to play all the way and it will lift your spirits gauranteed!

Great Album.......2005-11-06

I got my first taste of Jason Morant at Aquire the Fire in Dallas. In his music you can truely feel his heart. He perofrmed some of the songs from the album and I purchased the CD rigth away. I Am Yours is a great song expressing Jason's devotion to God. His remake of Bless The Lord is another great track. This is a CD you can pop in and let it play all the way through.

This is one of the best Christian albums I've ever heard.......2005-10-02

This is one of the best Christian albums I've ever heard. Unbelievable. I don't say that lightly. There is a combination of musical quality and lyrics that is outstanding.

The tunes are unique. They are not at all trite, like something you've heard before. They are very pleasing to the ear. The production of the album is meticulous. The instrumentation is good. But especially the vocals are outstanding. Jason's vocals are passionate, reflective, powerful, and diverse. He uses his vocals as a fine instrument.

The lyrics are equally excellent. They reflect a heart that loves God for the deliverance that God has done in his soul. And the concepts Jason uses are very biblical. Let me give an example:

"Now I walk alongside my Father
Without fear of what may come tomorrow
Because I know even in death I'm alive
Because You are inside of me"

In the context of the song, he spoke of God's overwhelming beauty, and also of God's mercy in calling him pure (justification by faith). Jason also spoke of how God had opened his eyes to see the daylight (new birth). Now, in the quote above, he calls God his own Father (adoption). He is not afraid of what may come, just as, for example, Jesus commanded in Matthew 6:25-34. Why is he not afraid? Because "even in death I'm alive." This is accurate, because, for example, when Jesus was about to raise Lazarus, he said in John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." And why does the believer live? Because "You are inside of me." In other words, Christ lives in believers via the indwelling Holy Spirit. Remember that Paul said that "Christ in you" is "the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27).

In short, the musical quality and the great lyrics make this album a great choice in providing another avenue for your heart rise up to God in worship.

I've been listening to this album in my car for a couple of months now, and I'm waiting till I would prefer to listen to something else--it hasn't happened yet. I bought this album on a whim, not ever having heard of Jason Morant. I just listened a little bit through Amazon. If you want to sample his music more before buying, I suggest you go to Jason's Web site. Just type his name in your favorite Web browser and you'll get to it. It will give you longer snapshots of all the songs, and it will give you an idea of his musical style is something you would enjoy.

Your ears/heart /mind and soul will thank you!.......2005-09-14

This is by far one of the best worship albums I've ever heard. (up there with Hungry, Facedown and United's look to You) Every song is incredible, from the great music to the passionate and powerful lyrics, the whole composition and production on every track is superb. Jason is very talented, I would love to see him live. The great thing about this album is I take it to work, crank it up and I'm not ashamed of listening to it or telling people about it. (pretty good witnessing tool) It is not some cookie cutter, cheesey over polished "worship album". Yuck!, Anywho, My favorite tracks are um basically every single one. But if I had to pick just 3 they would be:
#6 Bless the Lord
#8 Fashion
#12 I delight *including the secret song
I would actually rate it 8 out of 5 stars! Oh Yea! If that were possible!
So do your ears/heart/mind/stereo/body/soul/neighbors/family and spirit a huge favor and buy this album!!!

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