The New Gospels

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Reissue of his 1996 Christian album. Rick along with the New Gospels Choir.

The New Gospels, Music, Rick Wakeman, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Rock, Rock/Pop
The New Gospels
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Don't bother
  • Highly recommended !
  • In my opinion. . .
  • Uncalled-for Remake
 The New Gospels
Rick Wakeman
Manufacturer: Blueprint UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000027610
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Galilee: The Word: Power
  2. The Gift: The Magnificat
  3. The Welcoming: Welcome A Star
  4. The Way: The Baptism
  5. Tempt Him

Tracks:

  1. The Sermon On The Mount
  2. The Lord's Prayer
  3. The Road To Jerusalem
  4. Trial And Error
  5. Await The Hour
  6. The Cross
  7. Children Of Mine

Album Details

Reissue of his 1996 Christian album. Rick along with the New Gospels Choir.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Don't bother.......2006-07-21

I am both a Christian and Wakeman fan but I returned this CD after one listen. Listen to the tracks provided by Amazon to get a sense of the music.

5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended !.......2002-01-17

If you are a Rick Wakeman enthusiast, you must add this to your collection. If you are a Christian, listen to The New Gospels very carefully; you will surely feel a deep emotional reaction to this music. The voice of Ramon Remedios is extraordinary. I know there are several versions of The New Gospels. In addition to the CD I bought the Video mentioned in the other review. I also highly recommend the video. I believe Rick Wakeman added on to the original to make it a more compleat message on The Gospel. I feel that the length of this recording is now "just right". Listen and enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars In my opinion. . ........2001-11-10

Another reviewer of this work calls it an unnecessary remake and says to seek out the first version. In my opinion, this one is better for several reasons. First of all, the keyboard sounds on this version are not as "cold" or "sharp" as on the first version. Secondly, there is more narration, which greatly adds to the overall work (however, I would have preferred Powell to be the narrator on this one, also). Third, the addition of "The Cross" to this version is great, and Rick even considers this track to be the best he has ever written. Plus, the track order on this one seems to flow better than the original. If you enjoy this work, you definitely owe it to yourself to buy the video, "The Word: A Musical Spectacular On The Life Of Christ" available from Amazon.com.

3 out of 5 stars Uncalled-for Remake.......2000-11-03

This is a beautiful work, musically as well as for those who appreciate dramatic readings from the Bible. My problem with it is wondering WHY was it done? In 1986 Wakeman recorded THE GOSPELS (reissued on CD as THE WORD AND THE GOSPELS) with The Eton College Choir, tenor Ramon Remedios, and narrator Robert Powell (the star of the JESUS OF NAZARETH TV-miniseries!). A glorious work clocking in at 86:32. At 97:32, this 1995 redo is just too long; rearranging certain tracks seem to make it drag longer than it already does, and while Remedios returned in fine form I'm afraid narrator Garfield Morgan just doesn't match the original. For Wakeman "completists" only; all others I suggest search out the earlier album, his first and still perhaps best "spiritual"/"religious" project.
The New Gospels: Rick Wakeman - A Modern Oratorio (2 Cd Set)
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    		The New Gospels: Rick Wakeman - A Modern Oratorio (2 Cd Set)
    Rick Wakeman
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000PHSJ5G
    The New Gospels
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The New Gospels
      Rick Wakeman
      Manufacturer: United States Dist
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00006RYAR
      Release Date: 2002-11-05

      Tracks:

      1. Galilee: The Word: Power
      2. Gift: The Magnificat
      3. Welcoming: Welcome a Star
      4. Way: The Baptism
      5. Tempt Him

      Tracks:

      1. Sermon on the Mount
      2. Lord's Prayer
      3. Road to Jerusalem
      4. Trial and Error
      5. Await the Hour
      6. Cross
      7. Children of Mine

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