Tracks ListA Jubilant SongArms Open Wide (Featuring Matt Ramsay)BreatheCount Your BlessingsDivine RightGreat, Great MorningHallowed Be Your NameHe Leadeth MeHis ProvisionMy Life Must Be Christ's Broken BreadNothing But Thy Blood(Featuring Moira Wilson)ObediencePraise His Holy NameSingin' In The Heavenly ChoirThe Christian MissionThis DayTo God Be The GloryWe Preach Christ
Salvationist CD Review - Major John Martin (SL Regent Hall)
Unashamedly evangelical in content and focus, the recording bears all the hallmarks associated with this fine vocal group: an excellent sense of musical balance, diction and stylistic interpretation, coupled with an acccesible repertoire, which ensure that the listener can benefit from an hour or so of enjoyment and reflection.
Many of the songs will be familiar - 'His Provision' and 'To God Be The Glory' for example - but newer songs find their place too, not least the title track. I sensed a real urgency about the Songsters' treatment of this song - the resulting enthusiasm and intentionality being a particular highlight.
Highlights abound, however, on this CD, none more so than the songs that feature two soloists, Moira Wilson and Matt Ramsay are featured in Simon Gash's lovely arrangement of 'Nothing But Thy Blood'. Moira's expressive treatment is a delight, her clear voice articulating the fundamental truth of Christ's redemptive power. Matt is making a name for himself as a soloist, and its easy to see why, after listening to him in 'Arms Open Wide'. This song suits his range and sonorous sound perfectly; perhaps more importantly, there is a real potency and passion in his interpretation. I would suggest that it can only be a matter of time before he records a solo album.
This recording is a fine example of gospel songs sung well. There really is a 'song for every season' here. We Preach Christ does what it says. But don't take my word for it - buy it for yourself and take its message to heart!
Among the plethora of new CD releases these days, the distinctive elements contained in Salvationist recordings remain a source of encourgement and challenge to buyers. Their specific ministry through music finds favour whithin our ranks but it would be a pity if only those connected with the Army bought this new CD from Govan Songsters.
David Wilson (Bass Guitar) & Stuart Hay (Percussion)
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