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- Amazing
- All the Earth
- Salvation Song
- Shepherd (intro)
- Sovereign
- Complete
- Shepherd
- Come My Way
- I Long to Worship You
- You're My Lord
- Forevermore
- Bonus Track: Complete (Radio
Re-Mix)
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Amazing
Amazing continues the Parachute Band's growth as a
leading force in the worldwide contemporary worship scene. In
collaboration with Nashville producer Bryan Lenox (Sonicflood,
dc talk, Michael W. Smith, Katinas) the Parachute Band presents
their unique blend of congregational and personal worship. Amazing
features the best of 'down under'songwriting in styles ranging
from punchy R&B and edgy guitar praise to soulful heartfelt
worship ballads. Stand out songs on this album include "All
the Earth," "Sovereign" and the title track.
Reviews:
"It might be redundant to use the word "Amazing",
but that's how I feel about the newly released album "Amazing"
by the Parachute Band. They have taken the more popular genres
of music such as Rhythm and Blues, Hip-hop, Rock, etc...and perfected
it. They have a powerful, versatile, and individualistic style
which can only be summed up by the term "AWESOME."
They are truly anointed by the Lord and although I just became
familiar with the group's music, I will be a fan for life. When
they visited my church recently I made sure I purchased the 4
pack (Including Amazing) that was available because their music
penetrates beyond flesh and blood and goes directly to the spirit.
That has been the consensus of everyone I've spoken to, new
fan, long time fan and even my unsaved students that have heard
me playing their music." Å\God Bless You All, Teaneck,
NJ USA
In the last few years the Parachute Band have regularly released
high quality praise and worship albums. There double CD Love
and Adore had some spectacular songs, but did tend to wallow
somewhat in slower tunes. The three types of song styles that
they excel at are clearly defined. 1) High caliber Pop Worship
songs, 2) Slow worshipful ballads, that start off gently and
swell to splendorous finishes, and 3) They appear to have a fascination
with rock-funk tunes. This CD has all of the above and in my
opinion it is the most successful and appears to be their best
so far!
Even the cover, which is rich and lavish, with a very normal
picture on the front of the band smiling like they know God is
pleased with this effort. It starts off with "Amazing ,"
and it's a great song. But far superior is the second track,
"All the earth," with these words that thrilled my
soul:
"Hear the trees' joyful cry, praising you and so will
I." You have to hear this tune to appreciate the saturation
of joy and praise that is found there.
"Salvation," comes next, a tender song of love
for what Jesus has done for the world. Bringing us to a short
but impressive intro based on the 23rd Psalm, which is developed
later into a full worship tune! We suddenly are lifted into
the electro-funk of "Sovereign." I think if Janet
Jackson ever gets saved, this is how she would sing her gospel
songs! It's another amazing track! This is followed by a song
called "Shepherd." This track sets the Parachute Band
apart from their Hillsong neighbors. The production is crystal
clear and precise. The low register keyboard strings meld with
the programmed drum tracks, the vocals are painstakingly fused
together, it's the continuation of the 23 rd Psalm, and it is
tremendous!
I would highly recommend that you purchase this CD. It would
be a shame to miss the beauty of these worship offerings to the
Lord. I am so pleased that these talented musicians have given
their abilities to praise Him and in it shows in these words
from, "You're my Lord."
"You're my treasure; you're enthroned in holiness, majesty."
Review by Bill Mason
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