New Integrity Music Release – July 29th : Anchor Hymns – ‘In Christ Alone’

Anchor Hymns is the latest Integrity Music multi-artist project which was unveiled last month with a debut single. Starting with reaching into the past, the initial releases will cover some of Integrity’s most iconic songs and reframe them in a modern and musical way; now taking on one of the most enduring hymns of recent years as their second single, ‘In Christ Alone’. Written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend, this song has spread far and wide within the global church as it tells the good news of Jesus Christ so richly and succinctly: “from life’s first cry, to final breath.” This Anchor Hymns version of ‘In Christ Alone’ features established artist and liturgist Sandra McCracken as well as singer-songwriter Antoine Bradford, whose voices blend beautifully on a warm and blues-y soundscape. Commenting on the arrangement of the new single that includes an improvised musical section, Sandra McCracken hopes that, “our interpretation of this hymn will help to be able to be sung in more churches, even with simple instrumentation.” ‘In Christ Alone’ has been a pillar in the Church’s song book and Anchor Hymns hope to continue the trend, as Antoine says that it “echoes the goodness of God in the face of Jesus Christ…it’s in Him alone that lasting fulfilment and eternal hope are found.”

The heart behind Anchor Hymns being to create songs of substance from both a lyrical, theological, and musical frame shines through their second release. Concluding with a nod to what it yet to come, Sandra McCracken notes, “Anchor Hymns is a special collaboration […] I love seeing this diverse community of musicians come together around a desire to write and celebrate hymns of the faith.” This new version of ‘In Christ Alone’ hints that something new is happening here…

New Integrity Music Releases

Friday 20th August 2021

Vineyard Worship presents its latest release, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’. Vineyard Soul is the modern gospel expression from within the Vineyard Worship family. Recorded live in Chicago, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ features the familiar and poignant vocals of Vineyard Soul powerhouses Tina Colón Williams and Joshua Miller. Featuring ‘You Are God’, an upbeat, extravagant, joyful song of repentance and an electric faith declaration, and ‘Heaven’s Work’ ,a timeless prayer, calling us to be active participants in God’s Kingdom come and His will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ is layered with rhythmic grooves and dynamic vocal arrangements. Produced by gospel heavyweights Calvin Rodgers & Phillip Feaster, ‘Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions’ is a fresh and authentic sound capturing the heartbeat of the growing number of multiethnic churches in the Vineyard movement.

The new REVERE single is a stunningly warm revisitation of ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’, a timeless anthem written by UK singer-songwriter Stuart Townend. The profound and poetic lyrics are wholeheartedly interpreted by Mission House’s Jess Ray on lead vocals and Taylor Leonhardt’s gentle singing joined with Zach Bolen’s (Citizens) powerful voice . This version of ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’ is an emotion-filled one, marrying the truth of God’s unmatched love to our frail and needy hearts. With a stripped-back nature, it invites us to pause and meditate on the unfathomable goodness of the Lord’s heart for us. ‘How Deep The Father’s Love For Us’ truly is a song we all need to hear and sing.

‘Unser Vater’ is the first single and title track for ICF Worship’s upcoming EP. Translating as “Our Father” the song is inspired by the Lord’s Prayer, reminding us of the open-armed invitation to come to God and a declaration of faith in His unconditional love. Crafted from a place of “relentlessly seeking the Lord like never before,” as singer Luca Aprile says, the single leads to the heart of the Father from the first note. ‘Unser Vater’ opens on a chill note with a rhythmic backbone that evolves into ardent worship, each line declaring the life-changing love of our God. ICF Worship revisit the powerful song (previously released on album ‘Choose To Praise’) with fresh energy and passion flowing from the team’s undeniable experience of Divine Love.

SING! GLOBAL MUSIC CONFERENCE HOSTED BY KEITH AND KRISTYN GETTY KICKS OFF ON AUGUST 30, 2020 AS THOUSANDS ACROSS THE WORLD TUNE IN AND PARTICIPATE

THE FIRST-TIME VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND AND WILL FEATURE MANY AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS, SPEAKERS AND MUCH MORE

FESTIVAL STYLE PERFORMANCES FROM THE FAMED GRAND OLE OPRY STAGE

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NEWS SOURCE: Wortman Works
August 27, 2020

 

 

WHAT: GETTY MUSIC ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SIX CONTINENT WORSHIP EVENT- SING! GLOBAL GETTY MUSIC WORSHIP CONFERENCE 

WHO: Preeminent Modern Hymn writers, Keith and Kristen Getty Have Previously Hosted Sold Out Conferences in Nashville, TN

Featuring:

Keith and Kristyn Getty
African Children’s Choir
Bill and Gloria Gaither
Sierra Hull
Michael W. Smith
Matt Papa
Stephen Curtis Chapman
Trip Lee
John Lennox

Full list of speakers/artists: https://gettymusicworshipconference.com/speakers/

WHEN: August 30- September 2, 2020 (online))

Schedule of events: https://gettymusicworshipconference.com/schedule/

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Music worship each day led b Keith and Kristyn Getty, band and special guests from the Grand Ole Opry House
• Four nights of plenary sessions with 50+ breakouts available or 90 days
• Online music festival experience with concerts each evening
• Daily live Q&A with the Gettys and other guests
• Global sing experience
• And much, much more

The Sing! Global conference has become one of the most popular worship events in America in recent years and organizers have spent the last few months planning how to expand this event to inspire a global audience with theological and artistic excellence. Sing! Global conference will feature worship sessions lead by celebrated musicians from six continents and the Getty’s believe it has the potential to reach tens of thousands of individuals and families who may never have been able to attend the Nashville event in person.

Keith Getty OBE says, “I’m not sure we have ever had such anticipation for an event as we have for this year’s Sing! Global conference. I think we will look back in 30 years at this moment in history as one of the most unique opportunities to sing of the beauty and riches of our Lord and cry out together as part of His global church.”

Kristyn Getty adds, “As we have shared in the same global crisis of 2020 we are more mindful of one another as God’s Church all over the world. We want to embrace this particular moment, using every facility of technology and innovation available to us to more greatly illuminate the gospel hope we sing and share in, the hope we proclaim to every corner of the world.”

About Keith & Kristyn Getty
Keith and Kristyn Getty are pre-eminent modern hymn writers in the world today with Keith being the first Church Musician of the modern era to be awarded the OBE from Queen Elizabeth II, for services to music and hymn writing. Their hymns such as “In Christ Alone”, written with Stuart Townend, uniquely cross musical genres and teach Christian doctrine. As ambassadors of hymn writing, they have performed for presidents, prime ministers, their annual national hymn tour, and Christmas tour including sell-out concerts each year at Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.

Since founding Getty Music, it has expanded to include a publishing company of modern hymn writers, record label, touring company, an online learning company, foundation, and inspired by their first book, the Sing! Conference & Festival which welcomes over 15,000 people to Nashville every year. Keith & Kristyn live between Nashville and Northern Ireland with their four daughters.

For more information, please visit www.GettyMusic.com

Live Christmas Recording from Keith & Krysten Getty

“Sing! An Irish Christmas – Live at the Grand Ole Opry House” featuring KEITH & KRYSTEN GETTY and Friends, has been released. Recorded live at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, the Gettys were purposeful in bringing together a group of World Class guest artists to challenge the notion of what you normally hear in a holiday-themed project and to teach the nation some of the great carols of the faith. Collaborations with artists and musicians such as indie-folk singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb, classical guitarist Phil Keaggy, and rapper Trip Lee make for a diverse sound and unique listening experience. “Sing! An Irish Christmas – Live at the Grand Ole Opry House” includes classic Christmas songs and modern hymns written by the Gettys and friends.

This brand new album from Keith & Kristyn Getty unites tradition and innovation into a vibrant celebration of the Christmas season that is perfect for all of your holiday celebrations. In these collaborations, the Gettys present new interpretations on Christmas staples such as a country-influenced rendition of “Sleigh Ride” and a fiddle-driven performance of the 300-year-old classic “Joy To the World.” Additionally, they perform contemporary hymns “In Christ Alone,” written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend and “Elizabeth,” written by Kristyn Getty and Ellie Holcomb.

VARIOUS : Reckless Love – The Best of British Live Worship. (Essential Christian)

This is a collection of 30 songs of worship, expressing thankfulness at God’s abounding, extravagant love. Recorded at a wide variety of events, it features an array of worship leaders and songwriters. Although I didn’t dislike the first CD, I did find that many songs sounded very much alike. The title track seems to drag on, led by Bright City. Cathy Burton and Lou Fellingham provide highlight The former’s delivery of “Beautiful Things” is lovely, as is Fellingham’s contribution on “How Deep the Father’s Love.” I must admit to being a bit of a Pete James fan. Whether it’s his own song, or those written by someone else, he seems to make each song “come alive.” “My Heart is Singing Loud” has a real bounce to it, while the gentler “Gracefully Broken” provides time for soaking in God’s love. I don’t think that I’ve come across Andy Smith before as a worship leader, or songwriter, but his input of “Revelation 10” is really good. Ben Cantelon leads on “Remain,” while there’s no mistaking the voice of Stuart Townend on “The Power of the Cross.” One recording that left me in disbelief was Graham Kendrick’s performance of Matt Redman’s “Nothing But the Blood.” The vocals sound like Graham is at the bottom of a wishing well, and the production results in the song sounding like a dirge. I guess everyone has an “off” day. Still, overall, there’s quite a selection modern songs for you to enjoy.   7/10.

Keith and Kristyn Getty’s New Project Challenges Churches to Rediscover the Power of Psalms in Congregational Worship

Keith & Kristyn Getty announce their latest live album Sing!: Psalms: Ancient + Modern featuring a host of special guests and capturing the unique atmosphere at the Getty Music Worship Conference, Sing! 2018, as more than 7,500 musicians and church leaders from 16 countries gathered to learn, pray and sing their faith. The album, to be released in the UK on Friday 15th March, features new songs and timeless classics many of which are inspired by the Psalms.

The Sing! Movement was launched in 2017 with the release of their book, Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church, and grew out of Keith & Kristyn Getty’s vision to propel churches towards a deeper, more dynamic view of artistry, theology and congregational singing. Sing! Psalms: Ancient + Modern, blends hymns, old and new, that teach truths of God to carry for life.

Keith Getty OBE says, “Many of the songs on this album have been inspired by the book of Psalms. That Old Testament collection of songs and poetry has as much potency today as it did when King David and other writers first wrote them. Many of the themes are vital for the church to engage with and understand the depth of theological eloquence they deliver.”

Sing! Psalms: Ancient + Modern is a unique listening experience capturing the extraordinary energy of the conference. Featuring guest appearances from Matt Redman, Phil Keaggy, Matt Papa, Matt Merker, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Boswell, Cindy Morgan, Shane and Shane, and Stuart Townend, each track brings its own flavour of theological insight as the Psalms come to life.

Getty continues, “We’re thrilled to have such an amazing group of artists who share our passion to deepen theological understanding through singing. The Psalms help illustrate the importance of God’s people singing and give us a better understanding of our faith. It has been great to collaborate with these friends and explore the richness that the Psalms offer the church across the world.”

The Getty’s next Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! 2019 will be hosted in Nashville, TN from August 19 – 21, 2019, and is anticipated there will be nearly 13,000 attendees. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear celebrated speakers including John Piper, Joni Eareckson Tada, John MacArthur, Trip Lee, D.A. Carson, Jackie Hill Perry, John Lennox, Os Guinness, Andrew Peterson, Mark Dever, Stuart Townend, Fernando Ortega and many more.

An estimated 100 million people are singing Getty hymns in church services each year, with their almost unique ability to be sung in contemporary and more traditional contexts of church music.

The album will be available from www.gettymusic.com/singpsalms and streaming services everywhere.

To register for the Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! live go to https://www.gettymusicworshipconference.com

 

Hymns and Worship Album for Point of Grace

Platinum-selling female trio POINT OF GRACE have released their first full-length recording of hymns and worship songs. Produced and arranged by Kent Hooper and Phillip Keveren, ‘Beautiful Name: Hymns & Worship Songs’ features such evergreens as “Holy, Holy, Holy” and “Blessed Assurance” as well as modern songs like Hillsong Worship’s “Cornerstone” and Keith Getty and Stuart Townend’s “In Christ Alone”.

Worship Songs of Easter

For two millennia, Christians have been honouring Jesus’ sacrifice and celebrating His resurrection in song. Integrity Music offers a modern collection of these songs with The Cross Was Meant For Me: Worship Songs Of Easter featuring All Sons & Daughters, Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech, Paul Baloche, Travis Ryan, Stuart Townend, Jaci Velasquez, Corey Voss, Tim Hughes, Kari Jobe, Worship Central, Covenant Worship, Rend Collective and Seth & Nirva.

Through heartfelt ballads of thanks and victorious songs of praise, the 15-track album echoes the cry of believers around the globe: Christ Is Risen!

Terrfic Line Up of Artists for Big Church Day Out

More acts have been added to the lineups for Europe’s biggest Christian music gospel events, BIG CHURCH DAY OUT, including Hillsong Worship’s Reuben Morgan, Mary Mary and Tim Hughes & Worship Central. The artists to play BCDO South on 27th and 28th May at Wiston House, West Sussex are Bethel Music, Reuben Morgan Hillsong Worship, Rend Collective, Switchfoot, Newsboys, Michelle Williams, Casting Crowns, Mary Mary, Andy Mineo, Tim Hughes & Worship Central, Jonathan & Melissa Helser, The Abrams, Gungor, Matt Maher, Audrey Assad, Faith Child, LZ7, Anastasia Baker, Sam Archer, Chip Kendall, Seth & A New Thing, Written In Kings, Soul Sanctuary, Stuart Townend, Lucy Grimble, Rivers & Robots, Lily-Jo, Paul Bell, Rob Halligan, Wardrobes And Rings, King’s Chamber Orchestra, Lou Fellingham, Speak Brother, Hillsong Fearless, J Vessel, Joshua Luke Smith, Flight Brigade, Tom McConnell, Dire Pitan, Drakeford, Dance Like Kings, Cardboard Carousel, Josh Gauton, Rachel Jane, Shan Smith, Danny O’Callaghan, Samuel Lane, Tim Vine and John Archer.

The acts set to play at BCDO North on 2nd and 3rd June at Capesthorn Hill, Cheshire are Bethel Music, Reuben Morgan Hillsong Music, Rend Collective, Switchfoot, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Michelle Williams, Andy Mineo, Mary Mary, Tim Hughes & Worship Central, Jonathan & Melissa Helser, The Abrams, Matt Maher, Faith Child, Audrey Assad, LZ7, Anastasia Baker, Sam Archer, King’s Chamber Orchestra, Stuart Townend, Soul Sanctuary, Wardrobes And Rings, Speak Brother, Lily-Jo, Hillsong Fearless, J Vessel, Seth And A New Thing, Written In Kings, Joshua Luke Smith, Chip Kendall, Twelve24, Josh Gauton, Tom McConnell, Paul Bell, Dance Like Kings, Drakeford, Shan Smith, Cardboard Carousel, Allan McKinlay, Lucy Grimble, Rivers & Robots, Marc James, Nathan Jess, John Archer and Tim Vine.

The Review Zone : In Christ alone – The songs of Stuart Townend and Keith Getty

VARIOUS :  In Christ Alone: Songs of Stuart Townend and Keith Getty.   (Integrity)

Here we have a 16 track compilation of Townend and Getty songs made famous over the past 25 years. As expected, these recordings mostly feature either Stuart or Kristyn on lead vocals, but also include one with Tim Hughes and a couple with Joanne Hogg. Those delivered by Kristyn and Joanne are the ones that shine performance-wise, as both have a special ability to make a song come to life spiritually. The complex and interesting instrumentation of Joanne’s ‘Across the lands’ and ‘Benediction’ make them particularly attractive musically, with the latter sharing standout status with Kristyn’s beautifully delivered ‘Speak O Lord’. Stuart’s songs are in the main less successful. His ‘Creation sings’ is a particular example, where his somewhat matter-of-fact delivery and the twee and ‘poppy’ arrangement do not suit the lyrics. His ‘Come people of the risen King’ is a similar disappointment, worthy of an altogether more imaginative approach. Although these tracks were obviously recorded over a period of time in a variety of situations, sound quality throughout is consistently good. Averaging everything out then, 7/10. David Deeks