Abundant Life Ministries, Bradford, England - How Loved (re-issue)
STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 9898-13742 LABEL: Kingsway Music KMCD2840 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 2 EXTRAS: bonus DVD RELEASE DATE: 2008-02-22 RRP: £0.99
Reviewed by Dancin' Dave Derbyshire
This album contains both the CD and DVD of the live worship session recorded in 2003 by Bradford's mega-church. These dozen or so songs are good examples of stirring worship with motivational themes such as finding fulfilment in God and proclaiming our devotion to God. I found a lyrical depth in some of the songs that raised them above the froth and bubble of many worship songs. The production team have put a lot of work into the recording and mixing of this impressive album. The "making of..." videos that accompany the DVD give some insight into the mixing afterwards - which was done in London's famous Abbey Road studios - and the construction of the purpose built stage. The production is not perfect but it is still remarkable as, even though some specialists were hired in, a lot of the work on cameras and PA was by volunteer church members. I trust that this CD and DVD will fulfil the purpose that they were made for - to bring these worship songs to a wider audience to be sung in the worship of God by congregations across the world.
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Product Description
DVD Special Features:
• Introduction to Pastor Lara Martin
• The Abbey Road Sessions
• Behind The Scenes Documentaries
• The making of a song by Mark Stevens
• A day in the life of Creative Director Mark Stevens & Music & Technical Director Dan Brummitt
I was blessed by this music and I long to be in your midst.