Maranatha! Singers & Friends - A Cappella Praise

Saturday 1st June 1991
Maranatha! Singers & Friends - A Cappella Praise

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 7574-7332
LABEL: Maranatha 7016281841
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Seemingly American Christian music market men are demanding every record company produces its own acapella album, such is the huge success of Glad et al. It would be easy to get cynical about this market opportunism particularly as the new technology of multi-tracking and samplers ensure that even fairly average harmonizers can achieve a smooth-as-silk harmony sound. But even so, the singers who get to sing on Maranatha! Praise albums are particularly adept and this album, taking in slight tinges of black gospel, Southern gospel and even Take Six-style jazz licks, is beautifully done while the songs are good and vocal arrangements occasionally inspired. The skilful mix of contemporary choruses and a hymn or two is masterly while the "I Love You Lord" closer with lead vocal by Kelly Willard is a gem. If the concept of acapella praise appeals, check this out.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Herb Peterson in Columbus Ohio @ 15:15 on Jun 6 2008

We had this album on tape when it first came out, I just found it again in mp3 format on itunes. In the search bar just type in "Maranatha!" you can download the whole album for 9.99. Oh how I have missed this...



Posted by Sandy blilie in Angola, IN @ 16:43 on Jan 29 2008

I have this cassette and am on a search for the Cd or a download to an mp3. My mp3 is not an itunes supported format. where or where can I purchase the Cd?



Posted by Lizzy Ajobo in Nigeria @ 11:43 on Nov 19 2007

I badly need the lyrics of this album.How may i get it thanks



Posted by Melissa in California @ 18:34 on Jun 13 2007

I had this on a tape when it came out and I played it until it wore out! I so regret not buying it on CD and making backup copies, but in 1991 I was a poor high school student and $16 for a CD was just too expensive at that time! =) I miss this album so very much. We even sang some of the songs from it in my youth choir, and I've thought about calling my old music pastor and begging him to make me a copy--that's how much I loved this album!



Posted by Mlamli Papu in Cape Town South Africa @ 15:51 on Feb 11 2007

I desperately want this album on cd. where can I find scores for the songs on this album.


Reply by Lily @ 14:44 on Aug 30 2007

I have searched for this album FOREVER and finally this was the only place I found it... http://www.christianmusichouse.com/html/search_result.asp?Se arch=acapella&R1=V3... both the music notes and the CD... it's a little pricey esp. w/ the shipping (from Singapore) but there's nowhere else! I don't know why... it's such a great album!

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Reply by Estin Yang in Charlottesville, Virginia @ 04:08 on May 7 2007

I had this CD when it came out in the early '90s, but lost it a while ago. I've been looking for it online for a couple of years now and can't find it or the scores! Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate it!

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Reply by John in Overland Park, KS @ 19:04 on Mar 17 2007

I bought the cd and accompanying music book when it came out. I haven't seen it since.
The book has all the parts. I haven't seen it since, and it is out of print, but perhaps I could make a copy or something.
This is one of my all-time favorite worship cds. I just never get tired of the wonderful arrangements and worshipful spirit of it.
Blessings,
John

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Posted by robert bryan in san diego california @ 05:17 on Sep 28 2006

i want this album on cd.... where can i find it...
maranatha singers
a cappella praise 1991


Reply by Patti in Tona, California @ 18:56 on Jun 28 2007

Hello! I also have been looking for that CD. I went to itunes and it said it could not be found. Am I doing it wrong? Never used itunes before. Thanks

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Reply by Erica in Southern California @ 16:50 on Jun 23 2007

You can download this album from iTunes. Maranatha! Singers: A Cappella Praise. It is wonderful!!!

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