Fernando Ortega - Give Me Jesus

Sunday 1st October 2000
Fernando Ortega - Give Me Jesus
Fernando Ortega - Give Me Jesus

STYLE: Roots/Acoustic
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 2433-3084
LABEL: Metro One MOCD8181
FORMAT: CD Album
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Philip Child

At times listening to Christian contemporary music can be comparable to searching through the proverbial mountain of coal, seemingly endless deluge of worthy-but-dull musionaries towering heavenward. Yet every once in a while a glimmer of hope can be seen from the depths and so renews vigour - this recording represents such a restoration. A five-track enhanced CD (containing the New Testament and song lyrics), this very natural collection is a return to roots, making praise and worship seem worthy of the Father again. Meditative and reflective is the overall mood as Ortega et al seem to bare their souls with out stealing the limelight. Music may be the medium but God is most definitely the focus. Indeed, on first listening the title track was an arresting hand on my heart, causing me to stop, listen and pray. Neither too contrived nor compromised, this set seems to bear an integrity so often lacking elsewhere that it inexorably gathers the listener to Jesus, without pomp or preference. Near perfect, this is not merely a collection of songs, but a genuinely moving experience.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.

Be the first to comment on this article

We welcome your opinions but libellous and abusive comments are not allowed.












We are committed to protecting your privacy. By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy.

NAVIGATION
CONNECT WITH CROSS RHYTHMS
SIGNUP

Connect with Cross Rhythms by signing up to our email mailing list

A Step Change...
Cross Rhythms Media Training Centre
MORE ARTICLES
DISCOGRAPHY
ARTIST PROFILES
Artists & DJs A-Z
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
Or keyword search

 

PRAYER ROOMS
Watering Hole
Be heard in your pain and needs and cry out to your God in our Prayer Room