Ian White - Psalms Vol 6: On The Path

Thursday 1st April 1993
Ian White - Psalms Vol 6: On The Path
Ian White - Psalms Vol 6: On The Path

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 5547-5388
LABEL: Little Misty 60
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Peter Bate

The Final album in the 'Psalms project' marks the end of a well-received series whilst Mr White refuses to go out with a fizzle. Those who have criticised Ian White's previous Psalms recordings for sounding 'all the same' will hopefully be quietened by 'On The Path' which wanders successfully in new directions rather than straightening out for a 'safe' finale. Co-produced by Chris Eaton of Amy Grant's studios in Nashville and using Amy Grant's musicians. Volume Six gains an extra dimension in musical calibre. This is typified in 'Psalm 138: Where Can I Go' which features a brand of moody acoustic guitar unheard of on previous albums. However, Chris Rodriguez (guitars) and company do not remove from White's music the original flavour which has earnt him popularity. The Belfast choir used on volumes one and three combine with his punchy vocals on tracks such as "Psalm 137: Babylon" to bring out sounds similar to the best moments from the first five volumes. This recording is an excellent note to finish on, appealing to the old guard who have followed White since his original vision in 1984 whilst maybe also attracting new listeners who have wondered what all the fuss was about before. In a broader sense this album pays tribute to a talented musician who through the 'Psalms project' has brought a fresh alternative into the Christian praise and worship set up.

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Reader Comments

Posted by catherine spicer in oxfordshire @ 19:02 on Mar 29 2006

Bought this years ago on tape and now am trying to get it on CD. Particularly love 'Watch Over Me'! Mostly enjoy listening in car (and singing) use as part of my worship to God. Just got a car with a CD player in it at last so now need disc. Have used music in our local fellowship group before now. Would love to get lyrics and music bit see its not available yet. Keep up the good work!


Reply by David Hamavhwa in Lusaka, Zambia @ 11:17 on Jul 17 2012

Can someone please advise how i can order all the albums from Ian Smith cause i have loved his music since i was an 8year old in 1988. I live in Zambia (Lusaka City) my email is dmjham@yahoo.com
God bless and thank you very much Ian.

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