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Review by Rosanna Fiorazo for Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team : In Your Presence - Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel 2005-12-02
Only once in a great while does a band with such diverse vocals blend so well together with a consistent sound all their own. I pray God blesses them with many more CD's in the future, so we can all be blessed even more! Keep up the great Kingdom work!
Review by Rosanna Fiorazo for Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team : Enter In - Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel 2005-12-02
This CD makes me get up and dance, get down on my knees and weep, and lift up my hands to the Lord with joy. The Spirit stirs every part of me as I listen to familiar worship songs redone in a style all their own. Great stuff!
Review by Robin Thompson for Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team : In Your Presence - Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel 2005-11-28
Live worship albums don't always work for me, often failing to communicate effectively the spirituality and sense of reverence in such occasions. Thankfully, this album from a worship team based at a church in Simi Valley, California is one of those that does work and it is to the credit of those involved. Firstly, it starts in the right place with a right spirit engaged in worship of Jesus and is supported by excellent musical talent and sensitive and sensible recording and production. After a short intro it starts with an excellent guitar-driven version of Chris Tomlin's "Forever" and this strong guitar-based sound continues into the next few songs. It then moves into a more intimate time of worship which contrasts well with the opening. Later there is an interesting version of "Be The Centre" which I think epitomises the essence of the whole album - it contains all the important parts like the distinctive acoustic guitar finger pick without being completely derivative. They managed to stamp their own mark upon this excellent song. Sandwiched in amongst the well known numbers are a selection of their home grown songs and these fit seamlessly into place, which is also to their credit. Finally, rock trivia buffs should note that the Tony Palacio on this project is not the same as the legendary Tony Palacios who once fronted premier '90s band Guardian, but our chap here plays some mean bass lines.
Review by Cross Rhythms UK
Review by Stephen Luff for Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team : Enter In - Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel 2005-11-28
This album, recorded at Sunday services held between 23rd July and 4th August 2002, features 13 tracks with each worship leader at the fellowship having a part on the project. The project oozes quality with a capital Q which is not surprising as it features the engineering talents of John Jaszcz (4Him , Point Of Grace and Hezekiah Walker) and some great vocalists from the church such as the worship leaders Dean and Tony Palacio. The vocal harmonies on “Your Love Is Extravagant” are exceptional! The songs vary from the well known to the home grown. Reuben Morgan's "I Give You My Heart" and Paul Oakley's "Jesus Lover Of My Soul" are likely to be the best known to UK ears. Highly recommended.
Review by Cross Rythms UK
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