A New Hallelujah by Michael W. Smith - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

A New Hallelujah finds Christian music stalwart Michael W. Smith returning to the worship music mode that revitalized his career seven years earlier. Recorded live at Houston’s Lakewood Church, Smitty enlists a passel of rock musicians and a pair of choirs to offer previously recorded tunes along with some fresh material. From the drum-driven bombast of the intro to “Prepare Ye the Way” to the roof-shaking urgency of the closing number “The River Is Rising,” Smith doesn’t neglect his role as showman while leading the energized crowd in praise and reflection. Big is the operative word for the sound of passionate chant-along numbers like “Shout Unto God,” “Mighty to Save,” and the title tune. Third World music elements add sparkle to “When I Think of You,” featuring the African Children’s Choir. “I Surrender All” benefits from Coalo Zamorano’s Spanish vocal, while Israel Houghton lends gospel authority to “Help Is On the Way.” In the midst of all the soaring voices and driving rhythms, Smith conveys a folksy, surprisingly humble presence, especially on the intimately reverent “Grace.” A New Hallelujah documents his gifts at fusing music and ministry into a soul-stirring whole.

1. Prepare Ye The Way (Live) (Digital Edit)

by Michael W. Smith

Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer

2. A New Hallelujah (Live) (Digital Edit (featuring the African Children's Choir))

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Paul Baloche
Michael W. Smith
Debbie Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Baloche
Michael W. Smith
Debbie Smith; Composer

3. When I Think Of You (Live) (Digital Edit (featuring the African Children's Choir))

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith; Composer

4. Mighty To Save (Live) (Digital Edit)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Reuben Morgan
Ben Fielding; Composer
Lyricist: Reuben Morgan
Ben Fielding; Composer

5. Shout Unto God (Live) (Digital Edit)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Israel Houghton
Marty Sampson; Composer
Lyricist: Israel Houghton
Marty Sampson; Composer

6. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) [Live] (Edit)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Chris Tomlin
Louie Giglio
Public Domain; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Tomlin
Louie Giglio
Public Domain; Composer

7. Deep In Love With You (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith
Deborah Smith
Christa Black; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith
Deborah Smith
Christa Black; Composer

8. Healing Rain / Let It Rain (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith
Martin Smith
Matt Bronleewe
Michael Farron; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith
Martin Smith
Matt Bronleewe
Michael Farron; Composer

9. Majesty (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Martin Smith
Stuart Garrard; Composer
Lyricist: Martin Smith
Stuart Garrard; Composer

10. I Surrender All (Live) (with special guest Coalo Zamorano)

by Michael W. Smith

Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Arranger: Michael W. Smith; Composer

11. Grace (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith
Martin Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith
Martin Smith; Composer

12. Michael W. Smith Sharing (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Author: Michael W. Smith; Production

13. Help Is On The Way (Live) (with special guest Israel Houghton)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith
Israel Houghton
Deborah Smith
Christa Black; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith
Israel Houghton
Deborah Smith
Christa Black; Composer

14. The River Is Rising (Live)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith; Composer

15. A New Hallelujah (Radio Version)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Paul Baloche
Michael W. Smith
Debbie Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Baloche
Michael W. Smith
Debbie Smith; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 13 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

14/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Gospel, Jazz, Christian, New Age, CCM, Praise and Worship

Label

Reunion Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 23, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880729002