Decades of Worship by Michael W. Smith - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Decades of Worship gathers the best of Michael W. Smith’s worship songs from the albums Worship, Worship Again, A New Hallelujah, and Healing Rain. Smith’s treatment of modern worship music highlights his gifts as a composer and arranger, combining a feel for older symphonic forms as well as a sure grasp of the dynamics of contemporary pop. Decades of Worship avoids chronological sequencing in favor of a thematically paced track list, moving from the choral grandeur of “Awesome God” into the stately flow of “Mighty to Save” and the sweet hymnody of “Agnus Dei.” Tracks as sonically different as the shimmering “Breathe,” the rousing “A New Hallelujah," and the exalted “Healing Rain” are united by a reverent lyric message and a polished production approach. Smith’s vocals and piano are featured throughout, yet they take a secondary role to the songs' content. A remastered version of “Great Is the Lord” (from Smith’s 1983 debut album) takes the album full circle as it praises God with an open heart, a humble spirit, and a soaring melody.

1. Awesome God

by Michael W. Smith

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

2. Mighty To Save

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

3. Agnus Dei

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. You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Tammi Rhoton
Mark Imboden; Composer
Lyricist: Tammi Rhoton
Mark Imboden; Composer

5. Breathe

by Michael W. Smith

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

6. A New Hallelujah

by Michael W. Smith

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

7. Above All

by Michael W. Smith

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

8. I See You

by Michael W. Smith

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

9. Here I Am To Worship

by Michael W. Smith

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

10. Healing Rain

by Michael W. Smith

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

11. Take Me Over

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith
Kyle Lee
Bryan Lenox; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith
Kyle Lee
Bryan Lenox; Composer

12. Great Is the Lord (Bonus Track)

by Michael W. Smith

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

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

10/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Gospel, Jazz, Christian, Adult Contemporary, CCM, New Age, Christian Rock

Label

Reunion Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 15, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886443305984