Martin Smith is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter of the English Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He is generally considered to be one of the foremost songwriters in modern Christian worship music. Some of the most recognized songs by Delirious? include "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever”, "History Maker", "My Glorious", "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble", "Shout To The North", "Deeper", "Majesty (Here I Am)", and "What A Friend I've Found".
In 1995, Martin was involved in a near-fatal car accident, and during the weeks of his recovery, he decided to become a full-time musician. He wrote the 'King Of Fools' song 'August 30th' based on this experience.
Click here for the story behind the song
www.theheartofworship.org/stories/Story-197-DidYouFeeltheMountainsTremble-Smith.mp3
Click here to listen to the song
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Q5vVa0q8Q
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Click here to watch Martin Smith:
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"My Savior Lives"
This is a new song by Jon Egan & Glenn Packiam of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Co. When asked about writing songs for the church in an interview Jon shared the following.
Those songs were written out of innocence just to equip our own church. I think that probably is the reason for the success. The heart of these songs, the heart of us as worshippers or worship leaders, has always been to help our people in our spheres of influence. The fact that it's equipped the Church beyond our church is overwhelming, wonderful, and humbling. Jared: We weren't really following anyone into it; we were just excited about what God was doing. We started to try our own songs at times other than Sunday morning. We just put it out there to see if it would live. It began that way, and it crept into the culture of Sunday morning.
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"Glorious"
Martha Munizzi is known for her dynamic, inspiring and anointed ministry, Martha Munizzi (mew-NIZ-ee) is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, speaker, and one of our nation's most popular worship leaders.Martha's musical journey began at age 8 when she started singing with her family in concerts and crusades around the United States and Canada. As a teenager, Martha's vocal skills and songwriting ability became evident, and it soon became clear that God was birthing in her a desire to lead others into His presence as she began to lead worship at her home church in Central Florida. Shortly thereafter, Martha sensed that God was moving her into the next phase of her ministry, and now this powerhouse vocalist leads thousands in worship at concerts, conferences, and churches around the world.In addition, Martha has also ministered with many powerful ministries including; Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor Creflo Dollar, Pastor Benny Hinn, CeCe Winans, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and has also appeared on TBN's "Praise The Lord," Daystar Television Network, "Life Today" with James Robison, and most recently on BET Gospel.Among her smash radio hits are "Shout", "Say The Name", "Glorious" and "Because of Who You Are." This sensational singer is being embraced by the public and critics alike. She has been nominated for Dove, Stellar and Soul Train Awards as both a performer and songwriter. Her songs are having a global impact and have become modern day praise and worship standards. Munizzi's songs are featured on "Gotta Have Gospel Vol. 2 & 3" and "WOW Gospel 2005." But it's not just her songs that have attracted the gospel community to her music; it's also her exhortation and passionate style of delivery.
Click here to worship along with Martha & Israel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E45JUvpQ-5U&feature=related
Click here to worship along with Martha Munizzi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTDolI3WnpQ
"Believe"
This song is by Kirk Franklin and will be sung by the ensemble Tetelestai.
Click here to listen to the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp3w-1qNOKU
"Hero"
This is a powerful, orchestral choir song written by Kirk Franklin, that showcases Franklin's gifts as a songwriter and arranger. It opens with verbal testimonies from people miraculously saved from death, then builds a sense of drama by alternating between soft, unison verses and bolder ones sung in S-A-T parts. It reaches its dramatic pinnacle as Dorinda Clark-Cole ad-libs over a repetitive vamp.Kirk Franklins' Bio:Franklin's road to the top, though quick, was far from smooth. Abandoned by his mother and never having known his father, Franklin was reared by his Aunt Gertrude, a deeply religious woman who raised him as a strict Baptist. When he was four, she paid for his piano lessons by collecting aluminum cans. The lessons were money well-spent, for Franklin was a natural musician who could sight read and play by ear with equal facility. At age 11, he was leading the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir near Dallas. Despite, or because of his church background, Franklin began rebelling in his teens and getting into trouble until one of his friends was accidentally shot and killed at age 15. Realizing that he had chosen a bad road, Franklin returned to the fold and began composing songs, recording and conducting. Since 1991, he has been backed up by his 17-member choir, the Family, a group comprising friends and associates from his younger days (interestingly, one member of the Family, Jon Drummond, made it to the semi-finals heat of the 100-meter sprint at the 1996 Olympics). Support from his pastor, his wife Tammy, whom he married in early 1996, and the two children they brought to the marriage help keep Franklin close to his religious core, and he returned in 1998 with Nu Nation Project. Kirk Franklin
Click here for a mime of Kirklins' Hero:
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Click here for a documentary on the making of "Hero":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATKPew1W4o8
Click here for another drama presentation on the song:
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"When I get there"
This is another great worship song by Kirk Franklin - great phrase "you will exchange joy for my pain"
Click here to learn more about Kirk Franklin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Franklin
Click here to worship with Kirk Franklin in Houston www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXc9l1IVw2w
"Looking For You"- Kirk Franklin
Don't cha know thatI've been looking for you I realized that nothing else will satisfy me I'm so glad I found you Now that I'm changed no one can keep me away from you
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"I will Bless the Lord"
This song was written by Byron Cage: Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. He also served as music director for the New Birth Church in Atlanta for a decade.Musical careerByron's credits include performing with Dottie Peoples and providing background vocals for BeBe Winans and Commissioned on their Will U B Ready? album in 1989. He has also worked with the GMWA National Mass Choir, Ebenezer A.M.E. Mass Choir CD, Full Gospel Baptist Mass Choir, and Bishop Dennis Leonard's Heritage Christian Center Mass Choir. Together with his nine-vocalist group, Purpose, which he formed in the mid-'90s, Cage has recorded 2 live albums of spirituals: Transparent in Your Presence, Dwell Among Us and his solo projects include An Invitation to Worship album, a self-titled LP recorded Live at New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, and his upcoming release Live at the Apollo: The Proclamation.
Click here to worship along with Byron Cage:
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"In the Sanctuary"- Kurt Karr
Click here to worship along with the Hope Baptist church choir. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd-wZS0VenA
"Unrestrained" as sung by Myron Butler & Levi
Calvin Nowell wrote this song. He has had quite a journey to healing. On this path to healing, there were a few obstacles that presented itself. One of the biggest hurdles Calvin has overcome was his struggle with his weight. Calvin unfortunately weighed over 450lbs. At six foot four he was displaying a 60-inch waist and a coat size of 64/66L. Although he weighed a lot physically, the emotional weight seemed to outweigh the pounds. Fear and insecurity were the driving forces behind his struggle. However, there was always an inner knowing that he wasn't going to be overweight if given the chance to record a CD. After losing over 215lbs and many layers of emotional weight, Calvin has started somewhere on the journey to share his experience with everyone. "I always felt that God told me that he would bless whatever I put my hands to, but I had the problem of not putting my hands to anything.
Click here to learn more about Calvin
http://www.calvinnowell.com/
Click here to worship along with Mandisa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhJvIxc92SY
"All My Worship"- Oasis Praise. The composer’s name is J.D. Webb
J.D. Webb is a native of Memphis, TN, born November 16, 1970. He is the third child of the late Jimmie Webb and Survirn J. Webb. Pastor Webb graduated from Overton High School of Creative and Performing Arts in Memphis. Also, he served at the St. Stephen Baptist church under the leadership of Dr. James A. Adams. While in Memphis, he sung with O'landa Draper and the Associates. He performed and wrote a rap on the Above and Beyond CD with O'landa Draper.
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"Everything"- Lifehouse (Skit)
is an American rock band. They came to prominence in 2001 with the hit single "Hanging by a Moment" from their debut major label album, No Name Face. The single won a Billboard Musi Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year, beating out Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys for the No.1 Single of 2001. In 2002, they released their follow up album Stanley Climbfall. The band's third album, self-titled Lifehouse, was released in 2005. The band released their fourth studio album, Who We Are, on June 19, 2007. The band consists of Jason Wade, Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. and Bryce Soderberg, and an additional guitarist (currently Ben Carey) while on tour.
Click here to watch a moving drama that goes along with the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA&feature=related
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