NEW SEASON
Israel Houghton and New Breed
from Integrity Music
Recorded live at Cornerstone Church, Toledo, Ohio

From the CD insert:
New Season is a new sound of worship from a new breed of worshipers. This prophetic new album features Israel Houghton and his band, New Breed, as they join Pastor Michael Pitts and his multi-ethnic congregation with guest psalmist Keith Staten for a worship experience that will leave you packing your bags for Ohio. Recorded during live worship at the Cornerstone Church in Toledo, it expresses that church’s strong conviction for a unified body of Christ. A celebration of diversity, it combines rock, reggae, gospel and salsa into a new sound of praise, as energetic and passionate as its message.

Songs:
  1.  Who is Like the Lord
  2.  You Are Good
  3.  My Life Belongs to You
  4.  Trading My Sorrows (Yes Lord)
  5.  Your Name is Great
  6.  There’s a Liftin’ of the Hands
  7.  Come Holy Spirit Medley:
       ..Come Holy Spirit
       ..I Need Thee Every Hour
       ..Praise the Name of Jesus
       ..I Worship You Almighty God
  8.  I Exalt Thee
  9.  You’ve Won My Effection
10.  I Lift Up My Hands
11.  New Season
12.  Your Latter Will Be Greater
13.  Suddenly
14.  Not Unto Us/Who is Like the Lord (reprise)

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"Wings of the Wind - Alas del Viento"

  There is a charming, yet almost spine-tingling feel to the deep, atmospheric tones of the Andean panpipes (Zamponas), combined with the stirring vibes of the small, traditional 10-string 'guitar' known as the Charonga - especially when they're created by as deft and devoted a foursome as La Semilla. The sound is even more compelling on realisation that this is genuine worship, inspired by specific Bible passages or times of personal communion with the Lord.

  The soundscapes and moods explored here are far more diverse than you might imagine from an instrumental project like this - 'Festejando' is a celebration of life based on a rhythm developed by African Peruvians, and empoys the percussive Cajon, a simple wooden box with cow bells attached. While 'Amor sin fin' is a simple Andean melody influenced by the eternity of God's love (Romans 8:35-39), other tunes are more intense ('Camino de Piednas') or musically intricate (title track, 'De Viento y Fuego' ). Then there's 'Miertnas seguimos Cantando', the only vocal piece on show, proclaiming the need for commitment to seeing our dreams and visions fulfilled.

  Music is arranged by Cesar Gervasi, who also wrote most of these creative tunes. And inspiring tunes they are - meditative, ...invigorating, ...worshipful. Don't be limited by narrow, 'accepted' forms of 'praise & worship' - why not check into some innovative world worship tones? "Winds of the Wind" is a fine place to start!

Review by tom lennie

A great praise & worship CD that was recorded in Germany. Most of the songs are in English, with a few in German.
From the cover insert:  Thousands worshipped together by Walter Heidenreich
I was extremely moved and privileged to open the Revival Worship Event 2000 on December 29th, 1999 at the Europahalle in Karlsruhe, Germany. This historic gathering, celebrating the turn of a millenium and the Lordship of our King Jesus Christ brought together some 8,700 people from more than 36 nations, covering all 5 continents! The vision was - thousands worshipping Jesus in spirit and in truth for 72 hours non-stop day and night! This is the first time an event of this kind has been done in Germany, and it was amazing to see the unity of the body of Christ. 14 international bands along with an international leadership team joined together to stage this unique worship event which embodied an incredible sense of variety and unity.

"Rise Up Europe - Revival Worship Event 2000"

  'Rise Up above all your earthly cares and dare to come into my arms
  I will exercise my covering over you and be your all...
  Rise Up and stand in your calling...
  And the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout all the earth
  Looking for those whose hearts are fully his'

  This was the challenging 'prophetic call' given to 9,000 worshippers attending the Revival Worship 2000 event as the Millennium changed hands. The music accompanying this memorable occasion fittingly assists this unction, as six accomplished bands (four German/Swiss, 2 Canadian - over 50 musicians in total) are brought together (on disc1) to ensure a truly international worship expression. The result is a rousing blend of passionate praise and worship which never lets up till a full 72 minutes are clocked up.
  Much of the material was written by veteran musicians Brian Doerksen and Andy Park, both also lending lead vocals (occasionally on each others songs). Thus the immensely worshipful 'No other gods', 'One thing I ask' and 'Blessed be the Name of the Lord' classics, dating from 1989 to '96. More recent tunes are taken from those Vineyard UK releases, including 'Hungry (Falling on my knees)', here sung in German by Stephanie Heinen, while Norm Strauss' infectious 'Let Your Glory fall upon us' is also given striking treatment. Effective too is Mike Chance's German translation of Hillsongs'
'I belong to You', and Peter Helm's 'Lord have mercy', a delicate piece with superb violin guiding from the tune's composer Tijmen Wehlburg.
  Disc2 consists of several extended 'Dramatic readings' (one lasts 20 minutes!) and prayers, mainly expressed in German, with a touch of musical backing. Brian Doerksen's compelling 'Faithful Father', though, is worth waiting for - this followed by Recabite's version of Martin Smith's 'I could sing of Your Love forever'.
  Along with the first 2xCD installment "God Is Love", this unique recording will be of obvious interest to those, of whatever nationality, who made it to this historic meeting. English translations of German songs are not provided however, which is a pity (though some may know them already), but in fact these only account for around one quarter of the total music.
  With fine mixing/co-production by Philip Janz (who did much work on both of Langley Vineyard's "Well" projects), this stirring performance makes for an edifying and envisioning experience. "Rise Up" delivers.

Review by tom lennie