A Beautiful Exchange
Hillsong Live
Label: Sparrow Records, Hillsong / EMI CMG
Released: June 29, 2010
Duration: 13 tracks, 75:06
A Beautiful Exchange marks the 19th worship album released by Hillsong Live. Annually, the Hillsong churches select their top worship songs for public release. This 12 song collection was recorded with the help of their Sydney, Australia congregation.
Of this collection, ‘Forever Reign’ is first radio single, with strong lyrics ‘Running to Your arms, the riches of Your love will always be enough’ supported by good percussion. The title track ‘Beautiful Exchange’ depicts the sacrifice of Jesus in exchange for our souls - 'You gave your life, what a beautiful exchange'. Of note is the song ‘Like Incense / Sometimes By Step.’ with a wonderful female vocal lead. The cracking in her voice as the audience takes over singing the first chorus couldn’t depict greater meaning in the song’s message. Midway through the song a break leads to a distant, somber lead guitar giving way to praise-backed audience vocals - very memorable as an anthem of praise.
A Beautiful Exchange nears the excitement of the ‘Passion’ worship series with understated melodies, percussion driven crescendos, and a good mix of lead vocals and audience participation. As a collection of worship-based songs, the album does drifts off, lacking collective cohesiveness.
http://live.hillsong.com/
Hillsong Live
Label: Sparrow Records, Hillsong / EMI CMG
Released: June 29, 2010
Duration: 13 tracks, 75:06
A Beautiful Exchange marks the 19th worship album released by Hillsong Live. Annually, the Hillsong churches select their top worship songs for public release. This 12 song collection was recorded with the help of their Sydney, Australia congregation.
Of this collection, ‘Forever Reign’ is first radio single, with strong lyrics ‘Running to Your arms, the riches of Your love will always be enough’ supported by good percussion. The title track ‘Beautiful Exchange’ depicts the sacrifice of Jesus in exchange for our souls - 'You gave your life, what a beautiful exchange'. Of note is the song ‘Like Incense / Sometimes By Step.’ with a wonderful female vocal lead. The cracking in her voice as the audience takes over singing the first chorus couldn’t depict greater meaning in the song’s message. Midway through the song a break leads to a distant, somber lead guitar giving way to praise-backed audience vocals - very memorable as an anthem of praise.
A Beautiful Exchange nears the excitement of the ‘Passion’ worship series with understated melodies, percussion driven crescendos, and a good mix of lead vocals and audience participation. As a collection of worship-based songs, the album does drifts off, lacking collective cohesiveness.
http://live.hillsong.com/
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