A New Hallelujah
| A New Hallelujah | ||||
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| Live album by Michael W. Smith | ||||
| Released | October 28, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas | |||
| Genre | Worship | |||
| Length | 1:08:58 | |||
| Label | Reunion Records | |||
| Producer | Michael W. Smith | |||
| Michael W. Smith chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | Positive[1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [2] |
A New Hallelujah is a live album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in October 2008, this is Smith's third album of worship music, and his fourth live album. A New Hallelujah was recorded on June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.[1] A DVD version of the album was released in March 2009.
Track listing
All songs written by MWS except noted
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |||||||
| 1. | "Prepare Intro" | 1:00 | ||||||||
| 2. | "Prepare Ye the Way" | 5:05 | ||||||||
| 3. | "A New Hallelujah" (featuring the African's Children's Choir) | Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche | 5:47 | |||||||
| 4. | "When I Think of You" (featuring the African's Children's Choir) | 4:28 | ||||||||
| 5. | "Mighty to Save" | Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan | 7:53 | |||||||
| 6. | "Shout Unto God" | Joel Houston, Marty Sampson | 4:08 | |||||||
| 7. | "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" | Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, John Newton | 5:34 | |||||||
| 8. | "Deep In Love With You" | Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Christa Black | 6:32 | |||||||
| 9. | "Healing Rain/Let It Rain" | Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith, Matt Bronleewe, Michael Farron | 3:20 | |||||||
| 10. | "Majesty" | Martin Smith, Stu Garrard | 4:19 | |||||||
| 11. | "I Surrender All" (featuring Coalo Zamorano) | Judson W. Van DeVenter | 3:51 | |||||||
| 12. | "Grace" | Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith | 4:21 | |||||||
| 13. | "Michael W. Smith sharing" | 1:44 | ||||||||
| 14. | "Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton) | Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black | 5:16 | |||||||
| 15. | "The River is Rising" | 5:41 | ||||||||
Total length: |
71:31 | |||||||||
Credits
- Music
- Michael W. Smith: lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, drums (1), arrangements
- Jim Daneker: keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, programming
- Ben Gowell: electric guitar
- Adam Lester: electric guitar
- Christa Black: violin, acoustic guitar, background vocals
- Matt Smallbone: bass guitar
- Michael Olson: drums
- Matt Payne: drums (1)
- Spence Smith: drums (1)
- Stephen Jackson: background vocals
- Aimee Jones Beard: background vocals
- Fiona Mellett: background vocals
- Michael Mellett: background vocals, choir director
- The Lakewood Church Choir: adult choir
- The African Children's Choir: children's choir; directed by Alice Nabwami (3,4)
- Coalo Zamorano: Spanish solo (11)
- Israel Houghton: guest vocals (14)
- Production
- Michael W. Smith: producer
- Michael Blanton: executive producer
- Bob Ezrin: executive producer
- Terry Hemmings: executive producer
- Traci Sterling Bishir: production coordination
- Chaz Corzine: associate producer
- Joey Ciccoline: tour manager
- David Turner & Julia Tracy: tour leaders
- Rob Burrell: engineer, mixing
- Hank Williams: mastering
- Louis Deluca: photography
- Tim Parker & Ron Roark: design
- Michelle Box: A&R production
- Jason McArthur: A&R coordination
- Trish Townsend: stylist[1]
Reception
A New Hallelujah won two Dove Awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards, for Best Inspirational Recorded Song and Best Praise & Worship Album.[3]
Charts and certification
| Peak | Certifications (sales threshold) | ||
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| US 200 |
US Christ |
US Digital | |
| 19 | 1 | 19 |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Allmusic "A New Hallelujah". Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout "A New Hallelujah". Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ Gospel Music Update "Dove Awards Celebrates 40th Year". Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ KNET 180 Radio "A New Hallelujah". Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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