Description
Visions, a double album, is a musical written by the British singer and songwriter Paul Field, released on Myrrh Records in 1985, a division of Word. The album was produced, arranged, and recorded by Paul Field at “The Billiard Room” in Surrey, England; September 1984 and February 1985. Featuring vocals by Mark Williamson of Mark Williamson Band, Julie Moon of Fresh Air, as well as Sue Bassett and Bernie and Sharon Armstrong of New Beginnings.
It is a musical, or rather “a message to the nation that God is great, a message to the church that God is powerful and a message to Christians everywhere that God’s resources are available to them” – Paul Field, March 1985 [A note featured on the LP sleeve].
2LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Creation” [Vision of Power] – 8:10
A2. “Solomon’s Temple” [Vision of Glory] [Soloist: Mark Williamson] – 6:30
A3. “Elijah’s Contest” [Vision of Justice] (Part 1: The Prophets Of Baal / Part 2: Elijah’s Song (Soloist: Paul Field) / Part 3: God Answers with Fire) – 5:20
Side Two
B1. “Ezekial’s Valley” [Vision of Hope] (Part 1: Lament [Soloist: Sharon Armstrong] / Part 2: Valley Of Dry Bones / Part 3: Renewal) – 8:04
B2. “Mary’s Song” [Vision of Joy] [Soloist: Julie Moon] – 8:30
Side Three
C1. “Baptism” [Vision of Obedience] (Part 1: Prepare The Way / Part 2: The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me) [Soloist: Mark Williamson] – 8:00
C2. “The Cross And The Empty Tomb” [Vision of Love] (Part 1: No Greater Love [Soloist: Paul Field] / Part 2: The Way Of The Cross / Part 3: The Empty Tomb) – 5:25
C3. “Pentecost” [Vision of Strength] (Part 1: Awakening / Part 2: Like A Mighty Wind) – 7:38
Side Four
D1. “River Of Life” [Give us the Vision] (Part 1: The Condemnation of The Seven Churches / Part 2: God’s Love, Our Vision [Soloists: Julie Moon, Mark Williamson, Paul Field]) – 14:45
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Myrrh Records with the vinyl edition housed in a gatefold sleeve. Available at Bandcamp: https://paulfield.bandcamp.com/album/visions-album
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