Description
For His Glorious Majesty is the debut album by the American vocal pop group Revelation, released on Greentree Records in 1980, distributed by The Benson Company. The album was recorded by Leo Gillman at Central Sound Studios in Auburndale, Florida; with Leo and Carolyn Gillman producing. Mixed by Bob Clark, Eddie Howard, and Leo Gillman at Great Circle Sound and Mark Five Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. All songs written and arranged by Carolyn Gillman.
Featuring Carolyn Gillman on vocals as well as acoustic and electric piano, organ, and clavinet; La Rell Strickland and Mary Lynne Larke on vocals; Richard Souther on Moog synthesizer; Shane Keister on Prophet Five synthesizer; Dave Cavanagh on acoustic and electric guitar; Hadley Hockensmith on electric guitar; Terry Roberts on bass; and Mark Gillman on drums, percussion, and vocals. As well featuring both Glen Myerscough and Ron Diamond on tenor saxophone; Gregg Gillman on recorder and tambourine; Martha Buck on flute; and Meredith Rippy on harp. Strings, oboe, and French horn by L. A. Players (recorded at Martinsound Studios in Alhambra, California.)
Revelation is a Florida-based group led by Carolyn and Leo Gillman and ‘For His Glorious Majesty’ is the group’s debut album. Word will soon spread that Carolyn is a fine songwriter, and this LP provides an excellent showcase for her tunes (she wrote them all).
Although Carolyn’s writing style is very similar to Annie Herring‘s (2nd Chapter of Acts) at times, the instrumentation gives Revelation a distinctive sound. An up-tempo, multi-keyboard and synthesizer emphasis adds brilliance to the effect of these songs (the title track is similar in sound to Apollo 100’s ‘Joy’ from a few years back). Generally speaking, Revelation has provided an enjoyable debut work, despite a few technical and vocal liabilities. The group shows promise for good things in the future. [CCM (What’s New), May 1980]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Resurrection Power” – 3:41
A2. “I Can See So Much Clearer” – 3:37
A3. “Forever Settled” – 3:38
A4. “And He’s Ever Interceding” – 5:08
A5. “The Lord Will Go Before You” – 3:52
Side Two
B1. “For His Glorious Majesty (Praise Chorale)” – 4:37
B2. “Psalm 103” – 3:47
B3. “King Of Kings” – 3:39
B4. “Give You Rest” – 3:50
B5. “Follow Him” – 5:14
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Greentree Records.
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