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Awaken the Dawn is an album by the British worship duo Keith & Kristyn Getty, independently released on Getty Music in 2009, manufactured and distributed under license in the UK and Europe by Kingsway Music. The album was produced by Phil Naish for Starsaylor Entertainment
Awaken the Dawn is a new collection of hymns and song from Keith and Kristyn Getty. With a distinctly Irish flavour and shaped as a service of worship this album takes you on a lyrical journey of grace and hope for the nations. [Note printed on the back of the CD]
While modern worship songs and choruses have proved phenomenally popular in churches in the West in recent decades, it’s clear that hymns – be they centuries old or brand new compositions – retain an irresistible pull on most believers. This anticipated second release from Keith & Kristyn was two years in the making and features a dozen songs composed by the couple over the past few years, many in conjunction with Stuart Townend. Like its ‘In Christ Alone’ predecessor, ‘Awaken The Dawn’ comprises thoughtful, stirring lyrics based on solid, balanced biblical truths; along with orchestral arrangements (conducted by the creative but under-rated Rob Mathes), plus full band and including the able lead vocals of Kristyn. The album was craftily shaped as a service of worship, and as such includes a compelling introduction, a rousing call to worship («Come People Of The Risen King»), songs of praise and adoration (eg, «All Round The World»), a call to stillness, a Communion hymn, a song of proclamation («By Faith»), a benediction, and so on. In fact, only a few of these tunes carry distinctive Irish Celtic tones, and the popular «Every Promise Of Your Word» even features a bluegrass style accompaniment. Songs like «Compassion Hymn» and «When Trials Come» encourage believers to reach out to a hurting world (the former song is being used promotionally by the charity, Compassion Int’l). 52 minutes long, this disc will call for repeated playing, and included is an attractive 15-min ‘Behind The Hymns’ DVD giving rare and helpful video footage of the Gettys and their music. Produced by Grammy Award-winning Phil Naish and featuring many congregationally-friendly hymns, this album is proving highly popular among church groups and individuals alike. [Tom Lennie, Cross Rhythms, November 2009]
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CD tracklist:
01. Hear, O Israel
02. Come, People Of The Risen King
03. Creation Sings The Father’s Song
04. Still, My Soul, Be Still
05. By Faith
06. Behold The Lamb (Communion Hymn)
07. All Around The World
08. Every Promise Of Your Word
09. Compassion Hymn
10. When Trials Come
11. Benediction (May The Peace Of God)
12. Reading: Psalm 57
13. What Grace Is Mine
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