Description
The Hidden Passage is the sole album by the American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and arranger Tom Howard credited Tom Howard Ensemble, released on Maranatha! Music in 1986, distributed by both Word and A&M Records. Released as a part of Maranatha’s Colours Instrumental Series. The album was produced and arranged by Tom Howard.
A darkened tunnel. A distant light. Fear of the unknown, yet hope in the unseen. The Hidden Passage travels with you on life’s mysterious journey; a sacred journey toward growth and becoming. Here, gifted pianist and arranger Tom Howard directs an ensemble of musicians in an offering of contemporary chamber music. Its intricate layers of sound touch your personal faith – taking the shape of your tears, dreams, trials, and joys. Rich harmonic textures of piano, strings, woodwinds and percussion become the audible symbol of your deepening companionship with Christ. For through every Hidden Passage of life, He opens a new doorway to discovery.
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Lamplight” – 2:47
A2. “Freedom Run” – 3:26
A3. “Be Thou My Vision” – 3:38
A4. “Cry Of The Heart” – 4:00
A5. “Winds Of Peace” – 4:45
Side Two
B1. “Pool Of Siloam” – 3:46
B2. “Let The Children Come” – 3:42
B3. “The Shepherd And The Giant” – 5:30
B4. “The Hidden Passage / Psalm 5 (Give Ear To My Words)” – 5:41
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette, 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Maranatha! Music. Enclosed is a full discussion on each piece found on this album. Re-issued in 2000 on Maranatha’s Sanctuary Series under the title Shelter.
A full-page advertisement for Maranatha! Music’s Colours Instrumental Series, including Tom Howard’s albums The Harvest and The Hidden Passage, was featured in the April 1986 issue of CCM Magazine.
CREDITS. Produced and arranged by Tom Howard. Engineers: Bill Cobb, Richard W. Evans, Mark Heard (tracks: A2, B1). Mixed by Bill Cobb, Chris Taylor (tracks: A2, B1), Tom Howard. Mastered by Bernie Grundman. Art Direction by Alex MacDougall. Cover: Kevin Short. Design: Gary DeLacy. Typography: Gary DeLacy. Liner Notes: D. Ellen Harris. Executive Producer: Tom Coomes.
Musicians: Tom Howard (Piano, Keyboards), Bob Stone (Double Bass), John Patitucci (Double Bass – tracks: A2, B1), Dave Coy (Electric Bass), Randy Strom (Chapman Stick), Percussion: Alex MacDougall (tracks: A2, B1), Brad Dutz, Cactus Moser (tracks: A2, B1), Randy Crenshaw (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Recorder), Jon Clarke (Woodwind, Recorder), John Walz (Cello), Kenneth Burwood-Hoy (Viola), Violin: Gail Cruz, J. E. Acosta, Kalman Banyak, Pavel Farkas. Strings: Pavel Farkas.
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