STYLE: Ambient/Meditational RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 163497-24959 LABEL: Integrity 0000768679425 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2017-01-13 RRP: £12.99
Reviewed by Tony Cummings
Over the years Rivers & Robots have proven themselves to be one of the most creatively attuned worship ministries and their albums 'Eternal Sun' and 'All Things New' offer songs a long way from the pop rock predictability of some modern worship. Now they have surprised us with this instrumental set and though it has not (thankfully) been marketed as a "soaking" album, its haunting atmospheric soundscapes would work beautifully in that context. Well-known worship songs like "Good Good Father", "I Exalt Thee" and "The Lion And The Lamb" are given deft and sensitive treatments by Jonathan Ogden and his friends and this is far, far better than most instrumental worship projects.
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Product Description
Integrity Music is excited to announce a new series of instrumental worship albums, each featuring the unique sound and aesthetic of a guest producer, beginning with Still Volume 1 and the critically acclaimed UK band Rivers & Robots.
Infusing modern worship songs with a vibrant, chilled aesthetic, Still delivers the perfect backdrop for moments of devotion, prayer and meditation for individuals and churches. From creating an atmosphere for soaking prayer to offering a sonic oasis during the rush hour commute, this series calls listeners to still their hearts before God.
Recorded in various locations around the UK and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road studios, Still is emotive and reminiscent of a film score, combining strings, brass elements and electronic instrumentation.
If you are a fan of Rivers & Robots, you will want to immediately add this to your collection. If youre new to Rivers Robots, this is a great introduction!
Tracklist
1. BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE
2. IT IS WELL
3. LION & THE LAMB
4. MAJESTY
5. GOOD GOOD FATHER
6. OVER THE MOUNTAINS
7. REVELATION SONG
8. LORD I NEED YOU
9. BE STILL
10. GREAT ARE YOU LORD
11. HOW HE LOVES
12. ALL THE POOR AND POWERLESS
13. 10,000 REASONS
14. KING OF MY HEART