Comments on: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: Sojourn’s Sunday Music Set List for 10/5/08

By: Bobby Gilles

Bobby Gilles — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:55:28 +0000

You can get Townend’s new CD and a “best of” here: http://www.goldusa.com/FCD/F437/f437.html

As far as the Getty’s, their CD entitled “In Christ Alone” contains many of their best hymns. The Apostles Creed has both Getty and Townend songs and I don’t actually own it. I’ve heard that it’s good but I’ve also heard people say that some of the CCM stars took too many liberties with the melodies. But I say, the strength of Getty and Townend hymns is the songs themselves so it would be hard to go wrong in getting a record that featured those songs.

As far as who designs the stage — actually, I’m not sure! I’ll find out. I would guess that pastors Mike Cosper and Daniel Montgomery and Visual Arts Director Michael Winters probably have a lot to do with it — not sure about others.

If any readers know, feel free to chime in!

By: danny

danny — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:47:49 +0000

I was going to ask the same question that Beth asked, oh well. Would you say “The Apostles Creed” is the best cd to hear Getty songs? What about Townend?

By: dorothy (vicar of vibe)

dorothy (vicar of vibe) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:40:00 +0000

I’d have to say anything for Matt Redman’s “Facedown” is so amazing…
Btw, who does your set designs? I’d love to chat with them? Seriously…

By: Bobby Gilles

Bobby Gilles — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:14:42 +0000

Good reference! My favorite part of that one is:

“John Prine would run the FBI
All the criminals would laugh and cry”

By: Paul J.

Paul J. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:42 +0000

have you heard “If A Song Could Be President” by Over The Rhine? Also very good and topical…

By: Bobby Gilles

Bobby Gilles — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:28:08 +0000

Thanks!

“Merciful God” was recorded by Tammy Trent as part of an artist compilation project of Getty songs called “The Apostles Creed.”

You can hear Tammy’s mp3 on her Last FM page: http://www.last.fm/music/Tammy+Trent

By: beth

beth — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:49:14 +0000

Bobby - this was a great recap and really fascinating for me. I hadn’t heard this new stuff from Sandra McCracken and it’s really terrific - thanks for the link!

‘Beautiful Saviour’ has always been one of my favorites…

Any idea where I can listen to a recording of ‘Merciful God’? Couldn’t find that version on iTunes (at least where I recognized the lyric you posted) and there don’t seem to be mp3 links on the Getty website. I’d like to hear it…

Thanks for a GREAT recap!