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COMPASSIONART - THE ALBUM
Some of the worlds greatest artists come together to create this album with all proceeds to be donated to the poor. |
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12 CompassionArt Songwriters
Paul Baloche
Steven Curtis Chapman
Stu G (Delirious?)
Israel Houghton
Tim Hughes
Graham Kendrick
Andy Park
Matt Redman
Martin Smith (Delirious?)
Michael W. Smith
Chris Tomlin
Darlene Zschech
7 Special Guest Vocalists
Kirk Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Leeland Mooring, Christy Nockels, tobyMac, CeCe Winans |
The Album is one of the most remarkable releases of recent years.
In January 2008 – after a year and a half of planning – Martin and Anna Smith were joined by 11 other songwriters for the first CompassionArt retreat. Next to a Scottish Loch a few hours north of Glasgow were these dozen writers who between them had written pretty much every song the church has been singing over the last decade.
A week later and the group emerged with a whole load of new songs that are bound to provide the soundtrack for the coming years; songs that answered the question 'what's faith got to do with poverty?'
Four weeks later and the writers were gathered in Abbey Road to record the best fifteen tracks from the retreat.
Five days later and they had the bones of an album.
In the months that followed Martin and fellow producers Les Moir and Matt Bronleewe added the flesh, drawing in yet more artists from the world of Christian music.
And as the music took shape so too did the plot; each of the twelve writers nominated a charity to which 1/24th of CompassionArt royalties will go to. The remaining 50 per cent of the funds raised will be distributed among projects that CompassionArt wants to give extra support – such as the Watoto community in Uganda. There, orphaned children are given food, shelter, education and a loving, caring home as they rebuild their lives. CompassionArt will provide funding for a series of music and arts centres that support the world-famous Watoto Children's Choir, as well as offering essential training for those wanting to pursue a future in the arts.
The involvement of the twelve writers; Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Stu G, Chris Tomlin, Graham Kendrick, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Andy Park and Paul Baloche didn't just guarantee plenty of exposure. Their skills have combined to make an album that pushes, inspires and challenges in all the right places.
The story has covered so many pages already, yet in many ways it has yet to really begin. This first album – as well as the book that partners it – will generate income for years to come, giving compassion and art a more meaningful way of working together. |
Paul Baloche:
"From beginning to end, the CompassionArt project has felt like the heart of God expressed through music, friendship, and charity. I've never experienced such a sense of unity as we spent the week writing songs and recording them for the benefit of others. I pray that the church will get behind this as all the royalties will go to help the poorest of the poor." |
Andy Park:
Words can't say how much it impacted me to hear the finished product. That's a world changing project.
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Tim Hughes:
There is something so special and exciting about CompassionArt. Combining great creativity with a heart and passion for the poorest of the poor and issues of justice seems to be a powerful combination. I really hope and pray this album will bless and inspire many people and will also raise money, resources and awareness to make a real impact in this world. This is God's heart
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Chris Tomlin:
When we look at the need in the world individually, it is a bit overwhelming and can cause us throw up our hands and say, 'What could I ever do to make a difference?'. But together we are strong and can create ripples of change. That's why I am happy to be a part of CompassionArt. I hope the music inspires and increases the vision for what can be done when we come together.
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