Michael W. Smith - A New Hallelujah

Michael W. Smith - A New Hallelujah DVD

You could say that A New Hallelujah (2008) stems from the release of Worship (2001), which became the fastest-selling album in Christian retail—eventually achieving platinum certification along with Worship DVD (2002). But Michael W. Smith’s (MWS) engagement with worship started long before this. Do you remember, or have you heard, “Great is the Lord,” from his debut recording Michael W. Smith Project (1983)? It was sung in churches across the land.

MWS has always had a heart for worship, but now more than ever it is being fully expressed. With this, his third praise and worship recording—Worship Again (2002) his second—Michael returns to what must be one of his reasons for being.

MWS may be too mainstream for sophisticated tastes, but he brings a dynamic and energy that wins many people over. He has the ability to make worship exciting and inspiring. He demonstrates that there’s no reason why singing praise to God needs to be dull.

The dramatic opening instrumental that starts with what sounds like a ticking time-bomb and machine-like drumming, reminiscent of the opening ceremony in this past summer’s Olympics, create a sense of anticipation. It leads right into “Prepare Ye the Way,” a song that builds in intensity toward an explosive chorus.

Two excellent songs performed with the Uganda’s African Children’s Choir follow. It shows a little of the variety in styles found here, which includes atmospheric rock, African, gospel, piano balladry, choir and congregational singing, and additional special guest performances. The latter includes, Coalo Zomorano, who sings in Spanish, and local crowd favorite, Israel Houghton, worship leader of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, where this event was recorded.

The duet between MWS and Israel Houghton on “Help is on the Way,” is a standout gospel song that communicates comfort. Another highlight is the vibrant choir and congregational singing heard throughout the recording.

One drawback, and it’s characteristic of this genre, is the prolonged repetition on some songs of choruses and simple phrases. I would have enjoyed hearing the verses of “Healing Rain” and “Majesty.”

Some who prefer mostly anthem-like songs may not appreciate the more quiet and subtle moments, but this balances out the triumphant and celebratory nature of the event. You get both praise and worship. The tender “Deep in Love with You” balances the majesty of “Mighty to Save.”

There is a little more depth and creativity than what you find on the two previous releases. You get flashes of MWS’s ingenuity with arrangements and keyboards. It’s always been an asset, but perhaps not as evident on the other two releases. If I had to choose between his trilogy of worship recordings, this would be my pick. Some of the songs are not as strong, but this is more artistic.

Track Listing:

1. Prepare Intro
2. Prepare Ye The Way
3. A New Hallelujah (featuring the African Children's Choir)
4. When I Think Of You (featuring the African Children's Choir)
5. Mighty To Save
6. Shout Unto God
7. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
8. Deep In Love With You
9. Healing Rain / Let It Rain
10. Majesty
11. I Surrender All (with special guest Coalo Zamorano)
12. Grace
13. Michael W. Smith Sharing
14. Help Is On The Way (with special guest Israel Houghton)
15. The River Is Rising

DVD Features:

Format: DVD All Region
Languages: English
Audio: English
Product Release Date: Mar 17, 2009

Download Details:

Rar Size: 6.54gb / 70 parts / No Password
Files/Folder: Audio_ts & Video_ts Folder (Uncompressed DVD##)

-RAPIDSHARE-
http://rapidshare.com/files/301686290/ANHMWS2009.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301695991/ANHMWS2009.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301706268/ANHMWS2009.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301717946/ANHMWS2009.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301730582/ANHMWS2009.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301744371/ANHMWS2009.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301756727/ANHMWS2009.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301768962/ANHMWS2009.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301782583/ANHMWS2009.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301796086/ANHMWS2009.part10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301810248/ANHMWS2009.part11.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301826006/ANHMWS2009.part12.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301842393/ANHMWS2009.part13.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301859849/ANHMWS2009.part14.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301877429/ANHMWS2009.part15.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301896491/ANHMWS2009.part16.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301914984/ANHMWS2009.part17.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301934044/ANHMWS2009.part18.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301953032/ANHMWS2009.part19.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301971640/ANHMWS2009.part20.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/301989553/ANHMWS2009.part21.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302006011/ANHMWS2009.part22.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302021102/ANHMWS2009.part23.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302037187/ANHMWS2009.part24.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302051307/ANHMWS2009.part25.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302065837/ANHMWS2009.part26.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302081227/ANHMWS2009.part27.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302094573/ANHMWS2009.part28.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302107804/ANHMWS2009.part29.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302126030/ANHMWS2009.part30.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302137293/ANHMWS2009.part31.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302148434/ANHMWS2009.part32.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302158330/ANHMWS2009.part33.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302169414/ANHMWS2009.part34.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302181760/ANHMWS2009.part35.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302195815/ANHMWS2009.part36.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302210037/ANHMWS2009.part37.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302223866/ANHMWS2009.part38.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302237653/ANHMWS2009.part39.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302253298/ANHMWS2009.part40.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302268045/ANHMWS2009.part41.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302284870/ANHMWS2009.part42.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302301230/ANHMWS2009.part43.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302318308/ANHMWS2009.part44.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302336663/ANHMWS2009.part45.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302354303/ANHMWS2009.part46.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302372826/ANHMWS2009.part47.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302390120/ANHMWS2009.part48.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302407189/ANHMWS2009.part49.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302425537/ANHMWS2009.part50.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302443180/ANHMWS2009.part51.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302460217/ANHMWS2009.part52.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302476087/ANHMWS2009.part53.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302491987/ANHMWS2009.part54.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302508222/ANHMWS2009.part55.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302524614/ANHMWS2009.part56.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302540397/ANHMWS2009.part57.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302552459/ANHMWS2009.part58.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302564730/ANHMWS2009.part59.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302575251/ANHMWS2009.part60.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302585978/ANHMWS2009.part61.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302595001/ANHMWS2009.part62.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302603230/ANHMWS2009.part63.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302615236/ANHMWS2009.part64.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302624906/ANHMWS2009.part65.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302637149/ANHMWS2009.part66.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302646974/ANHMWS2009.part67.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302660012/ANHMWS2009.part68.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302671706/ANHMWS2009.part69.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/302683366/ANHMWS2009.part70.rar

-MEGAUPLOAD-
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=THHJP9EB
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WC7CZHUS
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5V6UXUCK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CD8CF55R
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZS54FHZR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EL250LZ2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q14VO80B
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=64P919YF
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ADMJH3Y2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SYZ7B1P0
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XYI26INK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W03FE0JG
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C67428BO
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JZEXYTGU
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GS55FVNM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YZWSZN4S
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3QVW85D5
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W5EOHNQ5
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DQVEIGZ8
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FQB4AGI1
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3SFJTBCE
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P2OP7WTD
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9O46B0S8
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ULV4TIF0
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I79GUOWG
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MEQ0XEXP
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D6SF51B9
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HYUQX6Q0
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EOLA26LK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TV28LINQ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A1TZ2540
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V82OFRUC
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NN2P1K2Y
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4PIB06TX
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZINZGT80
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W1TWKU2F
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0YSU2GYR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O2OKWX2L
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8OYHRQNU
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PK4OIT5B
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y18WONPS
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=283N7UCI
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5FPKU87J
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GLKT6203
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WJXHEHGY
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YU77GRS9
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R5JAVRBY
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=28UX8MIT
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=68L7GI4S
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M6QNY9S2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JH43PLBY
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0L6W4FFJ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JKNNQ8B8
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SFYC0L33
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QCBNBHEW
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IPJ8BCRD
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EUYHEFMR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SK5NBI50
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FUH7K1RW
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KL5ZB52R
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UFWDVVFG
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFXL3G9D
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EQ7TZB20
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GRMPFBPR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZX5XY0TI
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DJD3UYIQ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KZQPPHMJ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K7TDXYNG
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T3D0LRGO
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XYT9CVGL