SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: HOLD FAST- STEVE GREEN
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
HOLD FAST
STEVE GREEN
LABEL: STEVE GREEN MINISTRIES
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 30, 2018
PRODUCER: GREG NELSON
SONG LIST:
Psalm 113
Psalm 114
Psalm 115
Psalm 116:1, 2
Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming
Beautiful Savior
Will You Forgive
For the Bread
The Faith by Which We Stand
THOUGHTS:
Original Gaither Vocal Band tenor Steve Green is back with another inspirational album. Hold Fast reunites Green with producer Greg Nelson, who produced Green's first solo recording back in 1984. This recording features epic arrangements of Psalms 113-116:1,2 with music composed by Nelson. Claire Boling and former GVB bass Jon Mohr are featured on Psalm 114 and 115 respectively. Mohr narrates a portion of the Psalm. Each track also features the Women's chorale. "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming," is a beatiful instrumental piece translated from a traditional German hymn by Theodore Baker. "Beatiful Savoir," written by Green and Nelson, praises the Lord who is the Author of wonder and our truest friend. He is the Beginning and the End. There is no one like Him! Green also penned the prayerful song "Will You Forgive," which asks the Lord to forgive us for our sins. This powerful lyric was adapted from "Hymn to God" by John Donne. "For The Bread," gives thanks to Christ and invites His Kingdom to come to Earth. This thoughtful and hopeful album closes with the epic anthem "The Faith By Which We Stand." This well crafted lyric proclaims our trust and confidence in Christ our Savior. "Our God is faithful through it all. Our help and strength, Immanuel. Now until He comes again. We will wholly lean on Him."
FINAL THOUGHTS:
STEVE GREEN, IN MY OPINION, IS ONE OF THE BEST TENOR VOICES IN GOSPEL AND CHRISTIAN MUSIC. THIS ALBUM SHOWCASES HIS INCREDIBLE VOCAL TALENT AND THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL. GREAT PRODUCTION QUALITY, SONGS, AND VOCALS.
4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS
MUST BUY
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.stevegreenministries.org