Hillsong Chapel is a newly created series of intimate and devotional arrangements of popular Hillsong songs led by the Hillsong worship team. Recorded live in the Hillsong Chapel, Yahweh, the first installment in the series, contains organic and contemplative versions of top CCLI songs including "Mighty To Save", "Hosanna", "From The Inside Out", and the title track "Yahweh". Comprised of 13 songs, Hillsong Chapel's Yahweh is perfect for smaller gatherings, personal devotional, and will help resource churches wanting more intimate worship expressions of songs from Hillsong LIVE and Hillsong UNITED.
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Surprised| Posted November 08, 2010
I really didn't have much expectations for this album because I just figured it was another way to get someone to buy the same songs in a new package- CCM is famous for doing that. But I was really surprised that the arrangements and the songs sound really good- some are more relate-able in the stripped down mode. I really enjoyed it.
No new songs, but helpful to hear Hillsong stripped down| Posted October 26, 2010
Hillsong’s objective is to counterbalance their epic, arena-rock sound with something more intimate. If you’re looking for new Hillsong material, you won’t find it here. All their songs are repeats from previous records.
However, there is one thing valuable and unique about this album for worship leaders to note. I often hear from musicians trying to incorporate and play Hillsong material in their churches that the arrangements are too dense, and the average band can’t live up to the gusto of Hillsong drumming and electric guitars. There’s a beauty and musicality in what Hillsong can accomplish, but I agree that commoners like us feel inadequate when trying to achieve the dynamic, intense, and ethereal prowess of the Aussies.
Yahweh provides a peak into a more “realistic,” average modern worship instrumental sound. The recordings sound pretty raw, which makes me think that, unlike Hillsong main, United, and Live, there isn’t as much overdubbing going on after the live recording on this album. I hear rough vocal harmonies, stronger presence of acoustics in the mix, and perhaps some slight rhythmic imprecision. The fact that these are all known, previously recorded songs actually makes the aforementioned “imperfections” more remarkable. Here we have the Hillsong artists themselves showing us how their own music can be done differently. And that’s valuable.
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I really liked this album| Posted October 20, 2010
I usually have to hunt down good worship classics that are all on this album. And being able to hear them makes me want to buy this CD-thanks new release tuesday!! I'm definitely putting this CD on my wishlist.
Good album| Posted October 20, 2010
This is a great album from from Hillsong Chapel. It is a pleasant and refreshing listen to hear classic favourites like "Run", "Mighty To Save" and "Salvation is Here".
Intimate, but powerful Worship| Posted October 18, 2010
I love this album! Hillsong brings an intimate and powerful worship experience to these well know songs. This album is not about recycling modern praise & worship songs, but brings new depth and character to each song. I look forward to adding this album to my collection.
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