A Night to Remember
Posted September 23, 2014
By SarahWilson_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Kim Collingsworth (from the popular Southern Gospel group, The Collingworth Family) is released a new solo album entitled Majestic. This live event is packed with so many guests and different styles of music that Kim jokes that "you should check your pulse" if you don't like it. There is truly something for everyone on this exciting, tear-jerking and inspiring album.
The album begins with several instrumental tracks, all of which were flawlessly done. I wish I had been there to see "Heaven's Extravaganza Medley" performed live because of the complex and diverse styles all included in one 9 minute masterpiece.
Throughout Majestic, Kim shares about the influence of her family and allows the audience members to get to know them on a deeper level. After introducing each member, they sing "As For Me and My House" as a family. It was so beautiful to hear each family member sing "Let nothing stand in your way / give Him the praise He deserves / As for me and my house / we will serve the Lord" with perfect harmony. Kim also revealed the heart-wrenching story of her nephew's blindness and features him on "Great is Thy Faithfulness/Think About His Love." I'm sure there was not a dry eye in the house after listening to the touching story of how God can take something so traumatic and make it beautiful.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear some of my favorite classic Disney songs on "Someday My Prince Will Come/Once Upon a Dream." This beautiful instrumental made me smile from ear-to-ear throughout the entire song. Just when I thought I couldn't smile any bigger, I heard "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," featuring Kim's nieces. Even Kim's extended family has musical abilities beyond their years!
After so many slow and soothing songs, "I'll Fly Away" instantly brings a new level of energy. The exceptional piano and choral combination makes it impossible not to feel a burst of excitement! I would have loved if this song was extended beyond its two minutes.
If there was one word to describe the closing song "Battle Hymn of the Republic," it would be intricate. It was so thrilling to hear the complex mix of choral, strings, horns, drums and piano form such a majestic piece. This was a perfect close to an exceptional night of music, laughs, tears, and most importantly, serving the Lord with their gifts.
Closing Thoughts:
Listening to Majestic was an experience in itself. The range of subjects, songs, instruments, and stories effortlessly came together in a way that invoked happiness and trust in the Lord's provisions.
Song to Download Now:
"I'll Fly Away" (Get it on iTunes here.) View All Music And Book Reviews By SarahWilson_NRT | View SarahWilson_NRT's Profile
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