by tonytate42 on March 7, 2010
On CDbaby.com I picked up a gospel record recently, The Way I Worship, by Johnny B. Williams. There are many young musicians through out the world who aspire to be stars, and, to live the life of a celebrity. So, it is refreshing when I come across a young and very talented musician like Johnny Williams who chooses to lift up the Lord Jesus with that talent, and, he is talented.
The album is a mix of new and old styles. As a contemporary record The Way I Worship certainly passes the test. There are subtle hip hop notions as well as real gospel flavors. It is exciting and uplifting to say the least. Also on this album you’ll find Johnny Williams bringing expert gospel singers to the forefront such as Kathy Taylor. She adds the staple sound that you’ll hear in any of the great gospel albums of old. She is featured on the track, “He’ll Pick Up The Pieces.” This is by far my favorite track on the record.
You will also find a very impacting letter that will convict you. It is in the form of a suicide note, read by Xnene Taylor. This letter is a message in itself that the church needs to hear. And Xene is incredible in her interpretation and delivery.
“We Reverence Your Name” features Erin Cortez, a contemporary psalm of praise and worship. Just like Kathy Taylor Erin delivers superbly in this genre of gospel music.
I would also like to mention the “Interlude” feature Johnny’s mother Mary. It serves as a reminder of how one so talented as Mr. Williams is guided to a right path in life. In the form of a phone call the message is delivered loud and clear.
This is a great album. My complements to Johnny B. Williams on a praise well done.
You can find this album on CDbaby.com and also iTunes.
by tonytate42 on January 6, 2010
I have been interested in the Hebraic roots of our Christian faith since about 1997. Since that time I have had a chance to attend a couple of Messianic Congregations. Christians with a focus on Jewish roots. One of my favorite teachers among Messianic Rabbis is Monte Judah of Lion And Lamb Ministries. My first exposure to a totally different style of worship songs and worship was at a Messianic Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, called Beth Israel. There I discovered a Messianic recording artist by the name of Ted Pearce. I have heard a lot of Messianic worship music but I don’t know the names of the artist.
Messianic music in my opinion has a lot more of the Word of God with in it. Many of the songs are pure scripture from the Psalms and other books from the bible. Along with messianic music in this type of congregation comes Messianic dance. It is an awesome thing to see people, God people, wearing themselves out worshiping God through dance. What a blessing to see and participate.
Recommendations
Paul Wilbur Ministries
With that said, the first of the Messianic recording artist that I know of thus far that I recommend is, Paul Wilbur. I confess I don’t know all of his music. However, I just bought and am currently listening to “The Watchman” album. A lot of the songs from this album are played during praise and worship at my church, Hineni Messianic Fellowship. Like I said, I don’t know many of the artist by name. So, I didn’t realize how many of the songs on this album I already know. Paul Wilbur has a very strong baritone to tenor voice. He incorporates a lot of percussion, wind instruments, and stringed instruments in his music. His music is firmly centered on God and His Word. Every song give glory to the Lord and King of the universe. I wish I could put a clip of one of the songs here for you to hear, but, you can find this album on iTunes, and, another site called MessianicMusic.com
On CDbaby.com I picked up a gospel record recently, The Way I Worship, by Johnny B. Williams. There are many young musicians through out the world who aspire to be stars, and, to live the life of a celebrity. So, it is refreshing when I come across a young and very talented musician like Johnny Williams who chooses to lift up the Lord Jesus with that talent, and, he is talented.
