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Der ungekrönte König der Gospel/CCM Szene hat eine neue LP veröffentlicht. Mir fehlen die Worte. Die Andrae Crouch Singers sind einfach unbeschreiblich.
'Andraé Crouch is without question one of the most vital and
influential artists in contemporary music today. His artistry has touched, and changed, millions of lives around the world. An international music star of legendary stature, his songs transcend color, class and creed with a vibrant message of hope, faith and joyous celebration.
Now, on "Pray", the awe-inspiring new album from this
multiple Grammy-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer and performer, Andraé Crouch testifies to the enduring power of faith, through times of trial, tribulation and life-changing choices.
The result is an album that stands as one of the strongest and
most soul-stirring of this artist's four-decade career. Pray highlights eleven new original and co-written songs that not only testify to a difficult and demanding chapter in Andraé's life, but to the triumphant and uplifting music that was born out of these often-painful passages. Andraé Crouch has fashioned a moving musical testimony with the help of an extraordinary cast of backing musicians and writers, including co-producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott V. Smith, sister Sandra Crouch, and a host of other stellar talents.
"I wanted this album to be a heartfelt message of affirmation to people who are going through tough situations," Andraé explains. "I want to let them know that there is help in time of trouble, and that a brighter day is coming. It's a message I can sing about straight from the heart because I've been in those dark times, and been faced with those difficult decisions and seen how much good can come out of sorrow and hardship."
"It was in 1996 that Andraé found himself able to commit the time and energy to return to the recording studio and begin work on the album that would become Pray. "The title was no accident," he says. "Every step of the way I was depending on the grace of God -- and the good will of the musicians -- to bring the music to life."
In a recording career distinguished by music that touches hearts and
changes lives, Pray is an offering that comes straight from the heart of Andraé Crouch, celebrating changes that have brought new depth and dimension to his life. "Being a pastor is no easy job," he confesses. "And neither is being in the musical spotlight. But God has given me the strength and inspiration to do both. And that's an answer to a prayer."
Leicht und locker zitiert Andre viele verschiedene Musikstile und verbindet sie auf unnachahmliche Weise mit Soul und Gospel. Seine Vokaltruppe veredelte schon unzählige Songs von Michael Jackson über Lionel Richie bis Earth, Wind and Fire. Lasst euch von der Schublade Gospel nicht abschrecken. Lasst euch überraschen. |
