2008 live album by Michael W. Smith
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A New Hallelujah is a live album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith . Released in October 2008, this is Smith's third album of worship music , and his fourth live album . It was recorded on June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas .[ 1] A DVD version of the album was released in March 2009 along with additional bonus features: Behind The Scenes: A New Hallelujah including four new tracks from the live concert.
All tracks are written by Michael W. Smith, except noted
Album release Title Writer(s) 1. "Prepare Intro" 1:00 2. "Prepare Ye the Way" 5:05 3. "A New Hallelujah" (featuring the African Children's Choir ) Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche 5:47 4. "When I Think of You" (featuring the African Children's Choir) 4:28 5. "Mighty to Save " Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan 7:53 6. "Shout Unto God" Joel Houston , Marty Sampson 4:08 7. "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" Chris Tomlin , Louie Giglio , John Newton5:34 8. "Deep in Love with You" Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Christa Black 6:32 9. "Healing Rain/Let It Rain" Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith , Matt Bronleewe , Michael Farron 3:20 10. "Majesty" Martin Smith, Stu Garrard 4:19 11. "I Surrender All " (featuring Coalo Zamorano) Judson W. Van DeVenter 3:51 12. "Oh Draw Me Lord (Draw Me Near) (Live)" 2:44 13. "Grace" Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith 4:21 14. "Michael W. Smith sharing" 1:44 15. "Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton ) Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black 5:16 16. "The River Is Rising" 5:41 17. "Love in His Right Hand" 2:44 18. "Siwano (Featuring The African Children's Choir) (Live)" 3:24 19. "A New Hallelujah (Reprise)" Total length: 68:59
iTunes Store edition[ 3] Title Writer(s) 16. "A New Hallelujah (Radio Version)" (Digital bonus track) Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche 4:32 Total length: 73:31
Michael W. Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar (5, 6), drum section on "Prepare Intro"
Jim Daneker – keyboards, Hammond B3 organ , programming
Ben Gowell – electric guitar
Adam Lester – electric guitar
Christa Black – acoustic guitar, violin, backing vocals
Matt Smallbone – bass
Michael Olson – drums
Aimee Jones Beard – backing vocals
Stephen Jackson – backing vocals
Fiona Mellett – backing vocals
Michael Mellett – backing vocals, choir director
The Lakewood Church Choir – adult choir
The African Children's Choir – children's choir (3, 4); directed by Alice Nabwami
Coal Zamorano – Spanish solo (11)
Israel Houghton – guest lead vocals (14)
Matt Payne – drum section on "Prepare Intro"
Spence Smith – drum section on "Prepare Intro"
Production
Michael W. Smith – producer, arrangements
Chaz Corzine – associate producer
Michael Blanton – executive producer
Bob Ezrin – executive producer
Terry Hemmings – executive producer
Rob Burrell – engineer, mixing
Hank Williams – mastering at MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee
Traci Sterling Bishir – production coordination
Michelle Box – A&R production
Jason McArthur – A&R coordination
Louis Deluca – photography
Tim Parker – design
Ron Roark – design
Trish Townsend – stylist
The album won two 2009 Dove Awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards , for Best Inspirational Recorded Song and Best Praise & Worship Album.[ 4] and was a new hallelujah unedited version.
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