Worship Musician August 2019 | Page 60

NEW MUSIC NOW HEAR THIS | Gerod Bass DAWN MICHELE PAUL WILBUR Surrender Roar From Zion “Now And Forevermore,” introduces listeners to Michele’s crisp and shining vocals as she reminds us that God is a God who never changes or leaves His people. “I Surrender All.” features guest vocalist Tim Timmons whose smoky baritone balances beautifully with Dawn’s angelic soprano as together they outline the incredible faithfulness of our God throughout history. Surrender features a few re-worked covers including a creative re-wrapping of the popular “Great I Am,” and a somewhat haunting 1. Now and Forevermore rendition of “How Great Thou Art”. Here Michele 1. Prologue- Roar From Zion 2. We Are Here For You does an amazing job of paying homage to the 2. Roar From Zion 3. I Surrender All original melody while drawing upon the mystery 3. 4. Overcome and grandeur of the power of God through the 4. Adoni 5. God and God Alone movie-like arrangement and instrumentation. 5. B’Elohim-Forever Amen  6. Holy One 7. Song of Victory 6. It Is Good to Praise the Lord Great I Am Like most worship albums, this one isn’t perfect 7. 8. Kingdom Come as a few tracks seemed to sound similar to the 8. You Are Holy 9. How Great Thou Art ones before them as the album lingered on 9. Your Love is Far Better 10. Is He Worthy and there were a few places where it seemed 10. Even So like they over-pushed the creativity button 11. Endless Alternative Christian band, Fireflight lead singer, Dawn Michele launches her solo career with her debut worship project, entitled, Surrender. While this release isn’t quite as edgy as some of the cuts she produced with her bandmates, this freshman collection is an enjoyable worship creating unnecessary distractions. However, Surrender is a cohesive record that for the most part is well-written and delivered. Those who love alternative pop and rock will thoroughly enjoy this first release from Dawn Michele. The King is Coming Messianic worship leader and song-writer Paul Wilbur’s musical history goes back to the mid-seventies when he was a college student studying to be an opera singer and cantor, before a born-again experience took him in a experience that showcases her powerful vocal radical new direction. Wilbur, who has recorded gifts and her intense delivery. Musically, it’s a albums in several languages, has been sharing healthy mix of pop/worship with a progressive a unique Kingdom message that reaches rock bend that separates this collection from beyond cultural, social and political borders others within the genre. for more than 40 years. His latest release, Roar From Zion is a 14-track live worship experience recorded at The Pavilion in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel during the Feast of 60 August 2019 Subscribe for Free...