Outline So how does Chris Tomlin follow up his 2006 Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year Dove Awards? Easy... he goes out and releases his best work to date with See the Morning, a superb collection of worship-flavored tracks that demonstrate Tomlin continues refining his art. As with the previous Arriving, producer Ed Cash is firmly at the helm and masterfully blending Tomlin's smooth vocals and his band's chiming guitars and rock-steady rhythm. The extensive road work that Tomlin and his band have done certainly shows in how tight See the Morning sounds. In fact, tracks like "Glorious" and "Awesome Is the Lord Most High" may even lose a little luster compared with how they sound live on Passion: Everything Glorious. No matter, as this release is much more about songwriting than it is about energy. For Tomlin, verse and chorus have never flowed smoother and sweeter than on "Glory in the Highest" and "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and first single "Made to Worship." Tomlin also offers a nice cover of Brenton Brown's "Everlasting God," slightly slower than Lincoln Brewster's fiery version on Let the Praises Ring but equally rewarding. Further highlights include the atmospheric "Uncreated One" and a new and pleasing twist on the classic "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." Start to finish, See the Morning is Tomlin's most complete release and a strong argument for calling him one of this generation's finest songwriters in the modern church. --Michael Lyttle
Additional Information Featuring the hit "Made to Worship", See The Morning is everything you loved about Arriving and all that you have come to expect from Chris Tomlin.
This new CD is sure to draw people into a time of worship with it's singable songs and relatable lyrics.
Track Listing:
1. How Can I Keep From Singing?
2. Made to Worship
3. Let God Arise
4. Everlasting God
5. Glory in the Highest
6. Awesome is the Lord
7. Glorious
8. Uncreated One
9. Rejoice
10. Let Your Mercy Rain
11. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Format: Audio CD
Release Date: 09/26/06
Label: EMI
Distributed by: Chordant (EMI)
UPC: 094636282824
Item Specifications...
Record Label Sixstepsrecords
Dimensions: Length: 5.01" Width: 5.58" Height: 0.39" Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Sep 26, 2006
Publisher CHORDANT ACNT# 3707
ISBN 5558210788 EAN 9785558210781 UPC 094636282824
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It is a wonderfully uplifting CD. I love to listen to the music!
Best New CD Feb 22, 2007
This is the best new CD out there in Christian music! These songs are powerful - taken from God's Word. Amazing Grace and Uncreated One are two of my favorites. Such passion and heart go into his singing! A must have if you like to praise God!
See the Morning is quite a blessing! Feb 13, 2007
I am a longtime member of a thriving, growing praise and worship team at a large Presbyterian church in the central valley of California. We are quite pleased with Chris Tomlin's work (see the TIME magazine article about him!)and REALLY like his music -- to listen to excellent quality music, with a REALLY powerful message behind the lyrics which are also high quality, says a lot about this CD project!
Radio airplays does not always match the CD version Feb 2, 2007
Although Chris Tomlin's CD is a good listen, I bought it for one song: "Everlasting God". However, I was disappointed to find that the version that appears on this CD is not the more edgy rock version that is played on my local Christian radio station. It should have at least been added as an extra. This version is like Chris Tomlin meets the Ray Conniff Singers. What a disappointment! You would think they would not be so tricky with business when it comes to Christian music. Guess they are all the same! The low rating is not for Chris' work but for the record company.
God-ward Again Jan 17, 2007
As a songwriter and worship leader, I count on Chris Tomlin to produce fresh new hymns and God-ward worship for the church. Once again, I was delighted with his collaborative release. Packed with instant favorites. From the smooth, catchy rendition of the traditional "How Can I Keep from Singing" to the refreshed "Amazing Grace", this is way happy worship.
Sink into the cozy groove of Brenton Brown's & Ken Riley's "Everlasting God". Hit "Repeat" and soak your way to Heaven with "Glory in the Highest". "Awesome is the Lord Most High" is classic Tomlin-style corporate. For some serious warfare praise, crank up "Let God Arise". (Be careful playing this one driving past a graveyard. If the tombstones start to rattle, give it some gas!) Slow pickin', tender hymn "Uncreated One" is just lovely. The declarative "Glorious" is powerful and preparatory for the coming age. And, AT LAST, in our generation, a complimentary Chorus for Amazing Grace...with a classic melody to match! If this set doesn't inspire you, check your pulse. Thanks again, Chris and company!
