Live From The Keswick Convention 2015: The Whole Life Of Christ

Live Worship From The Keswick Convention: The Whole Of Life For Christ

As it says on the sleeve notes, this year's live worship "overflows with wonderful melodies and powerful biblical truths. With worship leaders Lewis Green, Steve James and Stuart Townend, thousands of voices sing out to a magnificent God and express their desire to live The Whole Of Life For Christ". And, really, after listening to the album, you can't argue with that. There's no surprises in the format, as music is provided by a competent band of musicians. If you've never been to a Keswick live worship event, then think of BBC TV's Songs Of Praise, when light, pop sounds are given to both traditional and modern worship alike. I can never resist a smile when Stuart Townend takes to the stage as I just know that I'm going to hear the Celtic sound of fiddles and whistles. And on "This Is Amazing Grace", I'm not disappointed. "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Take My Life And Let It Be" both sound marvellous, and those gathered help to lift the songs well above average. David and Yvonne Lyon give a first class performance on "All For You", with the latter's vocals sounding extremely good. The collective sound of the worshippers comes over well but, perhaps, it's at its best on "There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood". Recordings like this are something of a throwback to simpler times and will still appeal to many. If that's your taste in worship, this will suit your perfectly. 8/10

Joanna Kneebone

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