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'''''CompassionArt''''' is a studio album by the [[CompassionArt|songwriters' charity of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |title = CompassionArt Purashop |publisher = |date = |url = http://www.purashop.com/christian-music/various-compassionart-cddvd.p27227.html |accessdate = }} Album Details</ref> It features the entire CompassionArt song writing team, [[Paul Baloche]], [[Chris Tomlin]], [[Tim Hughes]], [[Matt Redman]], [[Darlene Zschech]], [[Israel Houghton]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Graham Kendrick]], [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Stu G]]arrard and charity co-founder [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]],<ref>Christa Banister, [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/commentaries/2008/compassionart.html No Egos Required], Christianity Today, 3 March 2008</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |title = CompassionArt |publisher = |date = |url = http://www.compassionart.co.uk/artists/ |format = |accessdate = }} Writing Team</ref> along with several other collaborators. All proceeds from the recording directly benefited charities of the song writers' choosing.
'''''CompassionArt''''' is a studio album by the [[CompassionArt|songwriters' charity of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |title = CompassionArt Purashop |publisher = |date = |url = http://www.purashop.com/christian-music/various-compassionart-cddvd.p27227.html |accessdate = }} Album Details</ref> It features the entire CompassionArt song writing team, [[Paul Baloche]], [[Chris Tomlin]], [[Tim Hughes]], [[Matt Redman]], [[Darlene Zschech]], [[Israel Houghton]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Graham Kendrick]], [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Stu G]]arrard and charity co-founder [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]],<ref>Christa Banister, [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/commentaries/2008/compassionart.html No Egos Required], Christianity Today, 3 March 2008</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = |first = |title = CompassionArt |publisher = |date = |url = http://www.compassionart.co.uk/artists/ |format = |accessdate = }} Writing Team</ref> along with several other collaborators. All proceeds from the recording directly benefited charities of the songwriters' choosing.


== Production ==
== Production ==
On January 7–11 2008, Martin Smith invited the newly formed CompassionArt team, made up of various CCM artists, to Scotland for a writing retreat.<ref>{{cite web|title=COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS BEGIN RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD TO BENEFIT THE WORLD’S POOREST OF THE POOR|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/02/18.COMPASSIONART%20SONGWRITERS%20BEGIN%20RECORDING%20SONGS%20AT%20ABBEY%20ROAD%20TO%20BENEFIT%20THE%20WORLDS%20POOREST%20OF%20THE%20POOR.asp|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> During this time the group wrote 22 songs, 14 of which made their way onto the album.
On 7–11 January 2008, Martin Smith invited the newly formed CompassionArt team, made up of various CCM artists, to Scotland for a writing retreat.<ref>{{cite web|title=COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS BEGIN RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD TO BENEFIT THE WORLD’S POOREST OF THE POOR|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/02/18.COMPASSIONART%20SONGWRITERS%20BEGIN%20RECORDING%20SONGS%20AT%20ABBEY%20ROAD%20TO%20BENEFIT%20THE%20WORLDS%20POOREST%20OF%20THE%20POOR.asp|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> During this time the group wrote 22 songs, 14 of which made their way onto the album.


In February 2008, the majority of the album was recorded at Abbey Road studios in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS WRAP WEEK OF RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/02/29.COMPASSIONART%20SONGWRITERS%20WRAP%20WEEK%20OF%20RECORDING%20SONGS%20AT%20ABBEY%20ROAD.asp|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> Martin Smith also travelled to Uganda in order to visit the [[Watoto Children's Choir]] and record their contribution to the album. One of the songs which was recorded was "Fill My Cup." This had previously been written by Delirious? as a potential song for inclusion on ''Kingdom of Comfort'', although it was never released.{{cn|date=April 2015}}
In February 2008, the majority of the album was recorded at Abbey Road studios in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS WRAP WEEK OF RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/02/29.COMPASSIONART%20SONGWRITERS%20WRAP%20WEEK%20OF%20RECORDING%20SONGS%20AT%20ABBEY%20ROAD.asp|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> Martin Smith also travelled to Uganda in order to visit the [[Watoto Children's Choir]] and record their contribution to the album. One of the songs which was recorded was "Fill My Cup." This had previously been written by Delirious? as a potential song for inclusion on ''Kingdom of Comfort'', although it was never released.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}


== Singles ==
== Singles ==
In April 2008, "So Great" was released internationally on iTunes as a single. It was also performed live at that year's [[Dove Awards]] by Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels. The song was also included on the compilation album ''[[WOW Hits 1]]''.<ref name="allmu">[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1341519|pure_url=yes}} review at Allmusic]. Retrieved on 8 March, 2009.</ref> Also "King of Wonders" was released to Christian radio in November 2008.
In April 2008, "So Great" was released internationally on iTunes as a single. It was also performed live at that year's [[Dove Awards]] by Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels. The song was also included on the compilation album ''[[WOW Hits 1]]''.<ref name="allmu">[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1341519|pure_url=yes}} review at Allmusic]. Retrieved on 8 March 2009.</ref> Also "King of Wonders" was released to Christian radio in November 2008.


== Release ==
== Release ==


The album was released internationally in November 2008, although release was delayed until January 2009 in North America to avoid clashing with new albums from Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin. The album also includes a documentary DVD, and was released alongside a book, ''The Art of Compassion'', written by the song writing team.<ref>[http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur49757.cfm EURweb.com], 31 December 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-01</ref>
The album was released internationally in November 2008, although release was delayed until January 2009 in North America to avoid clashing with new albums from Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin. The album also includes a documentary DVD, and was released alongside a book, ''The Art of Compassion'', written by the song writing team.<ref>[http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur49757.cfm EURweb.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090101102620/http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur49757.cfm |date=2009-01-01 }}, 31 December 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-01</ref>


Some of the songs were available for free download, although a donation was requested.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Dec16/0,4670,PeopleMichaelWSmith,00.html Michael W. Smith, others lend voices to charity], Associated Press / Fox News, 16 December 2008</ref>
Some of the songs were available for free download, although a donation was requested.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Dec16/0,4670,PeopleMichaelWSmith,00.html Michael W. Smith, others lend voices to charity], Associated Press / Fox News, 16 December 2008</ref>
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Album release
| headline = Album release
| writing_credits = no
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| all_writing = [[Paul Baloche]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Stu G]]arrard, [[Israel Houghton]], [[Tim Hughes]], [[Graham Kendrick]], [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]], [[Matt Redman]], [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Chris Tomlin]] and [[Darlene Zschech]]
| all_writing = [[Paul Baloche]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Stu G]]arrard, [[Israel Houghton]], [[Tim Hughes]], [[Graham Kendrick]], [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]], [[Matt Redman]], [[Martin Smith (songwriter)|Martin Smith]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Chris Tomlin]] and [[Darlene Zschech]]
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| title2 = Shout Praise
| title2 = Shout Praise
| length2 = 3:10
| length2 = 3:10
| extra2 = [[Israel Houghton]], [[tobyMac]], [[Ana Paula Valadão]] and [[Darlene Zschech]]
| extra2 = [[Israel Houghton]], [[tobyMac]] and [[Darlene Zschech]]
| title3 = King of Wonders
| title3 = King of Wonders
| length3 = 4:41
| length3 = 4:41
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| title4 = Lead Me to the Rock
| title4 = Lead Me to the Rock
| length4 = 4:51
| length4 = 4:51
| extra4 = [[Paul Baloche]] and Lakewood Choir
| extra4 = [[Paul Baloche]]
| title5 = We Won't Stay Silent
| title5 = We Won't Stay Silent
| length5 = 3:13
| length5 = 3:13
| extra5 = [[Steven Curtis Chapman]] and [[Tim Hughes]]
| extra5 = Tim Hughes and [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]
| title6 = Highly Favoured
| title6 = Highly Favoured
| length6 = 4:27
| length6 = 4:27
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| title7 = Fill My Cup
| title7 = Fill My Cup
| length7 = 4:57
| length7 = 4:57
| extra7 = Martin Smith, [[CeCe Winans]] and Lakewood Choir
| extra7 = [[CeCe Winans]] and Martin Smith
| title8 = Friend of the Poor
| title8 = Friend of the Poor
| length8 = 5:09
| length8 = 5:09
| extra8 = [[Leeland Mooring]] & [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]]
| extra8 = [[Leeland Mooring|Leeland Dayton Mooring]] & [[Andy Park (musician)|Andy Park]]
| title9 = King of the Broken
| title9 = King of the Broken
| length9 = 6:04
| length9 = 6:04
| extra9 = Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Leeland Mooring and Lakewood Choir
| extra9 = Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech and Leeland Dayton Mooring
| title10 = You Have Shown Us
| title10 = You Have Shown Us
| length10 = 4:24
| length10 = 4:24
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| title11 = Until the Day
| title11 = Until the Day
| length11 = 3:41
| length11 = 3:41
| extra11 = Darlene Zschech and [[Graham Kendrick]]
| extra11 = [[Graham Kendrick]] and Darlene Zschech
| title12 = Let It Glow
| title12 = Let It Glow
| length12 = 2:15
| length12 = 2:15
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| title13 = So Great
| title13 = So Great
| length13 = 5:18
| length13 = 5:18
| extra13 = Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Christy Nockels and Lakewood Choir
| extra13 = Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, and Christy Nockels
| title14 = There Is Always a Song
| title14 = There Is Always a Song
| length14 = 3:40
| length14 = 3:40
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==Awards==
==Awards==


In 2010, the album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Special Event Album of the Year at the [[41st GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/02/18/41st-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced/ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced] on [[The Tennessean]] (February 18, 2010)</ref>
In 2010, the album was nominated for a [[Dove Award]] for Special Event Album of the Year at the [[41st GMA Dove Awards]].<ref>[http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/02/18/41st-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced/ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120707061925/http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/02/18/41st-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced/ |date=2012-07-07 }} on [[The Tennessean]] (February 18, 2010)</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:34, 5 August 2023

CompassionArt
Studio album by
CompassionArt
Released24 November 2008
Recorded2008
GenreModern worship
LabelSurvivor
ProducerLes Moir

CompassionArt is a studio album by the songwriters' charity of the same name.[1] It features the entire CompassionArt song writing team, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin, Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, Michael W. Smith, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu Garrard and charity co-founder Martin Smith,[2][3] along with several other collaborators. All proceeds from the recording directly benefited charities of the songwriters' choosing.

Production

[edit]

On 7–11 January 2008, Martin Smith invited the newly formed CompassionArt team, made up of various CCM artists, to Scotland for a writing retreat.[4] During this time the group wrote 22 songs, 14 of which made their way onto the album.

In February 2008, the majority of the album was recorded at Abbey Road studios in London.[5] Martin Smith also travelled to Uganda in order to visit the Watoto Children's Choir and record their contribution to the album. One of the songs which was recorded was "Fill My Cup." This had previously been written by Delirious? as a potential song for inclusion on Kingdom of Comfort, although it was never released.[citation needed]

Singles

[edit]

In April 2008, "So Great" was released internationally on iTunes as a single. It was also performed live at that year's Dove Awards by Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels. The song was also included on the compilation album WOW Hits 1.[6] Also "King of Wonders" was released to Christian radio in November 2008.

Release

[edit]

The album was released internationally in November 2008, although release was delayed until January 2009 in North America to avoid clashing with new albums from Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin. The album also includes a documentary DVD, and was released alongside a book, The Art of Compassion, written by the song writing team.[7]

Some of the songs were available for free download, although a donation was requested.[8]

Track listing

[edit]

All tracks are written by Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu Garrard, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin and Darlene Zschech

Album release
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Come to the Water"Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith, Kirk Franklin and Watoto Children's Choir4:05
2."Shout Praise"Israel Houghton, tobyMac and Darlene Zschech3:10
3."King of Wonders"Matt Redman, Tim Hughes and Joel Houston4:41
4."Lead Me to the Rock"Paul Baloche4:51
5."We Won't Stay Silent"Tim Hughes and Steven Curtis Chapman3:13
6."Highly Favoured"Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Watoto Children's Choir4:27
7."Fill My Cup"CeCe Winans and Martin Smith4:57
8."Friend of the Poor"Leeland Dayton Mooring & Andy Park5:09
9."King of the Broken"Israel Houghton, Darlene Zschech and Leeland Dayton Mooring6:04
10."You Have Shown Us"Chris Tomlin, Paul Baloche and Steven Curtis Chapman4:24
11."Until the Day"Graham Kendrick and Darlene Zschech3:41
12."Let It Glow"tobyMac & Kirk Franklin2:15
13."So Great"Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, and Christy Nockels5:18
14."There Is Always a Song"Martin Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and Watoto Children's Choir3:40
15."There Is Always a Song" (reprise)Watoto Children's Choir1:48

Awards

[edit]

In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[9]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "CompassionArt Purashop". Album Details
  2. ^ Christa Banister, No Egos Required, Christianity Today, 3 March 2008
  3. ^ "CompassionArt". Writing Team
  4. ^ "COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS BEGIN RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD TO BENEFIT THE WORLD'S POOREST OF THE POOR". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  5. ^ "COMPASSIONART SONGWRITERS WRAP WEEK OF RECORDING SONGS AT ABBEY ROAD". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  6. ^ review at Allmusic. Retrieved on 8 March 2009.
  7. ^ EURweb.com Archived 2009-01-01 at the Wayback Machine, 31 December 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-01
  8. ^ Michael W. Smith, others lend voices to charity, Associated Press / Fox News, 16 December 2008
  9. ^ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced Archived 2012-07-07 at archive.today on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)
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