Martin Smith (English musician)

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Martin James Smith (born 6 July 1970) is an English vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the front man of the Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He co-wrote three songs on Michael W. Smith's 2004 album Healing Rain and is going to be collaborating with Michael W. Smith on his upcoming album. Martin also co-wrote two songs on Matt Redman's 2006 album Beautiful News (" Take it to the streets" and "All over the World"). Some of the most recognised songs by Delirious? include "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever", "History Maker", "My Glorious", "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble", "Shout To The North", "Deeper", "Majesty (Here I Am)", and "What A Friend I've Found". In 1995, Martin was involved in a near-fatal car accident, and during the weeks of his recovery, he decided to become a full-time musician. He wrote the 'King Of Fools' song "August 30" based on this experience. Smith was one of the founding members of Delirious? along with Stewart Smith (no relation) and Tim Jupp, when they formed the band as The Cutting Edge.

Smith also collaborated with the other members of Delirious? for the book I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever.

Family

Martin Smith is married to Anna, sister of Delirious? band-member Jon Thatcher. Together with their six children, they live in the seaside village of Rustington, England.

When Jon and Anna's uncle died, Martin wrote a song to his memory called "Mountains High" which can be heard on the album World Service. Later on when his wife was pregnant they lost the baby and he went onto write a song called "I'll see you when I get there" in its memory. This song has been sung at many funerals.

Career

Before Delirious? went full-time, Martin was employed by ICC studios in Eastbourne as a sound engineer.

The band announced that they would be taking a break at the end of 2009 to focus on things close to them. Martin said that he wanted more time to spend with his family and devote more time to the CompassionArt project. The band later confirmed that they were breaking up permanently after a final concert in November 2009.

CompassionArt is an art and International development charity headed by Martin and his wife.

Discography

Martin Smith has an extensive discography, including collaborations with many prominent artists in the CCM industry.

As A Solo Artist
1998 - The People's Album (Compilation Album) - 2 Songs
1999 - The People's Album 2 (Compilation Album) - 1 Song
2002 - Your Love Broke Through (Compilation Album) - 1 Song

With CompassionArt
2009 - CompassionArt - (3 songs)

With Delirious?
1993 - Cutting Edge 1
1994 - Cutting Edge 2
1995 - Cutting Edge 3: Red Tape
1995 - Cutting Edge Fore
1996 - Live & In The Can
1997 - King of Fools
1998 - d:tour
1999 - Mezzamorphis
2000 - Glo
2000 - Roaring Lambs (Compilation Album) - 1 Song
2001 - Audio Lessonover?
2002 - Deeper
2002 - Libertad
2002 - Touch
2002 - Access:D
2003 - World Service
2004 - In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa (Compilation Album) - 1 Song
2005 - The Mission Bell
2006 - Now Is The Time
2008 - Kingdom of Comfort
2009 - My Soul Sings
2010 - Farewell Show - Live in London

With Delirious? and Hillsong
2004 - UP: Unified Praise CD
2004 - UP: Unified Praise DVD

With Delirious? and André Valadão
2008 - Unidos

With Delirious? and Amy Grant
1999 - Streams (Compilation Album) - 1 Song

With Stu Garrard
1995 - Have You Heard?

With Matt Redman
1998 - Intimacy - 1 Song
2007 - Beautiful News - 1 Song

With Graham Kendrick
2001 - What Grace - 1 Song

With Darlene Zschech
2003 - Kiss of Heaven - 1 Song

With Michael W. Smith
2004 - Healing Rain (wrote 3 songs)

With Taylor Sorenson
2004 - Exodus (Compilation Album) - 1 Song

With Jars Of Clay
2005 - Redemption Songs - 1 Song

With Tim Hughes
2006 - Holding Nothing Back (co-wrote 2 songs)

External links

• CompassionArt.tv