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Empty And Beautiful - Matt Maher (CD)

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Product Code: 8306108572
UPC/EAN: 083061085728
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Ship Weight: 0.3 lbs

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Essential Records
Matt Maher

For singer/songwriter/worship leader Matt Maher, there is nothing more special about his call than anyone else’s, and like those before him, he is trying to live that same call, as his 11-track Essential Records debut album’s title says, to be made Empty & Beautiful. Maher breaks open these two simple words on the project, in songs that are both corporate and reflective; driving and soft; each one telling the story from a different perspective.

 Review

Matt Maher is a seasoned worship leader and writer, most recognized for penning the song "Your Grace Is Enough", made popular by Chris Tomlin. And it's with this song that Matt's new worship CD "Empty and Beautiful" begins. This familiar pop anthem is a sign of things to come as track after track, Matt and his team of writers and producers present flawless, radio friendly, pop worship.

Lyrically, Matt writes worship anthems. That is to say, rousing songs that make repetitive proclamations that can easily be sung together by entire congregations or belted out by individuals driving in their car (think Jerry McGuire singing "Free Falling"). Matt's theology is solid and he chooses not to delve into narrow themes. He sticks to a broad brush, painting musical pictures of a church touched by Grace and moved into action by love and compassion.

One last note on the musical approach taken on "Empty and Beautiful"; Matt's music is well produced but very predictable. As a worship song writer I love to write music that gently nudges the envelope of practicality keeping within the realm of singability, and overall congregational friendless. However, as a worship leader I love those predictable songs that are guaranteed to touch everyone regardless of age or musical taste. This is how I would describe Matt's songs. These are the songs that a worship leader can begin a worship set with or use to bring respite following a more challenging song. The messages of the lyrics are solid and the musical vehicle that Matt chooses to deliver the message is likely to be received and appreciated by anyone.

Review by Jeremy Dunn




Song List: Your Grace Is Enough, Look Like A Fool, For Your Glory, As It Is In Heaven, I Rejoice, Maranatha (Come Again), Great Things, Leave A Light On, Shine Like The Son, Unwavering, Lay It Down, Empty & Beautiful




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