God He Reigns
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God He Reigns is the fourteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church
. A single-disc version of this album was released in the USA by Integrity Media
.
on 27 February 2005 by Darlene Zschech
and the Hillsong team with a congregation of 10,500. God He Reigns was released at the annual Hillsong Conference
in July.
, Darlene Zschech
, Reuben Morgan
, and Joel Houston
. Raymond Badham, Ned Davies, Mia Fieldes and Miriam Webster
also contributed to writing songs. Songs were written in the 12 months prior to the album recording, some songs were first recorded on the Hillsong United
album Look to You
.
and Paulini
, but in that week more copies of God He Reigns were sold than every other CD in Australia combined (including pop charts, alternative, rock, et cetera).
Disc 2:
(b. = Lead Backing Vocal)
The two-disc music DVD has an extra track: "Praise in the Highest" as an 'opener', as well as documentaries.
Assistant Producer:
Worship Leaders:
Vocals:
Musicians
Choir:
Senior Pastors:
Album Artwork:
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
. A single-disc version of this album was released in the USA by Integrity Media
Integrity Media
Integrity Media is a privately held media communications company that publishes and distributes Christian music, films and related materials. The corporate offices are located in Mobile, Alabama, with subsidiary offices in Tennessee and foreign offices in Singapore, South Africa and the United...
.
Making of the album
God He Reigns was recorded live at the Sydney Entertainment CentreSydney Entertainment Centre
The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose venue, located in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It opened in May 1983, to replace Sydney Stadium, which had been demolished to make way for a new railway. The centre is currently owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, which administers...
on 27 February 2005 by Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
and the Hillsong team with a congregation of 10,500. God He Reigns was released at the annual Hillsong Conference
Hillsong Conference
The Hillsong Conference is an annual Christian conference held each July in Sydney, Australia, London, Europe, and Kiev, Ukraine and hosted by the Hillsong Church. It features prominent Christian pastors, leaders, businesspeople and motivational speakers as well as worship artists like singers,...
in July.
Writing and composition
The majority of songs were written by Marty SampsonMarty Sampson
Marty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
, Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, and Joel Houston
Joel Houston
Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
. Raymond Badham, Ned Davies, Mia Fieldes and Miriam Webster
Miriam Webster
Miriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
also contributed to writing songs. Songs were written in the 12 months prior to the album recording, some songs were first recorded on the Hillsong United
Hillsong United (band)
The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
album Look to You
Look to You
Look to You is the sixth live praise and worship album by Hillsong United. The CD comes with a free DVD which includes documentary footage, interviews and 'behind the scenes'.-Track listing:# "Salvation Is Here" - 4:42...
.
Chart success
God He Reigns reached #2 on the Australian album charts and the DVD hit #1. Initially, there was doubt as to the commercial success of the album as the release coincided with the release of new albums by Guy SebastianGuy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter who was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003. He is currently a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. Sebastian has released six top ten platinum/multi platinum albums, including a number-one and...
and Paulini
Paulini Curuenavuli
Paulini Curuenavuli , commonly known as Paulini, is an Australian R&B/pop singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as a contestant of the first season of the television series, Australian Idol in 2003....
, but in that week more copies of God He Reigns were sold than every other CD in Australia combined (including pop charts, alternative, rock, et cetera).
Track listing
Disc 1:- "Let Creation Sing" (Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
) - Worship Leaders: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
& Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... - "Salvation Is Here" (Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
) - Worship Leaders: Joel Houston, b. Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... - "His Love" (Raymond Badham) - Worship Leader: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
b. Paul Andrew - "Emmanuel" (Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
) - Worship Leaders: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, & Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... - "Saviour" (Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
) - Worship Leaders: Miriam WebsterMiriam WebsterMiriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
b Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... - "Wonderful God" (Ned Davies) - Worship Leader: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, b. Joel Houston - "God He Reigns"/"All I Need Is You" (chorus) (Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
) - Worship Leaders: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... - "Yours Is the Kingdom" (Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
) - Worship Leaders: Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
, b. Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... - "Welcome in This Place" (Miriam WebsterMiriam WebsterMiriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
) - Worship Leader: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
Disc 2:
- "Let Us Adore" (Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
) - Worship Leaders: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
& Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... - "All for Love" (Mia Fieldes) - Worship Leaders: Marcus Temu, Tulele FaletoluTulele FaletoluTulele Faletolu, born 21 December in Wellington, New Zealand, is a Christian singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.Tulele is of Samoan descent and started singing at a young age...
, Barry Southgate - "Know You More" (Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
) - Worship Leaders: Dee Uluirewa & Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... - "There Is Nothing Like" (Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
& Jonas MyrinJonas MyrinJonas Myrin is a Swedish-born singer, musician and songwriter best known as a worship leader at Hillsong Church London. He has established himself as a songwriter for various artists with releases in Europe, Japan and USA. Based out of London, he is getting ready to launch his solo career.- Early...
) - Worship Leaders: Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He... - "What the World Will Never Take" (Matt Crocker, Scott Ligertwood & Marty Sampson) - Worship Leaders: Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
& Tulele FaletoluTulele FaletoluTulele Faletolu, born 21 December in Wellington, New Zealand, is a Christian singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.Tulele is of Samoan descent and started singing at a young age... - "Tell the World" (Jonathan Douglass, Joel Houston & Marty Sampson) - Worship Leaders: Joel Houston, Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
, Jonathan Douglass, b. Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
(b. = Lead Backing Vocal)
The two-disc music DVD has an extra track: "Praise in the Highest" as an 'opener', as well as documentaries.
Track listing (USA)
- "Let Creation Sing" (Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
) - "Salvation Is Here" (Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
) - "His Love" (Raymond Badham)
- "Emmanuel" (Morgan)
- "Saviour" (Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
) - "Wonderful God" (Ned Davies)
- "God He Reigns"/"All I Need Is You" (chorus) (Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
) - "Yours Is the Kingdom" (Houston)
- "Welcome in This Place" (Miriam WebsterMiriam WebsterMiriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
) - "Let Us Adore" (Morgan)
- "All for Love" (Mia Fieldes)
- "Know You More" (Zschech)
- "There Is Nothing Like" (Sampson & Jonas MyrinJonas MyrinJonas Myrin is a Swedish-born singer, musician and songwriter best known as a worship leader at Hillsong Church London. He has established himself as a songwriter for various artists with releases in Europe, Japan and USA. Based out of London, he is getting ready to launch his solo career.- Early...
)
Personnel
Producer:- Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
(Worship Pastor)
Assistant Producer:
- Joel Houston
Worship Leaders:
- Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
- Worship Pastor, Senior Worship Leader, Senior Lead Vocal, Songwriter - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
- Worship Leader, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter - Marty SampsonMarty SampsonMarty Sampson is a Christian songwriter and a worship leader at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Originally featuring in the Youth Alive albums of the late 1990s, he was one of original Hillsong United worship leaders. Guitar is his main instrument and he occasionally plays the piano. He...
- Worship Leader, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter - Tulele FaletoluTulele FaletoluTulele Faletolu, born 21 December in Wellington, New Zealand, is a Christian singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.Tulele is of Samoan descent and started singing at a young age...
- Worship Leader - Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
- United Worship Leader, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter - Vera Kasevich
- Paul Nevion
- Miriam WebsterMiriam WebsterMiriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
Vocals:
- Steve McPherson - Vocals, Vocal Production
- Julia A'Bell
- Paul Andrew
- Julie Bassett - Vocals, Vocal Production
- Gilbert Clark
- Holly Dawson
- Jonathan Douglass (JD)
- Deb Ezzy
- Faletolu Faletolu
- Lucy Fisher
- Michelle Grigg
- Peter Hart
- Scott Haslem - Vocals, Vocal Production
- Karen Horn
- Nathan Phillips
- Aran Puddle
- Barry Southgate
- Katrina Tadman
- Marcus Temu
- Dee Uluirewa - Vocals, Vocal Production
- Beci Wakerley
Musicians
- Matthew Hope - Trumpet, Brass Director, Flugelhorn
- Ian Fisher - Bass
- Steve Bullivant - Saxophone
- Nigel Hendroff - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
- Jonno Louwrens - Saxophone
- Raymond Badham - Guitar (Acoustic), Music Direction
- Sonja Bailey - Percussion
- Marcüs Beaumont - Guitar (Electric)
- Jason Blackboum - Drum Technician
- Tim Whincop - Trumpet
- Michael Guy Chislett - Guitar (Electric)
- Craig Gower - Piano, Keyboards
- Elisha Vella - Percussion
- Gary Honor - Saxophone
- John Kasinathan - Trombone
- Reuben Singleton - Flute
- Stephanie Lambert - Trumpet
- James Rudder - Saxophone
- Rick Petereit - Drum Technician
- Paul Peipman - Guitar (Electric)
- Luke Henri Peipman - Piano (Grand)
- Steve Luke - Trombone
- Greg Hughes - Trombone
- Peter King - Piano, Keyboards
- Joel Houston Bass
- Peter Kelly - Percussion
- Peter James - Keyboards
- David Holmes - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
- Steve Luke - Trombone
- Mike Short - Bass Technician
- Marty Beaton - Keyboard Technician, Piano Technician, Guitar Technician
- Rolf Wam Fjell - Drums
- Timothy Dearmin - Saxophone
- Matt Tennikoff - Bass
- Sam O'Donnell - Drum Technician
- Justin Hopkins - Drum Technician
- Kevin Lee - Piano, Keyboards
- David Holmes - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
- Peter Wilson - Guitar (Electric)
- Marty Beaton - Guitar Technician
- Jad Gillies - Guitar (Electric)
- Timothy Dearmin - Saxophone
- Rebecca Gunn - Cello
- Dan Munns - Guitar Technician
- Paul Nevison Guitar (Acoustic0
- Tirza VanBreda - Cello
- Matt Tennikoff -Bass
- George Whippy - Bass
- Gio Galanti - Keyboards
- Sonja Crocker - Percussion
Choir:
- Hillsong Church Choir
Senior Pastors:
- Brian and Bobbie Houston
Album Artwork:
- Cover Artwork Depicts: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
(Centre), Joel Houston (Left) & Miriam Webster (Right)
Trivia
- This was the last album by Hillsong to feature Miriam WebsterMiriam WebsterMiriam Webster is an Australian gospel, contemporary singer-songwriter.She has toured Australia, New Zealand and the United States, and recently released her solo album 'Made Me Glad'....
and Tulele FaletoluTulele FaletoluTulele Faletolu, born 21 December in Wellington, New Zealand, is a Christian singer/songwriter and a former worship leader at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.Tulele is of Samoan descent and started singing at a young age...
leading worship. - The DVD version features the intro, "Praise in the Highest."