New Irish Hymns
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New Irish Hymns is the first in a series of themed albums created and produced by Keith Getty
. This album features vocalists Máire Brennan, Margaret Becker
and Joanne Hogg
performing songs by Keith Getty
and others (as indicated below). This album also marks the recorded debut of the Christian worship song, “In Christ Alone.” It was released in 2001 in Britain and 2002 in the rest of the world.
* indicates Máire Brennan solo track
Keith Getty
Julian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
. This album features vocalists Máire Brennan, Margaret Becker
Margaret Becker
Margaret Becker is an American Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She has had twenty-one No. 1 Christian radio hits, won four Dove Awards, and been nominated for four Grammy Awards.-Biography:...
and Joanne Hogg
Joanne Hogg
Joanne Hogg is an Irish singer and songwriter for the band Iona.-Biography:Hogg was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland and is best known as the lead singer and songwriter with the Christian progressive Celtic/pop/rock band Iona . Her father is a Presbyterian minister, her mother a nurse; her...
performing songs by Keith Getty
Keith Getty
Julian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
and others (as indicated below). This album also marks the recorded debut of the Christian worship song, “In Christ Alone.” It was released in 2001 in Britain and 2002 in the rest of the world.
Track listing
- Your Hand O God Has Guided (One Church One Faith)
(by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
, words adapted from a hymn by E.H. PlumptreEdward Hayes PlumptreEdward Hayes Plumptre was an English divine and scholar, and was born in London.-Life:This son of E.H. Plumptre was born in London. A scholar of University College, Oxford, he graduated with a double-first class degree in 1844. In the same year he was elected Fellow of Brasenose College. Married...
) - With the Early Morning (Song of the Kingdom)*
(words by Máire Brennan, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer (May This Journey)
(words by Margaret BeckerMargaret BeckerMargaret Becker is an American Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She has had twenty-one No. 1 Christian radio hits, won four Dove Awards, and been nominated for four Grammy Awards.-Biography:...
, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - Hear All Creation
(words by Margaret BeckerMargaret BeckerMargaret Becker is an American Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She has had twenty-one No. 1 Christian radio hits, won four Dove Awards, and been nominated for four Grammy Awards.-Biography:...
, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - My Hope
(words by Richard Creighton, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - In Christ Alone
(words by Stuart TownendStuart TownendStuart Townend is a British Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include "In Christ Alone" , "How Deep The Father's Love For Us", "Beautiful Saviour" and "The King Of Love".As of 2008, CCLI lists the "In Christ Alone" in its Top 25 CCLI Songs...
, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - Like the Starlight (Your Song to Me)*
(words by Kristyn LennoxKristyn GettyKristyn Elizabeth Rebekah Getty is an Irish recording artist and worship leader. With her husband, she co-writes many new songs and hymns.An acclaimed soloist in her own right, Kristyn began singing as a teenager in her family's church in Northern Ireland...
, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - O for a Closer Walk
(by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
, words adapted from a hymn by William CowperWilliam CowperWilliam Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry...
) - This Fragile Vessel (Communion)*
(words by Máire Brennan, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
) - Over Fields of Green (My Song Shall Rise to You)
(words by Joanne HoggJoanne HoggJoanne Hogg is an Irish singer and songwriter for the band Iona.-Biography:Hogg was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland and is best known as the lead singer and songwriter with the Christian progressive Celtic/pop/rock band Iona . Her father is a Presbyterian minister, her mother a nurse; her...
, music by Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
)
* indicates Máire Brennan solo track
Credits
- Keith GettyKeith GettyJulian Keith Getty is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns." Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend...
– Composer, producer, orchestrator, piano - Stephen Doherty – Executive producer
- Nigel Palmer – Co-producer
- Phil KeaggyPhil KeaggyPhil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets...
, Jason Carter, Pete Kipley, Nick Fletcher, Fionán de Barra – Guitar (tracks not specified) - Terl Bryant – Drums and percussion
- Tim Harries – Guitar
- Peter WilsonDuke SpecialDuke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"...
– Background vocals - Troy Donockley – Pipes and whistles
- Dónal O'Connor, Dave Davidson, Maeve McKeown – Fiddle
- Prague Symphony OrchestraPrague Symphony OrchestraThe Prague Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1934 by Rudolf Pekárek. In the 1930s the orchestra performed the scores for many Czech films, and also appeared regularly on Czech radio. An early promoter of the orchestra was Dr...
Strings - © 2001 Kingsway Music
Release history
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