Prism (Beth Nielsen Chapman album)
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Prism is a two CD concept album
by Beth Nielsen Chapman
released in 2007.
Disk One
Disk Two
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
by Beth Nielsen Chapman
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Beth Nielsen Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, mostly known for her numerous hits recorded by country and pop music performers.-Early history:...
released in 2007.
Disk One
- God Is In (Goddess In)
+ Written by Billy JonasBilly JonasBilly Jonas is a multi instrumentalist singer/songwriter best known for his brand of “funky folk music for the whole family”. He has produced concerts and recordings across North America since 1987. Jonas' original music is played on home-made "industrial re-percussion" instruments made from...
/Laura Mahr/Chris Chandler/BNC/Annie Roboff - My Religion (Sweet Love)
+ Written by Atoaji Radellant/BNC - Prayers of an Atheist
+ Written by BNC - That Mystery
+ Written by BNC & Mark GerminoMark GerminoMark Germino is an American folk rock and country singer-songwriter. Born in North Carolina, he initially worked as a poet before moving into folk rock songwriting; by 1974, he had moved to Nashville... - For the Beauty of the EarthFor the Beauty of the Earth"For the Beauty of the Earth" is a Christian hymn by Folliott S. Pierpoint .Pierpoint was 29 at the time he wrote this hymn; he was mesmerised by the beauty of the countryside that surrounded him...
+ Written in 1884 by Folliot Sandford Pierpoint - Shine All Your Light
+ Written by BNC & Kimmie Rhodes - Be Still My Love
+ Traditional, 1752 Music: Jean SibeliusJean SibeliusJean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the later Romantic period whose music played an important role in the formation of the Finnish national identity. His mastery of the orchestra has been described as "prodigious."...
Lyric: Katherina A. von Schlegel - Beautiful Fool
+ Written by Don HenryDon HenryDonald Hugh Henry is the Executive Director of the Australian Conservation Foundation . Henry has led the ACF since 1998, helping it to become a strong advocate for the environment by promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. In 2008, Henry won the Equity... - Choose Love
+ Written by Gary Nicholson - Thank You My Lord
+ Written by Hal DavidHal DavidHarold Lane "Hal" David is an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. David is best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach.-Career:...
& BNC - This Life That's Lent To You
+ Written by BNC
Disk Two
- The Flame
+ Written by Joe HenryJoe HenryJoseph Lee "Joe" Henry is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Henry's musical style spans several genres, including alt. country, rock, jazz and folk.- Early years :...
& John JarvisJohn JarvisJohn Jarvis may refer to:*John Jarvis , New Zealand karateka*John Jarvis , a set decorator*John Wesley Jarvis , American painter*John Arthur Jarvis , British swimmer... - Yemaya
+ Cuban Orisha (Religion of SanteríaSanteríaSantería is a syncretic religion of West African and Caribbean origin influenced by Roman Catholic Christianity, also known as Regla de Ocha, La Regla Lucumi, or Lukumi. Its liturgical language, a dialect of Yoruba, is also known as Lucumi....
) Traditional arranged by Jim RobertsJim RobertsJames Roberts may refer to:*James Roberts , Bradford City A.F.C. and Wales international footballer*James Roberts , Wrexham A.F.C. and Wales international footballer... - Shalom Alecheim
+ Traditional Hebrew, arranged by Gary Malkin/BNC - Hymn To Tara
+ Ancient Tibetan Chant, Music by: BNC/Kirby Shelstad - Veni Creator SpiritusVeni Creator SpiritusVeni Creator Spiritus is a hymn believed to have been written by Rabanus Maurus in the 9th century. It is normally sung in Gregorian Chant and often associated with the Roman Catholic Church, where it is performed during the liturgical celebration of the feast of Pentecost...
+ Rabanus MaurusRabanus MaurusRabanus Maurus Magnentius , also known as Hrabanus or Rhabanus, was a Frankish Benedictine monk, the archbishop of Mainz in Germany and a theologian. He was the author of the encyclopaedia De rerum naturis . He also wrote treatises on education and grammar and commentaries on the Bible...
(776-856) Latin Gregorian chant - Masibulele Ku Jesu
+ Trad. Arr. by Sibusiso Victor Masodo, JB Arthur, BNC - Pilgrim of Sorrow
+ Negro spiritual, Vocal arrangement by: Dr. Ysaye Barnwell & BNC - Bhavani
+ Sanskrit Ancient Text, Music written by: Sankaran Mahadevan - In Yonder Valley
+ Shaker song with text - Durrow
+ Traditional Welsh, Words by: John ThomasJohn Thomas-Education:* John Martin Thomas , Twelfth president of Rutgers University* John R. Thomas , American intellectual property professor- Military history :* John Thomas , American general in the American Revolutionary War...
(1730–1840) - Bad-E Saba
+ Music written by: Dr. Nadir Magd, Ancient text by HafezHafezKhwāja Shamsu d-Dīn Muhammad Hāfez-e Shīrāzī , known by his pen name Hāfez , was a Persian lyric poet. His collected works composed of series of Persian poetry are to be found in the homes of most Iranians, who learn his poems by heart and use them as proverbs and sayings to this day... - Navajo Chant
+ Ancient Navajo chant