STYLE: Roots/Acoustic RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 163627-25448 LABEL: Integrity 0000768679524 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2017-02-10 RRP: £12.99
Reviewed by Ian Whitwood
Northern Ireland-based songwriter and worship leader Nathan's third album demonstrates his heart for genuine worship. "Awake My Soul" with its rhythmic percussion and rock guitars is powerful stuff while Nashville's Chris McClarney accompanies Nathan on "Tear The Veil" which is beautifully sung and references the Lord's Prayer. "Hearts Of The Fathers", co-written with Matt Redman for single release, is a prayer with a Celtic feel with the strings of Everett and Caroline Hardin enhancing the tone as Nathan sings, "You came to restore/You came to renew us." An adaptation of "Amazing Grace (I Will Trust)" to the tune of 'Danny Boy' works well, with the additional lyrics sandwiched between familiar verses. Nathan reflects on the implications of Christ's sacrifice for us on the final track, "Sweet Communion" summing up his own deep relationship with his Saviour.
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Product Description
Nathan Jess returns with his brand new worship album Pheonix. Nathan is a songwriter and worship leader based in Northern Ireland.
Pheonix has some great congregational songs including a co-write with Matt Redman & a duet with Chris McClarney.
I write songs with the hope that someone somewhere can identify with and find comfort, restoration, encouragement, hope and joy within them.
Nathan has toured alongside artists such as Rend Collective, Phil Wickham and Martin Smith and continues to reach a growing audience with his heart to communicate the love of God and a passion to draw worshippers into a deeper encounter with their Heavenly Father.
To listen to a Nathan Jess song is to sit in the presence of a close friend you've never met before. His appeal is personal, universal and full of passion and truth.
Tracklist
1 Awake My Soul
2 Sons & Daughters
3 Tear The Veil (Feat. Chris McClarney)
4 Hearts Of The Fathers
5 Love In Its Deepest Form
6 There Is A Season
7 Amazing Grace (I Will Trust)
8 Your Power Is Greater
9 Fear Not
10 Sweet Communion