Vocal depth carries Texas-based worship team CD
author: Michael Lyttle
The strength of I Will lies in the high-caliber vocal talent and songwriting displayed throughout the release. Highlights include the majestic, anthemic I Will Rise and the R&B-tinged closer Jesus, Savior and Lord. Style references are varied providing a nice cross-section of worship songs.
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Some real gems here.
author: Doug Van Pelt
Two or three of these songs are really special. In particular, There Is No One and I Will Rise, stand out. It wouldn't surprise me if a lot of churchs from all over started using these. They're really good.
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The Reynolds' songwriting skills are beginning to shine
author: Lee Miller
I've known David and Heather Reynolds since the early 90's, and recall working with them on some of their earlier material, which consisted of heavy, long-play album cuts. Though the material was good, hooks and memory lines weren't readily available. Now, some years later, it's apparent in the songs of "I Will" (the brunt of the material issuing from them), they've been practicing their songwriting craft...trimmin' the fat, greasin' the pan, and cookin' the hooks! At its best, the peculiar art of penning tunes for congregational worship combines elements of simplicity and repetition (for the worshippers), while hopefully, providing something melodic and original (for the musicians). David and Heather have achieved good success in doing both on this album. I look forward to hearing more of their work as they grow and progress as songwriters under God's tutelage. Also, and don't miss this one..."Jesus, Savior & Lord" penned by Calvary Austin Pastor, Allen Rigg; when I first heard it, I thought it was one of the classics from the golden age of Gospel greats. Pleasantly surprised to find it was a contemporary treasure. May the songs of "I Will" enjoy permanence and reverberate in the Halls of Heaven, bringing God, and those who are His, pleasure forevermore.
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