Hymns Ancient and Modern (CD - 2004)

Passion includes: Chris Tomlin (vocals, acoustic guitar); Daniel Carson, Kendall Combes (electric guitar); Jesse Reeves (bass); Joey Parish (drums); Charlie Hall, David Crowder, Matt Redman.

Recorded at Passion's Thirsty Conference For Leaders at North Point Community Church on April 2003. Includes liner notes by Louie Giglio.

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.

Personnel: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Matt Redman, Charlie Hall (vocals, acoustic guitar); Christy Nockels (vocals); Kendall Combs, Danielle Carson, Jason Solley, Jack Parker (electric guitar); Mike Hogan (violin); Nathan Nockels (piano); John Parish, Terl Bryant, Trent Austin, Jeremy Bush (drums).

DJ: Mike Hogan.

Liner Note Author: Louie Giglio.

Recording information: Berwick Lane (04/2003); Emerald Sound (04/2003); Frontstage (04/2003); Passion's Thisty Conference For Leaders (04/2003); The hit Shack, Austin, TX (04/2003); West 2nd Recording, Oklahoma City, OK (04/2003).

Illustrator: Benji Peck.

Photographer: Benji Peck.

Arrangers: Chris Tomlin; Christy Nockels; David Crowder; George Kingsley; Richard Storrs Willis; Nathan Nockels; Stuart K. Hine; Charlie Hall.

This collection of hymns, recorded live in 2003, features melodies that date back as far as the 1830s and centuries-old lyrics. Reworked by musical leaders of the modern worship movement, the set blends the old with the new. The hymn "Phos Hilaron" (which literally means "hilarious light") dates back to the 4th century, and the version on this release was arranged using the 1832 translation. Hearing the crowd singing along shows the power that these artists convey to their listeners, and reveals that their message is getting through loud and clear. Featuring luminaries such as Dave Crowder, Chris Tomlin, and Charlie Hall, these 14 tracks give time-tested odes to faith a pop sensibility that is ideal for a larger audience. minimize