Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship

Jennifer Knapp, Nichole Nordeman, Michelle Tumes, Rebecca St. James | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 2, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow Records
• ASIN: B0000296XM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,172 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #76 in Music > Christian > Compilations > Contemporary Christian

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Vocalists Sparkle On A Classic CD, November 18, 1999

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This review is from: Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship (Audio CD)

Shelly Tumes, Jennifer Knapp, Rebecca St. James, Nicole Nordeman, and Margaret Becker may be among the most diverse -- and best -- Lady vocalists around today. Shelly's vocals are ethereal and scrumptious. Jennifer's are down-to-earth and honest. Nicole is understatedly elegent. Rebecca is energetic, but capable of doing a mighty fine ballad (see "As We Wait"). Becker is 'da BOMB! Each is a 5-star. Together, I would rate them 25 stars! Their vocals are enhanced rather than obscured by the majestic and sometimes intense though understated orchestrations. Generally, I am not overly fond of compilation albums. I am WILD about this one! Don't delay! Purchase TODAY!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Sampler of these Fabulously Talented Artists, November 6, 1999

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This review is from: Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship (Audio CD)

When I first heard this album would be released on November 2 (my birthday), I was thrilled! I will admit the only reason I was thrilled is because Margaret Becker sings two songs on this album. I am even more excited to know that Margaret's newest album, "What Kind of Love," will be released on November 16th, but I thought, "Hey, I'll actually get to hear something new from Margaret on my special day!" So, despite a fairly lukewarm review of this album in the November issue of CCM magazine, I took some birthday money and bought the album (I still have enough for Margaret's new release, too!) Each of these women are excellent artists and vocalists. However, I would not have put them together in the same album. Contrary to the opinion of the CCM reviewer (November 1999)this is not a "seamless" tapestry of worship, nor would I say that these ladies sound so much alike that a novice listener would be unable to distinguish between them. Each artist's unique vocal quality is capitalized in every song, which is why purchasing this album is a good way to get to know these mostly new artists. The first four songs flow beautifully, even dreamily, from one to the next. Then Rebecca St. James' "The River" shocks the listener by leaving the dreamy state behind for an up-tempo-beat. The effect of being snapped from such a dreamy state of the first four songs felt entirely like diving into an ice cold river! Margaret's "Christ Before Me," while the album's most brilliant song in my unbiased opinion, had the exact same effect. I had to listen to the album a couple times to appreciate each song individually, but I am disappointed. While I can easily appreciate each song separately, the effect I was looking for when purchasing this album was a "seamlessness" of worship. If you are looking for seamless worship, purchase the Coram Deo albums, and "Prayers and Worship" (featuring Rebecca St. James) from Forefront. As for me, I will include "Heaven and Earth" in my c.d. player and shuffle it with other worshipful albums.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A keeper, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship (Audio CD)

I bought this because a fan of Jennifer Knapp but didn't know anything about the other artists. Though I was surprised at how mellow the album is overall, it's a lovely collection of beautiful music by very talented women. Some Celtic influence, sounding a little like Lorena McKennett at times.