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Mark Schultz Live: A Night of Stories & Songs

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"Mark Schultz Live . . . A Night Of Stories & Songs" is a gift for fans. The two disc CD/DVD, with matching audio content except for the studio version of "I Am" (a new song) at the end of the CD, showcases the stories that have become songs like the popular "He's My Son." If you have listened to Christian radio for any length of time, chances are you have heard his hit songs, which are faithfully and energetically reproduced here.

He does so with warmth, a sense of humor and the occasional brief background information. We get a partial preview of another new song, "Walking Her Home," which Schultz has some fun with even though it's not complete.

The songs alternate between the upbeat, when he plays keyboards and is joined by a band consisting of guitar, bass and drums, and the piano ballads where he gets excellent cello support from the renowned John Catchings.

The DVD production is excellent with good lighting, quality sound, an enthusiastic audience, and multi-angle shots in an intimate theater setting. There is plenty of bonus material including the music videos "I Have Been There" and "Letters From War," which are both well done. In the section titled "Stories Behind The Songs" Schultz walks us through the places and memories of his past and recounts his quest to make it in the music business.

If you like Mark Schultz, or if you like adult contemporary pop that pulls on your heartstrings, you will most likely enjoy this. On the other hand, songs that can be similar sounding and ballads that may seem overly sentimental might not be enjoyable for those who want something more. His voice is so strong and he sings with so much passion that it can be a little overpowering at times. I found myself drawn to the softer and slower "Time That Is Left," and the closing song, "Remember Me."

On this release Mark Schultz reveals himself as a likeable and talented artist. It's obvious from the crowd singing along that his songs move many. The CD and the DVD together make for a good value.

Mark Schultz's intelligently insightful lyrics, powerful vocals, and almost classical musical talents are even more enhanced by his natural ability to touch your heart and lift your spirit with his story-telling approach to singing his songs.
I have never cried more and enjoyed it as much as when I'm listening to Mark sing or express his love of his grandfather who inspired him to become a singer. He has opened his heart and soul to all who listen and I'm proud and thankful to God for allowing me to share in his musical ministry.
I will do all I can to share Mark Schultz's talents with family, friends, and co-workers alike. I strongly recommend this cd/dvd (content, price, perfect choice for Christmas gift!) to those who enjoy contemporary Christian music (Jars of Clay and Michael W. Smith) and adult pop music (Billy Joel and Paul McCartney).
Respectfully,
Rodney Knolton
Memphis, Tennessee

This CD/DVD combo is great. The live concert is a lot of fun to watch. I love that he throws in a couple of songs that are still in the process of being completed and I also enjoy hearing where the inspiration for these songs came from.

This CD/DVD combo is truly awesome! Mark's passion for singing and Christ come through very strongly. Very inspirational!!! Can't say enough good things about this CD. What a bonus the DVD is. I loved learning more about his background and how he got where he is. He is truly a blessing!

The energy and passion Mark Schultz has for God, other people and his music is abundantly clear. Very good live CD/DVD.

Mark Schultz is truly an incredible hidden talent that is finally getting some recognition. I purchased this cd and was completely blown away! His dvd that is included in this cd package gives background info to many of the stories. Highly Recommend! WOW! What will he do next to keep up with the quality and talent he demonstrated here??!!!

"Mark Schultz Live: A Night of Stories and Songs" is incredible, and very uplifting. Mark tells the stories behind many of his greatest songs, and also talks about how he got to where he is. It really surprises me that a talent scout told him: "This may not be what you're supposed to do" after he listened to a few of Mark's songs, because Mark Schultz has become my favorite artist of all time. I think that what happened with Mark Schultz is a testimony about what can happen when you listen to God instead of other people. I've been there a few times myself, except sometimes I listened to people instead of God, and I have regretted it every single time. Mark didn't give up after his meeting with the talent scout, and I'm glad he didn't.

A number of his songs have really hit home with me. "Closer To You" really hit me when my cousin passed away after a twelve year fight with cancer. It hit me hard enough that I typed the lyrics as I listened to the song, printed them out, and posted them at my cousin's grave site. I heard "Letters From War" a month before my brother was scheduled to leave for Iraq (He made it home safe by the way), so the first time, it was salt in an open wound; but the more I listened to it, the more I liked it, because I felt like God was saying: "My son, you've got to trust Me. I will look after your brother, so don't worry."

Mark Schultz truly has a Christian background, and he demonstrates his love and appreciation for Christ, as well as for everyone in his life who helped to support him. [...] should give customers the option to give 100 stars, because a 5 star rating does not even come close to giving him his due credit. Mark Schultz is AWESOME!

This CD/DVD combo is the best gift I could have gotten for myself. I had wanted to get a CD of Mark's that had his newest song 'I am' on it, and when I found out that this one was live and also had some of his older songs included, I had to grab this one off the shelf. His voice has such passion and emotion in it, his music lifts me up and makes me feel so good and happy.... his music truly is beautiful. I can't say enough good things about him.

I have LOVED his music ever since he was introduced with the song 'I am the Way' on the Wow 2001 CD.

I and my family have thoroughly enjoyed this cd/dvd combo. I loved both. It became my 9-year-old daughter's favorite cd, but all my kids enjoy singing along. Mark Schultz is one talented guy and this album is full of our favorites!

Hearing his song, "I Am" for the first time amazed me. I had to buy his CD to hear more. Although every song doesn't appeal to me, I can still appreciate and recognize his God given ability to create music with the talents of his voice, playing muscial instruments, and writing lyrics.