Pure and Holy Passion

Glad | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 5, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 15, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spirit Led Records
• ASIN: B0000DEQ64
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,941 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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About the Artist

A Brief History of GLAD

Impeccably arranged vocals; layered harmonies; instrumental and vocal versatility, and strong ties to the local church-- these are the hallmarks of GLAD.

GLAD, the band, began on the campus of West Chester State University near Philadelphia, PA in the early '70's. Formed as a progressive Christian rock band with classical/jazz leanings and an emphasis on complex vocals, GLAD has always borrowed from a wide range of musical genres. The band made its first two records for Myrrh/Word between 1978 and 1980. On their second outing, Beyond a Star, the group began to dabble with an a cappella sound ("The Reason"). In '81 the group signed with Benson Records (now Benson Music Group) which would become their home for thirteen years and twelve recordings. Over time the group's sound evolved into a sophisticated pop/jazz style, with one a cappella offering on each recording. As an experiment, in 1988, the group recorded an entire album of a cappella -- a mixture of original tunes and elaborately re-arranged hymns. The public responded in a big way by purchasing over 350,000 copies of The Acapella Project, and GLAD began to alternate their "band" and a cappella recordings. Skipping forward a few years-- in 1995 and 1996 GLAD made several bold strokes-- with Color Outside the Lines in the band mode; A Cappella Gershwin , a recording of masterfully arranged compositions by George and Ira Gershwin; and another fine addition to the series which began as "just an experiment", The A Cappella Project III . In 1998 came A Cappella Worship- Volume I , More recently, the group released A Cappella Worship- Volume II inspired primarily by the writings of John Piper and the worship music of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly PDI). Glad's most recent efforts are Voices of Christmas (released September 26, 2000), an eclectic and engaging offering of well known carols and original songs, and Pure and Holy Passion , the group's first band offering in six years.

Product Description

Although weÕre best known for our a cappella music, through the years weÕve also taken great joy in accompanying ourselves with our instruments. Over a year in the making and Glad's first band ÒofferingÓ in six years, "Pure and Holy Passion" contains ten God-exalting, contemporary songs of worship--PLUS, a SPECIAL BONUS CUT--as heard live in concert--GladÕs ÒA Cappella HistoryÓ featuring ÒLeaning on the Everlasting Arms" performed in barbershop, classical, doo-wop, and swing jazz styles.

Includes Matt RedmanÕs "Let Everything That Has Breath," Bob KauflinÕs musical revitalization of "How Firm a Foundation," and a fresh new version of Michael Kelly BlanchardÕs classic, "Be Ye Glad."