For This Cause : Hillsong Live Worship

Various Artists - Gospel

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 4, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Integrity -- Word --
• ASIN: B00004YNA8
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,879 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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It's fitting that on the heels of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney the most prominent worship leader from Australia has released a live album that was recorded at the very stadium where the games were held. While For This Cause contains the flavor of big sounding live-stadium projects, the recording is so clean, distinct and precise that if it wasn't for the cheering crowd that underlies each track, these 14 songs could pass for studio quality.

And while Zschech's name is on the CD, this is anything but a solo show. In fact, there's nary a minute or two where Zschech sings alone. From the galloping, frenetic electric guitar that kicks off opener "One Day" to the subdued, slightly minor-key acoustic arrangement of "Everyday" that closes the CD, this album is dominated by a large contingent of voices and musicians from Zschech's home church, Hills Christian Life Centre in Sydney.

One of the album's prettiest songs is "Dwell in Your House," which features a finger-picked acoustic guitar pattern reminiscent of Extreme's 1991 radio hit, "More Than Words." Again, it's not anchored by Zschech singing alone, but by several vocalists sharing the leads and harmonies.

The remaining songs are decent enough-and especially so for choirs who want to hear how Zschech's worship team does it-but the vocals and melodies sound fairly homogenous after awhile (same voices, same inflections, same pacing). While there's some variety with songs like "Faith," with its south-of-the-border horns and a decidedly salsa-meets-disco flavor, overall the sense of sameness tends to pervade as the album wears on.

But even with the homogeneity, For This Cause represents an honest-to-goodness worship experience, captured live. It's the next best thing to being there. -- Dave Urbanski (c) 2000 CCM Communications, Inc.

Product Description
FOR THIS CAUSE was recorded LIVE at the site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic games with a crowd of 5000 worshipers. This latest album from Hillsong Music Australia unleashes a new level of expression and heart. Led by Darlene Zschech, it also features Reuben Morgan and Russell Fragar in a spectacular evening of worship. Filled with new millennium love songs for our Savior, this album is like no other. With an irrestible blend of masterful arrangements you will be caught up in the captivating worship and wildly infectious praise.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passionate, uplifting, wonderful!!! Hillsongs does it again!, May 24, 2001

By	Brandon (So.CA) - See all my reviews

It seems that these guys just get better with every album they put out. I've been a Hillsongs fan since I got a copy of "People Just Like Us" back in 1994 or so and every subsequent album since then I have enjoyed more and more. I like Hillsongs because their songs are upbeat and genuinely heartfelt, they totally convey their passion for the savior through their songs. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite song on this album, because they are all amazing, but some of the ones that stuck me the most were "You Are Near," "One Day," "Everyday" and the title track "For This Cause." I was especially drawn to "For This Cause," because it defined my life as a christian, and how I am totally living for the cause of Christ. This album is deninately a must buy in praise and worship music! I guarantee that this CD will touch your heart and bring you closer to the Father. I just can't wait until their new CD "You Are My World" is released in July at the Hillsong Conference, because I know it will be just as good as this one (if not better)!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest Cause -, October 19, 2000

By	"crbrews" (Dubai) - See all my reviews

This CD is yet another wonderful example of the hearts of all those at hillsong - to bring people to the throne of God in Worship. Amazing, inspiring and anointed. All I can say is Thank you to them for helping to open the door of my heart and invited Gods love in through their music. For the cause... to worship our Father. Each song has brought me to a new understanding, a new realisation of who I am and who God is. I'll never stop learning about him. There Songs take you to that special place every one of them.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Day, February 16, 2001

By A Customer

This CD is better than any of the other older ones.(If that could be possible.) Although, I think the title should be called One Day because that is my favorite song on here. I love how One Day starts out with a galloping guitar part and than moves on to the Salsa beat to FAITH. The fast songs tend to be the best in this album (in exception to Lifted Me High Again), but still it is all great. My favorite slow song would definately be IT IS YOU. Darlene Zschech's real, soft voice comes though in this one with a beautiful melody that literally does what the lyrics say. EVERYDAY is also a gorgeous fast song that has a hop to it that makes you want to dance. Unlike BY YOUR SIDE, the songs don't repeat to much and it is cut clean like a concert which makes it easier to follow along especially in the parts where everyone starts yelling and shouting and they just go on forever and ever. But, anyway this CD is a must buy for people who like fast-moving worship and those who like to dance when they worship the Lord!