These modern day hymn writers have found their way into my heart and I’ve become a fan. Like the hymns of old that engaged the mind and captured the heart, they have chosen to keep the message strong while pursuing great musicality. I’m no expert, but as far as their tempo, it feels like they have abandoned predictability in cadence and chosen a different direction. I call it metronome interrupted. So very well executed in the song “Oh You Bring” from the album “Across the Earth: Tear Down The Walls.”
Their sound is a global one – current, expressive, liberating and refreshing music that heralds the anthem of the local church. Yet, as it should be, very much Christ-centered. Hillsong’s musical expression balances depth with rhythmic ease. The Psalmist David, a fellow hymn writer, would have been proud (at least in my opinion). They stand among the great worship leaders of the church today.
So, I just wanted to give honor to whom honor is due and thank God for the gift of Hillsong United.
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Great, well stated, post! It an amazing phenomenon how United has manage touch the whole world with one genre of music that crosses so many cultural boundries.