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by Fernando Ortega

Overview

How appropriate is it that when this popular CCM vocalist is either praying to or praising God, he hits all the emotional hotspots, yet when he's telling folksy tales about only marginally interesting characters, the songs fall somewhat flat? He could easily have a potential worship standard on his hands with the joyous, country influenced up-tempo rocker "This Good Day," which simply but effectively sees the morning as a gift of the Creator. The simple piano-vocal piece "Pass Me Not" and dramatic, soaring "Beyond the Sky" have an amazing hymn-like quality to them as they explore all the doubts and faith inherent in the Christian life. "No One Else" comes across like a swinging pop Psalm, and a gentle reworking of the African-American plea "Give Me Jesus" is pure and heartfelt. On the other hand, pieces like "Old Girl" that don't reference God are forgettable folk tunes. There are hints here of a Rich Mullins-like writing and vocal style, but with slightly less imagination. Given time, though, Ortega could develop into one of CCM's brightest lights of the new millennium. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	07/02/2002
Label:	Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688600525
Rank:	3732

Tracks

1. This Good Day
2. Old Girl
3. Lonely Road
4. On the Line
5. Pass Me Not
6. No One Else
7. Virginia Rose
8. Prayer for Home
9. Beyond the Sky
10. Winter Song
11. Give Me Jesus

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fernando Ortega   Primary Artist,Piano
Cameron Stone   Cello
Steve Addabbo   Guitar,Soloist,Guitar (Electric)
David Raven   Drums,Drums (Snare)
Phil Madeira   Accordion
Stuart Duncan   Violin
Rich Nibbe   Guitar
Jimmy Johnson   Bass
Tad Wagner   Guitar
Jon Hughes   Guitar
George Cochini   Guitar
Rebekah Caggegi   Vocals (Background)
Bob Somma   Guitar
Randy Crenshaw   Recorder
Kelly Willard   Vocals (Background)
Kristle Murden   Vocals (Background)
Randy Mitchell   Guitar
Greg Leisz   Guitar
Don Heffington   Drums,Drums (Snare)
John Schreiner   Organ,Accordion,Synthesizer,Electronic Percussion,Piano
Javier Solis   Percussion
Cathy Schreiner   Vocals (Background)
Dean Parks   Guitar
Howard McCrary   Vocals (Background)
Linda McCrary   Vocals (Background)
Matt Slocum   Guitar
George Cocchini   Guitar
Tim Chandler   Bass

Technical Credits

John Schreiner   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Vocal Engineer,Overdub Engineer,Mixing
Dan Posthuma   A&R,Executive Producer
Peter Morrison   Composer
Mike Mierau   Mastering
Elaine Rubenstein   Composer
Ben Pearson   Photography
William H. Doane   Composer
Fanny Crosby   Composer
Dav Dilbeck   Engineer
Beth Lee   Art Direction
Astrid Herbold   Design
Jon Hughes   Composer
W.H. Doane   Composer
Traditional   Composer
John Hughes   Composer
Fernando Ortega   Arranger,Composer
Michael C. Ross   Engineer