Revelation

by David Phelps

Overview

Gaither Family alumnus David Phelps scales the poppier heights of religious rock with his sophomore solo effort, a series of soaring, celebratory songs of praise, worship, and love. Phelps's message is the antithesis of the fire and brimstone preaching of certain Christian sects, instead concentrating on the fundamental message of love preached by Jesus Christ. Phelps's appealing vocals and the sensitive musical settings, ranging from the acoustic ballad "God Will Take Care of You" (not the old gospel song) to the almost Euro-disco of "Virtuoso" and the Elton John-like title track, make REVELATION a potent dose of pop Christianity. "Love Goes On" is an intensely felt and interpreted ballad, while the Hispanic-flavored "Perdoname Dios (Pardon Me God)" highlights Phelps's engaging high tenor. With REVELATION's pop-friendly amalgam of religion and contemporary musical styles, David Phelps may have established himself as the founding member of a new kind of Gaither Family for the 21st century.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2004
Label:	Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688627522

Tracks

1. Arms Open Wide
2. Heart of Hearts
3. Love Goes On
4. Just as I Am
5. Revelation
6. Virtuoso
7. Satisfaction
8. Perdoname Dios (Pardon Me God)
9. God Will Take Care of You
10. Break Free
11. Live Like a King
12. Virtuoso (Reprise)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

David Phelps   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Jackie Street   Bass
Tim Akers   Piano,Keyboards,String Pads,Organ (Hammond)
Jerry McPherson   Guitar
Kirk "Jelly Roll" Johnson   Harmonica
Gary Janney   Vocals (Background)
Kent Hooper   Keyboards
Bob Mason   Strings
Dan Needham   Drums,Loops
Connie Ellisor   Strings
Craig Nelson   Strings
Pamela Sixfin   Strings
David Davidson   Violin,Strings
Jim Grosjean   Strings
Kris Wilkinson   Strings
Jeff Roach   Keyboards
Linda McCrary   Vocals (Background)
Gary Burnett   Guitar
Gary Pigg   Vocals (Background)
Lisa Cochran   Vocals (Background)
Regie Hamm   Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Michael Ripoll   Guitar
George Cocchini   Guitar
Nissi Walls   Vocals (Background)
Debi Selby   Vocals (Background)
Matt Pierson   Bass
Travis Cottrell   Vocals (Background)
Bernie Herms   Keyboards
David Angell   Strings
Felicia Sorensen   Vocals (Background)
Dan Dugmore   Pedal Steel
Anthony LaMarchina   Strings
Taylor Harris   Drums,Percussion
Ken Lewis   Percussion

Technical Credits

Chris Harris   Producer,Composer
Tim Akers   String Arrangements
David Thoener   Mixing
Glenn Spinner   Engineer
Tom Coyne   Mastering
Nee-C Walls   Composer
Miklos Malek   Composer
Katherine Petillo   Creative Director
Brian Boland   Production Coordination
Kent Hooper   Tracking,Programming,Engineer
Cindy Morgan   Composer
David Davidson   String Arrangements
Rita Baloche   Composer
Jordan Richter   Engineer
David Phelps   Composer
David Schober   Engineer
Jim Dineen   String Engineer
Regie Hamm   Composer,Producer
Tony Baker & His Orchestra   Photography
Sang Park   Assistant
David Kaufman   Stylist
Melissa Cabezas Mattey   Assistant
Nissi Walls   Composer
Christopher Harris   Composer
Dave Clarke   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Steve Lotz   Engineer
Steve Siler   Composer
Bob Halligan   Composer
Todd Robbins   Engineer
Arnie Roman   Composer
Jay Smith   Design,Art Direction
William Jack Fowler   Composer
Taylor Harris   Drum Programming