Glory (Michael W. Smith album)

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Glory
Studio album by
Michael W. Smith
ReleasedNovember 22, 2011 (2011-11-22)
RecordedAIR Studios
GenreInstrumental, CCM
Length52:15
LabelReunion
ProducerMichael W. Smith, David Hamilton
Michael W. Smith chronology
Wonder
(2010) 		Glory
(2011) 		Decades of Worship
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[1]

Glory is an instrumental album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in November 2011, the album is Smith's second instrumental album following Freedom in 2000.[2] The album was recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at AIR Studios Lyndhurst Hall in London and Wildwood Recording Studio in Nashville.[3] The music was arranged by Smith's longtime friend David Hamilton, and produced by Smith himself.[4]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."Glory Overture"5:31
2."Patriot"2:54
3."Heroes"5:51
4."Forever"4:02
5."Blessing"3:38
6."Whitaker's Wonder"3:06
7."Joy Follows Suffering"3:07
8."Glory Battle"4:22
9."Atonement"3:50
10."Redemption"5:35
11."The Romance"3:28
12."The Tribute"/ "Agnus Dei"6:51

[5][6]

Personnel[edit]

  • Michael W. Smith – composer, grand piano, additional programming
  • David Hamilton – programming, orchestral arrangements and conductor
  • Mark Baldwin – guitars
  • Mark Hammond – percussion programming
  • Jeff Bailey – trumpet, piccolo trumpet
  • Sophie Harris – cello
  • Gabrielle Lester – concertmaster, violin
  • Paul Spong – contractor
  • The London Symphonica – orchestra

Production[edit]

  • Produced by Michael W. Smith and David Hamilton
  • Executive Producers – Michael W. Smith, Chaz Corzine and Greg Ham.
  • Orchestra recorded by Geoff Foster at AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall, London, England), assisted by Chris Barrett.
  • Piano recorded by Brendan Harkin at Wildwood Recording (Nashville, TN), assisted by Taemin Daniel Choi.
  • Editing by David Hamilton at Studiowave (Brentwood, TN).
  • Mixed by Rob Burrell at emotionmix studios.
  • Mastered by Hank Williams at MasterMix (Nashville, TN).
  • Ken Johnson – production manager
  • Ric Domenico – music preparation
  • David Shipps – music preparation
  • Tim Parker – art direction, design
  • Russ Harrington – photography
  • Robin Geary – hair stylist, makeup

Reception[edit]

Dawno's Music and Book Reviews on New Release Tuesday described Glory as "worth repeated listens" and that the album is "contemplative, majestic, somber, romantic, joyful, and playful."[2] Lindsay Williams from watchgmctv.com wrote that Glory was "as sentimental as it is patriotic and boasts a collection of instrumental soundscapes that honor family, God and country."[7]

Chart performance[edit]

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 121
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 7

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Glory". Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Glory Hallelujah". Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "Glory". Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "Michael W. Smith Announces New Album 'GLORY'!". Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "Glory". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "Michael W Smith puts his own spin on instrumental music". Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  7. ^ Williams, Lindsey. "Michael W. Smith, Glory". Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  8. ^ "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  9. ^ "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
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