Juanita Faas - Holy Hands

Published Wednesday 7th March 2007
Juanita Faas - Holy Hands
Juanita Faas - Holy Hands

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 21500-12033
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £10.00

Reviewed by Matt Crossman

Combining concert level piano skills with a heart for worship and gift for poignant arrangement, Canadian Juanita Faas presents a series of fresh, instrumental interpretations of some classic hymns and praise choruses in this collection. The genre is a odd one - many purveyors of Christian instrumental music struggle to navigate the line between schmaltzy lift music and moving instrumental pieces inspiring meditation and lifting the "eyes of the heart". On the evidence of this release it's hard to say which side Juanita falls more consistently. Juanita's "How Great Thou Art" wouldn't be out of place in a hotel lobby while at the other end of things the Latin influenced moody version of "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" is passionately expressed, original and has depth. All of the hallmarks of the true student of music shine through in Juanita's performance, from chord changes, tinkerings with rhythm and a mastery of keys. Her arrangement of "I Love You, Lord" certainly grabs the attention and breathes new live into a well worn classic, with subtle changes in chord structure which add a new emphasis to the melody. Recommended for any worship leader looking for a few new ideas about what's possible musically in worship music.

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