Reviewed by John Baugh

Survivor Records certainly have gathered a spearhead of all that is excellent in contemporary worship songs. It is these artists (with a few additions) that are showcased here with Martyn Layzell, Tree63 and Paul Oakley. The songs are mostly recent and are shown played and recorded live. There are a couple of studio versions but they don't come over with any less strength. It certainly touches the viewer to see how the live crowds respond to these powerful worship songs be they at Soul Survivor or with Tim Hughes in Trafalgar Square. The final bonus track was the multi-artist Band Aid type affair "One Voice, One Heart" which must stand as an example of some real unity of purpose amongst Christian musicians and a striking contrast in this world of celebrity ego trips. Maybe you will have an "I was there" moment like for the Psalm Drummers at The Call. I found I had more than a few "I wish I was there" moments.

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