Sep
19
Reverend Timothy Wright Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Gospel Music CD Review
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Tom Milson
Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Jesus, Jesus, Jesus gets. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus simply put is one of Reverend Timothy Wright’s best CDs to date.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Reverend Timothy Wright’s most impressive releases ever.
If you’re even mildly into Gospel music you’ll enjoy this album. Overall Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Enter His Gates, track 5 – Everything’s Alright, and track 10 – You Must Come In At The Door
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 – He Deserves The Glory. Good stuff!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Release Notes:
Reverend Timothy Wright originally released Jesus, Jesus, Jesus on Feb 27, 2007 on the Koch Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
2. Enter His Gates
3. New Life
4. Be Right There (Hallelujah Anyhow)
5. Everything’s Alright (Hold On)
6. He Will Do
7. My Needs
8. Pressing My Way
9. Count Your Blessings
10. You Must Come In At The Door
11. He Deserves The Glory
12. Jesus, I Love You
13. Best Thing, The
14. Best Thing, The – (Reprise)
Release Notes Personnel include: Vindell Smith (guitar); Travis Sayles, David Wright (organ); Robert Stephens (keyboards); Dwayne Wright (bass guitar); Derrick Wright, Jermaine Parrish, Donny Wright (drums); Jason Holley, Aaron Draper (percussion).
Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Jesus, Jesus, Jesus gets. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus simply put is one of Reverend Timothy Wright’s best CDs to date.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Reverend Timothy Wright’s most impressive releases ever.
If you’re even mildly into Gospel music you’ll enjoy this album. Overall Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Enter His Gates, track 5 – Everything’s Alright, and track 10 – You Must Come In At The Door
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 – He Deserves The Glory. Good stuff!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Release Notes:
Reverend Timothy Wright originally released Jesus, Jesus, Jesus on Feb 27, 2007 on the Koch Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
2. Enter His Gates
3. New Life
4. Be Right There (Hallelujah Anyhow)
5. Everything’s Alright (Hold On)
6. He Will Do
7. My Needs
8. Pressing My Way
9. Count Your Blessings
10. You Must Come In At The Door
11. He Deserves The Glory
12. Jesus, I Love You
13. Best Thing, The
14. Best Thing, The – (Reprise)
Release Notes Personnel include: Vindell Smith (guitar); Travis Sayles, David Wright (organ); Robert Stephens (keyboards); Dwayne Wright (bass guitar); Derrick Wright, Jermaine Parrish, Donny Wright (drums); Jason Holley, Aaron Draper (percussion).
Sep
18
Britt Gillette
Since Thomas Edison’s invention of the modern cinema, countless filmmakers have endeavored to produce a moving picture that accurately chronicles the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aside from Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which chronicled only a part of the life and crucifixion of Jesus, Franco Zeffirelli’s Jesus of Nazareth is the greatest of all. Originally aired as a television mini-series (it’s over six hours in length), the film closely adheres to the word-for-word accounts found in the Gospels.
The story begins with Joseph (Yorgo Voyagis) and Mary’s (Olivia Hussey) reception of God’s angels. Each is told of the child that Mary will bear and what his name will be. The scene where Mary receives her message is an especially powerful piece of cinematic artistry with no dialogue – only a warm light surrounding Mary as she bows in prayer. The film holds true to every utterance in the Gospels, recounting the census, Herod’s decree, and the travels of Joseph and Mary.
As Jesus (Robert Powell) develops into adulthood, we witness the beginning of his ministry. He calls on his disciples, teaches through use of parables, and displays many miracles. Zeffirelli makes powerful use of the camera by having his star, Powell, never be caught blinking in any scene. At first, it’s barely noticeable, and it takes some time to figure out what is so different. But this absence of the uniformly common trait of blinking creates a divine aura around the character of Jesus. It draws in the audience by creating an emotional sense of peace that lends credibility to the onscreen portrayal of Jesus.
From beginning to end, Jesus of Nazareth offers a plethora of memorable scenes and exchanges which are more attributable to the Gospels and the actual life of Jesus rather than brilliant direction and acting ability. But the subject matter is aptly handled by a great production team and an endless array of first-rate actors and actresses, among them are – Mary Magdalene (Anne Bancroft), the Centurion (Ernest Borgnine), Simon Peter (James Farentino), Balthazar (James Earl Jones), Joseph of Arimathea (James Mason), Nicodemus (Laurence Olivier), Caiaphas (Anthony Quinn), and many others… Overall, the individual performances come together to form a rich tapestry of wisdom and intrigue that will leave its audience with much upon which to reflect and ponder.
If you believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah (which this author does), then Jesus of Nazareth serves as a form of meditation and renewal of one’s spiritual connection to God. But if you don’t view Jesus in this way, no other film will leave you in such awe of the profound influence promulgated by a humble, sandal-clan man from a province on the outskirts of mighty Rome – an influence that has completely dominated the world for almost two thousand years to the present day.
For spiritual, philosophical, and cinematic reasons, Jesus of Nazareth is a definite must-see film for the ages…
Since Thomas Edison’s invention of the modern cinema, countless filmmakers have endeavored to produce a moving picture that accurately chronicles the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aside from Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which chronicled only a part of the life and crucifixion of Jesus, Franco Zeffirelli’s Jesus of Nazareth is the greatest of all. Originally aired as a television mini-series (it’s over six hours in length), the film closely adheres to the word-for-word accounts found in the Gospels.
The story begins with Joseph (Yorgo Voyagis) and Mary’s (Olivia Hussey) reception of God’s angels. Each is told of the child that Mary will bear and what his name will be. The scene where Mary receives her message is an especially powerful piece of cinematic artistry with no dialogue – only a warm light surrounding Mary as she bows in prayer. The film holds true to every utterance in the Gospels, recounting the census, Herod’s decree, and the travels of Joseph and Mary.
As Jesus (Robert Powell) develops into adulthood, we witness the beginning of his ministry. He calls on his disciples, teaches through use of parables, and displays many miracles. Zeffirelli makes powerful use of the camera by having his star, Powell, never be caught blinking in any scene. At first, it’s barely noticeable, and it takes some time to figure out what is so different. But this absence of the uniformly common trait of blinking creates a divine aura around the character of Jesus. It draws in the audience by creating an emotional sense of peace that lends credibility to the onscreen portrayal of Jesus.
From beginning to end, Jesus of Nazareth offers a plethora of memorable scenes and exchanges which are more attributable to the Gospels and the actual life of Jesus rather than brilliant direction and acting ability. But the subject matter is aptly handled by a great production team and an endless array of first-rate actors and actresses, among them are – Mary Magdalene (Anne Bancroft), the Centurion (Ernest Borgnine), Simon Peter (James Farentino), Balthazar (James Earl Jones), Joseph of Arimathea (James Mason), Nicodemus (Laurence Olivier), Caiaphas (Anthony Quinn), and many others… Overall, the individual performances come together to form a rich tapestry of wisdom and intrigue that will leave its audience with much upon which to reflect and ponder.
If you believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah (which this author does), then Jesus of Nazareth serves as a form of meditation and renewal of one’s spiritual connection to God. But if you don’t view Jesus in this way, no other film will leave you in such awe of the profound influence promulgated by a humble, sandal-clan man from a province on the outskirts of mighty Rome – an influence that has completely dominated the world for almost two thousand years to the present day.
For spiritual, philosophical, and cinematic reasons, Jesus of Nazareth is a definite must-see film for the ages…