The veteran jazz/gospel keyboardist takes the role of ringleader on this powerful and soulful date with the 14-piece Beloved choir. The songs cover both the classic-styled big organ, huge choir sweeping praise type and more subtle passages that draw upon Coley's jazz piano background. The opening track, "Because He's God," is a stomping, blues-drenched explosion which begins with Coley urging some serious handclapping and continues with the typical intensely grooving female vocalists. "He Will Make a Way" is a much gentler, jazzy expression featuring a raspy lead vocal and an elegant harmonic piano line. The same pattern continues throughout, with the retro-funky heat of "Lean on Me" followed by the torching ballad "Exchanged." There are also a few brief narration passages tucked in just in case you're listening without holding your Bible. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Track List
(try tracks 1,3,4,5,8,9,11,13,14,15 and 16)
D. Coley Is one of them Gifted Singers If U Will---Go Into the WORD of the LORD & U Will see that the WORD Calls these Type of People, ( The Levite's ) & When The Levites Go out to Battle----Th e y Would 1st Call the ( True Worshipper's ) To the Front Line----& The Levites Were the Singers That Would Praise Ye The LORD In Song & Prayers & Adoration Unto the LORD Of HOST----
I'm always amazed and intriged with Daryl Coley's music. His music is an encourager to the soul. If you're in the midst of a storm and listen to Daryl, the Peace Of God just Surrounds you. Oh The Lamb