Bethel Church in Redding, CA just released their latest worship album, entitled Tides, and we are pleased to announce that all of the MultiTracks from the entire album are live on the site, including the single "Chasing You" which is our Free MultiTrack of the Month for September! This is the first studio album for Bethel Music, and it immediately shows a depth of creativity and artfulness, as well as deep and thoughtful lyrics that will have believers passionately worshiping and coming to new understandings of who God is and how He functions in their lives.
Brian and Jenn Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Gretzinger, William Matthews, Matt Stinton, and Hunter Thompson all contribute on this new album. Written during a season of change, Tides tells the story of moving forward and overcoming the unknown with God. The album paints a sonic landscape that is colorful, progressive, and at times explosive; drawing heavily on analog synths, sweeping guitars, and pulsing rhythms.
You will immediately notice an emphasis on synth driven loops and hooks on this album in the lead track on the album, "Chasing You," which starts off with an 80's driven synth beat that is infectious and melodically pleasing. Featuring 8 synth tracks, 3 electric guitars, and hauntingly beautiful BGV's, the MultiTrack contains everything you need to enhance and flesh out your worship set and recreate the unique arrangements that Bethel has created on this song.
"Breaking Through" is definitely an album standout with Jeremy Riddle, which features a driving bass line and some great lyrics about what the presence of Jesus accomplishes in each of our lives.
Brian Johnson leads "Strong In Us" which is a guitar-driven song on the album, which is definitely a powerful congregational anthem and be sure to listen to Matt Stinton's version of a re-imagined look at the traditional spiritual "Give Me Jesus" featuring re-mixed and heavily processed synths and beats, this song remains true to the theme of the original, while blending in updated verses and melodies that serve to add to the impact of the song.
Here is the complete list of songs that are now available from Tides.
Chasing You (Jenn Johnson)
Breaking Through (Jeremy Riddle)
Forever (Brian Johnson)
Letting Go (Steffany Frizzell Gretzinger)
Come Awaken Love (Hunter Thompson)
Strong In Us (Brian Johnson)
I Can Feel You (Jenn Johnson)
Give Me Jesus (Matt Stinton)
Be Still (Steffany Frizzell Gretzinger)
Heaven's Song (Jeremy Riddle)
Ascend (William Matthews)
For The Cross (Brian and Jenn Johnson)
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