| Without Words: Synesthesia | ||||
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| Released | July 31, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 69:05 | |||
| Label | Bethel Music | |||
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Without Words: Synesthesia is the second remix album by Bethel Music, the second release in their Without Words series, and their eleventh album, overall. The album was released on July 31, 2015 via the collective's imprint label, Bethel Music. [1] Bobby Strand and Chris Greely produced the album.
Keeping with the nature of the previous Without Words album, Synesthesia recreates previous songs released by Bethel Music, as well as songs released by other artists, into instrumental tracks. Prior to the release of the album, "vignette"-type videos were released onto YouTube with previews of "You Make Me Brave," "For the Cross," and "It Is Well." Synesthesia, however, took its own clear direction with the new electronica-infused variations, compared to the first Without Words album.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [2] |
| The Christian Beat | 4.6/5 [3] |
| NewReleaseToday |  [4] |
Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine , Kevin Sparkman states, "The instrumentation, orchestration, and overall arranging on Synesthesia prove the level of depth and talent behind this organization." [2] Mark Ryan, giving the album four and a half stars for NewReleaseToday, writes, "The album calms the soul and brings you to a perfect place of quietness so that you can hear the only words that truly matter". [4] Lauren McLean, rating the album a 4.6 out of five at The Christian Beat, writes, "Without Words: Synesthesia...sure is an eye opener." [3]
Initial critical responses to the album have been positive. NewReleaseToday stated that the album "is at times reminiscent of the more organic Without Words...this sophomore project takes a distinctly new direction, incorporating electronic elements and ethereal vocal layering." AllAboutWorship.com suggests that the "fantastic arrangements" be used "for pre-service music, transitional tunes and ministry music" and lauds "the musicality and creativity of Bethel Music." HollywoodJesus.com notes that "with unique instruments filling in for the vocals...you can almost concentrate and ‘feel' the music even more." [5]
On August 11, 2016, the Gospel Music Association was announced that Without Words: Synesthesia would be nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Instrumental Album of the Year category at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. [6]
On October 11, 2016, Without Words: Synesthesia won the GMA Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year with producers Chris Greely and Bobby Strand being the recipients. [7]
Without Words: Synesthesia debuted on the Billboard Christian Albums chart at No. 2 with 5,000 units of the album being sold, [8] whilst being Bethel Music's eighth appearance on the chart. [8] The album also registered on Billboard's Digital Albums chart at number 19, [9] and at No. 112 on the all-encompassing Billboard 200 chart for the best-selling albums in the United States. [10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chroma (Intro)" | Bobby Strand | 1:30 |
| 2. | "It Is Well" | Kristene DiMarco | 5:13 |
| 3. | "This Is Amazing Grace" | 3:50 | |
| 4. | "For the Cross" |
| 4:47 |
| 5. | "Isabelline (Interlude)" | Strand | 1:19 |
| 6. | "Oceans" |
| 5:44 |
| 7. | "Eminence (Interlude)" | Strand | 1:38 |
| 8. | "Seas of Crimson" |
| 4:25 |
| 9. | "Jesus We Love You" |
| 5:55 |
| 10. | "Atramentous (Interlude)" | Strand | 1:34 |
| 11. | "You Make Me Brave" | Amanda Cook | 4:40 |
| 12. | "Luminosity (Interlude)" |
| 4:08 |
| 13. | "Closer" | Cook | 4:37 |
| 14. | "Ultramarine (Interlude)" |
| 1:44 |
| 15. | "Ever Be" |
| 4:36 |
| 16. | "Viridian (Interlude)" |
| 1:49 |
| 17. | "Heaven's Song" | Riddle | 4:55 |
| 18. | "In Over My Head" |
| 5:07 |
| 19. | "Synesthesia (Outro)" | Strand | 1:34 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) [11] | 60 |
| US Billboard 200 [12] | 112 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard) [13] | 2 |
| US Digital Albums (Billboard) [14] | 10 |
"Ever Be" is a song by Bethel Music and Kalley Heiligenthal. The song was released as the second track on Bethel Music's seventh live album, We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) (2015), on January 26, 2015. The song was written by Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, Gabriel Wilson, and Kalley Heiligenthal.
Bethel Music is an American music label and worship movement from Redding, California, originating out of Bethel Church where they started making music in 2001. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach made up of a collective of songwriters, artists and musicians. They focus on producing worship songs and albums that are largely written and recorded by members of their Artist Collective.
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) is the tenth album from California based Bethel Music. The album was released through the group's label, Bethel Music, on January 26, 2015. The album was produced by Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, and Matthew Wilcox, and executively produced by Brian Johnson and Joel Taylor.
Brave New World is the fourth album from Canadian Christian singer Amanda Cook and her first album not to be released under "Amanda Falk", her maiden name. The album was released through Bethel Music on September 25, 2015. Cook also studio recorded two songs from previous Bethel Music albums. Joel Taylor and Brian Johnson executively produced the album.
Have It All is the eighth live album and twelfth album overall by California based Bethel Music. It was released through the group's imprint label, Bethel Music, on March 11, 2016. It was produced by Chris Greely and Bobby Strand, and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NYC.
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"You Make Me Brave" is a song performed by Bethel Music and Amanda Lindsey Cook. It was released as the lead single from Bethel Music's ninth album, You Make Me Brave (2014), on June 17, 2014. Amanda Lindsey Cook wrote the song. Gabriel Wilson and Daniel Mackenzie handled the production of the single.
The discography of Bethel Music, an American Christian worship collective based in Redding, California, comprises fourteen live albums, 3 studio albums, one extended play, one compilation album, four instrumental remix albums, ten singles as well as seventy-four music videos and sixty-five lyric videos.
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"Goodness of God" is a song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson, which was released as the third single from Bethel Music's eleventh live album, Victory (2019), on November 1, 2019. The song was written by Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson. Ed Cash handled the production of the single.
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Peace is the second studio album by Bethel Music, and their nineteenth full-length overall. It was released on April 10, 2020, through its own imprint label, Bethel Music. The featured worship leaders on the album are Cory Asbury, Jonathan David & Melissa Helser, Josh Baldwin, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, with Kari Jobe and We The Kingdom appearing as guests. Ed Cash collaborated with and Steven Taylor in the production of the album.
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Rise Up is the first studio album by American Christian country band Cain. The album was released on May 7, 2021, by Provident Label Group. The album was produced by Nick Schwarz, David Leonard, Brad King, Seth Talley, Jonathan Smith, Jeff Pardo, Bryan Fowler, and Jordan Mohilowski.
Meanwhile, three acts debut in the Top Christian Albums top 10. Bethel Music tallies its eighth top 10 in as many appearances with Without Words: Synesthesia (No. 2, 5,000 units); Josh Wilson arrives at a career-high No. 4 with That Was Then, This is Now (4,000), passing the No. 5 peak of his last entry, 2013's Carry Me; and Kristene DiMarco makes her first visit with Mighty at No. 7 (4,000).
