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About Streams
Amazon.com Based on the concept of healing in times of crisis, Streams combines the talents of contemporary Christian music heavy hitters and the Irish Film Orchestra (who contribute a lavish orchestral suite) in an anthem of comfort for the weary, the hurting, and the spiritually impoverished. From Cindy Morgan's broken-voiced lamentation on "Job" to Chris Rodriguez's plea on "Sanctuary," Streams speaks directly to Christians in times of need, a subject not oft explored in CCM. Brighter territory is surveyed on Sixpence None the Richer's inspirational pop gem "Breathe" and on Jaci Velasquez's breathily angelic rendering of the Michelle Tumes-penned "I Will Rest in You." Intriguing pairings include Jon Anderson of Yes with modern-day soldiers of faith 4Him, Amy Grant's supporting tour of duty on the Delirious-led "Find Me in the River," and a slightly revised version of Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up," which features a duet by Irish songbird Maire Brennan and Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. --Paige La Grone Review Truth in advertising is what listeners get from Words beautiful Streams project. Promotional materials reference the projects as a "soundtrack of hope," and that it may be. Producers Loren Balman and Brent Bourgeois have incorporated an array of talented vocalists, songwriters and players, yet have managed to develop an album of material that is not merely a collection of disparate songs and styles around a common theme, but rather a musical experience that cohesively hangs together. "Life is difficult," begins M. Scott Peck's pre-Christian self-help best-seller, The Road Less Traveled. Over the years, Christian music has often allowed that life is difficult without Christ, but proclaimed that once one accepted Jesus, things would get easy. Good-intentioned efforts have failed to own the real struggles, losses and pains that Christian people experience. The greatest gift of Streams is the acknowledgment that life is difficult, but that we are not alone. The validation that other Christians are having similar experiences enables us to hear the promise of God through Isaiah that "...waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert." Unexpected couplings provide the record's musical surprises. There's Clannad's Mare Brennan singing the Peter Gabriel role in his classic, "Don't Give Up," joined by former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald singing the Kate Bush part. It won't make you forget the original, but it does sound great. Former Yes frontman Jon Anderson brings vocal air to Bourgeois tune "The Only Thing I Need." Amy Grant joins with Delirious on the English rockers' song of plaintive praise, "Find Me in the River." Elsewhere, the musical offerings vary but never compete with the rather brooding, bittersweet vibe that owes its rich musical coloring to the presence of the Irish Film Orchestra throughout. Cindy Morgan delivers a passionate ballad, reflecting on the biblical tale of "Job." Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash savors the close presence of God on "Breathe": "You're the breath that I breathe." Point of Grace, Burlap to Cashmere, Jaci Velasquez and others flesh out songs of restoration. After the vocal tracks, four instrumental offerings close out the disc from the Irish orchestra. The lush sound is neither sweet nor melancholy. It embraces the richness of human experience and the longing for the wholeness that we only know in God's love. Sometimes people of faith have unrealistic expectations and inadequate theology in the face of difficulties. Streams is a courageous attempt to affirm that in the face of our inadequacies, still God walks with us amid the difficult realities. In that, the project offers a healing balm to souls living through desert times. -- Brian Quincy Newcomb (c) 1999 CCM Communications, Inc. -- From CCM Magazine -- Subscribe Now!
