A Beautiful Exchange
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A Beautiful Exchange is the nineteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church
.
It was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Hillsong Church in Australia by Reuben Morgan
, Darlene Zschech
, Joel Houston
and the Hillsong Worship Team. The album was released in the United States
on 29 June 2010 in partnership with EMI
.
These worship songs explore themes including sacrifice and redemption ("Beautiful Exchange"), love ("Our God Is Love") and hope ("Forever Reign"), which is also the first radio single. Hillsong Live albums are led by worship leaders including Reuben Morgan
, Joel Houston
, Ben Fielding and Darlene Zschech
. Other key songs include: "Open My Eyes" (sung by Reuben Morgan
), "The One Who Saves" (sung by Ben Fielding) and "Greatness Of Our God" (sung by Darlene Zschech
). Many of the songs were written by Reuben Morgan with other authors such as Jason Ingram, Stu Garrard, Ben Fielding and Darlene Zschech. Was the last album to feature Brooke Fraser
as a Worship Leader.
This album has reached number 4 on the US iTunes
albums chart and on 7 July 2010 it reached number 1 on the Australian iTunes
albums chart. On 9 July 2010 it debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Christian Albums Chart and at number 40 on the US Billboard 200
chart. During the initial week on the charts it remained in the top 3.
Hillsong London
.
Frontline Singers/Lead Vocals:
Music Directors:
Drums:
Bass:
Electric guitars:
Acoustic Guitars:
Keyboards:
Violins:
Cello:
Trombone:
French Horn:
Trumpet:
String arrangements on "Believe" by:
Choir:
Senior Pastors:
Worship Pastor:
Album Cover
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
.
It was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Hillsong Church in Australia by Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, Joel Houston
Joel Houston
Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
and the Hillsong Worship Team. The album was released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on 29 June 2010 in partnership with EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
.
These worship songs explore themes including sacrifice and redemption ("Beautiful Exchange"), love ("Our God Is Love") and hope ("Forever Reign"), which is also the first radio single. Hillsong Live albums are led by worship leaders including Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, Joel Houston
Joel Houston
Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
, Ben Fielding and Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
. Other key songs include: "Open My Eyes" (sung by Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
), "The One Who Saves" (sung by Ben Fielding) and "Greatness Of Our God" (sung by Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
). Many of the songs were written by Reuben Morgan with other authors such as Jason Ingram, Stu Garrard, Ben Fielding and Darlene Zschech. Was the last album to feature Brooke Fraser
Brooke Fraser
Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...
as a Worship Leader.
This album has reached number 4 on the US iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
albums chart and on 7 July 2010 it reached number 1 on the Australian iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
albums chart. On 9 July 2010 it debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Christian Albums Chart and at number 40 on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart. During the initial week on the charts it remained in the top 3.
Track listing (CD)
| Song | Author | Worship Leader | Supporting Vocal | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our God Is Love | Joel Houston & Scott Ligertwood | Joel Houston | None | 4:04 |
| Open My Eyes | Reuben Morgan & Braden Lang | Reuben Morgan | None | 4:02 |
| Forever Reign | Jason Ingram & Reuben Morgan | Jad Gillies | None | 5:43 |
| The One Who Saves | Ben Fielding | Ben Fielding | Darlene Zschech | 6:24 |
| Like Incense / Sometimes by Step | Brooke Ligertwood / David Strasser & Rich Mullins | Brooke Ligertwood | None | 7:41 |
| The Greatness Of Our God | Jason Ingram, Stu Garrard, & Reuben Morgan | Darlene Zschech | Marcus Temu (DVD) | 5:49 / 6:24 (DVD) |
| The Father's Heart | Jorim Kelly & Gio Galanti | Jorim Kelly | None | 6:04 |
| You | Joel Houston | Joel Houston | None | 4:29 |
| Love Like Fire | Matt Crocker | Matt Crocker | None | 6:16 |
| Believe | Reuben Morgan & Darlene Zschech | Darlene Zschech | None | 4:16 / 6:00 (DVD) |
| Beautiful Exchange | Joel Houston | Joel Houston & Annie Garratt | None | 10:43 |
| Thank You | Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan | Reuben Morgan | None | 5:25 |
| Forever Reign (Radio Version) | Jason Ingram & Reuben Morgan | Jad Gillies | None | 4:09 |
Track listing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
- "You"
- "Open My Eyes"
- "Forever Reign"
- "The One Who Saves"
- "Like Incense / Sometimes by Step"
- "The Greatness of Our God"
- "The Father's Heart"
- "Our God is Love"
- "Love Like Fire"
- "Believe"
- "Thank You"
- "Beautiful Exchange"
Bonus features
"Documentary: A Beautiful Exchange – Behind the Screens"Hillsong London
- "The Answer" (Reuben Morgan and Braden Lang) Worship leader: Peter Wilson
- "God Our Salvation" (Jay Cook and Dave Tymoszuk)
- "For All You Are / You Are Good" (David Kennedy / Dave George)Worship leader: Ingrid Boe-Kennedy
- "All Things New" (Dave George and Tim Steer)
- "Glorious One / To Bring You Glory" (Reuben Morgan and Jay Cook / Dave Tymoszuk)
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 40 |
| U.S. Billboard Christian Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Digital Albums | 9 |
| ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart (Australia) | 3 |
Awards
The album was nominated for two Dove Awards: Praise & Worship Album of the Year and Long Form Music Video of the Year, at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards42nd GMA Dove Awards
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 20, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will be broadcast on gmc on April 24, 2011. It will be hosted by Sherri Shepherd from The Newlywed Game....
.
Personnel
Worship Leaders:- Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
– Senior Worship Leader, Senior Lead Vocal, Songwriter - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
– Worship Pastor, Worship Leader, Frontline Singer, Songwriter, Producer - Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
– Creative Director, Worship Leader, Frontline Singer, Songwriter, Producer - Brooke LigertwoodBrooke FraserBrooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...
– Worship Leader, Frontline Singer, Songwriter - Jad Gillies – Worship Leader, Frontline Singer
- Annie Garrett – Worship Leader, Frontline Singer
- Matt Crocker – Worship Leader, Songwriter
- Ben Fielding – Worship Leader,Lead Vocal, Frontline Singer, Songwriter
Frontline Singers/Lead Vocals:
- Jonathon Douglass
- Jill McCloghry
- Mia Fieldes
- Braden Lang
- David Ware
- Laura Toganivalu
- Marcus Temu
- David Hodgson
- Sheila Gallegos
Music Directors:
- Autumn Hardman
- Nigel Hendroff
Drums:
- Brandon Gillies, Simon Kobler, Rolf Wam Fjell
Bass:
- Adam Crosariol, Ntando "Bob" Mpofu, Matt Tennikoff, Ben Whincop
Electric guitars:
- Ben Fielding, Nigel Hendroff, Timon Klein, Isaac Soon, Dylan Thomas
Acoustic Guitars:
- Matt Crocker, Ben Fielding, Jad Gillies, Nigel Hendroff, Joel Houston, Brooke Ligertwood, Reuben Morgan
Keyboards:
- David Andrew, Autumn Hardman, Peter James
Violins:
- Hanna Crezee, Lauren Hodges
Cello:
- Jared Dahl
Trombone:
- Marc Warry
French Horn:
- Elizabeth Gorringe
Trumpet:
- Tim Whincop
String arrangements on "Believe" by:
- Vanessa James
Choir:
- Hillsong Church Choir
Senior Pastors:
- Brian and Bobbie Houston
Worship Pastor:
- Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
Album Cover
- 'The X Concept' Cover Artwork Depicts: Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
& Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...