Give You My World
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Give You My World is the first album recorded and released independently by Phil Wickham
. Produced by Wickham and his father and recorded in a small home studio. The album gained popularity quickly, especially in the Calvary Chapel
affiliation.
Give You My World has 2 songs that have been recorded on other projects by Wickham. "Jesus Lord Of Heaven" was also featured on the album, Worship Generation, as well as Wickham's 2nd major release, Cannons
, which also revisits the song Shining.
and Lifehouse
and this album would definitely appeal to fans of that genre, but the strong worship style of his songwriting and emotional vocals would also make this album sit nicely alongside a Matt Redman
CD." -Cross Rhythms
"In attempts to describe Wickham's music, writers have made comparisons to the British band Coldplay
, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright
and Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury
. Wickham laughed, adding, ”I like Coldplay
. I like Freddie Mercury
, so that's a complilment.” In truth, Wickham said, his sound probably is that broad. He said he’s influenced by artists who are honest, bare their hearts and take a fresh approach to song writing一and that covers a multitude of genres." -Southeast Christian
Heather Marsden: "All his songs feature powerful lyrics with really strong choruses and catchy riffs... From the opening bars of the first song to the last note on the album you can tell this is something special, all I can say is try and get hold of a copy."
Phil Wickham
Phil Wickham is a Contemporary Christian vocalist/songwriter and guitarist from San Diego, California. Wickham has released five CDs, Give You My World in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, Cannons in 2007, singalong in 2008, and Heaven & Earth in 2009. His upcoming album "Response" is slated to...
. Produced by Wickham and his father and recorded in a small home studio. The album gained popularity quickly, especially in the Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel is an evangelical association of Christian churches with over one thousand congregations worldwide. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. It presents itself as a "fellowship of...
affiliation.
Give You My World has 2 songs that have been recorded on other projects by Wickham. "Jesus Lord Of Heaven" was also featured on the album, Worship Generation, as well as Wickham's 2nd major release, Cannons
Cannons (album)
Cannons is the second studio album by American contemporary Christian & gospel singer Phil Wickham, released on October 2, 2007, the album is outpacing same week sales of Phil Wickham's debut with more than 40 percent of album sales in digital form. He also debuted on Real Rhapsody’s top artists...
, which also revisits the song Shining.
Background
Encouraged by his dad, Wickham recorded his first independent CD, Give You My World, in his late teens, and it was met with a great response. Although Wickham said it had no formal marketing, Give You My World found its way around the country 一and that includes selections sung at The Vine. ”I have no idea how they got it” Wickham said.Comparison
"The style of his music is very evocative of bands like Jars of ClayJars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
and Lifehouse
Lifehouse (band)
Lifehouse is an American rock band from Los Angeles. The band came to mainstream prominence in 2001 with the hit single "Hanging by a Moment" from their debut studio album, No Name Face. The single won a Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year, beating out Janet Jackson and Alicia...
and this album would definitely appeal to fans of that genre, but the strong worship style of his songwriting and emotional vocals would also make this album sit nicely alongside a Matt Redman
Matt Redman
Matt Redman is an English Christian worship leader, songwriter and author based in Brighton.He has worked with Newfrontiers, Passion Conferences, Hillsong London, Soul Survivor, is an artist for Sixstepsrecords and is a member of Compassionart a charity founded by Martin Smith.He appeared with...
CD." -Cross Rhythms
"In attempts to describe Wickham's music, writers have made comparisons to the British band Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.-Early years:...
and Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
. Wickham laughed, adding, ”I like Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
. I like Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
, so that's a complilment.” In truth, Wickham said, his sound probably is that broad. He said he’s influenced by artists who are honest, bare their hearts and take a fresh approach to song writing一and that covers a multitude of genres." -Southeast Christian
Critical response
Give You My World has received positive reviews from Cross Rhythms.Heather Marsden: "All his songs feature powerful lyrics with really strong choruses and catchy riffs... From the opening bars of the first song to the last note on the album you can tell this is something special, all I can say is try and get hold of a copy."
Track listing
Give You My World| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1. | "Give You My World" 3:37 |
| 2. | "Jesus, Lord of Heaven" 6:24 |
| 3. | "Shining" 5:42 |
| 4. | "Still Your Love Goes On" 4:44 |
| 5. | "You Are Everything" 4:52 |
| 6. | "Take My Heart" 3:40 |
| 7. | "Capture My Heart" 4:32 |
| 8. | "High Above" 4:22 |
| 9. | "Marvelous" 5:38 |
| 10. | "How It Turned Out" 4:29 |
| 11. | "All For You" 3:43 |
Personnel
- Phil WickhamPhil WickhamPhil Wickham is a Contemporary Christian vocalist/songwriter and guitarist from San Diego, California. Wickham has released five CDs, Give You My World in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, Cannons in 2007, singalong in 2008, and Heaven & Earth in 2009. His upcoming album "Response" is slated to...
– vocals, guitars - Sean Cimino – guitars, background vocals
- Eddie Gonzalez – bass
- Paul Droste – drums
Additional musicians
- Evan Wickham – acoustic piano, synth, guitars, background vocals
- John Wickham – electric guitar
- Joel Plotnik – percussion
- Darrel Cook – bass
- Fred Field – fiddle, mandolin