DELIRIOUS LEGACY ENERGETICALLY ENCAPSULATED IN FAREWELL CD/DVD
After
15 years in the national arena, Delirous will perform its final show
as a band later this year. But before shutting down, the gold-selling
quintet releases
My Soul Sings, a live CD/DVD highlighting the band’s best material from a half-dozen albums and years of worldwide touring.
Recorded
in front of 12,000 screaming (literally!) fans in Columbia, South
America, Delirous sweats through 14 tracks (16 for the DVD) of raw
passion and sparkling energy. Having traveled to 25-plus countries in
2008 alone and consistently playing for over 1 million people each
year, it is safe to say Delirious’ cutting edge lies on the stage.
For that very reason,
My Soul Sings
remains a “live” record, refusing to lose itself in heavy
post-production, allowing the true character of this band to shine and
once again proving the heart and soul of this band is live performance.
And
while admittedly a “live” CD often reeks of re-worked material for
demanding label release schedules or to flimsily satisfy fans while the
band takes a break,
My Soul Sings more than fills a gap. Including bigger-than-life performances of mega-modern worship choruses
“Rain Down” and “Majesty,” as well as the international radio favorite
“Deeper” and concert classic “History Maker,” the disc is a golden
musical treasure.
“All God’s Children” is made especially
captivating by the addition of a children’s choir, lifting the already
anthemic refrain to new levels. In fact, throughout the entire
performance, front man Martin Smith’s simple translations and the
inclusion of a Spanish communicator add to the beauty and testify to
the guys’ worldwide impact.
My Soul Sings may very well
be the last new recording Delirious will ever release. These discs
powerfully commemorate all that we have come to love about this band,
propelling this package—along with the band—into the annals of
Christian music history. —
Andrew Greer
