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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0827969348321 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: April 05, 2005 Studio: Sony Sales Rank: 3399 MPN: 93483
Amazon.com: Television viewers know her as The West Wing's opinionated deputy press secretary Annabeth Schott, while Broadway aficionados are familiar with her Tony-winning work in Wicked and the revival of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, as well as the successful 2001 American Songbook anthology, Let Yourself Go. But on this eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary gospel anthems and related songs, songstress Kristen Chenoweth claims a bold return to her spiritual roots. Her chameleonic, crystalline soprano lights up the beloved title track standard and the Gaither's modern inspirationals "Because He Lives" and "Upon This Rock" with a deft, Broadway-bred sense of drama. Yet her voice remains supple enough to impart country charms to "It Will Be Me," "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" and Amy Lee Grant's "There Will Never Be Another." One-woman pop songwriting empire Diane Warren offer Chenoweth a typically melodramatic showcase on the spiritually generic "Borrowed Angels," while the unfortunate "Joyful, Joyful" once again proves Ludwig van still doesn't need any lyrical help with "Ode to Joy," thank you. The album's bonus cut, "Taylor, the Latte Boy," closes out the album on an upbeat note of playful, romantic innocence. --Jerry McCulley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A greatly appreciated CD
I enjoyed the mellowness of the songs Kristin chose. I really liked how she sang some really hymn-like songs, such as "Because He Lives". It seemed very down to earth. And her voice is AMAZING. I think ... Read More
Rating: - Effervescent and Ethereal voice
A year ago, I didn't know who Kristin Chenoweth was. Seriously. I had heard of Wicked and, until this year, I hadn't any interest in seeing the musical. However, once I did, twice in fact - once with ... Read More
Rating: - Pushing Daisies star has a very good album
You may know Kristin Chenoweth as the lovelorn pie waitress Olive on the ABC show "Pushing Daisies", but you may know that she is a very decent singer also. "As I Am" is her foray into Christian music ... Read More
Rating: - A Change of Pace from Kristin's Usual Faire.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and they certainly vary for this cd. I loved Kristin's Let Yourself Go, which was a fantastic showcase for her well-endowed and broad range vocal chords, but this is ... Read More
Rating: - Kristin Chenoweth
Love her voice. It was a bit preachie for me. Also, there was something in the way it was produced I didn't find appealing (style not content). I have heard her sing before, and would still look for music by ... Read More
- Effervescent and Ethereal voice
- Kristin Chenoweth