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12 tracks | 65 minutes
Released Jan 2006
on Rhythm House Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:22 Let Us Praise lyrics BUY MP3 05:22 Let Us Praise lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:22 Let Us Praise
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:31 Walking On the Water lyrics BUY MP3 04:31 Walking On the Water lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:31 Walking On the Water
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:26 Savior lyrics BUY MP3 04:26 Savior lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:26 Savior
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:36 Only One lyrics FREE 06:36 Only One lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:36 Only One
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:14 Unto the Least of These lyrics BUY MP3 04:14 Unto the Least of These lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:14 Unto the Least of These
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:02 Taste & See lyrics BUY MP3 07:02 Taste & See lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:02 Taste & See
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:40 Light Up the Darkness lyrics BUY MP3 05:40 Light Up the Darkness lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:40 Light Up the Darkness
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:18 I Have Not Forgotten You lyrics BUY MP3 04:18 I Have Not Forgotten You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:18 I Have Not Forgotten You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:43 Mighty Wind lyrics BUY MP3 03:43 Mighty Wind lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:43 Mighty Wind
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:28 Illuminate Me lyrics BUY MP3 04:28 Illuminate Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:28 Illuminate Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:57 Light lyrics BUY MP3 04:57 Light lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:57 Light
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 09:49 Let Us Praise (extended praise mix) lyrics BUY MP3 09:49 Let Us Praise (extended praise mix) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 09:49 Let Us Praise (extended praise mix)
Combining a fluid lyricism with musical influences as broad and wide as Ireland, India, the Middle East and Africa, One Spirit has woven together a swirling, shimmering soundscape that is highly distinctive and exotic while still being accessible.
Bio / Background
MARY-KATHRYN
One Spirit
BILLBOARD MAGAZINE REVIEW
1/13/2001
Mary-Kathryn is a gifted singer/songwriter whose music resonates with warmth and a hope-filled charm. On her latest offering for San Antonio-based Rhythm House Records, producer Roy Salmond dresses her pensive lyrics in a variety of musical styles. The opening cut, "Let Us Praise," has a decidedly Middle Eastern flavor. "Unto The Least Of These" has a polished folkie feel. Throughout the project, Salmond incorporates instruments not commonly heard on contemporary Christian albums, such as sitar, ukulele, glockenspiel, and penny whistle. But the most affecting instrument on the album is Mary-Kathryn's lovely voice. There's a purity and clarity of tone that makes for soothing listening. Among the best cuts are "Walking On Water," "Savior," "Light Up The Darkness," and "Illuminate Me."
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Creativity is expensive currency in an artist’s life.
↓ more ↓Given the highly predictable nature of pop music, rarely does an artist meld together extraordinary bursts of imagination and still stay within the confines of the marketplace. Mary-Kathryn’s sophomore outing has created a truly provocative and extravagant musical gift.
Combining a fluid lyricism with musical influences as broad and wide as Ireland, India, the Middle East and Africa, One Spirit has woven together a swirling, shimmering soundscape that is highly distinctive and exotic while still being accessible. To say there is truly nothing like it sounds cliched, but in fact, listeners will have to agree that this release will broaden the musical palette of the average Joe. Along with veteran producer Roy Salmond (Arends, Howerton), Mary-Kathryn has drawn together a diverse musical rendering dealing with topics as broad as the struggles in marriage and relationships and as deep as the source and focus of worship. The instrumentation alone draws the listener into an experience that allows for a times of deep contemplation and other moments of exuberant praise. Lush with exotic keyboard flavors and churning with Afro influenced ambient percussion, One Spirit creates a seamless experience of artistic wonder and unpredictable vibrancy. World class studio cats like the Hugh Marsh and Fergus Marsh bring their brotherly magic to the project with violin excurrsions that are stellar while brother Fergus lays down a rhythm section with his bass and Chapman stick that puts their performances into categories set aside for audiophiles. Canadian Steve Bell makes an appearance as well singing a duet with Mary-Kathryn and one quickly discovers his ability to take a melody and make it his own. Numerous Juno awards for Steve (Canadian equivalent to Grammy) cannot be wrong.
Mary-Kathryn has aspired to a lofty musical tradition. By attempting to bring together a seemingly unorthodox blend of musical styles and instruments she manages to create a new genre if you will. While unintentioned, the final offering does stand out as a work with groundbreaking status stamped all over it. There is truly only One Spirit.
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