Philippa Hanna - Christmas - The Greatest Story
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Christmas - The Greatest Story
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13 Nov 2020
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Philippa Hanna finds herself in an exciting new season. After 11 years of marriage, her and her husband Joel are expecting their first baby. As the due date draws near, the artist has been considering the Christmas story - the journey of Mary, a young first-time mum-to-be, and the humble birth of our Saviour into challenging circumstances - and releases a timely EP, Christmas - The Greatest Story.
"I am so excited to bring you this collection of my favorite carols, featuring collaborations with some incredible artists, to celebrate the glorious birth of Jesus," Philippa continues. Because of Him, we...
Read More Philippa Hanna finds herself in an exciting new season. After 11 years of marriage, her and her husband Joel are expecting their first baby. As the due date draws near, the artist has been considering the Christmas story - the journey of Mary, a young first-time mum-to-be, and the humble birth of our Saviour into challenging circumstances - and releases a timely EP, Christmas - The Greatest Story.
"I am so excited to bring you this collection of my favorite carols, featuring collaborations with some incredible artists, to celebrate the glorious birth of Jesus," Philippa continues. Because of Him, we can embrace perfect peace during this festive season. 'Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years a met in thee tonight.' Truly, the Greatest Story."
We get sent a lot of Christmas albums to review, and they usually all have the same songs, and this EP was no different, but please, don't think of this just as another Christmas album, this is a worship EP. As you expect this EP has Philippa Hannah's style and sound all over it. From the exciting and distinctive vocals to the tempo and energy in the music - this album has it all.
The real stroke of genius in these songs is that Phillipa has got Lucy Grimble, Nathan Jess and Graham Kendrick to add their vocals to certain songs, this works so well, as the songs seem to take on a new life and even a new energy to them. From the soft vocals on 'Oh Little Town of Bethlehem' to the bass on 'Angels From The Realms of Glory', to the harmonies on 'The First Noel' - but the song that stood out for me has to be the way 'Hark The Herald / King Of Heaven' (which features Paul Baloche) marches into your ears.
As I said at the start, I was glad this isn't just another rushed Christmas album, I really liked this EP. Once I got into this I really enjoyed, I have had this on continuous play now as this is a wonderful EP to add to all the good Christmas albums over the years.
Review by Jono Davies
LTTM Rating 5 Out of 5 Stars
Standout Tracks
Hark The Herald Angels Sing/King Of Heaven
The First Noel Articles
As the Christmas season draws near, Philippa Hanna finds herself in an exciting new season. After 11 years of marriage, her and her husband Joel are expecting their first baby. As the due date draws near (giddily close to…
