Enter the Worship Circle: First Circle is a unique praise and worship album. While most such recordings contain covers of the worship standards, this album features all original songs written by 100 Portraits and Waterdeep... more » . What's more, the songs were recorded live and unplugged, and the instrumentation is composed solely of the jangle of acoustic guitars and the rhythms of hand drums. The result is a worship album for those dismayed or uninterested in the grandiose production and operatic vocals of typical praise and worship albums. Enter the Worship Circle :First Circle has a sound that is open and free-form, beautiful as a well-laid plan, but spontaneous as a sincere declaration of love.« less
Enter the Worship Circle: First Circle is a unique praise and worship album. While most such recordings contain covers of the worship standards, this album features all original songs written by 100 Portraits and Waterdeep . What's more, the songs were recorded live and unplugged, and the instrumentation is composed solely of the jangle of acoustic guitars and the rhythms of hand drums. The result is a worship album for those dismayed or uninterested in the grandiose production and operatic vocals of typical praise and worship albums. Enter the Worship Circle :First Circle has a sound that is open and free-form, beautiful as a well-laid plan, but spontaneous as a sincere declaration of love.
Alyssa J. Van Klaveren | Scottsdale, AZ United States | 11/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you call yourself a Christian and have not at least heard this CD, you are truly missing out on real worship and intimacy with Jesus. 100 Portraits and Waterdeep have been absolutely filled with the Holy Spirit in the creation of this album. The songs are truly God breathed, coming from Divine inspiration. This CD will change your life! I cannot even begin to choose a favorite song...every single one is awesome! If you are really wanting to experience God in a way you never have before...get this CD! I recommend listening to it in your room alone; just let the words sing to your heart and you will have one of the greatest times in worship with our awesome Father. Just let God come and meet you half way....He wants to speak to you through this album!"
Totally real!
rebekah | columbus, oh | 03/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this cd has blessed me beyond words. i've driven my roommate nuts by listening to it so much, but it's so good! the intimate lyrics and passionate rhythms drive me to worship my Almighty Abba every time i put it on. anyone who's grown listless in their relationship with God or who wants some uncomplicated tunes to enter into His presence by ought to buy this cd. it will transform you into an intimate worshiper if you are not already!"
True worship!
Kristen Stewart | Under the Mountain | 09/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Oftentimes, praise and worship albums seem contrived and generally un-worshipful. Enter the Worship Circle breaks this mold, as 100 Portraits and Waterdeep allow their raw, real passion for Christ to shine through on this album. The songs capture the heart attitudes of Christians today, but they don't compromise the scriptural basis that worship should [generally] be based on. I love the way it flows from song to song and I love the mostly accoustic based music. Unlike many worship albums, this is a sound you can really capture in worship at your home church or campus organization. Buy it for yourself, buy one for your worship leader! I can't give it a higher recommendation, folks!"
A Review Wouldn't Do It Justice
R. Wright | arlington, tx | 03/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"100 Portraits and Waterdeep's collaboration for Enter The Worship Circle is one of the best cd's I have heard. Their blend of worship and acoustic rock is amazing and the lyrics are incredible. I heard a worship leader sing the chorus to "You Are So Good To Me" and I didn't know where He got it from. Later that week I heard this CD for the first time. "You are beautiful my sweet, sweet, song." I can't describe how amazing this chorus is - the words speak about how much we should love the Lord."