Come Alive (Mark Schultz album)
| Come Alive | ||||
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| Released | August 25, 2009 | |||
| Genre | CCM, pop, pop rock | |||
| Length | 42:06 | |||
| Label | Word | |||
| Producer | Brown Bannister, Shaun Shankel, Bernie Herms, Paul Mills | |||
| Mark Schultz chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Come Alive | ||||
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Come Alive is an album by Contemporary Christian music singer/songwriter Mark Schultz, released on August 25, 2009.[1]
Background
Schultz got the idea for the album's second single, "He Is," from his wife.[2] Before the release of the album, Schultz toured with Point of Grace in a nationwide Come Alive Tour.[3][4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All Has Been Forgiven" | Mark Schultz, Matthew West | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Grace Amazing" | Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Schultz | 4:05 |
| 3. | "He Is" | Brown Bannister, Schultz | 3:57 |
| 4. | "What It Means to Be Loved" | Schultz | 4:14 |
| 5. | "God of Glory" | Don Poythress, Schultz | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Closer Than I’ve Ever Been" | Bernie Herms, Schultz | 4:19 |
| 7. | "Come Alive" | Schultz, West | 3:53 |
| 8. | "Live Like You’re Loved" | Schultz | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Father’s Eyes" | Schultz, Joy Williams | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Love Has Come" | Bannister, Sam Mizell, Schultz, West | 5:20 |
| Total length: | 42:08 | ||
Personnel
- Mark Schultz – lead vocals, backing vocals (3, 9)
- Blair Masters – keyboards (1, 9, 10), acoustic piano (3, 9, 10), programming (3), Hammond B3 organ (10)
- Matt Stanfield – keyboards (1), programming (1)
- Brown Bannister – programming (1), percussion (1, 3, 10)
- Shaun Shankel – keyboards (2, 5, 8), string arrangements (5, 8), bass (8)
- Bernie Herms – acoustic piano (4, 6, 7), string arrangements (4, 6, 7), keyboards (6, 7)
- Tom Bukovac – electric guitar (1, 3, 10), guitars (4), acoustic guitar (10)
- Jerry McPherson – electric guitar (1, 3, 10), guitars (9)
- Scott Denté – acoustic guitar (1)
- Nick De Partee – guitars (2)
- Paul Moak – guitars (2, 5, 8)
- Pete Stewart – guitars (2, 5, 8)
- Mike Payne – electric guitar (3)
- Kenny Greenberg – guitars (4)
- Trevor Morgan – acoustic guitar (4, 6, 7)
- Luke Buishas – guitars (5, 8)
- Neil DeGrade – guitars (6, 7)
- Adam Lester – guitars (6, 7)
- Tony Lucido – bass (1-5, 10)
- Joey Canaday – bass (6, 7, 9)
- Dan Needham – drums (1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10), percussion (9)
- Will Sayles – drums (2, 5)
- Jerry Roe – drums (4)
- Ben Phillips – drums (8)
- Brown Bannister – percussion (1, 3, 10), programming (1)
- F. Reid Shippen – percussion (1, 3, 10)
- David Angell – strings (4-9)
- Monisa Angell – strings (4, 6, 7, 9)
- John Catchings – strings (4-9)
- Seanad Chang – strings (4, 6, 7)
- David Davidson – strings (4-9)
- Sarighani Reist – strings (4, 6, 7)
- Pamela Sixfin – strings (4-7)
- Karen Winkleman – strings (4, 6, 7)
- Conni Ellisor – strings (5, 8)
- Jim Grosjean – strings (5, 8)
- Anthony LaMarchina – strings (5, 8)
- Mary Kathryn Vanosdale – strings (5, 8)
- Kristin Wilkinson – strings (5, 8)
- Luke Brown – backing vocals (1, 3, 10)
- Missi Hale – backing vocals (1, 3)
- Thom Flora – backing vocals (4)
- Calvin Nowell – backing vocals (10), BGV arrangements (10)
- Nickie Conley – backing vocals (10)
- Debi Selby – backing vocals (10)
Choir on "Love Has Come"
- Chance Scoggins – choir director
- Drew Cline, Nickie Conley, Leanne Palmore, Christy Richardson, Chance Scoggins, Debi Selby, Terry White, Jerard Woods and Jovaun Woods – choir singers
Production
- Jamie Kiner – A&R
- Brown Bannister – producer (1, 3, 10)
- Shaun Shankel – producer (2, 5, 8)
- Bernie Herms – producer (4, 6, 7)
- Paul Mills – producer (9)
- Justin Niebank – mixing (4)
- Craig Alvin – mixing (6, 7)
- Drew Bollman – mix assistant (4)
- Jeff Pillar – mix assistant (6, 7)
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [5] |
| Starpulse.com | [6] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [7] |
This album received positive reviews by Allmusic. "A youth minister who left behind aspirations for stardom in Nashville, singer/songwriter Mark Schultz has ultimately pursued his dream, drawing crowds and building a following through work with his local congregation."[8]
Awards
In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 62 |
| US Billboard Top Christian Albums | 1 |
Singles
| Peak | ||
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Christ |
Year End Christ | |
| "He Is" | 5 | 17 |
| "Love Has Come" | 9 | 19 |
"-" denotes the single did not chart.
References
- ^ "Come Alive With Mark Schultz Aug. 25". Hoganson Media (Jesus Freak Hideout). June 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ "He Is Songfacts". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Point of Grace and Mark Schultz Launch Their First-Ever Tour". Christianmusic.about.com. 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ "Mark Schultz, Point of Grace Launch First-Ever Tour Together". Cbn.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Starpulse.com review". Starpulse. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Jesus Freak Hideout review". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Dave Shim. "Come ALive - Mark Schultz > Review". Allmusic.
- ^ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced Archived 2012-07-07 at archive.today on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)
