We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)

We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)
Live album by Bethel Music
Released January 26, 2015
Recorded 2014
Genre
Length 63:26
Label Bethel Music
Producer
  • Bobby Strand
  • Chris Greely
  • Matthew Wilcox
Bethel Music chronology
You Make Me Brave: Live at the Civic
(2014)		 We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)
(2015)		 Without Words: Synesthesia
(2015)
Singles from We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)
  1. "No Longer Slaves"
    Released: August 21, 2015

We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) is the tenth album from California based Bethel Music. The album was released through the group's label, Bethel Music, on January 26, 2015.[1] The album was produced by Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, and Matthew Wilcox, and executively produced by Brian Johnson and Joel Taylor.[2]

Singles

"No Longer Slaves" featuring Jonathan David and Melissa Helser was released as the lead single from the album on August 21, 2015.[3] The song was studio recorded prior to being released to Christian radio.

Critical reception

Kevin Davis of New Release Today said, "On a mountaintop north of Redding, CA, the Bethel Music community gathered for an unforgettable evening of worship. The resulting live album and film portrays breathtaking visuals and resounds with hope. We Will Not Be Shaken presents 11 new songs led by Bethel Music's artist collective, including several debut artists. The accompanying film chronicles the full evening of worship interwoven with honest stories as told by Bethel Music leaders about pursuing authentic community amidst an ever-growing and changing culture. Birthed in a spontaneous moment of worship, the album's title track "We Will not Be Shaken" hails a message of promise amidst adversity and the victory we have in Jesus. The live film powerfully captures the energy and declarations that echoed into the night and invites listeners to join in praise."[4] Christopher Smith of Jesus Freak Hideout said, "Recorded live at Shasta Lake in California, We Will Not Be Shaken is an evening of worship led by the artist collective, Bethel Music. Though artists like Jeremy Riddle and Steffany Gretzinger are missing from this project, the artists that are featured here provide an intimate worshipful environment for these eleven brand new songs. For having nine lead singers, We Will Not Be Shaken is surprisingly cohesive. There are also a handful of artists that make their debut on here on the album, including Kalley Heiligenthal, Hannah McClure, Paul McClure, Jonathan Helser and Melissa Helser. All of these vocalists are relatively talented and help foster the true heart of worship: Jesus. There are even a few points where their passion for Jesus really bursts through, such as at the end of "No Longer Slaves" where newcomer Jonathan Helser cracks his voice out of complete abandonment while singing. Though the artists of Bethel Music focus more on the personal qualities of God, they effectively communicate both these awe-inspiring and fatherly characteristics of God. However, there are several areas throughout the album that seem to lack vulnerability and urgency in our need for Jesus. Even still, most of the songs do have strong lyrical moments, and a few even manage to avoid any problems completely, such as the beautifully penned "Nearness" and "In Over My Head." The music on We Will Not Be Shaken boasts a gentle tone which could be described as a cross between Hillsong and All Sons and Daughters - though not as unique as the latter. Despite the plethora of singers and instrumentalists, none of the songs feel overdone or over performed. The whole album has a magnificently peaceful ambiance that is layered with elegant instrumentation. There are a quite a few things that stand out about this project - the tender tone, the excellent musicianship, and the quality of the singers' voices, but the lyrics could have been stronger and the album's running time could have been cut down considerably."[5] Matt Collar of All Music said, "Recorded live in 2014, Bethel Music's We Will Not Be Shaken showcases the praise and worship ensemble performing in a beautiful mountaintop setting in Redding, California. Showcased here are Bethel Music singer/songwriters Brian and Jenn Johnson, Matt Stinton, Amanda Cook, and Hunter Thompson. Also featured are inspirational contributions from several worship leaders including Kalley Heiligenthal, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, and others. Included are moving renditions of such songs as "Ever Be," "You Don't Miss a Thing," "Nearness," Jesus We Love You," and "In Over My Head."[6]

Awards and accolades

This album was No. 3, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[7]

The song, "Ever Be", was No. 18, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Songs of 2015 list.[8]

Track listing

Standard edition[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leader(s)Length
1."We Will Not Be Shaken"  
  • Brian Johnson
  • Bobby Strand
  • Ben Fielding
  • Bob Hartley
  • Chris Greely
Brian Johnson5:32
2."Ever Be"  
  • Kalley Heiligenthal
  • Gabriel Wilson
  • Greely
  • Strand
Kalley Heiligenthal5:22
3."Jesus We Love You"  
  • Paul McClure
  • Hannah McClure
  • Kalley Heiligenthal
Paul McClure6:55
4."No Longer Slaves"  
  • Jonathan Helser
  • Joel Case
  • B. Johnson
Jonathan David and Melissa Helser6:13
5."You Don't Miss a Thing"  
Amanda Cook7:40
6."Seas of Crimson"  
  • B. Johnson
  • Daniel Bashta
  • Joel Taylor
  • Strand
Brian Johnson5:44
7."Home"  Hunter ThompsonHunter Thompson4:54
8."Nearness"  
  • Jenn Johnson
  • John-Paul Gentile
  • Janie Taylor
  • Robby Busick
Jenn Johnson5:14
9."You Are My One Thing"  
  • H. McClure
  • P. McClure
Hannah McClure4:58
10."Who Can Compare To You"  
  • Matt Stinton
  • Strand
  • Greely
Matt Stinton5:56
11."In Over My Head (Crash Over Me)"  
  • J. Johnson
  • Gentile
Jenn Johnson4:58

Charts

Album

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 14
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[11] 10
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[12] 41
UK Albums (OCC)[13] 34
UK Christian & Gospel Albums (OCC)[14] 1
US Billboard 200[15] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[16] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[17] 2
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[18] 1

Singles

Year Single Peak
positions
US Christian
[19]		 Christian Airplay
[20]		 Christian Digital Songs
[21]		 Christian Streaming Songs
[22]
2015 "No Longer Slaves" 19 20 7 20

References

  1. 1 2 "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Bethel Music - We Will Not Be Shaken (Live)". iTunes (U.S.). January 26, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ Album booklet
  3. ↑ "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Bethel Music, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser - No Longer Slaves (Radio Version)". iTunes (U.S.). August 21, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  4. ↑ "We Will Not Be Shaken Review - NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. February 5, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "We Will Not Be Shaken - Jesus Freak Hideout Review". jesusfreakhideout. January 25, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ "We Will Not Be Shaken - All Music Review". All Music. January 26, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Staff. "2015 Top Albums". Worship Leader. pp. 58–9. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  8. ↑ Staff. "2015 Top Songs". Worship Leader. pp. 62–3. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  9. ↑ "iTunes (U.S.) - Music - Bethel Music - We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition]". iTunes (U.S.). January 26, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Bethel Music – We Will Not Be Shaken - Live". Hung Medien.
  11. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Bethel Music – We Will Not Be Shaken - Live". Hung Medien.
  12. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Bethel Music – We Will Not Be Shaken" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  13. ↑ "Bethel Music | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart
  14. ↑ "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20". OCC. February 1, 2015. Archived from the original on May 19, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Bethel Music – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Bethel Music.
  16. ↑ "Bethel Music – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Bethel Music.
  17. ↑ "Bethel Music – Chart history" Billboard Digital Albums for Bethel Music.
  18. ↑ "Bethel Music – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for Bethel Music.
  19. ↑ "Billboard - Bethel Music - Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Billboard - Bethel Music - Chart History - Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Billboard - Bethel Music - Chart History - Christian Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Billboard - Bethel Music - Chart History - Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
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