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Step Up To The Microphone
''Step Up to the Microphone'' is the seventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1998 through Star Song Communications. It was the Newsboys' first album following the departure of lead singer John James in 1997, with Peter Furler and Phil Joel subsequently sharing lead vocal duties. Track listing Music videos *"Entertaining Angels" Radio singles Note: all ''CCM Magazine chart information is available in the book ''Hot Hits CHR 1978-1997'' (1997) by Jeffrey Lee Brothers Personnel Newsboys * Peter Furler – lead vocals, drums, guitars, programming * Phil Joel – vocals, bass guitar, guitars * Jody Davis – lead and rhythm guitars, bass, vocals * Jeff Frankenstein – keys, vocals, programming * Duncan Phillips – percussion, drums, vocals Additional musicians * Mylon LeFevre – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * "Bull" – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * Summer Furler – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * The Love Sponge Strings – strings on "Entertaining Angels" * Blair Maste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newsboys
Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which have been certified gold. As of 2019, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk), drummer and percussionist Duncan Phillips, keyboardist and bassist Jeff Frankenstein, and guitarist Jody Davis. In addition to performing music, the band has appeared in the films '' God's Not Dead'', ''God's Not Dead 2'', and '' God's Not Dead: A Light In Darkness''. History 1980s The band was formed in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Furler and Perdikis practised in a garage on the Sunshine Coast, well known for being a "surfer's paradise". Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Joel
Philip Joel Urry (born 5 January 1973), known by his stage name Phil Joel, is a New Zealand musician and former bassist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. Background Philip Joel Urry was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was lead singer and guitarist of the band Drinkwater. He joined the Newsboys as bassist in August 1994. In June 2000, he released his first solo album, ''Watching Over You'', on Inpop Records. He supported this album with the ''Strangely Normal Tour'' accompanied by LaRue, Luna Halo, Earthsuit, V*Enna & Katy Hudson (now known as Katy Perry). His second solo album, ''Bring It On'', was released in November 2002 also on Inpop. His third album, ''The deliberatePeople''. ''Album'' was released on 18 November 2005 in conjunction with Phil and Heather Joel's newly founded Christian ministry, deliberatePeople. The album was praised for its stripped down rock, reminiscent of the Jesus Music era of Christian Music. His wife, Heather, is a former host of ''All Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Engineer
An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization, dynamics processing and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer... the nuts and bolts." Sound engineering is increasingly seen as a creative profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, music and video games. Audio engineers also set up, sound check and do live sound mixing using a mixing console and a sound reinforcement system for music concerts, theatre, sports games and corporate events. Alternatively, ''audio engineer'' can refer to a scientist or professional engineer who holds an engineering degree and who designs, dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylon LeFevre
Mylon R. LeFevre (born October 6, 1944) is an American Christian rock singer best known for his work with his band Mylon and Broken Heart. He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He travels around the United States, ministering, teaching and singing. He sometimes can be seen on television networks, such as TBN, Daystar and Victory Channel. Biography Early years Born on October 6, 1944 in Gulfport, Mississippi into the pioneering Southern gospel family, The LeFevres, Mylon was the youngest son of Eva Mae and Urias LeFevre. When he was old enough, he began to sing and play guitar with the group. As a teen, LeFevre was expelled from a private religious high school when his father took him out to be with the family while they performed at a local concert. At 17 years old, while in the Army where he was paid $84 per month, he wrote his first song, "Without Him". While stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the LeFevres were performing at a gospel convention in Memp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WOW 1999
''WOW 1999'' is a compilation album of 30 contemporary Christian music hits that was released on October 20, 1998. It also featured three bonus tracks from new artists. WOW 1999 peaked at the 51st position on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart in 1998, and 2nd place on the Top Contemporary Christian album chart. In 2000 it reached No. 21 on the Top Contemporary Christian chart. The album was certified as double platinum in the year 2000 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was certified as gold in Canada in 1999 by the Canadian Recording Industry Association. . Retrieved on March 8, 2009. Track listing Green disc #"Into Jesus" – DC Talk (band), dc Talk #"Entertaining Angels" – Newsboys #"Crazy Times" – Jars of Clay #"Love Me Good" – Michael W. Smith #"Undo Me" – Je ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ultimate Collection (Newsboys Album)
''The Ultimate Collection'' is the fourth, major compilation album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ..., released on 7 April 2009, and is the first double-disc format greatest hits album for the group. The album is a part of ''The Ultimate Collection'' series, each of which spotlights 24 songs from various Christian recording artists. The Newsboys' installment of ''The Ultimate Collection'' contains most of the songs that appeared on their 2007 compilation album, '' The Greatest Hits'' (minus "Real Good Thing" and "Reality," which are both absent on the double-disc set). In addition to the 16 songs that appeared on ''The Greatest Hits'' are "Woohoo," "Step Up to the Microphone," "Love Liberty Disco," "Beautiful Sound," "Who?," "In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston We Are GO
''Houston We Are GO'' is the first live album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released on 30 September 2008. It includes a CD and DVD. It was filmed at the Berry Center in Houston, Texas. Track listing Personnel * Peter Furler – lead vocals, guitars, drums * Paul Colman Paul Colman is a British-Australian pop-rock guitarist, vocalist, pianist, and composer. He has made a name for himself as a Christian musician independently, with his band the Paul Colman Trio, as a solo artist, and as part of the Newsboys. His ... – lead guitar, vocals * Jeff Frankenstein – keyboards, key bass, vocals * Duncan Phillips – drums, percussion References Newsboys albums 2008 live albums Inpop Records live albums 2008 video albums Live video albums Inpop Records video albums Christian live video albums {{2000s-pop-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest Hits (Newsboys Album)
''The Greatest Hits'' is a greatest hits album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys. The album features their biggest hit radio singles and two new songs entitled "I Fought the La..." and "Stay Strong". It also includes for the first time on a Newsboys album the song "In the Belly of the Whale", which was recorded for the '' Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie'' soundtrack. Track listing Singles Due to the Newsboys' previous studio album '' Go'' still being promoted by its own radio singles–"In Wonder" was still climbing the Christian charts at the time of the release of ''The Greatest Hits''–the first single from the new compilation album, "Stay Strong" wasn't released as a radio single until early in 2008, nearly five months after the album's release. The single peaked at No. 19 on ''Billboards Hot Christian Songs and No. 20 on the Hot Christian AC The ''Billboard'' charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and elsewhere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newsboys Remixed
''Newsboys Remixed'' is the first full remix album by Christian pop/rock group Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ..., which includes remixes of some of their most popular songs, as well as some reworked versions of songs from their most recent studio album, '' Thrive''. Track listing Note "Thrive" (Is That James Dancing? Mix) #*''Billboard'' Hot Dance Singles Sales Peak: No. 18 (12 weeks on chart) References {{Authority control Newsboys albums 2002 remix albums Sparrow Records remix albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hits
The Hits was a music video channel broadcast in the United Kingdom and Ireland, owned by Box Television. On 15 August 2008 it was rebranded as 4Music. Overview and availability The channel showcased a range of pop centred on chart hits and current favourites. Originally, the vast majority of music videos were selected by viewers by means of calling a premium-rate telephone number, however the policy was abandoned with the channel playing an automated selection of videos and countdown shows presented by celebrities and singers past and present. Programming was often themed to coincide with events such as St. Patrick's Day and Christmas. The channel was available free-to-air on the British digital terrestrial television service Freeview on channel 18. It was also available on Sky Digital, encrypted as a part of Sky's Music Pack. The Hits was also available on Virgin Media and was included in the basic package. It was also able to be seen through the British Forces Broadcasting S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Taylor
Roland Stephen Taylor (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, assistant professor, and actor. A figure in what has come to be known as Christian alternative rock, Taylor enjoyed a successful solo career during the 1980s, and also served in the short-lived group Chagall Guevara. In contrast to many Christian musical artists, his songs have often taken aim at other Christians with the use of satirical, sardonic lyrics. In 1997, he founded the record label Squint Entertainment, which fueled the careers of artists such as Sixpence None the Richer, Chevelle, and Burlap to Cashmere. Despite this success, Taylor was ousted from the label by its parent, Word Entertainment, in 2001. He has produced and written for numerous musical acts, one of the most consistent being Newsboys. As a film-maker, Taylor co-wrote, directed, and produced the feature films ''Down Under the Big Top'', ''The Second Chance'', and ''Blue Like Jazz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertaining Angels (song)
''Step Up to the Microphone'' is the seventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1998 through Star Song Communications. It was the Newsboys' first album following the departure of lead singer John James in 1997, with Peter Furler and Phil Joel subsequently sharing lead vocal duties. Track listing Music videos *"Entertaining Angels" Radio singles Note: all ''CCM Magazine chart information is available in the book ''Hot Hits CHR 1978-1997'' (1997) by Jeffrey Lee Brothers Personnel Newsboys * Peter Furler – lead vocals, drums, guitars, programming * Phil Joel – vocals, bass guitar, guitars * Jody Davis – lead and rhythm guitars, bass, vocals * Jeff Frankenstein – keys, vocals, programming * Duncan Phillips – percussion, drums, vocals Additional musicians * Mylon LeFevre – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * "Bull" – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * Summer Furler – Na-Nas on "WooHoo" * The Love Sponge Strings – strings on "Entertaining Angels" * Blair Maste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
