New From Brian Doerksen
Integrity Label Group announces the March 6 release of "Holy God" from award-winning songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen.
"Holy God" marks the first studio recording for Doerksen, writer of such modern classics as “Come Now is the Time to Worship,” “Refiner’s Fire” and “Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing).”
“I have wanted to do a studio worship CD for some time,” says Doerksen, who has previously recorded/produced 25 live albums. “A studio recording lets us focus on some of the more subtle elements of the songs. I believed that the theme of this project and the songs themselves called for this approach... it’s just an intimate experience that allows the listener to be present in the middle of this encounter with God without distractions.”
The freedom of a studio recording also allowed Doerksen and producer Philip Janz to use musicians and vocalists from different locations. Those guest appearances include duets with Christine Dente (Out of the Grey), Joseph Williams (former lead singer for 80s band TOTO) and native Hawaiian artist David Kahiapo. A classical choir directed by Doerksen’s former music teacher, musicians from England and Germany and the introduction of world music instruments also add to the musical variety.
"Holy God" marks Doerksen’s fourth partnership with Philip Janz who co-produced his previous three Integrity CDs, the critically-acclaimed "Live In Europe," "Today" and "You Shine." Known for combining contemporary and classic elements, Doerksen and Janz once again have created a journey of worship for listeners. The journey is captured in part by personal insights and “song stories” compiled by Doerksen and included throughout the liner notes of the 16-track album. The majority of these songs were written or co-written by Doerksen. Guest writers include Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown among others.
In addition to the CD, Integrity will offer companion resources for "Holy God" that include CD trax, a songbook and a CD-ROM digital songbook, available online at www.integritymusic.com .
A native and resident of British Columbia, Doerksen recently won three Covenant Awards from the Canadian Gospel Music Association for Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Inspirational Song of the Year. He is a former recipient of the Gospel Music Association’s “International Award” and also a winner of two SHAI Awards (Canada’s People’s Choice Gospel Music Awards) in the categories of Worship Album of the Year and Male Soloist of the Year.
Doerksen, his wife Joyce and their six children live in Abbotsford, B.C. The family attends The Bridge , an interdenominational church where he serves as Teaching and Worship Life Pastor.
