Christmas... From the Realms of Glory
Christmas... From the Realms of Glory is the first holiday album by contemporary Christian musician Bebo Norman. The album is the first with BEC Recordings, and his eighth album overall including his first independent release. This album was released on October 7, 2007, and the producers are Jason Ingram, Bebo Norman and Rusty Varenkamp.[1]
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| Released | October 7, 2007[1] | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, folk | |||
| Length | 43:01[1] | |||
| Label | BEC | |||
| Producer | Jason Ingram, Bebo Norman, Rusty Varenkamp[1] | |||
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Critical reception
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| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [2] |
Jesus Freak Hideout's John DiBiase said that "Bebo Norman's warm and intimate voice is a perfect match for the Christmas season. His first official venture singing original and all-time favorites is a triumph and easily among the greatest CCM offerings in the Christmas genre to date. As this particular Christmas looks to bring with it some truly memorable projects, consider Bebo Norman's Christmas... From The Realms Of Glory to mark one of the first grand achievements for 2007."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Come and Worship" | James Montgomery | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Joy to the World" | Isaac Watts | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Born to Die" | Jason Ingram and Bebo Norman | 3:36 |
| 4. | "What Child Is This" | 4:06 | |
| 5. | "Angels" (interlude) | 1:50 | |
| 6. | "Go Tell It on the Mountain" | 3:30 | |
| 7. | "Silver Bells" | Jay Livingston and Ray Evans | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Christmas Time Is Here" (featuring Amy Grant) | Ingram and Norman | 2:57 |
| 9. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 3:16 | |
| 10. | "The Rebel Jesus" | Jackson Browne | 3:47 |
| 11. | "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" | 2:36 | |
| 12. | "Great Light of the World" (interlude) | Norman | 1:20 |
| 13. | "Mary's Prayer" | Norman | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 43:01[1] | ||
Personnel
- Bebo Norman – lead and backing vocals acoustic guitar, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
- Jason Ingram – acoustic piano, programming, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
- Paul Moak – Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, pump organ, toy piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitars, pedal steel guitar, banjitar, vibraphone, glockenspiel
- Gabe Scott – acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo, dobro, accordion, hammered dulcimer
- Matt Pierson – bass
- Ken Lewis – drums, percussion
- David Henry – cello
- Chris Carmichael – viola, violin
- Amy Grant – guest vocals (8)
Production
- Jason Ingram – producer
- Bebo Norman – producer
- Rusty Varenkamp – producer, recording, mixing (5, 12, 13)
- Tom Laune – mixing (1-4, 6-11)
- Dan Shike – mastering
- Tyson Paoletti – A&R
- Traci Bishir – production assistant
- Siesta – artwork, design
- Anthony Saint James – photography
- Chad Sylva – set up assistant
Studios
- Recorded at Emack Studio (Franklin, Tennessee); The Smoakstack (Nashville, Tennessee); Little Hollywood Hills (Brentwood, Tennessee).
- Mastered at Tone and Volume Mastering (Nashville, Tennessee).
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[3] | 35 |
| US Holiday Albums (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
References
- Bebo Norman (October 7, 2007). "Christmas... From the Realms of Glory". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- DiBiase, John (September 30, 2007). "Bebo Norman, "Christmas... From the Realms of Glory" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- "Bebo Norman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard.
- Billboard (October 27, 2007). "Top Holiday Albums 2007-10-27". Billboard.biz. Retrieved October 19, 2012.