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[ october 16, 2007 ]

NEW CHRISTMAS ALBUM AVAILABLE

Smitty's long awaited brand-new album "It's A Wonderful Christmas" has been released today.

The CD is now available at our [ shop ].

[ october 7, 2007 ]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMITTY

Michael W. Smith was born on October 7, 1957.

[ august 28, 2007 ]

KARLSRUHE FLYER

The official [ concert flyer for Smitty at Karlsruhe (DE) on 10/05/07 ] (PDF) is available for download.

You may want to print and give it to your friends or spread the news within your parish or community.

[ august 27, 2007 ]

SMITTY IN ARNHEM

Michael is coming to the Gelredome at Arnhem in the Netherlands on October 6. Together with Darlene Zschech MWS will play at the 40. anniversary of Evangelische Omroep starting at 8 pm. Tickets cost EUR 27,50.

The official [ concert flyer for Smitty at Arnhem (NL) on 10/06/07 ] (PDF) is available for download. You may want to print and give it to your friends or spread the news within your parish or community.

Press release (dutch) : "EO Jubileumconcert met Michael W. Smith en Darlene Zschech

EO en GMI Music organiseren op 6 oktober een uniek avondvullend concert met Michael W. Smith en Darlene Zschech (Hillsong). Beide topartiesten zullen met hun eigen band een deel van de avond voor hun rekening nemen, maar ze zullen ook samen optreden! Het concert begint om 20.00 uur en gaat plaatsvinden in het Gelredome in Arnhem.

Speciale prijs
Het concert heeft een tweeledig karakter: we gaan genieten van een avond vol goede muziek en aanbidding uit dankbaarheid voor 40 jaar EO, maar daarnaast willen we iedereen aanmoedigen niet-gelovige vrienden of familie mee te nemen naar dit concert. Want dat past bij de EO, God bekendmaken aan mensen die Hem nog niet kennen, en daar kan iedereen bij helpen. Beide doelen komen tot uitdrukking in de toegangsprijzen. Normaal kost een avond met dergelijke artiesten al snel EUR 40,-. Vanwege het jubileumfeest is de prijs verlaagd naar EUR 27,50 (excl. EUR 2,50 reserveringskosten per kaart).

Groepsreservering
Met de vriendengroep, bijbelstudiekring of schoonfamilie naar het concert?! Een groepsreservering levert ook een behoorlijke korting op. Bij 5 kaarten of meer bespaart u EUR 2,50 per kaart. Bij 10 kaarten of meer bedraagt de korting maar liefst EUR 5,- per kaart."

Source : EO.nl

[ august 14, 2007 ]

DETAILS ON GERMAN CONCERT

Our partner, Smitty's exclusive distributor in Germany, Gerth Medien invites to the Europahalle in Karlsruhe on October 5, 2007.

The concert starts at 07:30 pm and ends around 10:15 pm - opening at 06:30 pm.

David Kadel will host the show. Supporting artists are Sara Lorenz from the band Sharona and worship leader Lothar Kosse from the Cologne Worship Night.

60311 Frankfurt, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 069-285880
64283 Darmstadt, Buchhandlung Stadtmission, Tel: 06151-23361
65185 Wiesbaden, Lesen und Leben, Tel: 0611-300209
66849 Landstuhl, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 06371-499032
68159 Mannheim, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0621-15607-33
69115 Heidelberg, Der neue Pavillon, Tel: 06221-181010
69198 Schriesheim, Christlicher Buchladen Regenbogen, Tel: 06203-61520
70173 Stuttgart, Charisma Shop, Tel: 0711-246329
70563 Stuttgart, Buch & Musik (EJW GmbH), Tel: 0711-9781-410
70178 Stuttgart, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0711-6491333
71277 Rutesheim, one.fishmart, Tel: 07152-997830
71364 Winnenden, Christliche Allianz-Buchhandlung, Tel: 07195-940233
71554 Weissach im Tal, Wort & Buch (Ev. Missionsschule), Tel: 07191-58249
72250 Freudenstadt, Ev. Buchhandlung Rudert, Tel: 07441-88540
72555 Metzingen, Buchhandlung Widmann, Tel: 07123-9616-0
72764 Reutlingen, Philadelphia Buchhandlung, Tel: 07121-346727
73033 Göppingen, Martins Buchladen, Tel: 07161-70604
73312 Geislingen, Das Gute Land, Tel: 07331-41551
74564 Crailsheim, Christliche Bücherstube, Tel: 07951-8454
74613 Öhringen, Schmidt Bücherecke, Tel: 07941-648040
74858 Aglasterhausen, Fundgrube, Tel: 06262-1290
75172 Pforzheim, Christliche Buchhandlung, Tel: 07231-354234
75378 Bad Liebenzell, Buchhandlung der Liebenzeller Mission, Tel: 07052-17163
76275 Ettlingen, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 07243-939678
76137 Karlsruhe, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0721-373021
76646 Bruchsal, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 07251-18716
77933 Lahr, Buchhandlung Kappus, Tel: 07825-7869
79098 Freiburg, Alpha Buchhandlung in der Stadtmission, Tel: 0761-32947
*All info are subject to change

[ august 6, 2007 ]

THE STAND TOUR EUROPE

This year Smitty visits the following european cities :

• Oct 05 Karlsruhe (GERMANY) - Europahalle
• Oct 06 Arnhem (NETHERLANDS) - Gelredome Stadium
• Oct 07 Haugesund (NORWAY) - Vard Hallen Arena
• Oct 09 Belfast (N. IRELAND) - Whitewell Metropolitan Tabern
• Oct 10 London (ENGLAND) - Hillsong UK Conference - ExCel London
• Oct 12 Glasgow (SCOTLAND) - Clyde Auditorium
• Oct 13 Horsens (DENMARK) - Forum Horsens
• Oct 15 Milan (ITALY) - Teatro Ventaglio Smeraldo
• Oct 16 Naples (ITALY) - Teatro Tenda Palapartenope

[ august 2, 2007 ]

COMING OCTOBER 16 "IT'S A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS"

Official press release by Reunion Records :

Michael W. Smith, an iconic artist loved and respected for his immense creativity, leadership and heart for others, announces the release of his 20^th studio album It’s A Wonderful Christmas,on Reunion Records, October 16^th.

Over the years, people have come to respect Smith as a man of many gifts. He’s written and recorded pop music that has infused America’s cultural climate with hope. He’s a gifted worship leader that has drawn other believers closer to God through his songs. However, there’s no denying that one of his greatest gifts is simply as a composer. That passion for creating new music abounds on It’s A Wonderful Christmas, a powerful collection of songs that reverberate with Smith’s heartfelt connection to that most special season.

Like his musical hero John Williams (composer of film scores for "Jaws," "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Jurassic Park"), Smith’s work has an epic, cinematic quality that stirs emotions in the listener. It’s the kind of music that is not simply heard; it’s felt. "It’s so big and symphonic," says Smith, who himself has scored two films, including "Second Chance" in which he also starred. "It feels like you’re going to get to the end of the record and you’ll want to see the movie.  It sounds like a soundtrack."

In recording It’s A Wonderful Christmas, Michael enlisted David Hamilton’s expertise with arrangements. Hamilton worked with Michael on his highly acclaimed instrumental album, "Freedom," and has also toured with Michael.

It’s A Wonderful Christmas features the winning singer-songwriter joining forces with four amazing choirs, among them a 100-voice choir and also a 16-member London boy’s choir directed by John Tobin, and a 67-piece orchestra at London’s Abbey Road studios. Also featured is a duet with American Idol’s Mandisa.  As the strings soar and the bells ring, you can almost feel winter’s nip in the air and smell the fragrance of pine trees as Smith’s music puts you in that holiday mood. Smith reveled in the opportunity to record with a 67-piece orchestra, "The arrangements were great. The room is legendary and the players were unbelievable," he enthuses.

In preparing for his new Christmas collection, he wanted to create an album with the lush arrangements and powerful orchestral sounds that he heard listening to his favorite Christmas records as a child. He began putting together a list of his favorite tunes, but in a burst of inspiration soon found he’d written more than enough new material to fill the album. The only cover tune is the timeless standard "What Child is This?" which sounds both familiar yet fresh thanks to Smitty’s deft musical reinvention.

• 1. Christmas Angels
• 2. It’s A Wonderful Christmas
• 3. The Promise
• 4. Song For The King
• 5. Christmas Day (duet with Mandisa)
• 6. A Highland Carol
• 7. Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah
• 8. Son of God
• 9. What Child Is This
• 10. Audrey’s Gift
• 11. All Year Long

*Song list and sequence subject to change

In addition, Michael will be hitting the road for a Christmas tour, appropriately titled the, "It’s A Wonderful Christmas" with special guests, The Katinas.  Each date will feature a full symphony orchestra. 

"It’s A Wonderful Christmas" tour dates:

• 29-Nov Binghampton, NY Broome County Arena
• 30-Nov Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
• 2-Dec Erie, PA Erie Civic Center Complex
• 4-Dec Dallas, TX Meyerson Symphony Center
• 5-Dec Dallas, TX Meyerson Symphony Center
• 1-Dec Reading, PA Reading Eagle Theater
• 7-Dec El Paso, TX Don Haskins Even Center
• 8-Dec Tempe, AZ Highlands Church
• 9-Dec Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
• 11-Dec Rocklin, CA Adventure Christian Church
• 13-Dec Redding, CA Redding Convention Center
• 14-Dec Tualitin, OR Rolling Hills Community Church
• 15-Dec Redmond, WA Overlake Christian Church
• 17-Dec Edmonton, AB Winspear Centre For Music
• 18-Dec Edmonton, AB Winspear Centre For Music
• 22-Dec Nashville, TN Brentwood Baptist

*Dates, cities, venues and times are all subject to change.

Source : ReunionRecords

[ july 14, 2007 ]

NEW ALBUM

The wait is over, almost. For all fans of Smitty's holiday tunes the good news is that MWS has recorded a new christmas album in London this May. The 20th album will be released in October.

[ july 3, 2007 ]

SERVER MAINTENANCE

We will have a scheduled maintenance concerning our media server within the next hours. This will entail an interruption of the access to any kind of multimedia files - standard web pages won't be affected. Complete functionality is planned to be restored at the latest on July 4th.

[ june 17, 2007 ]

CONCERT IN GERMANY

Michael W. Smith returns to Germany !

October 5, 2007, he will play live at Europahalle, Karlsruhe.

Tickets are now available at a price of EUR 25,-/30,- (incl. handling and shipping within Germany) at our [ shop ].

[ april 16, 2007 ]

FLEVO FESTIVAL NETHERLANDS

Smitty will play on August 16-19, 2007 at Flevo Festival (30. anniversary), Landgoed Velder, Velderseweg 23, Liempde Noord Brabant, The Netherlands.

Further artists are Hillsong London, Crimson Moonlight, Verra Cruz, Rebecca St. James, Elly en Rikkert, Rodney Cordner, Disciple, Taketh, Over the Rhine, Tess Wiley & at the close of every day (atcoed).

[ older news ]

If you're looking for older news than you may visit the news of [ 2006 ], [ 2005 ] and [ 2004 and before ].

[ 16. oktober 2007 ]

NEUES WEIHNACHTSALBUM VERFÜGBAR

Smitty's sehnlichst erwartetes nagelneues Album "It's A Wonderful Christmas" ist heute veröffentlicht worden und ab sofort auch im deutschsprachigen Raum erhältlich.

Die CD ist in unserem [ shop ] verfügbar.

[ 7. oktober 2007 ]

HERZLICHEN GLÜCKWUNSCH ZUM GEBURTSTAG, SMITTY

Michael W. Smith wurde am 7. Oktober 1957 geboren.

[ 28. august 2007 ]

KARLSRUHE FLYER

Der offizielle [ Konzertflyer für Smitty am 05.10.2007 in Karlsruhe (DE) ] (PDF) steht zum Download bereit.

Du kannst ihn ausdrucken und an Deine Freunde weitergeben oder in Deiner Gemeinde bzw. Nachbargemeinde verteilen.

[ 27. august 2007 ]

SMITTY IN ARNHEIM

Michael kommt am 6. Oktober zum Gelredome in Arnheim, Niederlande. Zusammen mit Darlene Zschech wird MWS ab 20 Uhr beim Konzert anlässlich des 40. Jubiläum der Evangelische Omroep spielen. Tickets kosten EUR 27,50.

Der offizielle [ Konzertflyer für Smitty am 06.10.2007 in Arnhem (NL) ] (PDF) steht zum Download bereit. Du kannst ihn ausdrucken und an Deine Freunde weitergeben oder in Deiner Gemeinde bzw. Nachbargemeinde verteilen.

Pressemitteilung (niederländisch) : "EO Jubileumconcert met Michael W. Smith en Darlene Zschech

EO en GMI Music organiseren op 6 oktober een uniek avondvullend concert met Michael W. Smith en Darlene Zschech (Hillsong). Beide topartiesten zullen met hun eigen band een deel van de avond voor hun rekening nemen, maar ze zullen ook samen optreden! Het concert begint om 20.00 uur en gaat plaatsvinden in het Gelredome in Arnhem.

Speciale prijs
Het concert heeft een tweeledig karakter: we gaan genieten van een avond vol goede muziek en aanbidding uit dankbaarheid voor 40 jaar EO, maar daarnaast willen we iedereen aanmoedigen niet-gelovige vrienden of familie mee te nemen naar dit concert. Want dat past bij de EO, God bekendmaken aan mensen die Hem nog niet kennen, en daar kan iedereen bij helpen. Beide doelen komen tot uitdrukking in de toegangsprijzen. Normaal kost een avond met dergelijke artiesten al snel EUR 40,-. Vanwege het jubileumfeest is de prijs verlaagd naar EUR 27,50 (excl. EUR 2,50 reserveringskosten per kaart).

Groepsreservering
Met de vriendengroep, bijbelstudiekring of schoonfamilie naar het concert?! Een groepsreservering levert ook een behoorlijke korting op. Bij 5 kaarten of meer bespaart u EUR 2,50 per kaart. Bij 10 kaarten of meer bedraagt de korting maar liefst EUR 5,- per kaart."

Source : EO.nl

[ 14. august 2007 ]

DETAILS ZUM DEUTSCHEN KONZERT

Unser Partner, Smitty's Exklusivvertrieb in Deutschland, Gerth Medien lädt am 5. Oktober 2007 in die Europahalle in Karlsruhe ein.

Das Konzert beginnt um 19:30 Uhr und endet gegen 22:15 - Einlass um 18:30.

David Kadel moderiert die Show. Support-Künstler sind Sara Lorenz von der Band Sharona und Lobpreisleiter Lothar Kosse von der Cologne Worship Night.

60311 Frankfurt, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 069-285880
64283 Darmstadt, Buchhandlung Stadtmission, Tel: 06151-23361
65185 Wiesbaden, Lesen und Leben, Tel: 0611-300209
66849 Landstuhl, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 06371-499032
68159 Mannheim, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0621-15607-33
69115 Heidelberg, Der neue Pavillon, Tel: 06221-181010
69198 Schriesheim, Christlicher Buchladen Regenbogen, Tel: 06203-61520
70173 Stuttgart, Charisma Shop, Tel: 0711-246329
70563 Stuttgart, Buch & Musik (EJW GmbH), Tel: 0711-9781-410
70178 Stuttgart, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0711-6491333
71277 Rutesheim, one.fishmart, Tel: 07152-997830
71364 Winnenden, Christliche Allianz-Buchhandlung, Tel: 07195-940233
71554 Weissach im Tal, Wort & Buch (Ev. Missionsschule), Tel: 07191-58249
72250 Freudenstadt, Ev. Buchhandlung Rudert, Tel: 07441-88540
72555 Metzingen, Buchhandlung Widmann, Tel: 07123-9616-0
72764 Reutlingen, Philadelphia Buchhandlung, Tel: 07121-346727
73033 Göppingen, Martins Buchladen, Tel: 07161-70604
73312 Geislingen, Das Gute Land, Tel: 07331-41551
74564 Crailsheim, Christliche Bücherstube, Tel: 07951-8454
74613 Öhringen, Schmidt Bücherecke, Tel: 07941-648040
74858 Aglasterhausen, Fundgrube, Tel: 06262-1290
75172 Pforzheim, Christliche Buchhandlung, Tel: 07231-354234
75378 Bad Liebenzell, Buchhandlung der Liebenzeller Mission, Tel: 07052-17163
76275 Ettlingen, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 07243-939678
76137 Karlsruhe, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 0721-373021
76646 Bruchsal, Alpha Buchhandlung, Tel: 07251-18716
77933 Lahr, Buchhandlung Kappus, Tel: 07825-7869
79098 Freiburg, Alpha Buchhandlung in der Stadtmission, Tel: 0761-32947
*Alle Angaben ohne Gwähr

[ 6. august 2007 ]

THE STAND TOURNEE EUROPA

Dieses Jahr besucht Smitty die folgenden europäischen Städte :

• 05. Okt. Karlsruhe (DEUTSCHLAND) - Europahalle
• 06. Okt. Arnheim (NIEDERLANDE) - Gelredome Stadium
• 07. Okt. Haugesund (NORWEGEN) - Vard Hallen Arena
• 09. Okt. Belfast (IRLAND) - Whitewell Metropolitan Tabern
• 10. Okt. London (ENGLAND) - Hillsong UK Conference - ExCel London
• 12. Okt. Glasgow (SCHOTTLAND) - Clyde Auditorium
• 13. Okt. Horsens (DÄNEMARK) - Forum Horsens
• 15. Okt. Milano (ITALIEN) - Teatro Ventaglio Smeraldo
• 16. Okt. Naples (ITALIEN) - Teatro Tenda Palapartenope

[ 2. august 2007 ]

"IT'S A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS" ERSCHEINT 16. OKTOBER

Offizielle Pressemitteilung von Reunion Records (bisher leider noch nicht übersetzt) :

Michael W. Smith, an iconic artist loved and respected for his immense creativity, leadership and heart for others, announces the release of his 20^th studio album It’s A Wonderful Christmas,on Reunion Records, October 16^th.

Over the years, people have come to respect Smith as a man of many gifts. He’s written and recorded pop music that has infused America’s cultural climate with hope. He’s a gifted worship leader that has drawn other believers closer to God through his songs. However, there’s no denying that one of his greatest gifts is simply as a composer. That passion for creating new music abounds on It’s A Wonderful Christmas, a powerful collection of songs that reverberate with Smith’s heartfelt connection to that most special season.

Like his musical hero John Williams (composer of film scores for "Jaws," "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Jurassic Park"), Smith’s work has an epic, cinematic quality that stirs emotions in the listener. It’s the kind of music that is not simply heard; it’s felt. "It’s so big and symphonic," says Smith, who himself has scored two films, including "Second Chance" in which he also starred. "It feels like you’re going to get to the end of the record and you’ll want to see the movie.  It sounds like a soundtrack."

In recording It’s A Wonderful Christmas, Michael enlisted David Hamilton’s expertise with arrangements. Hamilton worked with Michael on his highly acclaimed instrumental album, "Freedom," and has also toured with Michael.

It’s A Wonderful Christmas features the winning singer-songwriter joining forces with four amazing choirs, among them a 100-voice choir and also a 16-member London boy’s choir directed by John Tobin, and a 67-piece orchestra at London’s Abbey Road studios. Also featured is a duet with American Idol’s Mandisa.  As the strings soar and the bells ring, you can almost feel winter’s nip in the air and smell the fragrance of pine trees as Smith’s music puts you in that holiday mood. Smith reveled in the opportunity to record with a 67-piece orchestra, "The arrangements were great. The room is legendary and the players were unbelievable," he enthuses.

In preparing for his new Christmas collection, he wanted to create an album with the lush arrangements and powerful orchestral sounds that he heard listening to his favorite Christmas records as a child. He began putting together a list of his favorite tunes, but in a burst of inspiration soon found he’d written more than enough new material to fill the album. The only cover tune is the timeless standard "What Child is This?" which sounds both familiar yet fresh thanks to Smitty’s deft musical reinvention.

• 1. Christmas Angels
• 2. It’s A Wonderful Christmas
• 3. The Promise
• 4. Song For The King
• 5. Christmas Day (duet with Mandisa)
• 6. A Highland Carol
• 7. Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah
• 8. Son of God
• 9. What Child Is This
• 10. Audrey’s Gift
• 11. All Year Long

*Song list and sequence subject to change

In addition, Michael will be hitting the road for a Christmas tour, appropriately titled the, "It’s A Wonderful Christmas" with special guests, The Katinas.  Each date will feature a full symphony orchestra. 

"It’s A Wonderful Christmas" tour dates:

• 29-Nov Binghampton, NY Broome County Arena
• 30-Nov Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
• 2-Dec Erie, PA Erie Civic Center Complex
• 4-Dec Dallas, TX Meyerson Symphony Center
• 5-Dec Dallas, TX Meyerson Symphony Center
• 1-Dec Reading, PA Reading Eagle Theater
• 7-Dec El Paso, TX Don Haskins Even Center
• 8-Dec Tempe, AZ Highlands Church
• 9-Dec Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
• 11-Dec Rocklin, CA Adventure Christian Church
• 13-Dec Redding, CA Redding Convention Center
• 14-Dec Tualitin, OR Rolling Hills Community Church
• 15-Dec Redmond, WA Overlake Christian Church
• 17-Dec Edmonton, AB Winspear Centre For Music
• 18-Dec Edmonton, AB Winspear Centre For Music
• 22-Dec Nashville, TN Brentwood Baptist

*Dates, cities, venues and times are all subject to change.

Quelle : ReunionRecords

[ 14. juli 2007 ]

NEUES ALBUM

Das Warten hat ein Ende, fast. Für alle Freunde von Smitty's Weihnachtsliedern lautet die gute Nachricht, dass MWS im Mai ein neues Weihnachtsalbum in London aufgenommen hat. Das 20. Album wird im Oktober veröffentlicht werden.

[ 3. juli 2007 ]

SERVER WARTUNGSARBEITEN

Wir werden in den nächsten Stunden geplante Wartungsarbeiten an unserem Medienserver durchführen. Dies wird eine Unterbrechung des Zugriffs auf jede Art von Mediendateien mit sich bringen - Standardseiten werden davon nicht betroffen sein. Die vollständige Funktionalität sollte spätestens am 4. Juli wiederhergestellt sein.

[ 17. juni 2007 ]

KONZERT IN DEUTSCHLAND

Michael W. Smith kehrt nach Deutschland zurück !

Am 5. Oktober 2007 wird er live in der Europahalle, Karlsruhe, spielen.

Karten sind nun zum Preis von EUR 25,-/30,- (inkl. MwSt. und Versand innerhalb Deutschlands) in unserem [ shop ] verfügbar.

[ 16. april 2007 ]

FLEVO FESTIVAL NIEDERLANDE

Smitty wird am 16-19. August 2007 auf dem Flevo Festival (30. Jahrestag), Landgoed Velder, Velderseweg 23, Liempde Noord Brabant, Niederlande, spielen.

Weitere Künstler sind Hillsong London, Crimson Moonlight, Verra Cruz, Rebecca St. James, Elly en Rikkert, Rodney Cordner, Disciple, Taketh, Over the Rhine, Tess Wiley & at the close of every day (atcoed).

[ ältere nachrichten ]

Falls Du nach älteren Nachrichten suchst, dann besuche die Nachrichten von [ 2006 ], [ 2005 ] und [ 2004 und davor ].