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This album here, which was originally released as a simply self-titled record, but which I've decided to rename as Unspoken Words (Deluxe), is a very special collection of songs and features a number of fine musicians:
Steve Brewster-drums,
Jackie Street-bass,
Tom Howard-piano, string and horn arrangements,
Jerry McPherson-guitar,
John Hammand-drums,
Hunter Lee-penny whistle and Irish pipes,
Wade Jaynes-bass,
Eric Darken-percussion,
Michael Aukofer-Marimba
and a number of singers doing BGVs:
Gene Miller, Gianna Jesson, Keith Moore, my sister Geri Bobeck, Bernadette and our daughter Alicia.
This album also features wonderful string and horn players!
Their names are all listed. Special thanks goes to Hank Williams for his mastering of this album.
Others are listed in the final credits—what a list of friends and talented people! Thank you also Ben Pearson and Jimmy Abegg.
I was blessed to have gifted cowriters and the inspiration of beautiful poetry as well. Many talented people contributed their talents to this project, to whom I’m grateful, including arranger Carl Marsh.
Tom Lanne produced this album and it was a great experience for me to work with him. He was very positive and engaged in the whole recording process!
Judith Volz was my A&R director and she, along Jamie Kiner helped me choose the songs.
This collection contains the original album in full quality as well as a number of demos and bonus tracks.
Liner notes have been provided as well regarding the credits and personnel for each song that was on the original CD release
I’d like to acknowledge Paul Field who wrote the lyrics to the bonus tracks: The Mirror and The Beat Of Your Heart.
It’s been nearly 20 years since I heard these demos.
I’d also like to acknowledge these co-writers as well:
My sister, Geri Bobeck: Tender Love and My Unspoken Words, Keith Moore: A Little Bit Of Light and Sheila Walsh: Jesus Loves The Church.
Tracks 2 and 9 are words I found in the devotional (The Continual Burnt Offering)
Above All Things was directly inspired by the writings of St John Chrysostom on marriage.
One of my best recordings is Under The Grace-
My dear wife Bernadette was the inspiration for this song.
Special thanks to Tom Howard’s piano and string arrangement. He and Jackie Street are very missed by many friends, including me!
Tom Lanne’s production and mixing is stellar as well as the players.
Tender Love is also a special song to me.
I hope you will enjoy the demos provided here as well.
I’ve made many albums in my life, and this one is among my favorites. Thanks all…
1 A Sign Came Through A Window
Acoustic Guitar [Classical, Electric Acoustic], Backing Vocals, Written-By – Phil Keaggy
Bass – Jackie Street
Drums – John Hammond (3)
Percussion – Eric Darken
2 Beneath The Blood-Stained Lintel
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Backing Vocals – Bernadette Keaggy
Flute [Irish], Tin Whistle [Pennywhistle] – Hunter Lee
Lyrics By – H. A. Ironside*
Marimba – Michael Aukofer
Percussion – Eric Darken
3 Under The Grace
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Phil Keaggy
Bass – Jackie Street
Cello – Tony Pleeth*, Frank Schaeffer*, Johnathan Williams*, Paul Kegg
Double Bass – Chris Laurence, Paul Cullington
Drums – John Hammond (3)
Horns – Frank Lloyd, John Pigneguy, Mike Thompson*
Orchestra – London Session Orchestra*
Percussion – Eric Darken
Piano, Conductor, Arranged By [Orchestra] – Tom Howard
Viola – Bill Hawkes, George Robertson, Caty Wilkinson*, Phill Dukes*
Violin – Ben Cruft, Bog Kostecki*, Jim McLeod, John Bradbury (2), Pat Kiernan*, Perry Mason*, Becca Hirsch*, Rolf Wilson, Will Gibson*
Violin, Leader – Gavyn Wright
4 Above All Things
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Phil Keaggy
Backing Vocals – Alicia Keaggy, Gianna Jessen
Bass – Wade Jaynes
Flute [Irish], Bagpipes [Ulliean Pipes] – Hunter Lee
Lyrics By – St. John Crystostom
Percussion – Eric Darken, Steve Brewster
5 My Unspoken Words
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar [12-string], Keyboards, Bass, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Drums – Steve Brewster
Electric Guitar – Jerry McPherson
Lyrics By – Geri Bobeck
Percussion – Eric Darken
Programmed By [Fairlight String] – Carl Marsh (2)
6 Tender Love
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Backing Vocals – Keith Moore*
Backing Vocals, Lyrics By – Geri Bobeck
Bass – Jackie Street
Cello – Tony Pleeth*, Frank Schaeffer*, Johnathan Williams*, Paul Kegg
Double Bass – Chris Laurence, Paul Cullington
Drums – John Hammond (3)
Horns – Chris McDonald, Edward Ferguson (2), Frank Lloyd, Gilbert Long, Jeff Bailey, John Pigneguy, Joy Worland, Leslie Norton, Mike Thompson*, Michael Haynes*
Orchestra – London Session Orchestra*
Percussion – Eric Darken
Piano, Conductor, Arranged By [Orchestra, Horns] – Tom Howard
Viola – Bill Hawkes, George Robertson, Caty Wilkinson*, Phill Dukes*
Violin – Ben Cruft, Bog Kostecki*, Jim McLeod, John Bradbury (2), Pat Kiernan*, Perry Mason*, Becca Hirsch*, Rolf Wilson, Will Gibson*
Violin, Leader – Gavyn Wright
7 A Little Bit Of Light
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Backing Vocals, Lyrics By – Keith Moore*
Bass – Wade Jaynes
Drums – Steve Brewster
Electric Guitar – Jerry McPherson
8 Chase The Bad Away
Backing Vocals – Gene Miller (2)
Bass – Wade Jaynes
Drums – Steve Brewster
Electric Guitar – Jerry McPherson
Electric Guitar, Written-By – Phil Keaggy
Percussion – Eric Darken
9 Quite Suddenly
Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Conductor, Arranged By [String Quartet] – Tom Howard
Lyrics By – H. A. Ironside*
Percussion – Eric Darken
Strings [String Quartet] – Members Of London Session Orchestra*
10 Days Like You
Bass – Wade Jaynes
Drums – Steve Brewster
Electric Guitar – Jerry McPherson
Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar [12-string], Backing Vocals, Written-By – Phil Keaggy
Percussion – Eric Darken
11 Jesus Loves The Church
Backing Vocals – Gianna Jessen
Electric Guitar, Keyboards [Roland Gr 30], Bass, Music By – Phil Keaggy
Lyrics By – Sheila Walsh
Percussion – Eric Darken
Credits
Artwork By [Art Direction] – Beth Lee
Engineer [Assistant] – James Bauer, Matt Anders, Shawn McLean
Mastered By – Hank Williams (2)
Other [A & R Coordination] – Jamie Kiner
Other [A & R Direction] – Judith Volz
Photography – Ben Pearson, Jimmy Abegg
Producer – Phil Keaggy
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Tom Lanne*
Recorded By [Orchestra] – Peter Cobbin
Recorded By [Pro Tools Assistance] – Brad Vosburg, Kent Hooper
Notes
Recorded at Bennett House, Omnisound, Sound Emporium, Kegworth Studio and Marsh Labratories.
Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studio. Mixed at Bridgeway Studio.
Phil Keaggy is one of the most admired guitarists in music today. A master of both electric rock and acoustic finger style,
he has been honing his craft for over 50 years.
He continues to sell out concerts all over the United States, with his ever-changing style, ranging from rock-and-roll to fully orchestrated instrumental compositions....more
supported by 33 fans who also own “Unspoken Words”
Beautiful work guys! Some perfect amalgamation of ambient, jazz and maybe a touch of electronic music here and there. The way the guitars and keys play off of each other is wonderful. The Green Kingdom
supported by 27 fans who also own “Unspoken Words”
Unable to choose 1 favorite track. (Webmaster, add "ALL"). Each a fine musician, Phil, Tony & Jerry blend beautifully as a tight trio, each one telling their own story part of the conversation. Luckily for us, we get to listen! Catch the quiet & spontaneous "ha-ha!" at the end of Jam 1. Love this album & sharing widely! sbnss
