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Glory is an instrumental album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in November 2011, the album is Smith's second instrumental album following Freedom in 2000. The album was recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at
AIR Studios Lyndhurst Hall in London and Wildwood Recording Studio in Nashville. The music was arranged by Smith's longtime friend David Hamilton, and produced by Smith himself.
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Glory Overture"
5:31
2.
"Patriot"
2:54
3.
"Heroes"
5:51
4.
"Forever"
4:02
5.
"Blessing"
3:38
6.
"Whitaker's Wonder"
3:06
7.
"Joy Follows Suffering"
3:07
8.
"Glory Battle"
4:22
9.
"Atonement"
3:50
10.
"Redemption"
5:35
11.
"The Romance"
3:28
12.
"The Tribute"/ "Agnus Dei"
6:51
Personnel
Michael W. Smith – composer, grand piano, additional programming
David Hamilton – programming, orchestral arrangements and conductor
Executive Producers – Michael W. Smith, Chaz Corzine and Greg Ham.
Orchestra recorded by Geoff Foster at AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall, London, England), assisted by Chris Barrett.
Piano recorded by Brendan Harkin at Wildwood Recording (Nashville, TN), assisted by Taemin Daniel Choi.
Editing by David Hamilton at Studiowave (Brentwood, TN).
Mixed by Rob Burrell at emotionmix studios.
Mastered by Hank Williams at MasterMix (Nashville, TN).
Ken Johnson – production manager
Ric Domenico – music preparation
David Shipps – music preparation
Tim Parker – art direction, design
Russ Harrington – photography
Robin Geary – hair stylist, makeup
Reception
Dawno's Music and Book Reviews on New Release Tuesday described Glory as "worth repeated listens" and that the album is "contemplative, majestic, somber, romantic, joyful, and playful." Lindsay Williams from watchgmctv.com wrote that Glory was "as sentimental as it is patriotic and boasts a collection of instrumental soundscapes that honor family, God and country."
