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The CD starts off with the title track, “Welcome To Life,” as Maher does a great take of the Beatles' “Magical Mystery Tour.” Sounding very Paul McCartney-ish in vocals, Maher wants us to hop on board the wonderful journey of life and know that it may be bumpy, but "the glorious Son" will help us and be our guide. Another rockin’ tune is “All Glory To God.” It's a classic song you’ve heard, done very electric! Great beat, and this could be played on contemporary radio. Maher switches to a slower ballad on “Jesus, My Everything,” a sweet song of devotion, asking Jesus to take us just as we are. Another ballad on the CD is “Set Me As A Seal,” in which Maher does a beautiful, slow duet with Jenny Pixler. This is followed by another deeply moving song of love called simply, “I Love You, Lord.” What more can you say? Giving an almost Middle Eastern sound is “Isaiah 61,” which tells of the mission of the afflicted. Maher has taken much of the text from this scripture and set it to an awesome blend of vocals and music. The last song on the CD is perfectly called “Lead Me Home.” What else could you think after being told, Welcome To Life, but to know we have a great reward after this life? Matt Maher has made a great CD. How many CDs have you found like this in a 15 year-old's room?
(This would be a great gift for someone who is graduating this year or a youth's birthday.)
I belive this album is so awesome...I'm a thirty one year old and heard it from my cousin who is in life teen and ~wow ~ when I heard his first album I liked it so much but didn't know who it was. Then I heard that familiar voice and asked after hearing the whole cd...I was in such a wow!!! I recommend it to all my friends in and out of church. It's so awesome! 'Welcome to life' is such a great song making you feel so youthful...my everything - wow- that makes me cry cause he sings with so much emotion and humbleness. Ahhh, its so great. 'I love you Lord' wow to that also. 'Set me as a seal' - beautiful enough for weddings. The ENTIRE album is highly recomended. If you love someone so much can't find what to give them this is a true blessing. It's from a guy who still plays and sings and serves at his church in arizona. This was such a beautiful composed album I sent it to a soldier and his troops in Iraq for inspiration.Other CDs I have enjoyedThe Begining and the End
I heard of Matt Maher through Chris Tomlin's CD where he borrowed and redid Matt's "Your grace is enough". I loved that song and when I researched more of Matt's songs, I came across this album. My particular favorite is "Jericho". It's a song that to me is about the might of God that at His voice everyone shall bow down and worship him. It's a great worship song and I plan to use it in our congregational worship service. Keep up the good work Matt!
I have been a huge fan of Matt Mahers for a while. I love this cd! He is really talented and has a way for writing lyrics that are amazing!
I've used the "End and the Beginning" album often when teaching for youth Mass preparation. What better way to reach kids but through their music, and what better way to explain our emotion when in the presence of the Word of God and in the presence of the Eucharist. Matt reaches us on how to fully particapate in the Mass. When looking for music to use in a program I am doing for college students in which we will take the Passover and show Christ at his last supper, I needed the right song to transition from Old Testement to the New. In the album "Welcome to life" I found "Isaiah 61" It is perfect. The first time I heard the song I didn't see the title, listening I thought it was about Christ on the mule coming into the city of Jerusalem for the Passover, people are waving palms rejoicing in their King. Prophetic prophecy? yeah
I love the CD! The lyrics are beautiful and meaningful. I definitely enjoy that the Word of God permeates the lyrics.
Matt's music is on the cutting edge of Contemporary Catholic music. "Welcome to Life" and "The End and the Begining" are both well written and well produced. It's exciting to hear this kind of music being put forth from a Catholic artist. Matt, I'm wearin' 'em out brother!Other CDs I have enjoyedCurtis Stephan ROMANS
I first met Matt in Chandler on the opening night of a Life Teen Music conference.By the time mass ended, my emotional high from "Your Grace Is Enough" led me straight to the gift shop to buy several copies of "Welcome To Life" CD's and Songbooks for our group back home in Indianapolis.After mass, I got to watch Matt interact with the Teens at St. Tim's. It is obvious that they love and respect the man. He speaks their language and relates on their level - as adults (young ones). We're rocking to the songs, the sound and the message "back home in Indiana". Thanks, Matt! Grace and peace be yours ....Other CDs I have enjoyedThe End and The Beginning (Maher)Cry The Gospel (Tom Booth)Unravelled (Tom Booth)
By the time mass ended, my emotional high from "Your Grace Is Enough" led me straight to the gift shop to buy several copies of "Welcome To Life" CD's and Songbooks for our group back home in Indianapolis.
After mass, I got to watch Matt interact with the Teens at St. Tim's. It is obvious that they love and respect the man. He speaks their language and relates on their level - as adults (young ones).
We're rocking to the songs, the sound and the message "back home in Indiana". Thanks, Matt! Grace and peace be yours ....Other CDs I have enjoyedThe End and The Beginning (Maher)Cry The Gospel (Tom Booth)Unravelled (Tom Booth)
i love your music with a passion!!! all your songs are beautiful, with meaningful passages!! every friend i show your music to they absolutly love it!!! your awesome in every way!!! and God Bless <>< !!!!Other CDs I have enjoyedThe end and the beginning
Love especially "Set me as a seal" and "Isaiah 61" from Matt Maher's album "Welcome to life". Have been listening them again and again and again.. it's like I can't listen to them enough.. and I am 46! I can imagine younger guys would like the album even more!
