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]

Christmas... From the Realms of Glory
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 7, 2007[1]
GenreContemporary Christian music, folk
Length43:01[1]
LabelBEC
ProducerJason Ingram, Bebo Norman, Rusty Varenkamp[1]
Bebo Norman chronology
Great Light of the World: The Best of Bebo Norman
(2007)
Christmas... From the Realms of Glory
(2007)
Bebo Norman
(2008)

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Come and Worship"James Montgomery4:08
2."Joy to the World"Isaac Watts3:42
3."Born to Die"Jason Ingram and Bebo Norman3:36
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 Evans3:49
8."Christmas Time Is Here"Ingram and Norman2:57
9."Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 3:16
10."The Rebel Jesus"Jackson Browne3:47
11."O Come, O Come Emmanuel" 2:36
12."Great Light of the World" (interlude)Norman1:20
13."Mary's Prayer"Norman4:24
Total length:43:01[1]

Personnel

  • Bebo Norman – lead and backing vocals acoustic guitar, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
  • Jason Ingram – acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, programming, backing vocals, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11)
  • Paul Moak – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjitar, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 organ, pump organ, toy piano, 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)

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[3] 35
US Holiday Albums (Billboard)[4] 5

References

  1. Bebo Norman (October 7, 2007). "Christmas... From the Realms of Glory". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  2. DiBiase, John (September 30, 2007). "Bebo Norman, "Christmas... From the Realms of Glory" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. "Bebo Norman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard.
  4. Billboard (October 27, 2007). "Top Holiday Albums 2007-10-27". Billboard.biz. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
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