Project by Michael W. Smith - VitaMusik

ALBUM

At the start of his Christian music career, Michael W. Smith was known primarily as a songwriter and keyboardist. Michael W. Smith Project, his 1983 debut as an artist, came on the heels of his high-profile stint in Amy Grant’s touring group. The album’s heavy use of synthesizers lends it a sound somewhere between the Doobie Brothers and Mannheim Steamroller, spiced up at times with techno-pop touches. Smith tries a little bit of everything here, testing out his arena rock chops on “Be Strong and Courageous,” experimenting with jittery New Wave rhythms on “You Need a Savior” and dabbling in jazz-funk on “Looking Up.” “Sonata in D Minor” and “Alpha Overture” are well-rendered classical flourishes, while “Great is the Lord” is a stirring contemporary hymn. As a singer, Smith still doesn’t evidence the confidence he would show on later albums, though the sensitive ballad “Friends” hints at his later intimate style. Songs like “Too Many Times” foreshadow the powerful declarations of faith that would be a hallmark of his late ‘80s and ‘90s work.

5. Be Strong and Courageous

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

7. The Race Is On

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

8. Love In The Light

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

10. Great Is The Lord

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

6. Looking Up

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

1. Sonata in D Major

by Michael W. Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

3. Could He Be The Messiah

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

9. Friends

by Michael Smith

Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Vocals: Amy Grant; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

11. Alpha Overture

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

2. You Need a Saviour

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

4. Too Many Times

by Michael Smith

Primary Artist: Michael W. Smith; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Smith
Michael W. Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael W. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Deborah D. Smith; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Hank Williams; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Michael W. Smith; Production
Recording: Mike Psanos; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Gospel, Jazz, Christian, CCM, Adult Contemporary, Christian Pop

Label

Reunion Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

12414920928