George Winston, David Benoit, Jim Brickman, Michael W. Smith
Sounds Like:
George Winston, Jim Brickman
Discography
'Tis So Sweet (2007) (Originally released in 2004 by The Awakening Media Group. Re-released in 2007 independently.)
Whereas "Ivory Worship" focused on newer praise and worship compositions, Steve returned to his childhood roots by recording such classics as "How Great Thou Art", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", "Just As I Am", "Amazing Grace" and many more (19 hymns in all).
Intimately played in a free-flowing, uninterrupted fashion, you will find a refreshing hour of personal worship awaits you every time you listen.
Ivory Worship (2007) (Originally released in 2003 by The Awakening Media Group under the title "To Worship You"...re-released in 2007 independently as "Ivory Worship")
This project includes intimate interpretations of many modern praise-and-worship classics such as "Breathe", "We Bow Down", "Shout to the Lord", "Agnus Dei", and others.
This initial CD from Steve was originally offered on The Awakening Show, and has been distributed throughout the United States and around the world as a result of that show.
Christmas Solitude (2005)
"Christmas Solitude" includes "O Come, O Come Emmanuel", "O Holy Night", "What Child Is This?", "Mary, Did You Know?" and many more. This CD will bring a peaceful, relaxing time of worship to what has otherwise become a very hectic time of year!
Included on this CD is one vocal number written and sung by Steve's wife, Christy. This intimate lullaby, sung from the perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus, serves as a beautiful complement to the instrumental worship that precedes it.
Steve has served on the staff of several churches, both in music and pastoral roles, and in recent years, has begun to expand once again on his musical abilities. His keyboard talents have also been featured regularly on the Awakening, a live praise and worship tv program broadcast all around the world. As part of the Awakening Band, Steve has appeared on TBN's "Praise the Lord" program and Daystar Network's "Celebration" program. In addition, Steve often is requested to add his keyboard style to recording projects in a wide variety of genres including Christian Contemporary, praise and worship, country, jazz, and southern gospel.
With the release of his first solo CD in October, 2003, "To Worship You", Steve accomplished a long-awaited dream of recording worshipful and intimate arrangements of contemporary praise and worship songs. In August, 2004, this CD was followed by the release of "'Tis So Sweet", on which Steve applied the same intimate style of playing to many classic hymns.
In 2005, "Christmas Solitude" was released. This CD featured Steve's intimate styling of well-known Christmas hymns and carols, focusing intentionally on the deep spiritual meaning behind Christmas. In addition to Steve's piano and keyboard arrangements, his wife Christy wrote and sang a lullaby entitled "Mary's Song (I'll Never Be the Same)".
During his varied career, Steve has had the opportunity to play with many well-known Christian music groups and artists, including:
* Tammy Trent
* Phillips, Craig, and Dean
* Bryan Duncan
* Nicole C. Mullen
* CeCe Winans
* David and Nicole Binion
* The Martins
* Darlene Zschech
* Hillsongs Worship Band
* Ronnie Freeman
* Russ Taff
* Dan Dean
* Josh Lopez
* Randy Phillips
* The Awakening Band
* John Ragsdale
* Larry Gatlin
* Landy Maughon and Everest
* Miss America 2003, Erika Harold
...and many others.
Currently, Steve and his wife live in Boone, NC with their 15-year-old son whom they homeschool and their 1-year-old daughter. Steve is on the faculty of the School of Music at Appalachian State University as an Adjunct Instructor. His responsibilities involve accompanying and coaching many vocal students as part of their course of study. He is also the Musical Director for all musical productions at Blowing Rock Stage Company, a professional stage company in nearby Blowing Rock.
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I'm Taking Requests! :)
2/15/2007 - 10:38 PM
Hey, friends and fellow ShoutLifers. I'm in the process of putting together my next recording, and I thought I would open up the request lines, so to speak. Does anyone have any particular hymns or other songs of worship that they would like to hea...
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- Most Recent Reply: 01/29/07 - 7:07 AM
Hi Steve,
The Compilation CD is now released by UNOH (Urban Neighbors of Hope) on their website:
www.unoh.org
I am SO excited! This is a double disc featuring music from Delirious, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Phil Joel, Graham Kendrick and many, many more...oops, I almost forgot, and me, Wanda Obermeier!
"This double CD project brings together authentic Worship songs for radical discipleship and inspiring tracks with justice at their heart to help fire responses to poverty and powerlessness in our world."
Please visit www.unoh.org and order your copy!
Thank you and be blessed.
Wanda Obermeier
