10 Years Ago Chris Tomlin Released His First Live Worship Project

Worship music leader and songwriter Chris Tomlin released his first live recording, Live From Austin Music Hall ten years ago. Tomlin recorded the album Sept. 18, 2005 in his hometown of Austin, TX along with thousands who came for an evening of worship at the famed Austin Music Hall. On the night of the recording, the hall was packed.  Feeling sorry to have to turn many away, Tomlin later dedicated the album to fans who were turned away that night. 

The album consists of such CCLI chart favorites as "Forever," "Famous One," and "Kindness," as well as a brand new live version of "Indescribable" with Tomlin playing piano. "Indescribable" is the first No. 1 hit off the 400,000-plus selling, award winning 2004 release, Arriving. Joining Tomlin on stage for the Live From Austin Music Hall recording were special guests and fellow Texans: collegiate favorite and label mate David Crowder, singer/songwriter Cary Pierce, formerly of Jackopierce (co-wrote "Unfailing Love" with Tomlin), and Austin-based blues singer Seth Walker. Also joining Tomlin on stage was Arriving producer, Ed Cash. People gather at Austin Music Hall for the Chris Tomlin Live From Austin Music Hall taping.

Recording the album before a packed Austin Music Hall, over 5,800 people came to worship with Tomlin while 2,000 had to be turned away after the hall filled to capacity and beyond. "Even if it was just one, I would have felt bad, but the venue said they turned away at least 2,000. 2,000! I could not believe it," reflects Tomlin. "Needless to say, the crowd of worshipers was everything I could have hoped for. I am now just hoping that we captured on tape what was going on in the Hall. I was so encouraged to see how God is at work in my hometown, Austin."

Tracklisting:

1. "Indescribable"

2. "Forever"  

3. "Kindness"  

4. "Unchanging (Raise Up Holy Hands)"  

5. "On Our Side"  

6. "This Is Our God" (featuring David Crowder)

7. "How Great Is Our God"  

8. "Famous One"   

 

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