Perhaps best known for his song Here I am to Worship, Tim Hughes has been writing and composing music to worship God for many years. When Silence Falls is an album made up of 12 songs that are each love songs to God and about God's grace and provision. Hughes sings with clarity, making the words easy to understand, and the laid back feel of this Christian rock album makes it extremely easy to listen to.
The album consists mainly of pieces that are driven by drums, bass and guitar, with Hughes singing and playing the acoustic guitar. A couple showcase the piano well, including the track Beauty of Your Peace. Name Above All Names and Consuming Fire contain some gorgeous strings, with Consuming Fire demonstrating a great rhythm in the bridge that will drive the listener to join in with Hughes in worship to God.
When the Tears Fall
The title of this album is found within the lyrics of track number eight, When the Tears Fall. This songs speaks of worshiping God through whatever is going on in life. Even when nothing seems to be right, Hughes declares that he will continue to worship God when silence falls, and when the tears fall.
Giver of Life an Upbeat Piece
Track number four is one that proves to be a catchy song, with a great drum and piano introduction. Joy is in this Place, the tenth track of this album will also have the listener wanting to get up and dance. Other tracks on the album include:
- Beautiful One
- You
- Giver of Life
- Whole World in His Hands
- Nothing in this World
- Holy, Holy
The When Silence Falls cover provides lyrics to each of the songs, with Hughes giving an insight into how Beautiful One, Consuming Fire and When the Tears Fall came to be written. Further details can be found at Tim Hughes Music.
Author Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes is a British singer who writes songs that display passion for his Creator. He followed up When Silence Falls in 2007 with the release of Holding Nothing Back, containing the same named hit single that was co written with Martin Smith of Delirious?.
When Silence Falls is an album that contains songs that will encourage the listener to pour their heart out to God, stand in awe at His beauty and majesty, and jump for joy in His presence. This heartfelt collection of praise and worship songs is well worth the investment.