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Length
  
69:05

Artist
  
Bethel Music

Label
  
Bethel Music

Without Words Synesthesia (2015)
  
Have It All (2016)

Release date
  
31 July 2015

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Released
  
July 31, 2015 (2015-07-31)

Genre
  
Contemporary worship music

Similar
  
Amanda Cook albums, Contemporary worship music albums

You make me brave preview without words synesthesia


Without Words: Synesthesia is the second remix album by Bethel Music, the second release in their Without Words series, and their eleventh album, overall. The album was released on July 31, 2015.

Contents

It is well without words synesthesia


Background

Keeping with the nature of the previous Without Words album, Synesthesia recreates previous songs released by Bethel Music, as well as songs released by other artists, into instrumental tracks. Prior to the release of the album, "vignette"-type videos were released onto YouTube with previews of "You Make Me Brave," "For the Cross," and "It Is Well." Synesthesia, however, took its own clear direction with the new electronica-infused variations, compared to the first Without Words album.

Critical reception

Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Kevin Sparkman states, "The instrumentation, orchestration, and overall arranging on Synesthesia prove the level of depth and talent behind this organization." Mark Ryan, giving the album four and a half stars for New Release Today, writes, "The album calms the soul and brings you to a perfect place of quietness so that you can hear the only words that truly matter". Lauren McLean, rating the album a 4.6 out of five at The Christian Beat, writes, "Without Words: Synesthesia...sure is an eye opener."

Initial critical responses to the album have been positive. New Release Tuesday stated that the album "is at times reminiscent of the more organic Without Words...this sophomore project takes a distinctly new direction, incorporating electronic elements and ethereal vocal layering." AllAboutWorship.com suggests that the "fantastic arrangements" be used "for pre-service music, transitional tunes and ministry music" and lauds "the musicality and creativity of Bethel Music." HollywoodJesus.com notes that "with unique instruments filling in for the vocals...you can almost concentrate and ‘feel' the music even more."

Songs

1Chroma (Intro)1:31
2It Is Well5:14
3This Is Amazing Grace3:51

References

Without Words: Synesthesia Wikipedia