Chris Tomlin Sums Up Christmas in the Most Beautiful Way

 

What was the most enriching part of creating this album?

To find a way to write and lead songs in a way that helps people connect with God is always what it’s about for me. Christmas is so special - it’s a season that calls for singing. What a privilege to be a small part of that for people.

Do you have a favorite song? Tell us the inspiration and story behind it.

Impossible to choose one… I love "Adore" for its pure simplicity and worship. I love "Noel" because of it’s beautiful melody and Lauren Daigle’s performance. I love "A Christmas Alleluia" because the core of that song was an end of the night spontaneous moment. I love "He Shall Reign Forevermore" because of the power of that chorus. We also found creative ways to work in songs like "Away In A Manger," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "We Three Kings." It was inspiring to really dig into the lyric of "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear." The idea of (Love Song) came from a stanza in the original hymn that says “and man at war with man hears not the love song which they bring/ o hush the noise and cease the strife and hear the angels sing.” What a lyric…it gave me the thought that God’s love song to the world is Jesus. He is the melody that broke the silence! [tweetthis twitter_handles="@christomlin, @wayfmradio"]God's love song to the world is Jesus. #WAYChristmas[/tweetthis]

What do you hope people will walk away with after hearing these songs?

There is a lyric in the chorus of "Noel" that says “come and see what God has done." That would be what I would hope people walk away with - that eyes are opened once again to the greatest event in all of history… the Creator of all became created… Jesus took on flesh and was born in a lowly manger to make a way for us to know God.

Describe an interesting behind the scenes story your team experienced while writing, recording or performing this album.

I wanted this record to capture the church singing these songs in worship, so like my first Christmas album, "Glory In The Highest," I recorded at Ocean Way. It is a legendary studio in Nashville that was once a church, so it was so beautiful to fill what is now a studio room with hundreds of voices singing praise to God. [fluidvideo url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-P8pUCV5MI"]  

Christmas is always magical as a kid. What makes Christmas a favorite time for you now?

The wonder and joy of Christmas is lived all over again as a dad. Christmas is such a beautiful season of family, and now having two little girls of my own, it’s such a sweet time. Not just having a tree, stockings and sharing gifts…it’s such a sweet time to share the story our Savior born as a baby. Check out Chris Tomlin's new Christmas album, "Adore" available now!