Cornerstone (Hillsong Worship album)

Cornerstone is the twenty-first album in the live praise and worship series of contemporary worship music by Hillsong Live. It reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart,[1] debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200 chart, and became the No. 1 album on the Billboard Christian Albums chart.[2]

Cornerstone
Live album by
Released3 July 2012
Recorded30 October 2011
GenreContemporary worship music
Length75:48
LabelHillsong, Capitol, Sparrow.
Producer
  • Reuben Morgan
  • Andrew Crawford
  • Co-producers:
  • Autumn Hardman
  • Ben Fielding
  • Ryan Taubert
Hillsong Worship chronology
God Is Able
(2011)
Cornerstone
(2012)
Glorious Ruins
(2013)
Singles from Cornerstone
  1. "Cornerstone"
    Released: 22 May 2012
  2. "Hope of the World"
    Released: 22 May 2012

Its first single was "Hope of the World", a song written by Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan and Matthew Bronleewee, that also is available in Studio Version, in the Deluxe Edition (Digital). Two live music videos has been released on their VEVO channel: "Hope of the World" and "Cornerstone" featuring Reuben Morgan and David Ware respectively. "Cornerstone" is a reworking of the verses from Edward Mote's "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less".

This is the last Hillsong Live album to feature Darlene Zschech as a worship leader and this is the first time that Zschech did not contribute any of her original songs.[not verified in body]

Recording

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Cornerstone was recorded at the Allphones Arena in Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and the Hillsong Convention Centre by Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong Live team on 30 October 2011 and in early 2012. The worship night was called "Together As One: Our Live Album Recording".

Critical reception

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  • New Release Tuesday : I eagerly await each new Hillsong release and Cornerstone is truly stellar and is the top overall album by Hillsong LIVE. Every single song could be added to your Sunday morning worship set.
  • Louder Than The Music: This album is full of great songs that will be used for times of worship.

Extended play

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Cornerstone is also a related live extended play by Hillsong Live, which was released in May 2012. The EP includes two songs in two different versions, live and studio.[3]

Track listing

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Standard edition[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leaderLength
1."Endless Light"Karl Cashwell, Dean UssherJad Gillies4:18
2."Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise)"Brooke Fraser, Scott LigertwoodAnnie Garratt5:13
3."Cornerstone"Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, Jonas MyrinDavid Ware6:49
4."I Surrender"Matt CrockerMatt Crocker5:46
5."Hope of the World"Matthew Bronleewee, Jason Ingram, MorganReuben Morgan4:08
6."All My Hope"Ingram, MorganAnnie Garratt5:30
7."Grace Abounds"Ben Fielding, UssherDean Ussher5:02
8."Running"Crocker, LigertwoodJonathon Douglass4:04
9."Children of the Light"Joel HoustonJoel Houston4:37
10."Stand in Awe"Fielding, MorganBen Fielding5:55
11."Love Knows No End"Fielding, Morgan, Harrison WoodDavid Ware5:18
12."Greater Than All"Autumn Hardman, Dave HodgsonJad Gillies5:57
13."Hope of the World" (studio version; bonus track)Bronleewee, Ingram, MorganBen Fielding3:38
Deluxe edition[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leaderLength
13."Love So High"Ingram, Morgan, Matt Redman, Chris TomlinMatt Crocker4:56
14."I Desire Jesus"LigertwoodDarlene Zschech6:04
15."Praise Him"Crocker, Nathan FinochioMatt Crocker4:37
Digital deluxe edition[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leaderLength
16."Hope of the World" (studio version)Bronleewee, Ingram, MorganBen Fielding3:38
17."Cornerstone" (studio version)Liljero, Morgan, Mote, MyrinDavid Ware3:26
18."Running" (studio version)Crocker, LigertwoodMatt Crocker3:50
19."The Grace Zone is a World of Blessing" (Brian Houston message)Brian Houston 21:37
DVD[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Know Thyself"02:29
2."Running"04:05
3."Endless Light"04:19
4."I Surrender"10:28
5."I Desire Jesus"06:08
6."Grace Abounds"07:33
7."Love Knows No End"05:19
8."Praise Him"04:33
9."Children Of The Light"04:38
10."Hope Of The World"04:48
11."All My Hope"05:31
12."Love So High"04:52
13."Stand In Awe"06:31
14."Greater Than All"06:03
15."Beneath The Waters (I Will Rise)"06:29
16."Cornerstone"07:38
17."Home"04:34
18."Inside Hillsong Creative"38:49

Note

  • "Cornerstone" contains verses from "The Solid Rock" written by Edward Mote.

Extended play

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# Song Songwriters Worship leader Backing vocal Length
1 "Cornerstone" (studio version) Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin and Reuben Morgan Dave Ware 3:26
2 "Hope of the World" (studio version) Reuben Morgan, Jason Ingram and Matthew Bronleewee Ben Fielding 3:38
3 "Cornerstone" (live) Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin and Reuben Morgan Dave Ware Annie Garratt 6:49
4 "Hope of the World" (live) Reuben Morgan, Jason Ingram and Matthew Bronleewee Reuben Morgan Annie Garratt 4:08

Personnel

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  • David Andrew – keyboards
  • Jay Cook – frontline singer
  • Paul Cox – backline technician
  • Matt Crocker - worship leader, acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Jenny Deacon – frontline singer
  • Katie Dodson – frontline singer
  • Jonathon Douglass - worship leader
  • Ben Fielding - worship leader, acoustic guitar
  • Annie Garratt - worship leader
  • Jad Gillies - worship leader, acoustic guitar
  • Elizabeth Gorringe – French horn
  • Autumn Hardman – keyboards
  • Nigel Hendroff – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Hannah Hobbs – frontline singer
  • Lauren Hodges – violin
  • Bobbie Houston – senior pastor
  • Brian Houston – senior pastor
  • Joel Houston - executive producer, worship leader, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Peter James – keyboards
  • Timon Klein – electric guitar
  • Sam Knock – frontline singer
  • Simon Kobler – percussion
  • Brad Kohring – frontline singer
  • Hayley Law – frontline singer
  • Eric Liljero – frontline singer
  • Jill McCloghry – frontline singer
  • Dan McMurray – drums
  • Reuben Morgan - executive producer, worship leader, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, worship pastor
  • Bob Mpofu – bass guitar
  • Sheila Mpofu – frontline singer
  • Aaron Polley – keyboards
  • Janosh Rauscher (ICF Church Zurich) – frontline singer, percussion (ICF Church Zurich) ("Hope of the World")
  • Jarryd Scully – electric guitar
  • Celeste Shackleton – cello
  • Sloane Simpson – frontline singer
  • J.P. Starra – percussion
  • Isaac Soon – electric guitar
  • Katrina Tadman – frontline singer
  • Marcus Temu – frontline singer
  • Ben Tennikoff – pump organ, accordion, glockenspiel
  • Dylan Thomas – electric guitar ("Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise)")
  • Dean Ussher - worship leader, acoustic guitar
  • Dave Ware - worship leader
  • Marc Warry – trombone
  • Ben Whincop – bass guitar
  • Harrison Wood – drums
  • Darlene Zschech - worship leader

Singles

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  • "Hope of the World" (2012)

Formats

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  • Standard CD (12 LIVE Songs, 1 Bonus Track)
  • Standard DVD (15 Video Songs, 2 Bonus Features)
  • Standard Digital Download (12 LIVE Songs, 1 Bonus Track)
  • Standard Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy (15 Video Songs, 15 Video Songs HD (Blu-ray), 15 Digital Videos, 2 Bonus Features)
  • Australian Special Limited Edition CD + DVD + Digital Copy (15 Video Songs, 15 Digital Videos, 15 LIVE Songs [Special Packing]) [Sold Out]
  • Deluxe Edition CD + DVD (15 LIVE Songs, 15 Video Songs, 2 Bonus Features)
  • Deluxe Digital (15 LIVE Songs, 3 Studio Songs, 1 Talk)

Charts and certifications

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References

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  2. ^ a b "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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  5. ^ "Hillsong Live: Cornerstone DVD". emicmgdistribution.com. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  6. ^ "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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  12. ^ "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  13. ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Albums 2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 September 2014.