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If there's another personal way to relay a particular song's message to a listener is making a music video out of it. And, Hillsong United did just that — but with a breathtaking twist!
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Remember their song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) which spent 48 weeks at No. 1 on the [Billboard Hot Christian Songs] (http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs) chart since December 2013?
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That song, among the other songs in their latest album, [Of Dirt And Grace: Live From The Land] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Dirt_and_Grace:_Live_from_the_Land), was shot in the Sea of Galilee giving it the most authentic, "personal encounter" feel to the message of the song
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"**We couldn't miss the opportunity to film *Oceans* on the Sea of Galilee — right where Jesus called Peter out onto the Water**," added Hillsong United.
"We were up at 4am and had a boat and enough power to run a few channels — it ended up being a glorious morning and right as the sun rose we worshipped," posted Hillsong United on their [YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsOoQeBWPnfWBYAwmO795zg).
The beautiful songs, heartwarming shots plus the breathtaking view of the Holy Land made us want to visit the land exactly where Jesus grew up, [pursued his ministry] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Jesus), died on the cross and rose up from the dead!
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"We wanted to do something really special and show the songs in a different light – we recorded the songs live and on location in some of the most beautiful places we have been – it was surreal being in the places Jesus ministered. We hope people feel a little of what we experienced," shares Hillsong United leader Joel Houston to [The Christian Beat] (http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/2319-hillsong-united-to-unveil-live-visual-album-of-dirt-and-grace-live-from-the-land-available-beginning-july-15).
The band wanted to film live performances of the song around places in Israel where the aforementioned events took place, as well as other Biblically historical locations.
Why did the band entitle their 13th album,
"Of Dirt and Grace"?
"Of Dirt and Grace"?
"The idea with of Dirt and Grace was to show the songs from Empires in a different light and record where Jesus walked. Taya leads this one and some of the footage is from our visit to Lebanon where the Prince of Peace is most definitely needed," said Hillsong United on their YouTube channel.
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Hillsong United hopes that their listeners would catch the glimpse of what it was like to walk the streets where Jesus walked
"**From the streets of Jerusalem to the Hills of Galilee where Jesus walked – it was a surreal experience and one we won't forget quickly**," added the band.
Here's the behind-the-scenes preview to the band's latest album:
Give your spirit some uplifting and listen to Hillsong United's latest version of Oceans (Where Feet May Fail):
Oh by the way, Hillsong United has just been invited by The Today Show to perform!
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