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Humbled...firstly by faith in Christ Jesus and His saving work on the
cross, then by my marriage to a wonderful woman and the birth of our three
beautiful and healthy children, and thirdly by the talents of those who
came before me, namely Steve Green and Larnelle Harris. These two singers,
whom I have never met, have inspired this work and it is recorded as both
a marker of my faith and a tribute to their magnificent voices. I have
sung this music since the regeneration of my spirit and only now have the
resources to make this offering to our Lord for the betterment of my
brothers and sisters in Christ and the spreading of His gospel.
It is also a collaborative effort between my faith in God the Almighty,
Herb Bernstein, and the remarkable musicians captured on these anointed
songs. This work could not have been accomplished if it were not for their
gracious input and the generous backing of a true
gentleman and friend, Paul Polo. I pray that my voice will do his gift
justice and both bless and navigate others to a deeper relationship with
the world’s Savior.
In a time when God’s love and faith in Him is so desperately needed,
even this recording was initially met with skepticism, doubt, and
resistance. So with the Holy Spirit’s sustaining urging, an inconceivable
act of generosity, and the help of extremely talented individuals, a
mandate has been fulfilled. Though some may not believe or understand what
I was trying to attain in this effort, departing from what had given me a
measure of fame, to something far greater than self-serving - It is a
return to my first true love, that being
obedient to the call of Christ and to use one’s abilities to share His
good news. I pray that all who hear this message of hope, love and grace
will remember me in their prayers, and if I never sing again until He
comes in glory, I sang this CD with all my heart and soul,
Humbley. Michael Amante
A Message from Herb Bernstein
I’m happy to say that Michael and I have been working together for
nearly five years, and during that time, I’ve watched him grow from a fine
singer into a sensational entertainer. I can hardly contain myself
as I watch each audience react wildly after each and every performance.
A little over a year ago, Michael spoke to me about doing a spiritual CD
and I must admit that I was not initially overly enthusiastic. Then just a
few months ago, Michael asked me to listen to music for the making of his
inspirational and faith-based recording. There was something different
about his voice, something more urgent, I can’t explain it, but I could
feel the passion, emotion and the deep need to sing these songs that he
had been yearning to record for many years and only a fool could not have
felt his enthusiasm and desire.
After hearing these songs, I couldn’t wait to start writing and
arranging, and Michael couldn’t wait to begin singing. Our musicians and
singers did more than perform their notes to perfection but each poured
their hearts and spirits into every song. Our engineer was so
moved by what he was hearing that he too, became more than a hired
participant. It seemed as though Michael had been born just to sing these
songs. The very first time I heard, “When Praise Demands a Sacrifice,” I
could not restrain my tears and it still moves me so, even now after
hearing it hundreds of times.
I think what I like most about this recording is that it crosses all
boundaries and all religions. It’s about believing, it’s about faith, it’s
about people, it’s about God, but most of all, It’s about Love. |