In 2001 this Seattle-based vocal band was crowned Artist of the Year at the SAMIE Awards, the Pacific Northwest’s annual contemporary pop music competition, and for the last two years, m-pact was voted Best Vocal Jazz Group (2002-2003) in the international ACA (A Cappella Community Awards) competition.
Now touring Fine Arts Halls and Jazz Festivals internationally, m-pact has appeared on four continents -- Europe, SE Asia, North Africa, and across the US and Canada, opening and/or performing for pop superstars such as Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, and Bobby McFerrin, as well as with jazz legends from Ray Charles and Natalie Cole to Kenny G and the Woody Herman Orchestra.
Around the world, mesmerized audiences buzz from the thrill of m-pact's unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage presence, and the true, artistic experience they create by the human voice alone. These pros deliver successful events of every size for promoters of every kind; rarely is m-pact is not immediately re-booked for return engagements.
Each of m-pact’s four original CD’s have received rave reviews and multiple awards, including Best Pop/R&B Song, Best Male Vocal, and Best Arrangement (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Artist Awards), as well as an Indie Nomination (the “Independent Grammy”) for Best Seasonal Album of 2000. Approximately 50,000 units have been sold between the three recordings. Two new CD’s are in production for 2004, one containing m-pact’s critically acclaimed, original pop compositions and the other, a jazz favorites collection.
Winners of BillBoard's prestigious "Best Unsigned Band" contest, Los Angeles-based vocal group m-pact has signed with indie specialty label Primarily A Cappella to release it's first, self-titled album for national distribution. Crowned Best Vocal Group at the 2005 LA Music Awards, this "vocal Cirque du Solei" infuses technicolor fantasy into m-pacts sophisticated sound. A truly kaleidoscopic mix of groove, soul, and funk crossed with human big band makes this all-voice sextet "one of the best jazz-pop vocal ensembles in the world" (San Francisco Chronicle). Drawing fans of every demographic, m-pact has been touring festivals and prestigious performing arts centers for over 10 years developing a large following and selling over 50,000 records worldwide. Pristine production, solid song-writing, and Stomp-like creativity are among the many strengths showcased in this much-anticipated, all-new studio release.
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Current member Rudy Cardenas can be seen in the 6th season of FOX's American Idol.
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ALBUM RELEASES:
It's All About Harmony!
II
The Carol Commission: A Christmas Collection
Live at The Triple Door
M-Pact EP
M-Pact
O Come O Come Emmanuel
m-pact Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultations,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
Glory In the highest:
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing:
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
The lyrics to M-pact's "O Come O Come Emmanuel" are a call to all believers to come and adore Christ the Lord. It beckons us to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, to behold the King of Angels who was born to save us from our sins. The first verse calls all faithful believers to come to Bethlehem and adore Christ with joy and triumph. It further emphasizes the birth of Jesus as the King of Angels who is worthy of adoration.
The second verse invites choirs of angels and citizens of heaven to join in exultation and glorify God. It expresses the highest form of worship that all should give to Jesus, the one who is worthy of all praise and worship. The last verse greets Jesus as the Word of the Father and praises him for appearing in flesh as the savior of the world. The song reiterates the message of Christmas, that we should all remember the birth of Jesus and worship him.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful
Everyone who believes, come and gather together
Joyful and triumphant
Filled with happiness and success
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus
Come and behold him
Come and witness his greatness
Born the King of Angels
Jesus, the ruler of heavenly beings, was born
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
Christ the Lord
Jesus, the ruler and savior
Sing, choirs of angels,
Heavenly singers, raise your voices in song
Sing in exultations,
Sing with joy and excitement
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
All inhabitants of heaven, sing praises to Jesus
Glory to God
Praise God for his greatness
Glory In the highest:
Highest honor to God
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
Christ the Lord
Jesus, the ruler and savior
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Yes, Lord, we welcome you
Born this happy morning,
Born on this joyful day
Jesus, to thee be glory given;
Praise and honor to Jesus
Word of the Father,
Jesus, the son of God
Now in flesh appearing:
Jesus has come in human form
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
Christ the Lord
Jesus, the ruler and savior
O come all ye faithful
Everyone who believes, come and gather together
Joyful and triumphant
Filled with happiness and success
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus
Come and behold him
Come and witness his greatness
Born the King of Angels
Jesus, the ruler of heavenly beings, was born
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
O come let us adore him
Let us show respect and worship Jesus
Christ the Lord
Jesus, the ruler and savior
Lyrics © DistroKid, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Hill, James Aiello, John Wade, William Brooke
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