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Kirk Franklin Hero CD

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Though testimonies of faith and questions of morality are still at the heart of Kirk Franklin's message, 2005's HERO represents something of a musical departure for the gospel superstar. Recorded with a full orchestra--complete with lush strings and driving horns--HERO is one of Franklin's most musically ambitious outings.

Featuring guest appearances by Stevie Wonder ("Why"), Dorinda Clark-Cole ("Hero"), and Yolanda Adams ("Afterwhile"), not to mention a song that utilizes a Tears for Fears sample ( "Let It Go"), the album offers plenty of variety, and a few surprises, in addition to its large-scale arrangements. Franklin manages to integrate these new elements perfectly into the celebratory and healing music on which he's built his career.

Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (07/2005); Luminous Sounds, Dallas, TX (07/2005); Studio 609, Philadephia, PA (07/2005).

Photographer: Mark Mann.

Personnel: Kirk Franklin (piano, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, drum programming); Kirk Franklin (vocals, rap vocals); Daphanie Wright, Faith Anderson, Nikki Ross (vocals, soprano); Jason Champion (vocals, tenor); Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jana Bell, Erica Davis, Anthony Lavon Evans, J. Moss, African Children's Choir, Myron Butler, Ashley Guilbert, Stevie Wonder, Tye Tribbett (vocals); Todd Parsnow (guitar, guitars); Jason Bell (guitar); Doc Powell (guitars); Katie Kirkpatrick (harp); Brent Fischer (violin, cymbals, timpani); Assa Drori, Brian Benning, Shari Zippert, Sally Berman, Robert Brosseau, Elizabeth Wilson, Irma Neumann, Armen Garabedian, Berj Garabedian (violin); Jorge Moraga, Kazi Pitelka, Karie Prescott, Renita Koven (viola); Don Smith , Earl Madison, Miguel Martinez (cello); Sheridon Stokes (flute); Don Shelton (clarinet); Jeff Driskill (alto clarinet); Phil Feather (bass clarinet, oboe); Dave Monsch (baritone saxophone); Chuck Koontz (tuba); Braylon Lacy (electric bass); Terry Baker, Terri Baker (drums); Jason Boyd, Ryan Toby (percussion); Chris Godbey (programming, drum programming); Matt Butler (cello); Paulie Cerra (saxophone); Lee Thornburg, Jamie Hovorka (trumpet); Humberto Ruiz (trombone); Shaun Martin (piano, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, drums, programming, drum programming); Jerome Harmon (keyboards); Andre Harris, Sheila E., Vidal Davis (percussion).

Audio Mixers: Vincent Dilorenzo; Dave Pensado; John Jascz.

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Gospel CDs, Religion, Christian, Contemporary Gospel
Label Verity
Orig Year 2005
All Time Sales Rank   4103  
CD Universe Part number 6936316
Catalog number 71019
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 04, 2005
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Shaun Martin; Kirk Franklin; Vidal Davis; Andre Harris; Chris Godbey; Kirk Franklin
Engineer Chris Godbey; Mike Tsarfati; Bill Airey Smith; Eric Hartman
Personnel Stevie Wonder
Lee Thornburg
Sheila E.
Kirk Franklin - piano, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, drum programming
Assa Drori
Miguel Martinez - cello
Armen Garabedian
Brian Benning
Andre Harris
Don Shelton - clarinet

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Intro  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Looking for You  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Hero$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Interlude  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Let It Go  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Imagine Me  $1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Could've Been$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Better  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Afterwhile  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Brokenhearted  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.Without You  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Keep Your Head  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample14.Why  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample15.First Love  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample17.Brokenhearted (Reprise)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample18.Interlude  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample19.Sunshine  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample20.Outro  $0.99

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Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

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5 stars GOD IS GOOD
I RATHER LISTEN TO KURK FRANKLIN'S MUSIC THAN TO LISTEN TO USHER OR WHAT EVER ARTIST.WHEN YOU FEEL DOWN YOU CAN JUST GO AND PUT ON KURK'S MUSIC,THEN PRAISE GOD WITH HIM.AND A GOOD THING HIS MUSIC SPEAKS OF GODS LOVE AND MERSY FOR US HIS CHILDREN.AND REMEMBER;"HERE'S MY SHOULDER YOU CAN LEAN ON ME...
Submitted by gwilliams.gw (Wellington(western province)SOUTH AFRICA)
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5 stars Jesusfreak!!
Yeah people- this really is a great album, just every single song tells my deepest prayer to Jesus and reflects the love HE has for us! Wished Kirk would give a concert in Germany!
Submitted by veromania (Stuttgart, Germany)
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5 stars I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!
The moment that I heard this album online, I just wanted to buy it right away! I love Kirk Franklin and I also love Mary Mary!!!
Submitted by angel_girl_317 (La Salle Michigan)
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5 stars GREAT ALBUM
THIS IS THE BEST OUT THERE
Submitted by shantellcarty (Orlando,Florida)
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5 stars Word's that truly hit my heart
I love everything on this CD. When I listened to track 12 I knew GOD meant for me to have this CD. It is the theme song for me. Thank-you Kirk for giving me something that has changed my life and has been such an inspiration to me and my family.
Submitted by Beth Porter (Elkhart, IN USA)
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