Live from Hawaii: The Farewell Concert
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Live From Hawaii: The Farewell Concert is the second and final live album from the Christian rock
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...

 band Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...

. The concert was recorded during the band's final presentation on April 28, 2007 at Waikiki Shell
Waikiki Shell
The Waikiki Shell is a venue for outdoor concerts and other large gatherings in Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii. The Waikiki Shell seats 2,400 persons and the lawn area has capacity for an additional 6,000 persons. It is under the management of the Neal S. Blaisdell Center...

 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...

. It was released on August 28, 2007 by Forefront Records
ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records is a Christian Music record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from current owners Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo and is now part of the EMI Christian Music Group.In 1998, ForeFront released a 2-CD...

.

The album includes many special moments during certain songs, one including Mark Stuart's dad and another including Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...

 music talk show The Logan Shows Logan Sekulow proposing to his girlfriend. Special features include behind-the-scenes looks and band interviews and stories. Guest appearance by MercyMe
MercyMe
MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul....

 at the end.

DVD

  1. "Clap Your Hands"
  2. "Worldwide"
  3. "Mighty Good Leader"
  4. "Big House
    Big House (song)
    "Big House" is a song by Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, from their 1993 album Don't Censor Me. The song reached number 1 on Christian radio and is often regarded one of the band's biggest hits of their career...

    "
  5. "Until My Heart Caves In"
  6. "Hands and Feet"
  7. "Ocean Floor"
  8. "Leaving 99"
  9. "We're A Band" (Featuring T-Bone
    T-Bone (rapper)
    T-Bone is a Christian rapper. His father is Nicaraguan and his mother is Salvadoran. His name came from being called 'Bones' as a youngster because he was very skinny...

    )
  10. "Beautiful"
  11. "Underdog"
  12. "Get Down"
  13. "DC-10"
  14. "King"
  15. "Goodbye"

CD

  1. "Clap Your Hands"
  2. "Worldwide"
  3. "Mighty Good Leader"
  4. "Big House
    Big House (song)
    "Big House" is a song by Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, from their 1993 album Don't Censor Me. The song reached number 1 on Christian radio and is often regarded one of the band's biggest hits of their career...

    "
  5. "Until My Heart Caves In"
  6. Mark's Powerful Last Hands and Feet Intro
  7. "Hands and Feet"
  8. "Ocean Floor"
  9. "We're A Band" (Featuring T-Bone
    T-Bone (rapper)
    T-Bone is a Christian rapper. His father is Nicaraguan and his mother is Salvadoran. His name came from being called 'Bones' as a youngster because he was very skinny...

    )
  10. "Beautiful"
  11. "Underdog"
  12. "Get Down"
  13. King Intro
  14. "King"
  15. "Goodbye"

Band members

  • Mark Stuart
    Mark Stuart (musician)
    Mark Allen Stuart is a Christian rock musician, and is best known for being the vocalist for the now-retired Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline.-Early life:...

     - lead vocals
  • Tyler Burkum
    Tyler Burkum
    Tyler Burkum is an American guitarist and songwriter most known for his work with singer/songwriter Mat Kearney. Burkum's solo album, "Darling Maybe Someday", was released May 1, 2008, while his new band, Leagues, released a 3-song EP on June 28, 2011....

     - guitars, lead vocals
  • Will McGinniss - bass, vocals
  • Ben Cissell - drums, percussion, vocals

Reception

The album received favorable reviews from critics. John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...

, gave it 4 stars out of 5. He criticized lead singer Mark Stuart
Mark Stuart (musician)
Mark Allen Stuart is a Christian rock musician, and is best known for being the vocalist for the now-retired Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline.-Early life:...

's vocals qualifying them as "noticeably poor... due to Mark Stuart's vocal ailments. It's evident here as to why Stuart had to hang up the mic." However, DiBiase still praised the project overall calling it "a project that fans can embrace as the final 'hoorah' for one of Christian rock's finest."

Awards

The album received two nominations at the 39th GMA Dove Awards: Rock Album of the Year and Long Form Music Video of Year, winning the latter.

External Links

  • Live from Hawaii: The Farewell Concert on Amazon.com
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