King of Majesty by Hillsong United
King of Majesty is the third live album from Hillsong United, released in 2001. It comes from the youth wing of the Sydney church, rawer and more guitar-driven than the main worship records, made by and for young voices. The theme is a young heart giving everything to a great King, plain and earnest, and I found it years after release as a window into where the band began.
Why listen?
The sound is bright and energetic, guitars and a loud crowd carrying songs of praise. The production keeps the live feel, simple and direct, the room full of young voices. The lyrics hold to adoration, surrender, and wonder, plain words sung with heart. There is a steady lift across the set, songs that rise and settle and rise again. It is music made to be sung rather than only heard.
Favourite song: Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?
A loud, joyful closer that lifts the whole room into one rising shout. It is the high point of the set.
Did you feel the mountains tremble?
Did you hear the oceans roar?
Open up the doors and let the music play
Let the streets resound with singing
Songs that bring Your hope
Songs that bring Your joy
Dancers who dance upon injustice
The way the song gathers the crowd into one voice is its lasting gift. It calls to mind reaching a summit with friends, the climb behind you and the wide view ahead, the joy too big to keep quiet. The album holds that young energy, a path walked with open hearts, and finding it late made it feel like a gift kept for me.
Key takeaway
King of Majesty is raw, joyful youth worship full of heart. A gentle recommendation for anyone curious about where this band began.
Tracklist
- King of Majesty
- Most High
- Everything to Me
- Your Spirit
- I Adore
- Fall
- God Is Great
- Lift
- Perfect King
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?
Details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Artist | Hillsong United |
| Release year | 2001 |
| Length | 54 min |
| Tracks | 11 |
| Label | Hillsong Music |
| Standout moment | Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble? |
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