"[14] Chris Webb gave the album a near-perfect rating of nine out of ten squares in his review at Cross Rhythms, describing the album as "Swirling waves of synth-based soundscapes crash like breakers on the sea shore surrounding the vocalist almost as a picture of how Chris feels surrounded by the Holy Spirit," and concluded that "High production values, strong melodies and positive and thought-provoking lyrics all make for a top notch album. 4:20 PREVIEW After My Heart. [2] They have five children together: Ella, Aria, Jethro (d. 2014), Liv and Maddex.

The album was released on November 11, 2016, by Sparrow Records alongside Jesus Culture Music. He has been part of the Jesus Culture movement, since he was fourteen years old in 1996.

[5] Chris and Alyssa Quilala divorced in 2019. [11] "Won My Heart" and "After My Heart" were also released as singles prior to the album's release on October 21 and November 4, 2016 respectively. He primarily plays Christian pop and contemporary worship music.

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It just felt like the right time to make a solo album and put language and music behind what I've experienced, and just God's goodness and faithfulness through what I've felt and I'm sure will be the darkest season I've ever walked through.

Quilala, after fifteen years of leading people into praise in service and on thirteen live worship projects as a Jesus Culture worship leader,[8] drew inspiration for the album after the death of his son in late 2014. Along with being a guitarist, Chris is also a drummer. Chris Quilala is an American Christian musician and worship leader with the Jesus Culture band and formerly with the Bethel Music collective. "[13] The Christian Beat's Emily Caroline, affixing a three-point-nine star rating of the album, believes that Quilala's album is "a completely new experience to in contemporary Christian music." The album made its debut at No. Listen to your favorite songs from Split The Sky by Chris Quilala Now.

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It was released on 11 November 2016. and that it's "synthesized framework and style have the ability to reach and appeal to a whole new group of listeners, while the lyrics share messages of praise and thanksgiving for the incredible things possible with God. [1][10] "Because of Your Love" was then made available for download on November 4, 2016. However, the overall theme of God's love for us and His faithfulness is clearly in the forefront.

"[16] In a review for Today's Christian Entertainment, Kelly Meade bestowed upon the album three-point-two stars, reached the following conclusion: "While each track on Split the Sky is well produced with smooth vocals set to a melodic background, it does feel a bit repetitive. He started his musical career playing drums for Bethel Music. Quilala met his future wife, Alyssa, when she was seventeen[1] and he was twenty-five while they were in a church in Pasadena.

Chris Quilala is an American Christian musician and worship leader with the Jesus Culture band and formerly with the Bethel Music collective. [4] The Quilala family resides in Sacramento, California. our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. [10] Quilala's debut solo album, Split the Sky, was released on November 11, 2016. "Marriage-My perspective on keeping it alive!

[7] In the press release, the album was described as being "set apart" from Jesus Culture's preceding releases, and with reference to the musical style, it said that Quilala was "largely influenced by retro pop, futuristic soundscapes and driven by big synth melodies."[7][8].

and urged worship fans to "note the sonic curve Quilala throws on this one, since it's not as straightforward as a Jesus Culture release," then concludes that "it's well past time for a nuanced, layered release like this. In the press release, the album was described as being "set apart" from Jesus Culture's preceding releases, and with reference to the musical style, it said that Quilala was "largely influenced by retro pop, futuristic soundscapes and driven by big synth melodies." Download our mobile app now. Split the Sky is the first solo studio album by Chris Quilala. It appears on Wickham's Living Hope album (2019). [3][2], As of November 23, 2016, 3,000 units of Split the Sky were sold. 1. Kudos to Quilala for delivering it. 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[3] After Chris and Alyssa's son Jethro died in December 2014, they wrote the song Miracles, which appeared on Jesus Culture's 2016 album Let It Echo. "[15] The album managed to attain a perfect five star rating from a Louder Than the Music review by Carolyn Aldis stating that "listening to it gives you the sense of connecting with God on a whole new level… its worship to sing along to, to listen to on headphones and reflect and it also works as background songs that usher in the presence of God anywhere. [5][7][8][9] He has been featured on many Jesus Culture albums, including Everything (2006), We Cry Out (2007), Your Love Never Fails (2008), Consumed (2009), Come Away (2010), Awakening: Live from Chicago (2011), Live From New York (with Martin Smith) (2012), Unstoppable Love (2014), and Let It Echo (2016). [4][5] Jeremy Edwardson and Daniel James Mackenzie worked together in the production of the album. 2. [12], Matt Conner of CCM Magazine rated the album four stars out of a possible five, describing the album as being "steeped in the synth pop of his [Quilala's] generation, with bleeps, blips and synthetic swirls that surround familiar vertical refrains." So a lot of songs came from that. 8 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart dated December 3, 2016. Split the Sky is the debut solo studio album by Chris Quilala of Jesus Culture. [11] Recently, Quilala co-wrote the song 'Your Love Awakens Me' with Phil Wickham. In December 2019, Quilala was one of several evangelical Christian worship leaders to pray for President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.[6]. In a press release by Jesus Culture Music on October 10, 2016, it was announced that the album would be released on November 11, 2016. He also featured on Bethel's debut album Here Is Love (2010) performing the song "King of Wonders". "[9], The music video of "Because of Your Love" was released on October 6, 2016 as the first single of the album. He was the drummer for the albums For the Sake of the World (2012) and Be Lifted High (2011) as well as Brian & Jenn Johnson's albums, We Believe (2006) and Where You Go I Go (2008). 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[6], In a press release by Jesus Culture Music on October 10, 2016, it was announced that the album would be released on November 11, 2016. "[17] Worship Leader's Amanda Furbeck gave the album a four and a half star rating, describing as follows: "Split the Sky is the sound of ancient-future faith, pushing the limits of modern worship style while pulling in retro sounds from eras past. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Split the Sky - Chris Quilala on AllMusic