Lea Brook Methodist Church

Lea Brook was proud to host two superb evenings with an informal mix of songs, humour and chat. The first featuring Paul’s guitar and keyboard playing, vocals and humour. With material dating back as far as "Daybreak" in 1982 (Stony Ground) we were treated to material right up to the present day. It was clear that the Lord has been inspiring Paul to write inspirational music on a variety of subjects in particular, the effect of researching the slave trade led to his musical "Cargo". Additionally, as Paul put it, we were being guinea pigs for material he was writing for his new "Rights of Passage" album and we were delighted that Paul could be joined by Dan Wheeler again in September 2009 to perform this in full.

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BIOGRAPHY

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Paul Field has been a Professional Composer, Songwriter, Singer & Record Producer for almost 30 years. He has won an Ivor Novello award from The British Academy of Songwriters, a Dove award (and 2 Nominations) from GMA Nashville and several awards from ASCAP in America.

He has written and produced songs on many Gold & Platinum records for artists around the world. Cliff Richard, Avalon, Wynnona, Rebecca St. James, Jennifer Knapp, Point of Grace, Phil Keaggy, Elkie Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Jaqui Velasquez, Natalie Grant and Michael English are among those who have had hits with Paul's songs. He's also written several Musicals, Children's songs and music for Theatre, Television and Advertising. His songs have been covered by many artists around the world and his production and arrangement credits range from Country and Gospel through Classical to Rock and Pop. Paul’s song ‘Testify to love’ has twice been a hit in the USA becoming the most played Christian song on American radio in 1998. Sir Cliff Richard has recorded many of his songs over the years including ‘All that matters’ on the Diana, Princess of Wales tribute album, ‘Thief in the night’ on 5 different albums and, of course, the controversial Millennium UK Number One ‘The Millennium Prayer’!

Of the six musicals he has written, many will know him best for the highly successful ‘Hopes & Dreams’ productions which were staged in the year 2000.

In 2001 and 2002 he travelled to India with Garth Hewitt on behalf of Christian Aid where they co-wrote and produced ‘The Dalit Drum’ in support of India’s Dalit community or ‘Untouchables’.

His group ‘Nutshell’ were one of the pioneer bands of contemporary Christian music in the 70’s, and nearly 30 years down the road he is in demand as much as ever as a musician, singer, composer and record producer.