Fernando Ortega - Beginnings

BEGINNINGS - the premiere 2-CD collector's edition of early Fernando Ortega recordings. Included in this comprehensive compilation are selections from Fernando's first four albums produced by RPI (Randolf Productions, Inc.). MEDITATIONS OF THE HEART (1993) MEDITATIONS OF THE HEART - ENCORE (1994) HYMNS & MEDITATIONS (1994) NIGHT OF YOUR RETURN (1996) Classically trained in piano at the University of New Mexico, Fernando comes from a family of weavers and farmers who, for eight generations, have lived in Chimayo, a small village on the western slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountatins, north of Santa Fe. His music celebrates this heritage in songs that are filled with spiritual longing and a deep reverence for his Lord. Fernando's music unites virtuoso piano skills with tender, authentic vocals. The rich accompaniment of cello, accordion and strings allow the songs to resonate with a simple yet sensitive quality that gently touches every listener's heart.

1) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
2) Nothing But the Blood
3) Praise to the Lord the Almighty
4) As for Us
5) Con Que Pagaremos
6) Softly and Tenderly
7) What Wondrous Love Is This
8) Teach Me Thy Way
9) Mi Abuelito
10) Morningstar
11) Chimayo
12) I Love to Praise Your Name
13) Night of Your Return
14) Living Water
15) I Need Thee Every Hour- Just As I Am - Come Ye Sinners
16) Nearer My God to Thee
17) Here Is Love
18) God Made Them All
19) My Song Is Love Unknown
20) I Remember Well
21) Road Song
22) Family
23) Now That You're Gone
24) Creation Sings
25) Green Pastures
26) Near the Cross
27) Jesus Lover of My Soul
28) Sacrifice of Praise
29) It's Your Love
30) Stricken Smitten and Afflicted
31) Brethren We Have Met to Worship
32) O Sacred Head Now Wounded
33) Tossed on the Wind
34) This Is My Father's World