Fernando Ortega Beginnings
Collectors Edition

BEGINNINGS - the premiere collector's edition of early
Fernando Ortega recordings (1993 - 1996). Included in this comprehensive compilation are selections from Fernando's first four albums produced by Randolf Productions, Inc. (RPI),

• 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 comesfrom 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 CristoMountains, 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.

34 songs of inspiring Fernando music.

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The Breaking of the Dawn
By: Fernando Ortega

Simple yet profound, Fernando's music will win your heart just as it won critical acclaim at the 1998 Dove Awards! Songs like "Jesus, King of Angels"; "Be Thou My Vision"; and the title track reveal folk, Celtic, and Appalachian influences.

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1. Creation Song
2. Lord Of Eternity
3. Sweet Grace
4. Don't Take Me Far From Home
5. Be Thou My Vision
6. When All Thy Mercies
7. Margee Ann
8. Road Song
9. The Breaking Of The Dawn
10. If I Flee On Morning Wings
11. Jesus- King Of Angels

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Hymns & Meditations
By: Fernando Ortega

One of Fernando Ortega's first albums and one of his most highly acclaimed, Hymns & Meditations revisits some of the world's favorite hymns in a beautiful and authentic recording. With his outstanding piano skills and tender, intimate voice, Fernando breathes new life into the time-honored classics. Hymns & Meditations is, by far, one of Fernando Ortega's finest recordings and best selling albums to date... if you're a Fernando fan, this is a must have for your collection.

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1. Come- Thou Fount
2. Near the Cross
3. O Sacred Head- Now Wounded
4. Nothing But the Blood
5. Brethren- We Have Met to Worship
6. Con Que Pagaremos
7. What Wondrous Love is This
8. Softly and Tenderly
9. I Need Thee Every Hour
10. Just As I Am
11. Come- Ye Sinners- Poor and Needy
12. Nearer My God to Thee

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This Bright Hour
By: Fernando Ortega

This Bright Hour continues in Fernando Ortega’s signature-style with songs that will calm and refresh your spirit and soul. Your heart will be encouraged by the messages on this Dove award-nominated album. Fernando's songs are haunting while joyful, questioning and accepting, gentle yet stimulating. With such a unique and unforgettable style, you will be moved to praise the Lord again and again.

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1. Angel Fire
2. Children Of The Living God
3. Anita's Heart
4. Don't Let Me Come Home A Stranger
5. How Firm A Foundation
6. Jehova- Senor de los Cielos
7. I Will Sing Of My Redeemer
8. I Will Praise Him- Still
9. All Creatures Of Our God & King
10. Grace's Waltz
11. If You Were Mine
12. Hear Me Calling- Great Redeemer
13. I Will Wait For My Change
14. O Thou- In Whose Presence

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Night Of Your Return
By: Fernando Ortega

Night Of Your Return is one of Fernando Ortega's most personal and authentic albums of his career. When Fernando's inspiring original melodies are joined with the thought-provoking lyrics of Elaine Rubenstein, it results in a listening experience that truly touches the heart. In what has become Fernando's own award winning style, his soothing voice is beautifully augmented with a nine-foot Steinway grand piano, strings, Celtic harp, mandolin, occasional acoustic and electric guitar plus other wonderful textures! This is one of Fernando's BEST!

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1. My Song is Love Unknown
2. Praise To The Lord- The Almighty
3. Night of Your Return
4. Mi Abuelito
5. Chimayo
6. Jesus- Lover of My Soul
7. Here is Love
8. Road Song
9. Now That You're Gone
10. Stricken- Smitten and Afflicted
11. This is My Father's World
12. Green Pastures

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Meditations of the Heart
By: Fernando Ortega

As in all of Fernando Ortega's recordings, his music resounds with feelings and memories rooted in the Spanish melodies of his grandfather as well as classical sources, folk-rock and early American church hymns. Fernando began playing piano at the age of eight and went on to study classical piano at the University of New Mexico. His musical inventiveness and tender touch combine to create two incredible solo piano recordings. In these album collections of outstanding piano solos, Fernando creates a peaceful and contemplative environment to encourage the meditations.

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1. Sacrifice of Praise
2. Living Water
3. Morning Star
4. Family
5. I Love to Praise Your Name
6. As For Us
7. Lift Your Hearts
8. Your Voice
9. Into Your Presence
10. Eyes of a Child

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Meditations of the Heart Encore
By: Fernando Ortega

As in all of Fernando Ortega's recordings, his music resounds with feelings and memories rooted in the Spanish melodies of his grandfather as well as classical sources, folk-rock and early American church hymns. Fernando began playing piano at the age of eight and went on to study classical piano at the University of New Mexico. His musical inventiveness and tender touch combine to create two incredible solo piano recordings. In these album collections of outstanding piano solos, Fernando creates a peaceful and contemplative environment to encourage the meditations.

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1. God Made Them All
2. I Remember Well
3. How Will They Know
4. Let The Words Of My Mouth
5. Revive Me Again
6. It's Your Love
7. Psalm 91
8. Tossed On The Wind
9. Teach Me Thy Way
10. God Cares For The Bears
11. Creation Sings

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