Hillsong United Members, Gear & Sound
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About
Hillsong United is an influential contemporary worship band originating from the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Australia. Known for their spiritually uplifting and anthemic sound, the group has become a cornerstone in the contemporary Christian music scene. The band features a dynamic lineup of musicians and worship leaders, including Joel Houston (vocals, guitar), Taya Smith-Gaukrodger (vocals), and Michael Guy Chislett (guitar, music director). Their music spans genres such as pop rock, contemporary worship, and Christian alternative rock, aiming to inspire through melodies that resonate with both personal faith and communal worship.
How to Sound Like Hillsong United
Hillsong United's sound is characterized by its uplifting, atmospheric qualities, blending rich, melodic textures with dynamic, reverberant guitar tones. The band often employs Fender Jazzmasters and Fender Telecasters, which, combined with the Matchless DC-30 2x12 Combo Amp, produce a warm, yet cutting tone perfect for their expansive soundscapes. Effects such as the Korg SDD-3000 Programmable Digital Delay and the Death By Audio Reverberation Machine further enhance their ambient sound, creating a lush backdrop that supports powerful vocal harmonies and emotive lyrics. This sonic palette allows Hillsong United to craft music that feels both intimate and grand, making it a staple in modern worship music.
Discography
Everyday (Live)
1999
United Live - Best Friend
2000
King of Majesty (Live)
2001
To the Ends of the Earth (Live)
2002
More than Life (Live)
2004
Look to You (Live)
2005
United We Stand (Live)
2006
All of the Above
2007
In a Valley by the Sea
2007
The I Heart Revolution: With Hearts as One (Live)
2008
Across The Earth: Tear Down The Walls (Live In Australia/2009)
2009
Aftermath
2011
Live in Miami
2012
Zion (Acoustic Sessions)
2013
Zion (Deluxe Edition)
2013
The White Album (Remix Project)
2014
Empires
2015
Of Dirt and Grace (Live from the Land)
2016
Original Soundtrack of Let Hope Rise
2016
Wonder
2017
People (Live - Deluxe)
2020
The People Tour (Live from Madison Square Garden)
2021
Are We There Yet?
2022
Of Dirt and Grace (Live from the Land - Expanded Edition)
2023
Zion (X)
2023
Get the Hillsong United Sound
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