12 Hillsong Sydney

>> Saturday, May 8, 2010

For those who haven't heard of Hillsong before, watch this video and guess what is it all about:


(lower ur speaker volume xD)



A) Rock concert
B) Underground Band
C) Charity Event
D) Church


If you haven't got it by now, it's the least obvious answer.


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Yes, the video above is a scene of a normal Sunday service in church - Hillsong church.

Hillsong church is an internationally recognised church and they are not only based in Sydney but also London, United Kingdom, Ukraine, South Africa, Sweden, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Moscow.

The church that I went to is frikking huge, like a concert hall. I think it sits about 2000-3000 people.

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Hillsong church Sydney is founded by pastor Brian Houston (on stage). The church concept caters more towards Christianity and Youth which explains the awesome band, world class singers and concert environment used for singing praises.

Since youth loves to rock out in concerts. So why not rock out in churches too? - a really good idea.

Another fact: Their music are very well known and used in churches around the world with over 40 albums released and many reaching gold and platinum status.

This is one of the nice Hillsong songs that I like, 'Hosanna' Sang by the beautiful Brooke Fraser. I didn't get to record coz I was so into her voice, but got this from Youtube.



I'm so lucky to hear her live! Too bad, that was the first and last time I heard her sing. She has now gone to America to pursue her career.

During the Easter celebration, I got to go to one of Hillsong's event at Sydney Olympic park, and guess who sang there.

2009 Australian Idol winner, Stan Walker!


I just went for the sake of going but who knew I got to hear Stan singing a few songs.
And damm... He's really good. All the reason to win Australian Idol.

This time the hall sits at least 5,000 people. No shit...

I guess that's all I want to share today. Hope you learned something bout Hillsong.

To my friends:

I know... I know...
Chris goes to church... it's the end of the world =_= boo hoo.. get over it.

To my readers:

Im not Christian, like many assumed me to be.
Maybe coz I'm so holy and kind xP

Amen to that.

12 comments:

Wilken Lee May 8, 2010 at 11:04 PM  

cool, my friends can't believe i go to church too, maybe coz im sincere and caring enough that they thought i have no room to improve anymore :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfdAvyVzB34

This song is nice too, my favorite

COMmander17 May 9, 2010 at 12:41 AM  

dude... u know right.. god bless u man... i always wanted to go there damn...

kacipcrew May 9, 2010 at 1:07 AM  

haha.. u know why u write the last few sentences.. you should pray often la.. haha

chris_lim May 9, 2010 at 1:12 AM  

Wilken: fu la hahaha, talk crap. btw that song is nice too.

Commander: I think ur prayer for me is answered. Amen to that bro... amen to that.

kacip: Ya by "my friends" in that last few sentence, I specifically meant u. I know it =.=

bluedreamer27 May 9, 2010 at 8:26 AM  

oh Hillsong! i am a big fan, we used to play their songs every time we have worship gathering.. i am a christian dude haha... i am not that religous but i do respect the church... i try to go to church every Sunday...

suituapui May 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM  

Alleluia!!! Chris goes to church!!! There is hope yet for this world of ours!!! Hahahahahaha!!! I like Hillsong - singing and music, very nice...but I'm not into religious songs! LOL!!!

Ivy Metaga May 9, 2010 at 1:55 PM  

one of my friend have collection of HillSong's CD, is good to listen to church song...bagus sebagai makanan rohani....for your spiritual...
God Bless...=)

chris_lim May 9, 2010 at 2:29 PM  

bluedreamer: That's good for u. Be a good christian and devote some time for church ya. (lol i bcome a preacher d)

suituapui: Dun exaggerate =.= haha.

Ivy: Yea the music is really spiritual. Thx.

BANMS May 14, 2010 at 1:31 PM  

OMG super jealous i want to go to their church too!! I love all their songs A LOT. :D Lucky you man!! Brooke Fraser live OMG your SUPERBLY LUCKY you know that? her voice is amazing :D x

creativemelancholic July 26, 2010 at 5:46 PM  

My favourite by Brooke Fraser is "I Will Exalt You"... I agree, she has a lovely voice. And Hosanna is equally awesome. :)

chris_lim July 27, 2010 at 9:01 PM  

Yup i like that song too ;)