Discography
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KindnessWhen, in spring of 2010, Kinsey Posen of CBC Winnipeg called to say he was producing a project of Manitoba artists recording the songs of other Manitoba artists, I jumped at the chance to record a couple of gems penned by songwriters Gord Johnson and Byron O’Donnell – two of my favorite songwriters who are regrettably under-sung and under-celebrated. It was during the recording of that project that I started to take inventory of potential songs for my own project and suddenly realized I had enough for a fairly strong album. My manager was a little taken aback to get a call from me saying that I wanted to record. But after a two-day woodshed session with Winnipeg veterans Gilles Fournier (bass), Daniel Roy (drums) and newbie-wunderkind Joey Landreth (electric guitar), we were all convinced of the strength of the material. And so, with a little schedule adjusting and more than a few fundraising calls, we set out in late August to begin work on my 16th career album.
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Devotion“Throughout my career, folks have told me that there is a consistent theme or quality of worship to the music I record – so I suppose it should not be surprising that I would eventually release an album that is deliberately and consciously a “worship album.” And this new one, Devotion, would be it.” – Steve Bell Produced in Vancouver by the legendary Roy Salmond, Devotion is a surprising collection of rich and thoughtful worship music drawn from Scriptures, the Liturgy and inspired, in part, by the tradition of Taize.
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Symphony SessionsWinner of the 2008 Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Christian Recording, Symphony Sessions is the studio recording of material developed for Steve’s triumphant concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in November of 2006 at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. This is a majestic recording documenting the exquisite Symphonic scores of Mike Janzen for thirteen of Steve’s most celebrated compositions.
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Story & Song Vol.1Frequent requests for a recording of Steve’s stories have prompted the release of this album. If you have heard Steve in concert, you know he tells LOTS of stories – more than will fit on one disc. This CD features story and song highlights from concerts recorded over a six month period in 2005.
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My Dinner with Bruce The Songs of Bruce CockburnAnyone closely following Steve’s career knows the profound impact legendary songwriter/guitarist Bruce Cockburn has had on Steve’s development. On My Dinner with Bruce, Steve reinterprets thirteen of his favorite Cockburn songs and manages to deliver a recording that is uniquely “Steve.” “Steve Bell finds the beauty, strength, and intrigue in Bruce Cockburn’s songs and gives each track his own fine interpretation. Simply said, this is a wonderful record.” - Bernie Finkelstein President/True North Records/ Bruce Cockburn Management
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Solace for Seasons of Suffering(2 Disc Set) The basis for The Solace Project - a ‘sustaining’ CD that is intended to help those who are dying and those who love them – to bring peace, comfort, and understanding. The project collects several of Steve’s most requested songs including re-recorded versions of Psalm 90, Wings of an Eagle, Shepherd of Life and Hear our Prayer.
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Sons & DaughtersResponding to demand to hear more of Sarah after her cameo appearance singing on Steve’s Simple Songs album, Steve and his daughter Sarah teamed up to produce this highly textured recording. Rich in variety, and stylistically/thematically broad, Sons and Daughters is (to this date) Steve’s favorite recording.
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Waiting for AidanLyrically and artistically this is probably Steve’s most ambitious project. Joined by such luminary musicians as Phil Keaggy, Sam Bush, and the Marsh Brothers – Hugh and Fergus, Steve delivers a dramatic and compelling project of some of his finest and poetic writing.
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Simple SongsWinner of the 2000 Juno Award for Best Gospel Album, Simple Songs is the clear fan-favorite of all Steve’s albums. It is – as the title suggests – a wonderful collection of hummable, devotional songs with humble production highlighting voice and the acoustic instrument.
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Each Rare Moment – Steve Bell Band in ConcertThis exhilarating album captures the unique flavour of Steve in concert with violinist Hugh Marsh, drummer Greg Black, and Fergus Marsh on bass and Chapman Stick. The songs are culled from the highly memorable cross-Canada tour Steve and band performed in the fall of 1998. Note: There are two album covers for the same recording, one was released in Canada and the other in the US.
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Beyond a ShadowAnother fan favorite, Beyond a Shadow is a compilation of the best of Steve Bell from the first decade of his solo career.
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Romantics & MysticsSteve’s fifth career album Romantics and Mystics cemented Steve’s place as a significant songwriter of unusual depth and beauty. Winning the 1997 Juno Award for Best Gospel Album, Romantics is a significant marker in Steve’s career hinting at some of the more ambitious recordings to come.
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The Feast of Seasons - ChristmasThe Feast is a wonderful, eclectic mix of origional, traditional and obscure songs happily unearthed for the Feast of Seasons that is Advent, Nativity and Epiphany. “This recording took on a depth that was not my doing. I have been blessed to have wonderful folks speak into my life, and in this instance, that blessing became a fish and loaves event.” - Steve Bell
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Burning EmberOne of Steve’s personal favorites, Burning Ember is the project which cemented his creative relationship with long-time co-producer Dave Zeglinski. From the folk-mystic content of Burning Ember, to the porch-blues lament of Psalm 13, to the high-flying bluegrassy I will Not be Shaken, this collection sets the tone for the broad stylistic path that has come to characterize Steve’s work.
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Deep Calls to DeepInspired by his 1989 trip to the Phillipines, Thailand and India, this project draws thematically and sonically from an expanding world-view and deepening, devotional piety that issues from travel and exposure to the jewels of other lands and cultures. Several of Steve’s trademark songs first appeared on this project: Wings of an Eagle, Holy Lord, Hear our Prayer
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Comfort My PeopleThe album that started it all! Beautiful folk melodies, rich multi-layered harmonies, and (what was to become) signature depth in songwriting – this album defines vintage Steve Bell.
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