Beyond Nature is the 13th solo and third instrumental album by Christian singer/
songwriter/guitarist Phil Keaggy, released on May 8, 1991 by Myrrh/Word Records. Keaggy co-produced the album with James Baird, credited as JB.
Keaggy's third instrumental release is an all-acoustic affair as he is playing both acoustic and classical guitars and the album is more classical with a string ensemble. A highlight from this album is Keaggy's arrangement of "Symphonic Dance," which is a variation of Dance No. 2, Allegretto Grazioso from Four Symphonic Dances, Op. 64 composed by Edvard Grieg. There are two versions of "In the Light of Common Day": the opening track features just Keaggy on acoustic guitar and on track 11 which is a reprise with Keaggy along with a string and brass ensemble.
Beyond Nature peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1992, Keaggy won his second Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year at the 23rd GMA Dove Awards.
Track listing
All songs were written and composed by Phil Keaggy, except where noted.
1. In the Light of Common Day -3:53
2. County Down -5:46
3. Symphonic Dance (composed by Edvard Grieg; arranged by Phil Keaggy)
-5:46
4. Addison's Walk -4:04
5. I Feel the Winds of God (traditional; arranged by Phil Keaggy) -4:48
6. Fare Thee Well -5:37
7. Fragile Forest -4:30
8. Brother Jack -4:57
9. As Warm As Tears -6:05
10. A Place of Springs -6:30
11. In the Light of Common Day (reprise) -3:53
12. When Night Falls -3:57
Accolades
Dove Award -Instrumental Album of the Year (Beyond Nature)
Previous release: Find Me in These Fields (1990)
Next release: Revelator (EP) (1993)
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