The Big Picture (Michael W. Smith album)

The Big Picture is the third album by contemporary Christian music artist Michael W. Smith, released in 1986. The title comes from "Pursuit of the Dream," in which it is heard a few times, but also applies to the variety of themes for young people to learn about from the songs. That track instructs on pursuing goals, and other themes include the folly of escapism ("Lamu"), sexual abstinence before marriage ("Old Enough to Know"), and maintaining a positive self image ("You're Alright"). Track 9. "Tearing Down The Wall" opens with a reverse snippet of Amy Grant's "Emmanuel".

The Big Picture
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 1, 1986
Recorded1985
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length50:39
LabelReunion
ProducerMichael W. Smith, John Potoker
Michael W. Smith chronology
Michael W. Smith 2
(1984)
The Big Picture
(1986)
The Live Set
(1987)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Track listing

CD release[3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lamu"Smith, Kirkpatrick, Amy Grant5:55
2."Wired for Sound" 6:00
3."Old Enough to Know" 4:47
4."Pursuit of the Dream" 5:11
5."Rocketown" 4:32
6."Voices" 5:50
7."The Last Letter" 4:37
8."Goin' Thru the Motions" 4:55
9."Tearin' Down the Wall" 3:35
10."You're Alright"Smith, Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez4:36
11."Coda" (Hidden track)Smith0:41

Personnel

Production

  • Producers – Michael W. Smith and John Potoker
  • Executive producers – Michael Blanton, Dan Harrell and Brown Bannister
  • Production coordinator – Kimberly Smith
  • Engineering and mixing – John Potoker
  • Assistant engineers – Jim Goldberger, Tim Hattfield, Nick Delre, Tony Volante, Bob Vogt, JB, Bill Heath, Mike Clute, Clark Schleicher, Ken Criblez, Keith Odell, Ed Goodreau, Rob Feaster, Jeffrey Dovener and Spencer Chrislu
  • Recorded at The Power Station, Media Sound, Sigma Sound and Soundtrack (New York, NY); Bullet Recording and Emerald Sound (Nashville, TN); The Bennett House and The Castle (Franklin, TN); Blue Jay Recording (Carlisle, MA)
  • Mixed at Blue Jay Recording (Carlisle, MA)
  • Mastering – Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Art direction and design – Ken Hunter and Thomas Ryan
  • Photography – Beverly Ann Moore
  • Grooming – Jody Morlock and Julie Miller Overstreet
  • Child on album cover – Christopher Copeland

Chart performance

Chart (1986) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[4] 2

References

  1. Granger, Thom. "The Big Picture". AllMusic. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  2. Frias, Sherwin (February 10, 2007). "Michael W. Smith, "The Big Picture" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  3. "Michael W. Smith – The Big Picture". Discogs. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  4. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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