"Receive the Power"[2] is a gospel song written by Guy Sebastian and Gary Pinto, and performed by Sebastian and Paulini. It was chosen in May 2007 as the official anthem for the Roman Catholic Church's XXIII World Youth Day (WYD08) held in Sydney in 2008.
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| Single by Guy Sebastian and Paulini | ||||
| Released | 1 July 2007[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Christian, gospel | |||
| Length | 5:10 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Guy Sebastian, Gary Pinto | |||
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"Receive the Power" was used extensively throughout the six days of World Youth Day in July 2008, and also in the television coverage which went around the world. Sebastian performed at the concert after the Opening Mass which officially welcomed the Pope to Australia. The Mass and concert at Barangaroo, Sydney, had an estimated crowd of 150,000. Sebastian and Paulini also performed both the English and International versions at the Final Mass at Randwick Racecourse on 20 July.[3] An estimated 400,000 people attended the Mass.[4] Sebastian and Paulini were invited to perform "Receive the Power" at the Pope's Farewell[5] and thank the volunteers on 21 July.[6]
Versions
editThe song has been released in two versions, one in English and an international version with the chorus in English and verses in Italian, Spanish and French.
The English version was interpreted by its composer, Guy Sebastian, and also features the vocals of Paulini.
The international version, with the chorus in English, also includes performances by Robert Galea (Maltese), German Silva (Spanish) and Amelia Farrugia (French).
About the lyrics
editThe lyrics are based on the theme of the WYD08, extracted from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, 1:8: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses".
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Receive the Power" | 5:10 |
| 2. | "Receive the Power" (international version) | 5:10 |
References
edit- ^ "Receive the Power – EP by Guy Sebastian & Paulini". iTunes Store. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ^ Receive the Power Myspace video
- ^ Aussie pop stars, ARIA award winners and the Tap Dogs to headline World Youth Day Sydney 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2009.
- ^ wyd2008. World Youth Day Sydney a success - 400,000 fill Randwick Racecourse for WYD08 Final Mass Archived 11 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 March 2009.
- ^ The Pope's Farewell MySpace Video
- ^ wyd2008. Pope Benedict XVI thanks volunteers and leaves Australia happy and blessed Archived 12 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 March 2009.