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Martin James Smith (born 6 July 1970) is an English vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer, best known as the frontman of the
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Delirious? Delirious? (formerly known as The Cutting Edge Band) were an English contemporary Christian band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G (full name Stuart Garrard) on guitar and backin ...
. He has been a solo artist since Delirious?' disbandment in 2009.


Career

Before becoming a full-time musician, Smith was a sound engineer at ICC studios in
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. In 1992, Smith—along with Stewart Smith (no relation) and Tim Jupp—formed The Cutting Edge Band (Delirious?' former name). In 1995, Smith and his wife were involved in a near-fatal car accident, and during the weeks of his recovery, he decided to become a professional musician. This inspired him to write the song "August 30". In 1996, the band—now known as Delirious?—became a full-time endeavour, producing songs such as " I Could Sing of Your Love Forever", " History Maker", and "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?". In 2009, the band announced a break at the end of the year to focus on things close to them. Smith said that he wanted to spend time with his family and devote more time to the CompassionArt project, headed by himself and his wife. Delirious? released a various artists album in January 2009, with Smith appearing on three tracks, and the group later confirmed that they were disbanding permanently after a final concert in November 2009. In 2012 and 2013, Smith independently released four EPs, titled ''God's Great Dance Floor: Movements One through Four''. The title track was co-written with
Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas. He is signed to Universal Music Group, Universal's Capitol Christian Music Group. Some of h ...
. In 2013, he released his first full albums ''God's Great Dance Floor Step 01'' and ''God's Great Dance Floor Step 02'', each containing the songs from the four EPs, plus new tracks. Smith has also collaborated with the other members of Delirious? on the 2007 book ''I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories, Reflections and Devotions''. In 2011, he released his autobiography, ''Delirious: The Autobiography of Martin Smith''.


Personal life

Smith has been married to Anna since 1994, and is part of St. Peter’s Church in Brighton, England. She is sister to Delirious?' former bass player Jon Thatcher. Martin and Anna have six children. Their daughter Elle Limebear is a worship singer.


Discography

As a solo artist * 1998 – ''The People's Album'' (various artists album) – two songs * 1999 – ''The People's Album 2'' (various artists album) – one song * 2002 – ''Your Love Broke Through'' (various artists album) – one song * 2012 – ''God's Great Dance Floor Movement One'' (EP) * 2012 – ''God's Great Dance Floor Movement Two'' (EP) * 2012 – ''God's Great Dance Floor Movement Three'' (EP) * 2013 – ''God's Great Dance Floor Movement Four'' (EP) * 2013 – ''God's Great Dance Floor – Step 01'' (Album comprising Movement One & Two EPs plus two new songs) * 2013 – ''God's Great Dance Floor – Step 02'' (Album comprising Movement Three & Four EPs, plus three new songs) * 2014 – ''Back to the Start'' (compilation album of songs from the ''God's Great Dance Floor'' releases) * 2018 – ''Love Song for a City: Live Worship from Around the Globe'' released 23 July 2018 * 2019 – ''Iron Lung'' released 10 May 2019,
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* 2020 – ''Exalt'' released 6 March 2020,
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* 2022 - ''Dancing in the Fire'' released 4 February 2022, Gloworks With Delirious? * 1993 – '' Cutting Edge 1'' * 1994 – '' Cutting Edge 2'' * 1995 – '' Cutting Edge 3: Red Tape'' * 1995 – '' Cutting Edge Fore'' * 1996 – '' Live & In the Can'' * 1997 – '' King of Fools'' * 1998 – '' d:tour'' * 1999 – '' Mezzamorphis'' * 2000 – '' Glo'' * 2000 – '' Roaring Lambs'' (various artists album) – one song * 2001 – '' Audio Lessonover?'' * 2002 – '' Deeper'' * 2002 – '' Libertad'' * 2002 – ''
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'' * 2002 – '' Access:d'' * 2003 – ''
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'' * 2004 – '' In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa'' (various artists album) – one song * 2005 – '' The Mission Bell'' * 2005 - '' Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'' (various artists album) - one song * 2006 – '' Now Is the Time – Live at Willow Creek'' * 2008 – '' Kingdom of Comfort'' * 2009 – '' My Soul Sings'' * 2010 – '' Farewell Show – Live in London'' With Delirious? and Amy Grant * 1999 – ''Streams'' (various artists album) – one song With Delirious? and Hillsong * 2004 – '' UP: Unified Praise'' CD/DVD With Delirious? and André Valadão * 2008 – ''Unidos'' With Stu Garrard * 1995 – ''Have You Heard?'' * 2017 - ''Beatitudes'' With Matt Redman * 1998 – ''Intimacy'' – 1 song * 2007 – '' Beautiful News'' – 1 song With Graham Kendrick * 2001 – ''What Grace'' – 1 song With Darlene Zschech * 2003 – '' Kiss of Heaven'' – 1 song With Michael W. Smith * 2004 – '' Healing Rain'' – wrote 3 songs With Taylor Sorenson * 2004 – '' Exodus'' (various artists album) – 1 song With Jars of Clay * 2005 – '' Redemption Songs'' – 1 song With Tim Hughes * 2006 – '' Holding Nothing Back'' co-wrote 2 songs * 2011 – '' Love Shine Through'' co-wrote 9 songs With CompassionArt * 2009 – '' CompassionArt'' (various artists album) – 3 songs (1 song with Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin, Watoto Children's Choir / 1 song with CeCe Winans, Lakewood Choir / 1 song with Steven Curtis Chapman, Watoto Children's Choir) With Israel Houghton * 2009 – '' The Power of One'' – 1 song With Parachute Band * 2011 – ''Love Without Measure'' – 1 song (featured artist on "It's You") With Jesus Culture * 2012 – '' Live from New York'' With LZ7 * 2016 – ''Home'' – 1 song (featured artist on "Stolen Voices") With Army of Bones * 2017 – ''Army of Bones'' (album)


References


External links


Martinsmith.tvCompassionArt.tvInterview with Martin Smith
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Martin 1970 births Living people English Christians British performers of Christian music Christian music songwriters Performers of contemporary worship music Delirious? members