Hillsong en Español — history and songs

History and sound

Hillsong en Español releases Spanish-language versions of songs originally released by various Hillsong groups.

For example, “Vivo Estás” is a version of “Alive” by Young & Free, while “Hermoso Nombre” is a Spanish rendition of “What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship. Comparing the versions is interesting even for those who already know the original: the melody remains familiar, but the stresses and phrase lengths change so that the song sounds natural in Spanish and is easy to sing together.

Albums and recordings

A good starting point is the album “En Esto Creo.” Its title track presents the Spanish version of “This I Believe (The Creed)” and puts the statements of the Christian Creed into musical form. The Spanish version of “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” serves a different purpose: personal prayer and an image of trust take center stage. Comparing these songs shows how one catalog can encompass both congregational worship songs and more extended concert ballads.