Planetshakers — History and Songs

History and Sound

Planetshakers grew out of youth conferences in Australia, and their music ministry is connected with the church of the same name in Melbourne.

Their live recordings feature danceable rhythms, synthesizers, and active audience participation. “Turn It Up” captures this side of the project well. “Nothing Is Impossible” is built around a short refrain about faith that is easy to join in with, even on the first listen. The group also has more reflective songs, such as “The Anthem.”

Albums and Recordings

The group’s two sides are clearly heard in “This Is Our Time” and “The Anthem.” In the first recording, drums and synthesizers set a fast tempo from the opening seconds; in the second, the song leans longer on a simple refrain about Christ’s resurrection. In conference recordings, this transition can happen within a single musical set. That is why full live albums help reveal how the team alternates between energetic praise and calmer moments.