in the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, said that Free Flying Soul "celebrates the ability to find pleasure in little things, including a few things that aren't always on conservative Christianity's approved pleasures menu: a glass of wine at a wedding ('Away with the Swine') or a cigar with a neighbor who's just had a child ('Yellow-Haired Monkeys')." He singled out "The Ocean" as an album highlight, calling the "Beatlesque Sgt. Peppers-type tune" "practically a worship song, likening the Christian church to a sea that is continually purified by the tears of God." Accolades CCM Magazine Readers' Choice: Best Alt/Rock Album (included in list) Awards and nominations 28th Annual Dove Awards (1997) – Modern Rock Album of the Year (winner) Track listing All lyrics by Steve Hindalong. All music by Derri Daugherty, unless otherwise noted. Personnel The Choir Derri Daugherty - lead vocals, guitars Steve Hindalong - drums, percussion, child's piano, vocals, lead vocal on "Slow Spin" Tim Chandler - bass guitar, guitars Dan Michaels - Lyricon Additional musicians Wayne Everett - guitar, percussion, bongos, hand claps, chimes, sleigh bells, vocals Phil Madeira - Chamberlin strings and flutes Chrissy Colbert - bass guitar effects Marc Byrd - vocals Jenny Gullen - vocals Jerry Chamberlain - vocals Sharon McCall - vocals Production Steve Hindalong – producer Derri Daugherty – producer, engineer, mixer ("The Ocean," "Slow Spin" at Neverland Studios) Skye McCaskey – engineer Paul Salvo – mixer (Scrimshaw Sound) Tim Chandler – inspiration, additional production Wayne Everett – inspiration, additional production Norman Jean Roy - cover and creature photos Jim Dantzler – art direction, design (Flywheel Design) Dan Michaels – art coordination, clock photo Gina Gigglio – styling, creature hunt References Footnotes Bibliography External links 1996 albums The Choir (alternative rock band) albums