Mosaic MSC is the worship collective of Mosaic, a nondenominational church in Los Angeles led by pastor Erwin McManus. Founded in 2014 under the musical direction of Mariah McManus, the pastor's daughter, the group became known for the song Tremble, which spent 33 weeks on the American Christian charts.
Mosaic MSC was born in 2014 within Mosaic, a Los Angeles church founded in 1943 as Bethel Baptist Church before becoming nondenominational under pastor and author Erwin McManus. The collective's first album, MSC (Live from LA), was recorded live at the Wiltern Theater on May 24, 2014, and released the following year, reaching number 21 on the Billboard Christian chart.
Musical direction falls to Mariah McManus, Erwin McManus's daughter, who began singing at age fifteen while the church was still meeting in a downtown Los Angeles concert hall. Under her leadership, the worship team grew from a handful of musicians to several dozen, with a sound marked by pop and atmospheric rock. Their song Tremble (2017) spent 33 weeks on the American Christian charts and was certified platinum.
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Style
- Contemporary worship (atmospheric pop-rock)
- Active since
- 2014
- Good to know
- The worship collective of Mosaic church, led by Mariah McManus, daughter of pastor Erwin McManus; their song Tremble was certified platinum
How did Mosaic MSC get started?
Mosaic MSC took shape in 2014 within Mosaic, a Los Angeles church with a singular history: founded in 1943 as Bethel Baptist Church, it is now led by pastor and author Erwin McManus and brings together members from dozens of nationalities.
The collective's first album, MSC (Live from LA), was recorded live at the Wiltern Theater in May 2014 before its release in 2015. It marked the starting point of a discography that now includes several studio and live albums.
What makes Mosaic MSC unique?
The collective is led by Mariah McManus, the church pastor's daughter, who grew up in worship from her teenage years and grew the music team from a few musicians to several dozen. Her stated ambition: to speak the musical language of Los Angeles, blending pop and atmospheric rock, to reach a generation that doesn't always recognize itself in the classic codes of worship music.
Where should you start with Mosaic MSC?
Start with Tremble, their most striking song, before exploring tracks like So Good To Me or Won't Fear, which show the evolution of their sound. Their most recent album, To God Be The Glory, continues that live, choral vein.
songs
So Good To Me
A song of gratitude, here in its choral version recorded live.
Won't Fear
A declaration of trust in the face of fear, carried by the band's signature energy.
give + take
Recorded live in Los Angeles, a song about surrender to God.
Discography
- 2022This Is How I Thank the Lord
- 2021Ser Humano· Spanish-language edition of the album Human
- 2020Human
- 2016Glory & Wonder
- 2015MSC (Live from LA)· first album, recorded live at the Wiltern Theater
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mosaic MSC?
Mosaic MSC is the worship collective of Mosaic church in Los Angeles, led by pastor Erwin McManus. Founded in 2014 under the musical direction of Mariah McManus, the pastor's daughter, it blends pop and atmospheric rock in the service of worship.
What is Mosaic MSC's best known song?
Their most striking song remains Tremble, released in 2017, which spent 33 weeks on the American Christian charts and was certified platinum.
Where can you listen to Mosaic MSC?
Mosaic MSC's songs are available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, as well as on the official website mosaicmsc.com.
Is Mosaic MSC a Christian band?
Yes. It is the music ministry of Mosaic, a nondenominational church in Los Angeles, and its songs are written for the worship of this multicultural congregation.
Who leads Mosaic MSC?
The collective is led by Mariah McManus, daughter of pastor Erwin McManus, who began singing in the church at age fifteen before becoming its worship leader.
Are there French versions of Mosaic MSC's songs?
No official French cover is documented so far, but some albums do exist in Spanish, such as Ser Humano, the Spanish-language version of the album Human.