"I think The Big Picture was such a huge shift from my second record"

Michael W. Smith is describing his 3rd studio album, The Big Picture, which was launched in 1986. The album was a major departure from his second album, The Michael W. Smith Project, which was launched in 1983. The Big Picture was a far more ambitious job, including a more varied range of musical designs and a more extensive production. Smith was plainly proud of the album, as he felt it was a significant shift from his previous work. He was likely describing the reality that the album was a lot more enthusiastic and expansive project than his previous work, and that it was a significant step forward in his profession. The Big Picture was an important and business success, and it assisted to establish Smith as a major artist in the Christian music market.