A growing library of violin and cello string parts for modern worship songs. When we arrange them for our church’s worship band, we share them here. […]
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Modern Version of Christ The Lord Is Risen Today – Alleluia Sing
I’ve always had trouble figuring out how to fit “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” into a modern worship environment and have it flow well. Most of the reworked arrangements I’ve heard either completely change the melody/rhythm (which drives the congregation crazy) or put a boring 4/4 backbeat to the traditional song (which drives me […]
Beautiful Things video
Those of you who have been following my Facebook or Twitter ravings probably already know how much I have been enjoying Gungor‘s new album, Beautiful Things. I’m not going to try to describe it to you, except to say that it is diverse, interesting, and worth your time… so go buy it. 🙂 We used […]
This Is My Father’s World recording
This Sunday we’re starting a sermon series on stewardship called “the world is Mine”. To go along with that series, I reworked the hymn “This Is My Father’s World.” I liked the feel of Aaron Niequist‘s version, but I wanted a different chord structure for the song (his structure is more traditional). The lyrics are […]
Dave Hunt – When Love Came Down
Thanks to my friend Pete, I recently came across Stuart Townend‘s song “When Love Came Down” as performed by Dave Hunt on his album Love Abounds. As soon as I heard it, I knew it needed to be a part of our Good Friday service. When Love Came Down by Dave Hunt on Grooveshark -> […]
Your Grace Is Enough recording
A few months ago, one of the leaders from GEMS (our church’s girls’ ministry) came to me and asked if I would re-record the song “Your Grace Is Enough” for them in a lower key so they could sing along with it during their meetings. The problem: They love Chris Tomlin, but he usually sings […]