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SFB
Read Scripture much lately? There’s a says that whenever David would take As big as they are though, the ship’s
theme I’m seeing consistently these days. his harp and play, relief would come to rudders are relatively small. Yet that
I’ve just done a few searches related to Saul and he would feel better. Saul felt rudder determines the path the ship
that theme. I discovered that the phrase better. SFB. follows. The parallel for you and I is a
“Be strong and courageous” occurs 11 SFB. That’s easy to remember. It’s not significant one. The choices we make
times in the New International Version. as easy to incorporate into our worship in how we spend our time impact
The phrase “peace of God” appears times though. You may have become where our lives go, just as the rudder
20 times. “Do not be afraid” is found so focused on time constraints that you turns the ship.
76 times. The word “rest” occurs 267 hesitate to build an instrumental section For you and I, we have daily choices
times. Hmm. Clearly God is aware that into a song’s arrangement. The clock’s to make. In The Message, 2 Chronicles
you and I will face situations in our lives
ticking, and you’re concerned your set 16:9 says, “God is always on the
that could provoke a response other will be too long if you just…play for a alert, constantly on the lookout for
than being strong, or at peace, or fear- bit. You may hear a distracting voice in people who are totally committed to
free. He’s loaded His Word to us with your head saying, “You’re just drawing Him.” Wow! He’s always watching for
countless encouragements for us to trust attention to the band during this solo; those who surrender everything to Him.
in Him, lean on Him, and find refuge get back to singing.” Or you might not Their time…their talent…their lives.
in Him. be confident in your team’s ability to God wants to minister His peace to His
Looked around your church lately? solo freely during such a section. people. He wants to use musicians who
Picture yourself with your worship team Consider what might have equipped are His to lead people into His rest.
on the stage or platform where your David to minister so powerfully in Saul’s Are you totally committed? Am I?
church meets. Picture the congregation. presence. We know that David was You’re reading this magazine, so clearly
Those aren’t the faces of strangers. You a shepherd. We know that this work you want to grow as a musician. Ask
know the circumstances of many. You meant that he had a lot of solitude. I yourself what choice you could make
see that Mom three rows back who’s get that there were probably some today, what slight turn of the rudder, that
fighting cancer. Treatments aren’t going distracting smells, and lots of bleating could enable you to spend some time
well this week. That guy on the left of from the flock that David was caring for. at your instrument, imitating a beautiful
the middle aisle just lost his job. The But the bottom line is that David had voicing you heard someone play on a
strain is obvious on his face. time to develop his playing skills. His recording, exploring new sounds on
It’s very likely that you don’t have to skills were clearly well known, because your keyboard that you haven’t utilized,
look beyond the stage to recognize the servants knew to seek him out in or experimenting with new ways you
people going through challenging Saul’s time of need. could play chord progressions that
situations. Marriages are being tested. So here’s the challenge you and I have become so familiar they seem to
Some are failing. Your personal face. We are finite. You and I have play themselves.
situation might be tough right now. I 24 hours each day. 7 days a week. I haven’t suggested how you play a
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picture here; I’m just really aware lately Red Bulls can only take you so far. but I hope I’ve struck a chord in you.
that many of God’s people are living in We have to eat. Fuel is required. We SFB. Saul is in your congregation. Saul
times of great challenge. have responsibilities. Perhaps you’re a is on your worship team. Saul is in
How does this relate to us as student. Perhaps you’re a housewife. your heart, and mine. God knew that
musicians? In an important, urgent Perhaps you serve on staff at a church music would help Saul in his time of
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Bass-ic Significance
How did the concept of bass in a we repeat certain patterns we often as Garage Band, Pro Tools, Logic Pro,
band, orchestra, or whatever, come begin to second-guess the previous Cakewalk, etc., you really owe it to
about? We never question the purpose times we’ve played that same pattern yourself to make an opportunity to try
of bass in music, but why does music or section. That makes your brain work one. It will amaze you when you find
feel better when there is bass in it? It’s harder and can make the simplest how drastically the feel of the music
so apparent when I’m listening to a music difficult. Try concentrating on the changes when you mute the bass guitar
playback in the studio; whenever I mute other groove elements in the rhythm in a mix. Bass makes a big difference!
the bass it feels like the rug has been section. You can focus on the high hat,
pulled out from under me! bass drum, click track (if you have one), Gary is a session player/
In the Psalms the bass was significant rhythm guitar, etc. View the song as a producer/writer in Nashville,
whole piece. Let yourself be inspired currently playing for Lindell
in different songs that the Psalmist Cooley, MMI, and many
would write. Without going into a by what you are hearing and then recording session accounts.
lot of explanation, in Psalm 6:1 it is see what happens. Be careful to use He attends Grace Church in
written, “…O LORD, rebuke me not restraint so as not to overplay. Take Franklin, TN.
time to actually choose your “moments” www.gracechurchnashville.org
in thine anger, neither chasten me in
thy hot displeasure.” To me, it sounds between various vocal sections in a
like the Psalmist was crying out to song. Also consider whether or not the
God to help him realize the weight of worship leader has had enough time to
his own sin, and he needed a serious establish the message of the song. If the
move of the spirit to assist him. If we music’s mood comes to a quiet place
look at the beginning of the verse, he that can accommodate the lack of
proclaimed, “To the chief musician on bottom-end support, then it’s probably
Neginoth (a camp of musicians trained okay to play a complementing melody
in stringed instruments) upon Sheminith line or two, if you feel inspired.
(representing low male voices or Also, the bass sound is of great
instruments); it appears that the Psalmist importance to singers. Singers listen
felt that he needed the significance of to the bass as the fundamental tone
the low, plucked, stringed instruments to reference to tune to. Inexperienced
do so. So as he called upon the well- singers will typically say that they tune
trained musicians in the tabernacle, to the piano, but every session singer I
he was summoning those who have ever spoken with has told me that
represented the low-frequency end of the bass is the most important instrument
the sonic spectrum. He felt the need for for them to reference.
some “bass” to convey his conviction Playing worship music requires a lot
properly. of watching, listening, and sensitivity.
Bass in worship is important. It is Sensitivity is key to anticipating the
the foundation of the music. The root. unexpected. If the music takes a turn
I believe as we take the significance or the mood drastically changes,
of our post more seriously, the music we have to be ready. Sometimes
will become effective sooner during playing in a more traditional
worship. If we play skillfully and worship service requires a more
execute every note from section to disciplined attitude. Follow
section with consistency and authority, the chart closely and don’t
always remember that the level of the take too many “chances”.
anointing within the music will start out If your band doesn’t use
at a much higher level than if we are charts then solidly play
just “winging it.” the applicable bass part
Typically, up-tempo, contemporary for the song, continually
worship music contains an eighth-note practicing restraint
feel. It seems simpler, but that can trick against overplaying.
you. You have to be careful to treat Remember, less is more
every song with equal importance. – always.
I have found, having played a lot of If you are just starting out
country and southern gospel music, on the bass and you have
that it is usually the simplest songs/ never had the opportunity
styles that are the most challenging to to experiment with a DAW
play. The reason is because whenever (digital audio workstation) such
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There’s a sort of contagious passion for God and what
God is up to that you can’t help but catch when you talk
with worship pastor, songwriter and artist Tim Hughes.
Maybe it stems from his beginnings with Soul Survivor, or
perhaps the embers of faith are stirred as he teams with
others to raise up and encourage new worshipers who will,
themselves, become leaders. Either way, Tim’s enthusiasm
for the Lord is not just communicated in conversation, but—
happily—also in his latest release; “Love Shine Through.”
Aimee Herd: Tim, it’s been 4 years and as worship pastor, there is a lot
since your last studio release—what going on there. All in all, it’s been a
have you been busy with during the pretty full-on four years, but it’s been
time leading up to now? fun.
Tim Hughes: Ha! Well, first of all AH: I guess you have been busy! I
I had three kids; a 3-year-old girl— thought TobyMac had a lot of “irons
Phoebe, a 2-year-old boy—Simeon in the fire,” but you really do.
and a 6-month-old girl named Lois.
So, I was kind of busy. And the other TH: (Laughing)
thing I was doing was launching a doubt that there is one
Worship Central. We’re committed AH: You mentioned your website, name, one God that we
to training worship leaders and “Worship Central,” I was on there can trust in Who has our
musicians. We’ve been doing today and was reading your blog best interests. And that, in
conferences all over the world— about the song Counting on Your the end, it will all work out;
throughout Asia, Europe, America— Name. It’s amazing to me because God will see you through.
and for the last few years at different you wrote that blog 2 days before the He provides life, and eternal
training events we’ve had about earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, life, so we’ve just got to learn to
100,000 people come through. and yet it’s so applicable to what put our trust 100 percent in Him.
everyone is feeling at this point.
There’s also a website: AH: Like you said in your blog, and
WorshipCentral.org, with videos, TH: Well, everyone is aware, I think, as it says in Hebrews, “He is our
blogs, podcasts, new songs, a forum, of a sense of a shaking; we’re seeing anchor, the anchor of our soul.”
training stuff, and there’s even an it visibly in our world—Japan, Libya,
iPhone app! Basically, we’re really the earthquake in New Zealand, TH: Yeah.
committed to raising up and training floods in Australia... There are so
worship leaders. So I spend a lot of many different natural disasters, and AH: That song, Counting On Your
my time doing that. then the economy crashes. More Name, is from your new recording
than ever over the last couple of Love Shine Through. I noticed that
And then, in the middle of that, I did years, human beings have become there were a lot of different folks who
actually record a live album and a aware of how fragile life is. And played and wrote for this album—a
DVD called Happy Day, which was how we can build up so much of big collaborative effort on co-writes
recorded in London and released. I’m a sense of security and worth in and musicianship. Did it start out that
also the worship leader at my church finances, relationships, or identity— way, or kind of evolve into that?
in London; Holy Trinity Brompton. even health, but all of it can go in
And, people might have heard of an instant. I think it’s definitely put TH: Well, I think in the last year
“Alpha...” within people a longing for answers, or so, I did a lot more co-writing.
and a longing for something that There were a few reasons for that;
AH: The Alpha Course? is certain, and that can be trusted the Worship Central stuff—we’ve
and depended upon. I guess for got a team here in London. I’ve got
TH: Right, well Holy Trinity is the me, Counting On Your Name really Ben Cantelon and Nikki Fletcher, so
church that sort of pioneered that. speaks into that. Whatever happens, we’re writing together a lot. But then
So, it’s quite a big, influential church, whatever falls apart, we know without
like those who listen to it are and I spent a lot of time on each song
embarking on a journey with just getting really strong acoustic
those who wrote it and put it demos, and then Josiah Sherman—
together. What was different who lives in Seattle, formerly with
about it that created that feel? The Listening—flew over. We gave
Was it the recording process him a number of songs (Counting On
itself, or was it the collaborative Your Name, Ecclesiastes, and a few
effort that did it? others) to piece some things together
and put on some programming,
TH: I think part of it is the team arrangements, and some of those
thing. When you’re working amazing sounds. He created this
with people that you love kind of “sonic landscape” with
and trust, you know you can sounds and loops and programs, so
be a bit more vulnerable and when the band came in they played
brave to try a new thing. But along to that. I think that added a
the word I’ve often used when real flavor to the album. Rather than
I’ve thought about the record just going into the studio with the
is “emotion”. I tried to capture click-track and a see-what-happens
the emotion. So, if you look at approach, there was more of a focus;
the themes running throughout he really took it somewhere. And
the album, there’s very much then when you add the guitars and
a theme of faith, belief, and drums and vocals... it was just a very
hope. But trying to sing those different way of working for a lot of
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man themes in the midst of the reality of a us. But I think it brought something
sharpens another.” There’s such truth broken and fragile world—something extra out of us as musicians.
in that. When you bring two creative of that really resonates with people
minds together—not always—but at the moment. People are desperate Also, just having more space and
often you’d hope that the end goal for hope, and desperate for a sense time has enabled us to try different
is even greater. Especially when you of meaning, and they’re desperate things. If something didn’t work we
really learn to listen to each other to believe. But they’re also aware would go back to the drawing board
and be stretched. I think in art and of these questions and fears. So, to edit and change things and put in
creativity, there needs to be a healthy having a lot of those themes running different musicians. All of that felt like
tension, and a sense of debate. throughout the songs, perhaps gives such a hotbed of creativity, and there
I’ve always been struck by reading the album a bit more of that journey was a safety in it that enabled us to
about some of the great artists like feel. step out.
Michelangelo and the level of agony
and perseverance they put into their You have the highs and the musical sort AH: Well it really comes across on
work. It doesn’t sound like these of celebration of the band in praise. the record. Tim, when you’re creating
paintings and sculptures came nice But then there are those vulnerable, a song, what gear do you typically
and easy. There was a real labor of fragile moments of, hopefully, use? What is that go-to guitar that
love, and a bit of frustration. I thinkcapturing beauty and intimacy with you prefer writing with?
our songs need more of that really. God saying, “This is me. Here I am.
Like “What about this?” and “Oh, it I’m nothing without You.” So I think TH: Well, my favorite guitar is my
needs a bit more work to get there.” it’s the songs that have had a bit of Jumbo Gibson J-200 Sunburst. I love
When you’re on a team, you can theme running through them that has that it has just a big, big sound. The
push each other that little bit more. helped the album hang together. other thing is, I’ve been trying to play
Musically, we tried to capture more a bit more piano; so I bought myself a
And the other thing is, I think there of what the lyrics were saying and be Nord Stage Piano. It’s got some great
is a real blessing from God on unity. a bit more creative. piano and electric piano sounds, and
When we are more open to others a couple of organ patches. I found I
and we’re not so fussed about who AH: I was going to ask you was very limited before, but using the
gets the credit, there’s a sense of specifically about that creativity, piano has really helped me to open
God’s blessing upon that. because it seems like it’s an aspect and free up some different melodies
that was amped up on this album. within me. A couple of the songs
AH: Oh yeah, I’d say so too. So started out on the piano, which has
now the whole album, collectively, TH: Oh yeah, well Martin Smith is been a very different thing for me
has a really special feel to it. It’s key for that! Even the way we went altogether.
almost like—and I say this at the risk about the album was different. Martin
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and while I was there I wrote the and they want to see revival. We’ve
song Here I Am to Worship. When seen some amazing things. Again,
I finished University, I began to lead at Soul Survivor, there are 30,000
worship and sing that song, and I young people coming together; and
guess the song kicked off... last summer at the festival, 1,500
young people gave their lives to
AH: Uh yeah, I guess it did! Christ for the first time. I’ve been
involved with Alpha and we’ve seen
TH: So, all these doors opened up. over 15 million people participate in
I never really thought or planned that course worldwide. In our church
to be a full time worship leader, there are amazing stories of miracles
but God opened these doors and and of lives being dramatically
it’s been great fun running through changed. There are people who have
them. spent years of their lives in prison for
the most horrendous crimes who are
AH: You mentioned the UK and the discovering Jesus, and their lives are
passion of the youth to worship at being completely turned around.
Soul Survivor. I know that some of So, I think God is on the move and
the things happening in the political it’s an extremely exciting time to be
realm in the UK seem to paint a alive. The UK is a good place to
AH: That’s a great idea, trying to picture of the country moving away be, because God is at work and it’s
incorporate a new instrument. from faith. But is there still a real amazing!
passion to worship the Lord there? Is
TH: Yeah, it’s been amazing actually. there still that fire among the youth? AH: I’m so glad to hear that. Now,
It brings a freedom because you hear you’ve been recording some even this
different things—it’s been great. TH: Absolutely. What’s interesting week (end of March) haven’t you?
is that, among the UK and much
AH: Tim, many of us who love the of Europe, there’s been a sort of TH: Yes, today we’ve been
music that God has put in your heart, secularization in government and rehearsing—we’re doing a live
don’t really know the person behind with certain laws. There have been recording for Worship Central.
it. So, give us a little background of cases of people turning up at work We’re recording at a great venue in
who you are and when you began wearing a cross around their neck London on Thursday night. The team
writing and playing; I know your and being asked to take it off, and is going to record a bunch of new
father was an Anglican Vicar... in schools you can’t preach about songs that we’re putting out on a live
Jesus...a whole bunch of stuff. That’s album. It’s great seeing some of the
TH: That’s right. The way it started been hard, and more and more younger songwriters come through,
was when I was 11-years-old, I went people have sort of moved away and they’re writing amazing songs.
to a conference. A guy named Mike from the church. We’re really excited about this
Pilavachi had started up a thing called record, and know it will have songs
Soul Survivor, which is this massive But, particularly in London, we’ve that will really touch the Church.
youth movement in the UK which just begun to see a swing. This last
some 30,000 young people attend. year, for the first time in quite a while AH: Will you be touring the Love
He was leading it and I remember the Church in London is beginning Shine Through album? What are your
being blown away by the music to grow. We’re seeing more people plans for the future?
and worship. I saw people singing join the Church than we’ve seen in
not just “about” God, but “to” God, years. I think sometimes, when the TH: A bunch of stuff... We’ll be
and there was such passion and a Church comes under some attack— touring in the UK, and we’ll be getting
sense of encounter and relationship. like people turning away and being some dates together to do a bunch of
I asked Jesus into my heart, and very anti-God and anti-religion—it stuff in America. So, if people are
decided to learn the guitar so I could causes the core, the remnant as it interested to find out, they can go to
worship like that in my room. That’s were, to really give everything they WorshipCentral.org for all the details.
how it all began for me. Then Mike are to God. One thing you don’t Or they could go to TimHughesMusic.
Pilavachi got alongside me and had really have in England is so much com and they should keep watching
me lead a bit of worship, and Matt “religion”—people going to church for dates that will be added.
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Capo 3 (G)
Verse 1: Verse 2:
B b(G) F(D) B b(G) F(D)
My name is written on Your hands; My life is built on nothing less
Gm(Em) Gm(Em)
You've called me Your own, Than Your faithfulness
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) E bmaj7(Cmaj7)
You've called me Your own. Your faithfulness
B b(G) F(D) B b(G) F(D)
Now I am Yours: no earthly power Counting on Christ, and Christ alone,
Gm(Em) Gm(Em)
Could tear us apart, I'm hoping in You,
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) [to Chorus] E bmaj7(Cmaj7) [to Chorus]
Could tear us apart. Hoping in You.
Chorus:
F(D) Gm(Em)
I'm counting on Your name,
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) B b(G)
I'm counting on Your name,
F(D) Gm(Em) E bmaj7(Cmaj7) B b(G)
Counting on Your name to save me.
F(D) Gm(Em)
I'm trusting You're the way,
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) B b(G)
I'm trusting You're the way,
F(D) Gm(Em) E bmaj7(Cmaj7) B b(G) [1.] to Verse 2
Trusting You're the way, my Sa - - viour. [2.] Repeat Chorus
[3.] to Mid section
[4.] to Ending
Mid section:
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) Gm(Em)
I believe, I believe,
E bmaj7(Cmaj7) Gm(Em) B bmaj7/D(Gmaj7/B) E b(C)
I believe You are the way.
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe, I believe,
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe You are the way.
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe, I believe,
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C) [to Chorus]
I believe You are the way.
Ending:
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe, I believe,
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe You are the way.
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C)
I believe, I believe,
Gm(Em) Dm7(Bm7) E b(C) || Taken from
LOVE SHINE THROUGH
Copyright © 2011 Thankyou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com Songs excl. UK & Europe, Tim Hughes
adm. by Kingswaysongs a division of David C Cook. tym@kingsway.co.uk Used by permission. KWCD3151
GLENN PACKIAM features only six songs (one is a reading, descriptive verbiage, but not a lot of
“The Kingdom Comes” another is an acoustic mix) you will get breathing room. The song that leaves
a ton of mileage out of those six songs. the most space for someone wanting
TRACKS (personal picks bolded) Surprisingly, there is only one truly up- to sing along would be “Fallen” -
1: Our Messiah Reigns tempo song, the remaining songs are though it’s a song with a pretty high
2: All Things either driving, or lingering. But again, level of intimacy.
3: Forgiven Forever the fit is right and I applaud Glenn for Years ago, I spent a lot of time with
4: Praise Is The Offering not stuffing in songs that don’t absolutely a great band that had some highly
5: Everlasting God make sense with the rest of the songs. I gifted writers in it. They were all
6: At The Cross (Hallelujah) would consider this album to be pretty into higher education, avid readers,
7: Reading of Chapter 1 “mainstream”. Mainstream music isn’t and great storytellers. One of the
8: Bonus Track (Forgiven Forever, typically my first choice, but this is observations that people made of
Acoustic Mix) anything but stereotypical; it breathes them was that they could probably
new life into a genre that has gotten a get two or three songs out of just one
I feel like I’ve been
bad rap over the last decade or two. It’s song, if they didn’t pack so much into
living under a rock
heart-felt and well-written. the one. They seemed to want to say
not to have been
familiar with Glenn Don’t hesitate to purchase this CD - it all inside of the context of one tune,
Packiam’s writing if you’re purchasing it for personal telling the whole story in one song,
before now. Listening enjoyment, you will. If you’re looking when they could have taken the
to this album made for new worship music for your church, whole album to tell the complete story.
me “google” him to you’ve found it. This seems to be the case here. I think
find out more, which quickly revealed there are about three albums worth of
a respectable track record as a writer. JOHN WALLER lyrics in this one album.
He’s an author as well as a songwriter, “As For Me And My House” One of the things that I can’t
which is reflected in his songs. He get my mind around on this
didn’t seem like he was in too much 1: Our God Reigns Here album is the over-saturation
of a hurry to get his point across - he 2: As For Me And My House of effects. Just when you
seems to have taken his time and let the 3: Yes think the effects library has
songs develop. As one of the founding 4: Because God Is Good been exhausted…nope,
members of Desperation Band he has 5: Somebody Else’s Story there’s more. Part of the
already earned his chops and has 6: Count It All issue this creates is that the drippy,
given this collection of songs time to 7: Man OF The Valley rounded tones of many of the effects
marinate. 8: The Jesus I Need
9: The Marriage Prayer punctuate, by contrast, the thinnest
There’s a very eternally-minded quality 10: Fallen qualities in John’s voice. A much drier
to the album - a good blend of heaven 11: Bless Us And Keep Us mix would have probably been more
and earth. His writing reflects an complimentary. And the time spent on
immersion in the presence of God and It is likely that, in their rawest form, a band all of those effects would have been
an attitude of thankfulness for the cross. of average skill could pick up and learn better spent in drawing out depth and
The album features deeply qualified the songs on this album. Many of the color in his vocals, which seem pretty
musicians; people you can tell know songs are geared for corporate worship, one-dimensional.
their instruments intimately. I don’t and some of them are more storytelling All in all, there’s a lot of great truth
mean in the sense that they “shred”, than “sing with me” songs. here and a great heart.
rather, the instruments take on an almost I get the impression that John Waller is, at
vocal quality, interpreting the words heart, more of a storyteller REBECCA ST. JAMES
beautifully. The strings, acoustic piano songwriter than a worship “I Will Praise You”
and acoustic guitar are rich and full. writer. Part of the reason for
And the addition of electric/digital that impression is the way 1: I Will Praise You
instrumentation complements the sound he packs in so many words 2: You Never Let Go
naturally. into one song. There is a 3: Shine Your Glory Down
Even though the album actually lot of scripture, and tons of 4: You Still Amaze Me
5: In A Moment
6: The Kindness Of Our God
Overall impression 7: When The Stars Burn Down
(Blessing And Honor)
Average person could learn/participate on the first hear
8: Almighty God
Can be learned/adapted by a band of average skill 9: You Hold Me Now
Lyrical creativity and integrity 10: You Make Everything
Beautiful
Glenn Packiam The Kingdom Comes
John Waller As For Me And My House
A name very familiar to us all,
Rebecca St. James releases a new
Rebecca St. James I Will Praise You batch of songs that are a great
Aaron Gillespie Anthem Song extension of previous releases. This
album is very true to form, if perhaps
Josh Lopez Broken Restored Loved
a bit toned down from the unusual
highest marks
vocal style she is so well known for. a prolific musician) and he stays true Josh Lopez is clearly a gifted singer
She still incorporates that swooping tail to his harder style even while crafting and capable worship leader. He
end to some of her phrasing, just not songs for a broader range of people. has amassed a great collection of
so much. songs, interpreted by confident, skilled
I have to give her a nod for including The instrumentation and his voice musicians and singers. The vocals are
songs written by some great definitely steal center stage on this given an extra boost by a full choir,
contemporary worship artists such as release. His lyrical style is very childlike which is a great addition to the rest of
“You Never Let Go” and “You Hold before the Lord; he seems to come from the people on the team.
Me Now”, which is one of my favorite a very honest and vulnerable place.
worship songs. Where her voice Some of the songs are a bit repetitive He also gave the platform to other
shines the brightest though, is on track and some of the lines in a couple of worship leaders; smart move. They’re
10, “You Make Everything Beautiful”. songs could have been re-thought for every bit as gifted as he is, and add
Her range and tone are well suited a more creative edge. But just when diversity to an album with a generous
here, and are nicely understated. you start to notice it, he throws in amount of songs. In a couple of the
creative curve balls that keep the song songs, the female vocals took on an
Throughout the album, one thing that on track. The album as a whole has almost Disney quality (which wasn’t
seemed odd to me was the fact that a great dynamic, featuring multiple my favorite) but it was only in bits and
she barely sings over a whisper. The levels of energy and intensity. He pieces. The delivery became a little
instrumentation and backing vocals pushes passionately where it fits, and more raw and individualized as the
seem to do all of the heavy lifting then steps back to allow a gentler album progressed.
underneath her lilting voice. While approach. He does a great job being
this is a pleasant tone, listening to multi-dimensional. Throughout the songs, you hear Latin,
the entire album starts to give a one- funk, gospel, orchestral, and guitar-
dimensional quality to her delivery. At Big points for the decision to record this driven flavors; well blended and well
times, she takes on an almost Enya- album with Aaron Sprinkle; as he was placed. This isn’t his first rodeo. He’s a
like approach (the world famous Irish successful at bringing all of the right former recording artist and pop vocalist
singer/songwriter) in a way that makes things forward in Aaron Gillespie’s from Puerto Rico, who at a young age
her musical style instantly recognizable, artistry. Aaron’s Sprinkle’s prowess gave his life to the Lord, which altered
but predictable. as a writer, producer, singer, and the course of his life dramatically. Even
Not having kept up with Rebecca instrumentalist was a great boost to though his life was put in a different
St. James over the years, I really tried this first worship album. He was also lane, his experience as a recording
to give this album a fair shake, but I wise to partner with songwriters such as artist has been highly beneficial here.
just can’t connect with it. If you’re a Paul Baloche, and others that served to And his giftedness as an artist is
fan, you’ll still be one. But if you were further draw him out as an artist. undeniable.
looking for a major change in the
music so that you could get on board, This is one of those albums that will The song lyrics (both his own, and songs
it’s probably not going to happen this become part of my library as a worship borrowed for the album) are thoughtful
time around. Undoubtedly, she’s a leader and for personal edification. It and descriptive. There’s a hopefulness
gifted vocalist and a seasoned writer was difficult to pick just two favorites. and a gratefulness that runs throughout.
and performer, who has a niche that Thank you Aaron – I’m looking forward And the joy is unmistakable. Sounds
not everyone identifies with. That is to more. like a fun bunch of
simply a matter of preference, however, people who love the
and not an evaluation of her giftedness, JOSH LOPEZ (and Community Lord and can’t stop
character or anointing. Bible Church) singing about it.
Broken Restored Loved
AARON GILLESPIE
Anthem Song 1: Nothing Is Impossible
2: Glory To The One
1: All Things 3: Rise And Sing
2: Hosanna 4: Our God
3: Washed Away 5: Because Of Your Love Heidi’s background is
4: Earnestly I Seek Thee 6: God You Are God primarily in worship and
5: We Were Made For You 7: Great production, joining her
6: I Will Worship You 8: Jesus first worship team at age
7: Anthem Song 9: Oh The Blood twelve. Having been
8: You Are Jesus 10: We The Redeemed on staff at a Northwest church since
11: Jesus Come 2001, she is now works as assistant
9: You Are My Everything
12: Come Holy Spirit to the Northwest Foursquare District Su-
10: Your Song Goes On Forever pervisor in Tacoma, WA.
11: I Am Your Cup 13: Ye Alabo ( I Will Praise You)
14: Loved This fulfilling role has made it pos-
sible for her to pursue her passion for
This is a highly enjoyable, passionate being in multiple churches, working
album by Aaron Gillespie. Fresh from Even with a classification as with worship and production teams
his former role in the band Under Oath, straightforward contemporary worship and sharing those churches’ innova-
he shoots out of the gate with his first music, it’s a well-done live worship tive ideas with as many other churches
solo worship release. It’s immediately album, full of vitality. There’s more than as are interested through her website
obvious that he is a rock singer (also first meets the eye here. www.nomadicreative.com.
By Scott A. Shuford
By Michael Gonzales
www.ProducedByMattKees.com
38 MAY/JUNE 2011 WORSHIPMUSICIANMAGAZINE.COM
If the Message Matters…
So Should Your Loudspeakers
Discover Your Band music is secondary! Since God will not share
His glory we can’t expect to be useful from
a Kingdom perspective if we choose to do
it our own way. It always costs dearly to
Being a visionary band/artist is harder than to any of us. Our opponent is well acquainted compromise Godliness for earthly pursuits.
it seems. Any group of Musos can put a band with our issues and weaknesses and is patient Instead of waiting to be discovered,
together, and even sound good; but few to undermine God’s work in us. What that do now what you say you want to
can really lead and have lasting impact and has to do with being a visionary is this; we do!
testimonies worth noting. One reason great have a choice when it comes to pursuing
athletes command such deep respect, in my dreams and passions: To follow God or the Even as a band you can serve and make a
opinion, is because they normally spend a way of the world. Sadly, as Christians in difference. If you’re waiting for someone to
lifetime preparing, working, and training for music, we sometimes look to heroes and stars “give you a chance or a break,” stop waiting
their dream. There aren’t too many overnight for inspiration and direction more than our and go do! Opportunity usually comes when
sensations in the sports world. Though good God. Yet the only hope we have against our we are busy with the work already, or serving
marketing and $ can make you a star in adversary is being filled with God’s spirit and where we can today. Having a vision is
music (possibly), it can’t give you the stuff of seeking His Kingdom first. an imperative first step. It doesn’t have to
legend because legends take a long time to be completely figured out, it just needs to
We work very hard to become good bands be present to avoid wandering aimlessly-
make and are normally born through pain musically, but maybe not as hard to be expecting others to do for us what God has
and preparation. Even more so for a Godly healthy and alive spiritually. My challenge, given us to do ourselves. That vision should
legacy! wherever you are in your journey, is to come from hearing God regarding what is
It is a privilege and honor to serve the God build your musical dreams and visions on a important to Him and specific for us. Hard
of the universe. As His chosen beacons in good foundation; one that can be blessed, as it may be to listen and hear, He is always
a dark and fallen world, we are entrusted sustained, and promoted should God desire speaking and will guide if we follow.
with a message that affects and changes it. It’s backwards from the way the world’s
reality everywhere it lands, and we want to music business works, and maybe even some A mistake made over and over, often with
represent Him well in everything we do. It’s churches. The point is: We are living and tragic outcomes, is giving “our” vision over to
important to remember daily that we don’t breathing for such a time as this and want be controlled by another. Usually because we
fight against flesh and blood but against rulers to be effective and fruitful. The creativity is think it’s going to further our goals/careers,
and principalities of darkness at work against not a problem for God and if we focus our but sometimes also out of trust. Not that it’s
us in this world. We’re always shocked when plans around Him the music can reach its full wrong to trust, but no other human being
others fall from grace and make mistakes, but potential. should have ultimate control over or dictate
the truth is that it could just as easily happen your vision. By that I simply mean; if God
Some steps to laying a good has given us something specific to do, we
foundation: shouldn’t sign it over nor give it away since
a. Identifying who we are as followers and it’s ours to steward. We alone are responsible
worshippers of Jesus. and accountable to God for what He gives
b. Knowing our spiritual gifts. us and so should guard and protect a vision.
(1 Cor. 12) You cannot expect a company, a church, a
c. Surrendering and stewarding our talents. leader, your mom, your dad, or your sibling
Once we understand and can articulate to do it for you! God will honor your diligence
who we are and what we do (individually and faithfulness.
and as a band) then we can make plans and Can you say with confidence that you know
take necessary steps. Whether a worship what you’re called to do? Remember music
is not a calling, it’s a talent and we steward
and invest talents. There’s a lot of freedom
to create and express what God has put in
us through our talents and they are for His
pleasure above all. We also get to enjoy
them, which is great! But what we’re called
to, is the mandate of Christ in Matthew
28:18-20.
If you want to be released onto a world
stage, into a harvest field wide and deep;
first discover God’s vision for you, then for
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God that my friend was there, experiencing what we are very used to and comfortable
this genuine display of Christian faith with as “church goers”. But I’d like to think that
Chrissy Shefts unfolding in front of us all. we can all take a page out of Jimmy Wallace’s
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one of us might need to forgive, and then Just a few thoughts for you from 30,000
he reminded us that often times we need to feet… thanks for listening.
extend forgiveness to ourselves – a poignant Bruce & Judy
word again. Then he prayed over us. Last
up was JD (owner of Warrior Guitars). He
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