worship text-fessional for 01/20/08
So the last text-fessional in which I led worship was way back at the end of November. The major reason for this is that it’s been that long since i’ve led worship. We combined our Sr. High and Jr. High services, so Andy LaChance has been leading the worship portion of service. I am a fill in musician / leader whenever he needs me, and will run sound when he does not. So, the worship role has taken a bit of a backseat for now. However, Andy was out this week and I led the following:
Wholly Yours – Crowder – A- It’s like butter… smooth and tasty.
Made to Worship – Tomlin – A – Live, Tomlin does this in B (higher than A), on the CD it’s in C (even higher) (all of that is from memory, if i’m wrong, don’t shoot me… the bottom line is that its significantly higher on the CD, and slightly lower than the CD when done live).The verses in A are a little low for my liking. B is doable for me, but probably less enjoyable for anyone who chooses to sing along. I could split the difference and throw it down in Bb, but that throws off the flow of service… So A it was. It went much better than the first time we did it in the Sr. High. In fact, i’d say it went pretty darn well.
Never Let Go – Redman – B- We’ve done this many times. Because both Wholly Yours and Never Let Go can become kinda “epic-ish,” I made conscious effort on both to keep the refrains minimal, but i just can’t help repeating the bridge cause its amazing.
The sound system is improving, but could use some help still. My biggest concern is getting it setup and not jacking with it every week… meaning the actual set up of the system, not the levels, etc, which should be tweaked throughout the day.
Oh, we were missing Josh on electric, but we managed. All in all, it was a good morning of worship.
No your probably right about Tomlin. He’s like at hobbit height and that gives you an incredible yet high voice
HAHAHAHA
Seriously though yeah he’s usually doing things in B or C and then playing stuff a half step lower. I think they tour in Eb but I could be wrong. (I know most of the Passion guys do that.)
Singable for our congregation is a bit lower than yours, interesting. I do Wholly Yours in G. I prefer Ab but as you stated, sometimes it throws off the flow. The same thing is true for Never Let Go. We do it in A but sometimes Bb.
hmm… maybe i should drop some stuff down a step or so. But I can’t drop Made To Worship any lower… it would sound like i’m grumbling instead of singing.