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REIMAGINED WORSHIP – A TIP OF THE HAT TO PAUL BALOCHE | Mitch Bohannon
Paul Baloche just dropped his 15 th anniversary reimagined release of his record , A Greater Song . I recall the day the original came out fifteen years ago right before we held the second Christian Musician Summit at Bayside Church in Sacramento , CA . What a great project it was then , and the new release is both fresh and refreshing .
How many Paul Baloche songs have you lead over the years ? Seems countless for me . His influence on my worship leading was deep and lasting . Whether you ’ ve lead dozens of his songs in the past or you ’ re just now being introduced to his music … I would argue that these tunes need not be put aside or forgotten and reimagining them is a great way to approach them . If we can still lead our churches with “ Nothing But The Blood ”, “ God is So Good ”, and “ Because He Lives ”, I would encourage us all to look again at songs like ‘ Your Name ”, “ I Will Boast ”, and “ Hosanna ”.
So , what does reimagining look like ? I would encourage you first to look at what translates well with the people you lead . You can easily change the arrangement to fit the talent of your team . Do you envision adding a mandolin or fiddle ? Would your approach lean toward an electric guitar playing with more grit or simple swells ? What about the tempo … would it feel better for you if it were faster or slower ? More cowbell ?
For this article , let ’ s look at one of my favorites from this record , “ Your Name ”. The song was recorded in Bb and most of the times I saw Paul lead it , he would place a full capo on fret 3 and played using “ G ” shapes . I ’ ll most often lead the song in the key of “ A ” using the cut capo on the 2 nd fret . ( If you want to play in Bb , use this same chart and place a full capo on fret 1 and the cut capo on fret 3 ). while highlighting the bass movement ( in the key of “ A ”) from the “ C #” to the “ D ” during the intro , verses , and interlude . I really don ’ t like to stay just playing fingerstyle because I really want folks to sing out … so adding more power and rhythm to build the dynamic up is helpful .
Your Name
Glenn Packiam | Paul Baloche Key : A | Tempo 80 | Cut Capo on fret 2
INTRO / OUTRO ||: A / C # D2 E A5 :|| VERSE 1
A / C # D2 E A5 As morning dawns and evening fades A / C # D2 E A5 You inspire songs of praise
A / C # D2 E F # m7 That rise from earth to touch Your heart
D2 E A5 And glorify Your name
CHORUS C # m7 F # m7 A D2
Your name is a strong and mighty tower E F # m7 A D2
Your name is a shelter like no other E F # m7 A D2
Your name let the nations sing it louder A / C # D2 E
‘ Cause nothing has the power to save A / C # ( to intro / outro )
But Your name
VERSE 2 A / C # D2 |
E |
A5 |
Jesus in Your name we pray |
A / C # |
D2 |
E |
A5 |
Come and fill our hearts today |
A / C # |
D2 |
E |
F # m7 |
Lord give us strength to live for You |
D2 E |
A5 |
And glorify Your name |
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© 2006 Integrity Worship Music | Integrity ’ s Hosanna ! Music
Mitch Bohannon Mitch Bohannon and his wife , Noelle have been married for 30 years with three adult kids and two granddaughters . Mitch developed the Short-Cut Capo for Kyser and is the Director of Live Production at Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles , Louisiana .
A / C # D2 E A5 F # m7 F # m C # m7 A
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Try something new with a song that ’ s been around for a while and watch your people connect and press in .
My favorite approach with this song is fingerstyle