NEW MUSIC
SONG FOCUS // “YES I WILL”
by Vertical Worship
vibe. There isn’t anything earth shattering in the Philippians 4:4 calls us to “Rejoice in the Lord
way of uniqueness about his adaptation and his always, and again I say rejoice”. This is one of
vocals seem a bit tired but it is a decent way to the toughest parts of being a Christ follower,
kick the album off. remembering to worship Him when life gets
rough. This is an important chorus for God’s
people to sing and a great reminder that no
Chris Weninegar leads the folkish "And Can It
be” which borrows lyrics from Charles Wesley
and is adorned with a new inspiring melody.
"Broken for Us," is a hidden gem and features
Katie Gustafson whose Alison Krauss-esque
vocals work on this well-crafted string-laden
(From the album Bright Faith Bold Future)
As a worship leader, I am constantly on the hunt
for songs of praise that our people can easily
ballad about Christ’s sacrifice. sing with and whose lyrical content connects
Dave Fitgerald’s gritty vocals and re-worked and close our services with songs that will get
melody lead the way on this complete overhaul
of the beloved “Nothing But the Blood.”
Normally I don’t like when classic melodies of
time-tested hymns are changed but this one
works very well and honestly, I can’t wait to lead
this at my church.
It’s been close to a decade since we heard a
recording from Nashville worship leader Kelly
Minter and she ends the album magnificently
with the piano ballad “Finer Day”. Lyrically, this
is the best written song on the album as Minter
leads us through an artistic musical journey of
the theology of the cross and the hope that He
them with the heart of God. I love to open
people out of their seats while celebrating the
joy of what God is doing in our midst. Recently,
I ran across Vertical Worship’s anthem, “Yes I
Will” which was part of their Bright Faith Bold
Future album released in 2018.
The song begins quietly with piano and lightly
strumming guitar as Vertical Worship leader
Jonathan Smith confidently proclaims how
with different generations and churches large
and small would do well to add a number of
these gorgeously written songs to their regular
can separate us and God no matter what
the circumstance. It is a welcome shout of
confidence in a world that increasingly tells us
that Jesus and the Bible are no longer relevant.
The melodies here are easy to sing and the
chord structure will be easy for most worship
your heart long after the song is over. This is
a powerful and declarative song and one your
church should be singing.
of time.
The chorus brings a change in instrumentation
will and that we are called to lift our praises to
and passion. This is an album that will connect
8 reminding us that there is nothing that
and that He has done so since the beginning
I was very impressed with this collection
performed for the most part with excellence
The bridge is a joyful proclamation of Romans
there is only one God that “works all things out”
and energy as we are introduced to the idea
meaty songs rooted deeply in scripture and
eternity is secure.
teams to pick up. The melodies will stick in
won for us.
from the folks at Venture3 Media. These are
matter what we encounter in this life, that our
that as created beings, we have the gift of free
our Creator even in the lowest of valleys and the
darkest of days as Jonathan Smith sings;
“Yes I will lift You high in the lowest valley.
Yes, I will bless Your name.
Yes, I will sing for joy when my heart is heavy.
All my days, yes I will”
Sunday repertoire.
March 2020
Gerod Bass
Worship leader in Tacoma, WA. Mentor with Worship
Catalyst. Singer, songwriter, guitarist with a passion
for impacting lives for the sake of the Gospel.
www.oslc.com
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