CONTINUATIONS
DRUMMER’S PERSPECTIVE
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For instance, the bass line from “Trading My
Sorrows” is a great hook to copy. It really could
be anything you hear within a song that inspires
you to try to emulate it on the kit. Be aware of
the low to high phrasing of the notes, and then
try to make the drums copy the tonal range of
the melody. Obviously you may not be able to
do the melody note for note. But what you are
trying to do is imitate the movement from high
to low tones of your drum kit. This is a situation
where I really enjoy playing a large drum kit in
order to do this. But even on a scaled down
“Ringo” kit (4 pieces, hi-hat, ride + 2 crashes)
you should be able to respond melodically to
whatever you hear. If you’d like to hear some
drum ideas like this check out Paul Baloche’s
“Our God Saves” project. On the songs “The
Kingdom of God” and “Your Love Came Down”
play close attention to melodic lines being sung
and played on other instruments and how I
reacted to them on the drums.
These methods of creating new fills can be
will eliminate some of my favorite songs! Please
simpler in nature so that worship leaders and
consider that not all songs are appropriate for
bands around the world could incorporate
congregational singing. Some may be better
them into their own worship services.
suited for your private listening (and singing)
pleasure.
based on Psalm 121 featuring Alisa Turner’s
silky yet expressive voice. This surprisingly
5. WORSHIP WITH THEM
mellow
You rehearse music with them, but are you
faithfulness of God and that He is the help we
really preparing them to be worship leaders?
need amidst the trials of life. This song is easy
You might become a tight band with great
to sing, memorable and will resonate with your
vocals, but are you changing people’s lives
worship audience.
reader, learning to create new ideas can
happen just as easily by using your ear a nd
these techniques. As you expand your “tool
box” of drumming ideas be sure to remember
to always honor the music and the people you
play for. Sometimes the best drum groove or
fill idea is still the simplest thing you can think
of. But don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and
see what happens. There are times it’s a good
thing to venture into new territory. You might
just “stumble into greatness.”
~ Blessings on the journey, Carl
continued from page 16
this will be very mid-range. A general rule of
thumb is “C to shining C” when considering
overall range of your songs. Ah, but you say, this
opener
talks
about
the
“I Can’t Contain It” begins with gorgeous
primary goal as worship leaders is to shepherd
piano arpeggios and pad as Dustin’s sincere
people into the presence and ultimately the
vocals declare how God’s power and love
knowledge of our Lord and Savior. We can’t
overcomes all and strengthens us. “Great Is
do this by simply being a great copy band on
The Lord” follows in the same vein, also being a
Sunday morning. We need to be entering into
piano driven ballad of pure vertical worship that
His presence personally and corporately as
speaks of the abundance of love that our God
a team as an integral part of our preparation
has for us. Rhyan Shirley’s vocals on this track
for leading others. As a team leader it is your
are fresh and honest, reminding this reviewer of
responsibility to keep your team focused and
a young Christy Nockles.
properly prepared to do their job. Take time to
“Hope Of The Cross” is a powerful song of
worship together. You will see a difference in
worship with a decidedly Irish flavor that lays
you, your team, and your congregation.
out the story of the cross in poetic beauty.
~ Sheri Gould
The
combination
of
Cowart’s
expressive
tenor and Norhoff’s airy harmonies are a
perfect compliment to the powerful Celtic
instrumentation of this song of victory.
NOW HEAR THIS
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“Royal Blood” closes out the album in
own unique collective. Rather than a single
church or worship leader writing and releasing
his or her own songs, these collectives bring
a variety of writing styles, experiences, and
instrumental diversity that represent what God
is doing through music in the larger Body of
Christ here on earth.
Based in Nashville, “All About Worship” is
a collective of Christian writers and musicians
that is led by Gateway Church Pastor, Michael
Farren. Their first live worship release, My
Pursuit, features both new and veteran
VOCALS
album
by introducing them to Jesus Christ? Our
done without getting into the method books.
Although I recommend becoming a good
“Lift My Eyes” is a driving acoustic anthem
worship leaders from across the country
including: Krissy Nordhoff, Dustin Smith, Benji
Cowart, Corey Voss, Tony Wood, and many
declarative power as Michael Farren reminds us
that we share in the victory of Christ because of
the blood of Jesus that runs through our veins.
The driving drums, guitars, and piano hooks
provide a powerful foundation for this song
of hope.
I really appreciated how most of the songs
on My Pursuit focused on what God has done
and continues to do for His people rather than
what we are going to do for Him. I enjoyed the
myriad of vocal talent and sincere scriptural
content contained in this project. I think the
collective hit the mark of making these songs
singable and easy for most worship teams
to play.
others. The ten song album was specifically
written with a focus on what God has done for
His people, and the songs are intended to be
May June 2016
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