Child of God is a traditional Black gospel hymn that doubles well as a song for Christmas worship services. The song captures the essence of enduring faith through hardship in its title verse, and was used as a song for slaves to communicate on the underground railroad as they escaped to freedom; undoubtedly, the song today is a testimony to spiritual freedom through faith. Our version is a simple, easy going swing, which is great for Jazz and Gospel services, and the arrangement sings through five times, with the fifth verse being a powerful restatement of “tell them I’m a child of God.”
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A full-blown fugue for SATB chorus, in grand Renaissance style. Handel doubles all the choral parts clearly in the orchestra, making this an easy fugue to sing. Movement 25 of the Messiah.
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Instrumental accompaniment version of the Christian song Friends, made popular by Michael W. Smith. Features keyboards, percussion, and strings, just like the original. Same form and tempo as the original, as well, including the key change. Perfect for graduations, special music, and youth group gatherings.
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A peaceful, modern arrangement of the popular Christmas carol (also known as Carol of the Drum). Originally written by Katherine Davis in the 1940s, and based off of a traditional Czech hymn melody. Used by permission. Note: this track cannot be customized.
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A praise band recording of the song History Maker, written by Martin Smith of delirious?. Follows similar structure to the Deeper album version, although this version has been rewritten for live instruments. Great song about making difference in today's world through God. Used by permission, under license from HFA and EMI CMG.
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A gospel backing track of the popular spiritual Precious Lord, Take My Hand by Thomas Dorsey. Four verses (three with a recap of the first) in 3/4 time. Very soulful and prayerful, asking for God's protection throughout the various stages and trials of life. Perfect for worship.
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A fun reggae accompaniment track to the popular spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Now the most sung song by English Rugby fans, this song is probably one of the most well-known spirituals ever written. Great for kids.
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An acoustic contemporary version of this simple, powerful spiritual about peace and love. The simple text and water metaphors make it deep but still approachable and meaningful for all ages. Acoustic guitar, piano, bass, drums, and organ, four verses.
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This famous civil rights anthem is fun to sing, with stirring, powerful lyrics. A rubato piano introduction for a soloist is followed by six uptempo verses for the congregation or choir, accompanied by a full band.
G E Bb
An upbeat gospel accompaniment to this spiritual, perfect for Easter or any time of year. Piano, upright bass, and drums. One verse by the band as an introduction, and then three verses for the choir or soloist.
G E C
Sometimes called "Up Over My Head", this simple, powerful gospel tune was made famous by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. During the civil rights era it became a protest song by substituting the words "freedom" and "justice" for "music". This traditional gospel arrangement featuring piano and church organ is perfect for a soloist, a choir, or both! Choirs behind a soloist can echo the first three lines of each verse immediately after the soloist for instant easy harmony, and sing the last line with the soloist in unison. Verse four goes up a whole step for dramatic effect, and slows down at the end for a big finish.
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This heartfelt spiritual about standing with God is presented here in a simple folk style with two acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums. Adopted by the civil rights movement as "We Shall Not Be Moved", the melody now conjures images of standing against injustice.
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An accompaniment of the classic gospel hymn, featuring piano, electric keyboard and strings. One verse and two choruses, with lots of room for soloists to show their stuff. This is an original arrangement, but close enough to many popular arrangements to be easy to follow.
C F A
A soulful, gospel-infused accompaniment of the anonymous traditional African American spiritual Deep River. The spiritual's main theme is freedom and escaping from hardship, both physically from slavery and spiritually through faith. Our track sings twice through in ABA form.
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A contemporary orchestral arrangement of the classic Christmas hymn Away In A Manger. Backing track plus included guide vocal track. Three verses with intro and ending. Time signature - 3/4
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