On the surface… This is a well put together album. Perhaps noticing how online streaming has changed how we listen, the Getty’s have this time released a short album- just 8 tracks in total, and they’ve done them well. Well produced, slick and accessible. Interesting to listen to, but not…
On the surface… This sounds like your standard contemporary christian album. Lots of rocking guitars and synths and strong bass and drums. Catchy riffs and sing loud in the car moments. We historically have some awesome songs from Tomlin (how great is our God, our chains are gone, Our God,…
We had a brilliant week last week in the Barbican with the Proc Trust, hearing wonderful, encouraging teaching, and being blown away with the sound of so many singing their hearts out! The songs we sang together were mostly well known, but if any were new to you, here are…
Sometimes its helpful to think a little deeper about the hymns and songs that we sing. So we asked Daniel Johnson to give us some historical and theological background to this Isaac Watts classic that has been recently adapted by the Gettys. We hope you find this interesting and helpful.…
Recently we emailed a number of music directors around the UK and asked what songs they had been teaching over the last few months in their churches. We hope the list below and the Spotify playlist will give you some inspiration in the coming weeks and months. Obviously with lists…
Last week at our Music Leaders Training, we spent some time reviewing the book “Sing!” by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Published this year, and launched at their inaugural “Sing!” conference, “Sing!” is a short book, “…about singing together as the church in a way that impacts all of your life.”…
The London Word in Song conference is now open for booking! Click here to book your place. Taking place on Saturday 18th November at Christ Church Mayfair in partnership with our friends at EMU Music, this conference promises to be a great day of training for your church music teams…
Here are all the songs we are singing at EMA 2017, including links to recordings and sheet music. For sheet music for those not listed, see Songselect Tuesday 27th June Song 1: Tell out my soul Song 2: Before the throne - Listen - sheet music Song 3: Be…
(Review of ‘New Again’ – Word Alive 2016 album) Since its inception in 1993, Word Alive as a conference has served the church in the UK through the faithful teaching of God’s Word. Amidst a wonderful all age teaching programme, singing God’s praises has been a highlight for many who…
Before I get to Matt's new album, its good to be able to say that this won't be the only only album reviewed over the next few weeks and months from UK groups and individuals. That in itself is extraordinary; a great blessing and encouragement from God. However, into this…
It’s taken a while, but I finally got around to reading Bob Kauflin’s latest book ‘True Worshippers’. I’m slightly regretting that fact now, because personally and also for my own ministry (and I’m sure for that of many others) I found it such a helpful and encouraging tome to read. But it isn’t weighty to…
The organised among you will no doubt already have your music for Christmas well under way. After all, the first round of carol services are about to hit this weekend! And perhaps you love Christmas, and are over the moon that the season of stollen, sparkly lights and stockings is…