MY 5

One feature of the new worshipnotes blog is going to be a post entitled My 5.

The My 5 will focus on five suggested songs, ideas, themes - a brief little "best of" from my experience.

While this post is 100% opinion and open for debate, my real hope in this feature is to find some of "your 5." After you read my five votes, share your own in the comment box below!

5 Songs Every Church Should Be Doing

1. Ross King - You Alone Can Satisfy
This track from King's Soulspeak record is absolutely phenomenal. I've used it personally in my church and seen it led by Ross himself and it works great. The song operates simultaneously as a confession song as well as a worship tune centered on God's provision. The arrangement is easy to learn and follow. The song works well as an acoustic number but can be utilized with full-band as well.
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2. Paul Baloche - Our God Saves
Yes, I am the biggest Paul Baloche fan in the world. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't do this song. This tune has so much going for it. The lyrics and melody are stellar, and obviously the work of a very skilled writer. But I think the hidden benefit of this song is musical in nature...with "Our God Saves," a worship band is asked to delve into a song that has some aspects that are rather rare in most modern worship music. Four on the floor is nothing new, but thestraight ahead nature of the chorus has a nice, almost alt-country jangle. It's a slow song that actually feels fast and powerful.
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3. John Sherrill - God Is Faithful
John may not be a household name in worship circles, but he's built a phenomenal reputation across Texas as a gifted leader, writer and teacher. John's new worship album is still unreleased, yet it's already creating a buzz. "God Is Faithful" is a strong song combining enough elements to make it absolutely at home at any church. First off, it works in two keys, has a great tempo for congregational worship, has fantastic lyrics and a bridge that might extend your worship service by a good ten minutes!
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4. Michael Neale - "From The Rooftops"
Michael Neale's "From the Rooftops" is a combination of very simple lyrics and extremely brilliant music. From the opening, jazzy acoustic guitar octave riff to the nice augmented feel of the bridge, this tune is pure fun to play. It's instantly unforgettable and also tends to offer some great chances to talk and teach about worship's physical expression...how do we really "shout it from the rooftops?" Bands and congregations alike will love the key change choruses at the end.
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5. United - "Salvation Is Here" (SLOW)
Lots of folks know this rocker from the Hillsong crew, but I think every church ought to try this one much, much slower. Over the past few months, I've done this song both ways - the original version and a much slower, more soulful arrangement - trust me, there is no contest. Not only does a slower version allow your band to really accent those quick chord changes, it seems to add a weight to the lyrics. The song has great lyrics, but we tend to spit them out so fast that they get lost. I don't have anything against fast tunes, but I think this one is so much better slow. Give it a shot!
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So, there you have it. My pick for 5 songs that every church ought to try. So...you got a 5? Wanna' share your story?

Well, get to commenting!