Ordinary Worship Leader: Recent Episodes
Ryan Perry
A podcast to help ordinary worship leaders select new songs, choose the right key, and adapt each song to meet the unique needs and abilities of their church. Each episode will include musical analysis of today's top worship songs and answers to common questions like: Is this a song my congregation can sing? What should I do with this octave jump? How can I adapt it to suit our worship band or musicians? Are the lyrics in line with our doctrine as a church? Listen here for practical help on these questions and more from a former music teacher turned ordinary worship leader, Pastor Ryan.
In this episode of the Ordinary Worship Leader podcast I will be talking about the popular Bethel song Raise A Hallelujah. Now I have to admit, this one is special and not for the right reasons. Be sure to listen all the way through a find out how to make it work in your church, but more than that, why I think you should NEVER EVER do this song! If you haven't heard it before I encourage you to follow the link below, listen to it, and then come back to this episode. Also, if you have a question or a comment, you can find me on twitter @leader_worship or by following the link below, review the podcast and leave a comment, or go to ordinaryworshipleader.com, go to the contact page and send me a message. With that said, I hope you find this episode helpful.
Haven't heard this song before? You can find the recording by following the YouTube link below:
Raise A Hallelujah
Connect with me on twitter:
@leader_worship
Send me a message or find more information on my website:
ordinaryworshipleader.com
Episode Notes:0:00 Intro
2:43 Melody
10:40 Range and Key
12:21 Can my congregation sing it?
15:21 Other Musical Considerations (Tempo, Rhythm, Chord Changes, Instrumentation, and the Recording itself)
18:23 Words
25:35 Wrap-up
27:43 Would I do this song in my band and church?
29:17 Outro
In this episode of the Ordinary Worship Leader podcast I will be talking about the Hillsong tune What a Beautiful Name which is currently number 5 on the CCLI top 100 chart. And for once I think you will be pleasantly surprised by my assessment of this song and how accessible it will be for your church and congregation. If you haven't heard if before I encourage you to follow the link below, listen to it, and then come back to this episode. Also, if you have a question or a comment you can find me on twitter @leader_worship or by following the link below, review the podcast and leave a comment, or go to ordinaryworshipleader.com, go to the contact page and send me a message. With that said, I hope you find this episode helpful.
Haven't heard this song before? You can find the recording by following the YouTube link below:
What A Beautiful Name
Connect with me on twitter:
@leader_worship
Send me a message or find more information on my website:
ordinaryworshipleader.com
Episode Notes:0:00 Intro
2:19 Melody
9:57 Range and Key
11:07 Can my congregation sing it?
12:22 Other Musical Considerations (Tempo, Rhythm, Chord Changes, Instrumentation, and repetition)
15:10 Words
20:00 Wrap-up
21:15 Would I do this song in my band and church?
21:58 Outro
In this episode of the Ordinary Worship Leader podcast I will be talking about the super popular song Who You Say I Am by Hillsong Worship. It is currently number 4 on the CCLI chart and if you follow the link to the recording below you will see that it has been viewed a lot. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be a good fit for your church. In fact, this song has some issues that will require you to rethink how you do it, and be very intentional with the songs you choose to do with it. But, as always, I do have answers for you to help you make this a great song for both your band and your church.
Haven't heard this song before? You can find the recording by following the YouTube link below:
Who You Say I Am
Want the use the acoustic version of the song? You can find that recording here:
Who You Say I Am: Acoustic Version
Connect with me on twitter:
@leader_worship
Send me a message or find more information on my website:
ordinaryworshipleader.com
Episode Notes:0:00: Intro
2:10: Song Intro
3:19: Melody
9:52: Key & Range
10:39: Can my congregation sing it?
11:49: Song fixes
15:50: Other Musical Considerations (Tempo, Chords, Rhythm, Instrumentation, and repetition)
19:30: The words
23:08 Wrap-up
In this episode of the Ordinary Worship Leader podcast we will be looking at and discussing the song Living Hope by Phil Whickam. Like many songs in the CCLI top 100 it is very catchy and has a great message, but it vocally sits in the stratosphere which makes it unsingable for most average singers. But don't worry, I have an answer for you along with many other tips for helping you to make this a great song that your church and band will enjoy.
Haven't heard this song before? You can find recording by following the YouTube link below:
Living Hope by Phil Whickam
Connect with me on twitter:
@leader_worship
Send me a message or find more information on my website:
ordinaryworshipleader.com
In this episode we will look at the song Build My Life by the band Housefires. It is currently the number 2 song on the CCLI top 100 chart and for good reasons which you will find out in today's episode. However, there still are some important questions to think through when choosing this sing. Questions like, "what key should I sing it in?," "are the words biblical or ambiguous?," and "is this song a good fit for my band?" We will discuss all this and more as I analyze this song and give you practical advice on how to make it great for your worship band and church.
Also, be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up tp date on the latest episodes. Also, if you have any questions or a song you would like me to review you can find me on twitter (follow the link below), send me a message, and I will get back to you.
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Haven't heard this song before? Follow the link below:
Build My Life
In this episode we will look at the top worship hit Way Maker. It is currently the top song on the CCLI chart, but as you soon will find out it also has a few problems that will make it tricky to sing for many congregations. But don't worry, you will get practical advice on things like the melody, what key to do it in, what instrumentation to use, and of course, what to do with that crazy octave jump so that it can be a great song for your worship band and church.
Also, be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can stay up tp date on the latest episodes. Also, if you have any questions or a song you would like me to review you can find me on twitter, send me a message, and I will get back to you.
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Ordinary Worship Leader
Haven't heard this song before? Follow the link below:
Way Maker by Leeland
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