If modern worship songs were recorded in the 1980’s, what would they sound like? Would there be influences of Boston, Journey, Phil Collins/Genesis and other groups in the sound?

I think so.

I wanted to go a little ‘old school’ worship and I thought Open the Eyes of My Heart would be PERFECT!!! This arrangement of Paul Baloche’s classic worship song has a nod to the 80s band ‘Boston’. You’ll hear the guitar on the intro and know what I mean. This turned out to be a GREAT version of this ‘oldie but goodie’. LOTS of energy and a great way to open the service.

Many modern churches, through inception or adaptation, are utilizing a rhythm driven style of music. What I have tried to do through AnderKamp Music’s ‘Horns & Rhythm’ series is to create arrangements that are based around the modern rhythm section BUT that also feature a horn section. My purpose is intentional…to give more instrumentalists the opportunity to use their gifts to glorify God.

 

Horns & Rhythm – Retro Worship

 

Today’s worship songs with an 80’s sort of twist to them. You’ll hear obvious Boston, Journey, Genesis and Chicago type influences throughout the entire series. But most importanly, you’ll hear creative arrangement of modern worship songs that utilize both Horns AND Rhythm throughout!

 

Double click below to hear a sample of the recording:

Open the Eyes of My Heart

[audio:http://www.anderkampmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Open-The-Eyes-Of-My-Heart.mp3]

 

Instrumentation:

2 Trumpets

2 Trombones

Alto Sax

Tenor Sax

Rhythm Section (includes rhythm chord chart, written out Piano/Keys/Synth AND written out Bass parts)

 

Additional parts (NOT substitution parts):

Flute 1 & 2

Oboe

Clarinet 1 & 2

Trumpet 3

Trombone 3/Tuba

Violin 1 & 2

Viola

Cello

Bass

Each arrangement is recorded with 2 trumpets, 2 saxes, 2 trombones and rhythm section. The additional parts are included for woodwinds and strings to add a sort of ‘rock orchestra’ feel to the arrangements. We’ve provided those parts to allow even more folks the opportunity to use their gifts.

This product is available as a download only. Order below and download the music today!