Simply Sing – Fresh Songs for Churches

When my friend Matt Mulready contacted me and said I should check out his new music project, I knew it would be good. But let me be honest, it’s much better than I was expecting!! Let me explain. Simply Sing is seeking “to equip God’s family with fresh songs that teach and respond to the saving work of Jesus.” Cool aim. I knew that the songs would do that. They do. The music is great, and the lyrics are really encouraging.

After I downloaded the tracks I prepared myself to listen to some basic demo’s. This is when I was blown away (not literally, I’m pretty heavy and the wind would need to be pretty strong). The tracks that they’ve produced aren’t basic demo’s. They are really tight, well produced and recorded songs. Sweet!

Simply Sing have released 5 songs with the launch of the website. For a limited time it includes a free download of See the Man. The other tracks are priced cheaper than tracks on iTunes. Win. I really enjoy the new music to the old hymn There is a Green Hill. It’s a tough call, but of the 5 tracks my favourite is At your Feet. Check out these great lyrics from verse 1 and the chorus:

Verse 1
Humbled, thankful
Approach the Saviour’s throne
Tears fall to the floor
Wash your feet in awe
You’re the one
The only one
You’re the only one to wash away my sin

Chorus
How great the debt I could not pay
That Jesus paid for me
So now I fall down at your feet
Your love has set me free
Your love has set me free

Aside from the amazing lyrics, musically, I like the short phrases in the verse and the movement of the chorus. Go read the lyrics and listen to a sample here.

I’m really encouraged by this project. It’s always exciting to have good theological thinkers writing songs that encourage people to respond rightly to the person and work of Jesus.

I know there’s a bunch of musical directors who read this blog: go download the songs and lead sheets. Give ’em a crack. I really hope you’re able to use these songs in your context.

Other Christians reading this blog: go have a listen. I’m sure you’ll be encouraged to keep trusting Jesus. Also pass them on to the music peeps at your church.

Not a Christian? Thanks for reading. Feel free to have a listen. Also go check out this sweet new vid that explains something of the good news of Jesus.

Props also to another mate Calum Henderson, he put together the very well designed Simply Sing website. Rock on! Hey – also check out his other new website: Practising Hospitality. Peaceout.