We have released two new MultiTracks from worship leader and singer songwriter Brandon Lake: Praise You Anywhere and Tear Off the Roof.
Fun and up tempo, the hit single Praise You Anywhere reminds us to praise Him through the hardest times. This arrangement follows the original recording’s arrangement, but is in a lower key.
Tear Off the Roofadapts into music the stories of the paralyzed man who was lowered through a hole in the roof to see Jesus, and the woman who touched his cloak. This slightly shortened and dropped key version is congregationally friendly, and lends itself well to praise bands of various sizes.
Four new backing track releases in MultiTrack format all recorded in singable, congregational keys.
The songs are:
A Thousand Hallelujahs – Brooke Ligertwood, Phil Wickham This was written by two of the most famous worship leaders and songwriters in the Christian Music Industry. It is a great congregationally friendly song and a perfect example of what Brooke Ligertwood is known for from her work with Hillsong.
In Jesus Name (God of Possible) – Katy Nichole, Jeff Pardo, Ethan Hulse, David Spencer Katy Nicole was introduced to the listening world of Contemporary Christian music with this power ballad. Its message of hope and personal lyrics make it a great choice for special music or thematic services. Based on the original recording, this arrangement is only a half step lower to place it in an easier key for instrumentalists.
This is Our God – Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett  This song is one of Phil Wickham’s newest releases and joins the vast library of praise and worship songs by this artist. Plus it’s co-written with Brandon Lake. This up tempo arrangement matches the original format, but is in a lower, more congregationally friendly key.
Now Here – Jake Espy, Tyler Roberts Red Rocks Worship is a new worship team on the CCM Charts, and “Now Here” is the song that got them there. Set in a swing 6/8 meter, this great sing-along praise tune is super catchy – plus it has a strong message about the power of God’s presence.
We have six new MultiTracks and Split Tracks available.
6 new backing track releases in both MultiTrack and Split Track format all recorded in singable, congregational keys.
There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do – Passion – Brandon Lake, Jonathan Smith, Kristian Stanfill
Originally performed by Kristian Stanfill at the “Passion” Conference, and co-written by Brandon Lake from Maverick City and Bethel Music, this upbeat driving praise song is a great way to lift the energy level in your praise and worship set.
Run to the Father– Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, Ran Jackson
The lyrics to “Run to the Father” celebrate God’s grace and identity as both healer and friend. The triple meter of this song gives it a natural “sway” for those times of reflection in your worship services.
Your Love Defends Me – Hannah Kerr, Matt Maher
Co-written by Hannah Kerr and Matt Maher, and recorded by both artists, this version of “Your Love Defends Me” is based on the Hannah Kerr recording providing an opportunity to highlight the female voices in your praise team.
God Turn it Around– Anthony Skinner, Jon Reddick, Jess Cates
Jon Reddick is fast becoming one of the most well-known worship leaders and writers of contemporary Gospel music. “God Turn it Around” is a powerful prayer shared in ballad form asking for God’s intervention.
Always– Chris Tomlin, Ben Glover, Daniel Carson, Jeff Sojka, Jess Cates
“Always” is the title track to the new Chris Tomlin album. This 6/8 meter arrangement follows the original, but is in a lower, more congregationally friendly key.
Strongholds– Chris Tomlin
“Strongholds” is an upbeat praise song from Chris Tomlin, co-written with Ed Cash from We the Kingdom. The catchy melody works well with the positive message of Isaiah 54:17 and 2 Corinthians 10:4.
Available now in MultiTrack and Split Track format.
We have MultiTracks and Split Tracks of two new Chris Tomlin songs: Always and Strongholds, both taken from his new album Always.
“Always” is the title track to the new Chris Tomlin album. This 6/8 meter arrangement follows the original, but is in a lower, more congregationally friendly key.
“Strongholds” is an upbeat praise song from Chris Tomlin, co-written with Ed Cash from We the Kingdom. The catchy melody works well with the positive message of Isaiah 54:17 and 2 Corinthians 10:4.
Available now in MultiTrack and Split Track format.
Our free track this month is from a brand new batch of 20 hymn backing tracks from Nathan Drake at Reawaken Hymns.
Jesus Thine All Victorious Love is taken from the brand new album Hymns of the Spirit. It comes with a free simple chord chart.
The song uses the original words from the old hymn with a new melody written by Nathan Drake. The song has an indie rock worship sound. Other songs on the album all use the traditional melodies but with a contemporary feel. You can listen to samples of each song by clicking the video below.
Jesus Thine All Victorious Love comes with the original WAV files for use in a DAW such as Ableton, and Transition Tracks for Worship Backing Band’s Mac/PC or iPad Transition MultiTrack Player. MultiTracks are the simplest and least expensive solution to get a full band sound from your worship team, even if you’ve only got a couple of musicians.
The song is also available as a Split Track. If you’ve not seen our Split Tracks before this is a good opportunity to download one and see what you think of the format. On-screen words and “split track” vocals.
10 brand new backing tracks in MultiTrack and Split Track format. We have selected song keys and arrangements to suit congregational worship. The song choice represents a nice mix of genres with old and new hymns, newer songs, some gospel tracks and a couple of older favourites.
Click the video below to listen to the tracks and click the song links to download.
Originally recorded by Sovereign Grace Music, this arrangement has been transposed to a congregational friendly key and can feature a female lead. The lyrics focus on God’s majesty and authority.
From American Gospel singer and minister, Donnie McClurkin, comes this popular praise song with easy to follow lyrics and up-beat rhythms and grooves. A great song to introduce a different style of music into your worship service.
A classic praise and worship song written and recorded by one the Contemporary Christian Music pioneers, Matt Redman. A great message of God’s mercy and faithfulness in our times of need.
A beautiful and emotional arrangement based on Keith and Kristyn Getty’s rendition. The lyrics are a powerful message and assurance of Christ’s faithfulness to us.
A powerful new worship song originally written and recorded by the group, “Here Be Lions,” and more recently performed by Charity Gayle. This arrangement follows the original recording, but is transposed into a more congregational friendly key for both male an female voices.
An upbeat modern hymn based on Stuart Townend’s live recording. Perfect for Easter or with any message about resurrection or defeating death. Super congregational friendly!
This powerful gospel ballad has been recorded by many artists, but probably most recognised by Vicki Yohe’s version. This arrangement is based on her recording, but placed in a slightly lower/more congregationally friendly key.
One of the most well-known praise and worship songs from the group “Vertical Worship.” The lyrics are filled with the theme of standing firm in our faith and speaking the name of Jesus with confidence.
This arrangement of the popular traditional hymn, “To God Be the Glory,” is based on the triple-meter swing feel of the recording by Stuart Townend. An easy to sing congregational favourite!
Every Praise – Bishop Hezekiah Walker / Love Fellowship Tabernacle
Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet! This up-beat Gospel praise song comes from the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in New York led by Bishop Hezekiah Walker.
The struggle we face when we create new backing tracks is often that those new songs are simply not known by the majority of churches, especially the smaller churches that tend to be Worship Backing Band’s main customer base. This means that it can take months or even years before sales really start to come through as the songs become more widely known.
That’s all very different with hymns where we take a well known public domain hymn and record it in a contemporary band style. The traditional hymn is still very recognisable but rather than the organ accompaniment and 4-part SATB harmony, we provide a contemporary band for the music, with some orchestral accompaniment in some songs and give them all more of a modern sound.
Our producer Shawn Thomas has done a great job with our latest releases which include a nice little twist on Come Thou Long Expected Jesus with the melody of Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing in the last verse.
These are in both MultiTrack and Split Track format and each comes with a FREE simple chord chart:
Blessed Assurance
An uplifting arrangement of this timelessly classic hymn using a 12/8 time signature to keep the triple feel of the rhythm, but adding a 4/4 feel to the phrasing. Your congregation will be swaying along!
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
A unique arrangement of this triple-meter hymn starting out with the traditional melody, and then incorporating the melody of “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” for the last verse. A contemporary arrangement with an orchestral feel.
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Your congregation will enjoy the worshipful start to this spiritual gospel tune as it builds each verse into a rhythmic celebration. Start out praying and end up clapping!
I’ll Fly Away Enjoy this southern gospel staple with a dramatic half-time first verse that leads into the hand-clapping, foot-tapping tempo of the remainder of the song.
We’d really encourage our customers from outside the US to check this hymn out if it is new to you. Very popular in the States.
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
Your congregation will enjoy this contemporary yet orchestral arrangement of this traditional hymn, and your praise band will enjoy the simplified chord progressions!
Listen to samples of the new tracks
Click the video button below to listen to 30 second audio samples of each of the new tracks.
About MultiTracks
MultiTracks can be played using either our own easy-to-use Transition MultiTrack Player (Mac, PC and iPad) or any DAW such as Ableton, ProTools or GarageBand. Mix, mute or solo any instrument stem, repeat any song section with a single click. They are just like working with a live band and can also be used alongside your musicians to fill out the sound.
About Split Tracks
Split Tracks are great for smaller churches on a budget. The tracks have fully adjustable vocals and come with on-screen lyrics. Split Tracks are played using any standard MP4 player such as Windows Media Player or VLC.
Select your backing tracks at worshipbackingband.com or by clicking the song links above
We have released six more new tracks available now from Worship Backing Band.
These are in both MultiTrack and Split Track format:
Egypt (Bethel)
Powerhouse songwriters and worship leaders Cory Asbury and Phil Wickham join together in creating this unique style of song which begins almost as a worship ballad and then kicks into double-time for the hand-clapping bridge.
God You’re So Good (Passion)
This is a beautiful extended arrangement of the well known chorus “God You’re So Good” with additional lyrics for verses and bridge. An easy to sing and powerful worship song, this will surely be a favorite for your congregation.
This is a Move (Brandon Lake)
What do you get when Gospel artist, Tasha Cobbs, and Contemporary Christian artist, Brandon Lake, get together to write a song? This incredible power-ballad! This arrange (We The Kingdom)ment is loosely based on the Brandon Lake live recording along with elements of the Gospel feel of the Tasha Cobbs recording.
Hope Has a Name (River Valley Worship)
This simple, melodic worship song takes the form of many traditional hymns with verses and choruses, making it a perfect crossover song for blended worship services and congregations.
God So Loved (We The Kingdom)
‘God So Loved’ is a great uptempo, toe-tapping praise song from the group “We The Kingdom” (known for their hit “Holy Water”). This version is based on their live/acoustic arrangement leaving lots of room for vocal harmonies.
House of the Lord (Phil Wickham)
Known for his hits “Battle Belongs” and “This is Amazing Grace,” worship leader and Christian songwriter, Phil Wickham releases this upbeat praise song with lots of room for adlibs and joyful expression.
Listen to samples of the new tracks
Click the video button below to listen to 30 second audio samples of each of the new tracks.
About MultiTracks
MultiTracks can be played using either our own easy-to-use Transition MultiTrack Player (Mac, PC and iPad) or any DAW such as Ableton, ProTools or GarageBand. Mix, mute or solo any instrument stem, repeat any song section with a single click. They are just like working with a live band and can also be used alongside your musicians to fill out the sound.
About Split Tracks
Split Tracks are great for smaller churches on a budget. The tracks have fully adjustable vocals and come with on-screen lyrics. Split Tracks are played using any standard MP4 player such as Windows Media Player or VLC.
Select your backing tracks at worshipbackingband.com or by clicking the song links above
New release: acoustic arrangement of We The Kingdom’s God So Loved
“God So Loved“ is a great up-tempo, toe-tapping praise song from the group ‘We The Kingdom’ known for their hit ‘Holy Water’.
When we heard their fantastic live/acoustic arrangement we knew this was a track we needed to get into our repertoire quickly. The song is hugely popular at the moment featuring high in the CCLI charts for use in church.
Listen to our audio sample of the song below.
We have emulated We The Kingdom’s own acoustic feel in our Worship Backing Band arrangement in order to leave lots of room for vocal harmonies. Of course if that’s something you struggle with in your church then you can leave our vocal and backing vocal stems in the mix. Worship Backing Band are the only mainstream backing track provider to include vocals – something we know is essential for many small churches with missing musicians.
God So Loved is available in MultiTrack and Split Track formats.
MultiTracks can be played using either our own easy-to-use Transition MultiTrack Player (Mac, PC and iPad) or any DAW such as Ableton, ProTools or GarageBand. Mix, mute or solo any instrument stem, repeat any song section with a single click. They are just like working with a live band and can also be used alongside your musicians to fill out the sound.
Split Tracks are great for smaller churches on a budget. The tracks have fully adjustable vocals and come with on-screen lyrics. Split Tracks are played using any standard MP4 player such as Windows Media Player or VLC.
