We have released 20 new hymns as backing tracks. Modern arrangements of classic hymns, these are all the original recordings from the album Hymns of the Father by Nathan Drake at Reawaken Hymns.
Generally the melody and lyrics are unchanged from the original but the music is updated with a modern worship band sound.
Click the video above to listen to a short audio sample of each song and click the links below to download.
These 20 tracks, in both MultiTrack (original Wavs and Transition tracks) and Split Track format, are a fantastic addition to our repertoire.
Remember that if you are purchasing several tracks it can save you money to purchase a credits pack which you can then redeem going forwards track by track.
Free Download from the new Shawn Thomas Album – before it’s released!
Worship leader and CCM artist Shawn Thomas will be releasing his new album “Born Again Again” on May 23rd, but you can listen to and even download one of the songs for free right here on Worship Backing Band before anyone else!
The free download is for an upbeat contemporary style song called “You Are My God (Strong Tower).” The lyrics are based on scriptures from Psalm 18:2-3, Proverbs 18:10 and Romans 11:36. (“The name of the Lord is a Strong Tower…”)
PLUS – if you like the song, you can also download all of the stem/multi-track backing tracks and load them into your Worship Backing Band player for you and your worship team to share with your congregation. Shawn has also included the chord chart for you so you can play the song in your church. We’ve even got a free Split Track for you (not normally included in our free track of the month).
Shawn will be debuting the songs from his new album “Born Again Again”
in a live-streaming online concert the day before the album comes out. You can watch the entire event on Sunday, May 22nd at 6:30pm (eastern
time) for as little as a dollar donation.
We’ve run the numbers for the last 12 months and here are Worship Backing Band’s Top 25 best selling MultiTracks and Split Tracks.
Best Selling MultiTracks
Graves Into Gardens
Raise a Hallelujah
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Blessed Be Your Name
How Great is Our God
What a Beautiful Name
Good Good Father
10,000 Reasons
House of the Lord
Battle Belongs
Build My Life
Holy Spirit
See A Victory
This is Amazing Grace
Living Hope
Mighty To Save
Come Now is the Time to Worship
In Christ Alone
Who You Say I Am
Great Are You Lord
Here I am to Worship (Light of the World)
O Come to the Altar
Open The Eyes of My Heart
Reckless Love
The Father’s House
It is interesting how the best selling MultiTracks and Split Tracks differ. This is likely due to larger churches buying MultiTracks (because they have existing musicians, larger worship teams and want more versatility in their worship services). Split tracks tend to be purchased by smaller churches that tend to prefer older, more established songs and have often not yet discovered the newer releases. So for instance, our number one selling MultiTrack, Graves Into Gardens, does not even feature in our Split Track top 25.
So if you are in a small church and haven’t yet discovered some of these newer songs such as Graves into Gardens, House of the Lord and The Father’s House do have a listen and consider introducing them to your services.
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 free track for March, Anchor of My Soul, is by Calvary Chapel worship leader Kevin McCarthy. Kevin says “I love music. I love attitude. I love a good hook. But mostly I’ve come to find the meaning of ALL of it, through a love for God and His Son Jesus Christ.”
Anchor of My Soul is the title track from his album of songs designed to point others to the heart of God through songs that bless and encourage those who sing and hear them.
It was inspired by three passages: Isaiah 43 where God promises to be with us despite walking through rivers or fire, Daniel’s protection from the Fiery Furnace and Hebrews 6 which describes our hope as an anchor of the soul that is sure and steadfast.
Do enjoy sharing this song with your congregation.
The MultiTrack is designed for use in Worship Backing Band’s Mac/PC or iPad Transition MultiTrack Player. This song is not configured for other WAVs.
It is available totally free-of-charge this month only and comes with a free chord chart. Please remember to note the CCLI number 7101400 for reporting song use in church.
Our sister company Musicademy is consolidating it’s US warehouse stock so are having a huge sell-off of selected worship training DVDs giving discounts of up to 70% off.
Included in the sale are 60% off four of our Worship Backing Band DVDs – just $19.99 down from $49.99:
The links above are to the Musicademy website but you can get the same discounts here at Worship Backing Band if all you want are those DVDs.
Unfortunately these sale prices are only available to our customers serviced by our United States warehouse so you will need an account with a US shipping address to qualify for the discounts.
The Musicademy DVD courses on sale (those listed below are all 60-70% off) are:
The free track for February is our band focused version of this underused song by Matt Redman – Befriended.
The MultiTrack is available totally free-of-charge this month only.
The song 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 free track for December is a NEW hopeful gathered worship song for this Advent and Christmas season. Rejoice in the Promised One is by Three Streams Music and we are making it available well in advance of Christmas so that you can add it to your planning in good time.
God’s Kingdom has come and is coming; this song gives the congregant language to sing that mystery this season. The melody and chords are simple for any team and the multitrack contains lots of fun counter melodies as well as a compelling percussion accompaniment. Add Rejoice In The Promised One to your worship set this season!
Three Streams Music is a collection of congregational songs and songwriters that serve the local church, based in Atlanta GA. Learn more at threestreamsworship.com
The song 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 free track for November is Grace and Mercy by UK based singer-songwriter Loulita Gill. This beautiful track reminds us that even in brokenness we can worship and this is an offering that the Lord loves. It is a cry for healing and restoration.
The MultiTrack is available totally free-of-charge this month only.
The song 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.
We know it’s early but Christmas is one of the most intense periods of the year for worship musicians. And for many this is the first Christmas in two years where we have enjoyed face-to-face services.
We’ve got an extensive collection of carols and Christmas songs available in both MultiTrack and Split Track format.
Carols are notoriously tricky for guitarists to play. So we’ve simplified our chord charts to make them playable! Of course they follow the arrangement of our MultiTracks but even if you are not using tracks you’ll still find the chord charts invaluable.
