This is a song that I had a lot of fun writing and recording.

First... I've been a fan of Christian groups that tended to be a bit heavier, like Skillet, for example. So this is a song in that side of the genre.

Second.... This is subject to a remix or two.....levels of the instruments and other such minutia.

I was using AI to do a cover of the song and from the AI, I only used the drums and the vocals.

Actually, the vocal is not the original AI but is a derivative, edited, different AI vocal. Two tracks are dedicated to the vocals including the BGV.

The B3 organ is BB RT 4378

There are 3 guitar tracks. I'm playing everything from the first to the last note on the guitars. One track is essentially the main guitar and runs start to finish. I used the other two tracks for the harmony, a wee tad of doubling in a few select places and for the solos in the song. All guitars were recorded with the Quilter Direct Amp using the Fender Deluxe Reverb amp model, with V-30 speakers in an open back cabinet.

Bass guitar.... yeah, I'm playing that one too. You can blame Snyder for that because a few weeks ago, on the phone, while talking about music and this new song, he reminded me that I should play the bass in the song because it is fun.... he wasn't wrong. AND..... I got a custom part that hits the accents that BB tracks wouldn't even consider.

Mixing.... I'm pushing things pretty hard in a few places.... like right from the first notes until the end.... But interestingly enough, I only have two "overs" in the final output.



Jesus Reigns


Lyrics: Jesus Reigns

Shadows moving Trying to hold me down
Darkness whispers But I don’t hear the sound
The night screams loud But I’ve seen the dawn

The ground shakes The walls fall Chains snap I hear His call

No need to fear He’s broken the chains
Jesus reigns Jesus reigns
I have nothing to fear He’s already won The victory shines like the rising sun

Storm clouds gathering They can’t dim the light
A fire burns brighter Cutting through the night
My scars tell a story But they’re not my end

The earth moves The sky roars His love breaks through every door
[Chorus]
solo
[Chorus]

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