Category Archives: Arranging

Gizmotron vs Chromatic Vocal Loops

Posted on September 8, 2012 by mattblick

Been working out I’m Not In Love by 10CC in a lesson recently and did some research on the weird sounds on this hit song. Turns out the weird cello sound on the middle and end sections is an ancient … Continue reading →

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We Will Not Reach The Lost If We Have Normal Hair

Posted on February 12, 2011 by mattblick

This made me laugh out loud several times – “You need to worship like Adam Clayton” Thanks to Mark Graham – an awesome bass player who ALWAYS plays 8th notes while looking worshipful. Download all my 2011 songs for free!!!Related … Continue reading →

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You Have Nothing To Lose But Your Cay-Pos

Posted on July 20, 2010 by mattblick

Jamie Brown has posted and excellent video about using a capo in keys you wouldn’t normally think of. Go watch it now!!! …but…as this is the Internet allow me a little rant. I know England and America are two nations … Continue reading →

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Bob Kauflin: Ineffective Tunes

Posted on August 15, 2009 by mattblick

Here’s Bob Kauflin at last year’s Desiring God conference having some fun with inappropriate music settings. The whole session is well worth a look. Watch, listen, or download the whole thing here. Related Posts: Worship God ’08 seminars part one … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Be Like You – oo – oo

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mattblick

Is it just me or does anyone else feel a migraine coming on just watching this thing, let alone using it? I have this crazy, out of the box, blue sky alternative -JUST LEARN TO PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT!Get some CD’s … Continue reading →

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How High & How Wide (Finding The Right Key)

Posted on July 7, 2009 by mattblick

Bob Kauflin is always right on the money. Here he says just about everything you’d need to know about finding the right key to pitch songs in. There’s a wide variety of opinions when it comes to what’s an “appropriate” … Continue reading →

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Small Band Arrangements

Posted on July 2, 2009 by mattblick

Brenton Brown has some great advice on how to arrange songs when you only have a few musicians. Related Posts: 5 things you didn’t know about BrentonBrenton Brown – Write better lyrics

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Recommended Seminar: Band On The Run

Posted on December 28, 2008 by mattblick

At the first Worship North gathering a number of people mentioned wanting to grow in their bands ability to ‘self-arrange’. Bob Kauflin from Sovereign Grace has done some of the best teaching I’ve heard on this subject. Why not get … Continue reading →

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