Worship Matters

1 | susan hart

January 9th, 2011 at 6:29 PM

WOW-these are good! and this is TOUGH!

good points on all of them. liked the arrangements of the 1st and 5th, but vote for:

#6.

thanks for letting us listen!

2 | Kyle

January 9th, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Bob, you may want to check the link to “The Glory of the Cross.” It took me to the wrong song.

3 | Daniel J. Mount

January 9th, 2011 at 7:31 PM

The link to “The Glory of the Cross” takes me to “Join All the Glorious Names.” Would you mind updating the link?

4 | Daniel J. Mount

January 9th, 2011 at 7:35 PM

This ended up being easier than I thought. I’m definitely going with #3 – the cinematic treatment was inventive, original, and works incredibly well.

5 | Bob Kauflin

January 9th, 2011 at 8:04 PM

Thanks. I’ll fix the link.

6 | Kelley J Coppage

January 9th, 2011 at 8:25 PM

REally think #1 is the best effort and brings the lyrics to the forefront!
Thanks for posting and allowing us to partake of God’s gifts to His redeemed.

7 | Jim Dean

January 9th, 2011 at 8:34 PM

I’m voting for #3. Love the arrangement (and the song in general)! The piano and strings are very well done, and the 7/4 time sig. was a nice added touch.

8 | Kerry S.

January 9th, 2011 at 8:45 PM

really like the arrangement in #3, but I think my fave is #6. very simple, sweet, held me for the duration of the song.

9 | Mia Slager

January 9th, 2011 at 8:50 PM

I love #6…the upbeat arrangement by Jon Althoff of “You Have Captured Me.” You can tell it has great versatility which would allow it to be done with just an acoustic guitar and one voice or with multiple voices as well as piano/synth and percussion. It doesn’t feel overly contemporary or traditional which would allow it to be sung by many different kinds of churches or youth groups.

10 | Margaret

January 9th, 2011 at 9:06 PM

Behold the Lamb…amazing! It tells the story in the music. I love it.

11 | Stephanie @ Bowmania

January 9th, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Voting for #1..

It is a new arrangement of an older song. Very well done!

12 | Allie

January 9th, 2011 at 9:14 PM

They we’re all great! So thankful how God has gifted all of the contestants! Such a blessing!
I loved all of them…
#1 Just awesome all around!
#2 Beautiful piano music, love it!
#3 Really sweeping music, went so well with the song, its got powerful lyrics, and the music just drove them wonderfully!
#4 Love the bluegrass flair!
#5 Loved the rhythm :) a great song, really arranged nicely!
#6 Great sound quality and just beautifully done! Awesome!
It was REALLY close(to me:) between #1 and #6 but I am going to have to go with #6 :) Awesome job all you guys! Am thanking God now for all of you, it was a treat! :)

13 | Amanda Kronemeyer

January 9th, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Deffinitely #6.:)

14 | Bob Kelly

January 9th, 2011 at 9:22 PM

Video #3 Behold the Lamb (Mark Altrogge), arr. by Joshua Spacht

15 | William Simmons

January 9th, 2011 at 9:31 PM

I vote for #3 Behold the Lamb, but also give very high marks to #6 You have captured me. All of the work was done well and with great thought congratulation to whom ever comes out as the winner. Well done to all, and keep the Worship of the Risen Lord as your focus!

16 | Tom

January 9th, 2011 at 9:37 PM

I like the simplicity and beauty of #6, but the orchestration (is that the correct term to describe it?) and depth of #3.

If I had to pick between the two, I’d go with #6. It made be want to truly behold the Lamb.

17 | Tom

January 9th, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Whoops. My bad. I meant to say I’d go with “#3.”

18 | Laura Nossal

January 9th, 2011 at 9:43 PM

I love #3, Behold the Lamb. It’s commanding, anticipatory, and has a movie score feel to it. Makes me want to behold the Lamb this moment. I’m ready to go!

I am absolutely blessed to call Joshua Spacht my minister minister and I can tell you that he is one gifted musician. God poured out an abundance of musical talent into this young man, but the best part is that he is humble and truly longs to see God glorified above all else.

19 | Briana

January 9th, 2011 at 10:00 PM

#3!!!!!! Behold the Lamb! The music truly captures the heart of the lyrics.

20 | Fellow Traveler

January 9th, 2011 at 10:01 PM

#3 is the most creative, but #2 is just the one I like best. So I guess #3, but I want to hear Theresa on the radio some time! :-)

21 | Dan

January 9th, 2011 at 10:14 PM

I love #3. From the first time I heard it until now, it’s remained my favorite.

22 | Danika C

January 9th, 2011 at 10:15 PM

#3 without a doubt!

23 | Brooke Woodward

January 9th, 2011 at 10:29 PM

Loved the arrangement on video #3! Words and music are so beautiful!

24 | Melissa

January 9th, 2011 at 10:31 PM

Definately #3 “Behold the Lamb”! I Can’t stop listening to it!

25 | Margy

January 9th, 2011 at 10:35 PM

#3 Behold the Lamb, arr. by Joshua Spacht

26 | Teresa Hall

January 9th, 2011 at 10:37 PM

Video #3, arranged by Joshua Spacht!!!

27 | Steve and Jessica Fleming

January 9th, 2011 at 10:56 PM

We vote for #3. Joshua Spacht’s arrangement took us on a beautiful journey to behold the majesty of the Lamb! It’s a remarkable experience musically! We loved it! (if you count every person in our family as eligible votes, make it 6 votes for #3! let’s hope our 6 wk old little girl agrees with our choice!!

28 | Eric Hepker

January 9th, 2011 at 11:21 PM

#3 wins, but also liked 1 and 6 a lot.

29 | Betsy

January 9th, 2011 at 11:55 PM

ooh! ooh! #6! #6!

30 | Marvin

January 10th, 2011 at 12:20 AM

No. 6 definitely.

31 | Dayton

January 10th, 2011 at 12:22 AM

Our vote is for #3- very well done!

32 | Dave Magdales

January 10th, 2011 at 12:40 AM

Wow, these are all great. But I’m gonna go with #3. Kudos to people who are good at string composition!

33 | Mark Osborne

January 10th, 2011 at 12:51 AM

#3!!!! One word – Epic!

34 | Paul Huxley

January 10th, 2011 at 2:25 AM

I vote for #6.

I think the challenge was quite difficult so hats off to all 6; however, I felt a few were trying to be a little too smart with chord/rhythm changes and they didn’t always work. #6 was a simple idea, well pulled off, freshening up an old song.

35 | Eunice

January 10th, 2011 at 4:29 AM

I don’t know all the songs in their original version, so I probably won’t vote according to the originality of the arrangements. :)

#6 : great rythm, but I’m not “captured”^^
#2 : I love it ! If I could, I would listen to it walking back home tonight…
#3 : I love movie soundtracks and this is a soundtrack-like arrangement, good job!

I’d go for #3

36 | Jessica Halim

January 10th, 2011 at 5:20 AM

uugghh… #1 & #3 are hard choices… but i’ll go for #1!

37 | Clarice

January 10th, 2011 at 7:18 AM

#1 hands down. It’s actually doable in church –which I think places a high value on its existence. :)

38 | Julie

January 10th, 2011 at 7:24 AM

#3 makes me think of the music in heaven – truly inspirational!!

39 | David Urbinati

January 10th, 2011 at 7:43 AM

Definitely #3. There is no other sound like this in contemporary Christian music and a lot of Christian themes are pretty epic. Why do we use that style only for secular films? What is more epic than Christ? Way to break out of the typical and write good music for the Lord. Kudos to Joshua at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, FL for pioneering this style.

P.S. Wonderful back beat and great production…

40 | Iris

January 10th, 2011 at 8:23 AM

Definitely #3 Thank you for making a favorite song even more favorite and like we are right before the Throne!

41 | David Bannach

January 10th, 2011 at 8:30 AM

While #3 is a very powerful arrangement, I am going with #6 based on the fact that not only is it a great arrangement, but it most effectively translates to congregational singing for any size congregation.

42 | Simona

January 10th, 2011 at 8:49 AM

I vote for #3! Soli Deo Gloria!

43 | Trent Broussard

January 10th, 2011 at 8:56 AM

I vote for #3
All of the arrangements were great and I think everybody deserves recognition for for their work.

44 | Aaron

January 10th, 2011 at 9:01 AM

All the arrangements were wonderful, but #3 Behold the Lamb took me right to heaven. I felt like i was sitting in the throne room!

#3 was also the most technically difficult to arrange.

45 | Lisa Shoemaker

January 10th, 2011 at 9:06 AM

I think #1 and #6 are the best updating of the songs – so I’ll vote for #1 – definitely do-able in church!

46 | Esther Jones

January 10th, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Definitely rate #3 highest. God deserves movie music! #6 um…’captured’ me, too. Loved the “world music” feel.

47 | Leonard jurena

January 10th, 2011 at 9:23 AM

I really liked number two but by far I have to go with number three. it’s so original and packed full of production that draws you to the mood of the lyrical content. Glory to God and thank you Joshua!

48 | Renju

January 10th, 2011 at 9:25 AM

In My Heart is my choice
Then comes Behold the lamb

Thanks for all the videos

49 | Felicity

January 10th, 2011 at 9:26 AM

#3 is my favorite.

50 | Matt

January 10th, 2011 at 9:45 AM

#3 by a landslide, no offense to the other 5.

51 | Nella Camille

January 10th, 2011 at 9:45 AM

My vote is for #3, Behold the Lamb :)

52 | Nick Fitzkee

January 10th, 2011 at 10:21 AM

I liked #3, but I’m gonna have to vote for #6.

“You have captured me” has always been a song that I would have thought difficult to do congregationally, and this arrangement is something I could easily imagine singing on Sunday morning. Although it’s not as technically complex as some of the others (e.g. #3), I admire how Althoff took something that was almost a postscript to the original album and made it into something that could stand on its own.

53 | Brad

January 10th, 2011 at 10:46 AM

#3 Behold the Lamb…if there was a physical play button to click on that song I would have worn it out by now

54 | Megs

January 10th, 2011 at 10:57 AM

#3!!!

55 | Michelle

January 10th, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Absolutely #3.
The arrangement is ridiculously amazing..
so beautiful.

56 | Lindele

January 10th, 2011 at 11:05 AM

#2 and #3 are my favorites, and I think I will vote for #3. Since whoever wins this contest gets to come to WorshipGod for free, will we get to hear a live performance of the winning arrangement?? Please?

57 | Hank prebianca

January 10th, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Number. 3. Behold the lamb

58 | Ginger

January 10th, 2011 at 12:12 PM

#3 Definately! Behold…. Holy is the Lamb! Tremendous!!

59 | Debra Quiggle

January 10th, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Number 3 is excellent and exciting! They are all good but number 3 I believe is the best

60 | Anna S.

January 10th, 2011 at 12:34 PM

Definitely #3….love the arrangement!

61 | Jonathan

January 10th, 2011 at 12:34 PM

Nice vocals on #6, probably the most simple, but effective arrangement. My vote is #6.

Side note on #3: Josh, the time you spent arranging Behold the Lamb must have been lengthy! As a pianist and arranger myself, I was impressed. I could spend all day talking about it, but to suffice it, incredibly well produced! I too was drawn in to the lyrics by the dynamic changes of the accompaniment. Don’t think I could use this at my church, but it’s great to listen to! You were a close second for me.

62 | Paul

January 10th, 2011 at 12:57 PM

I liked 1 and 6, but my vote has to go to #3. It is so sweeping and grand. It is Lord of the Rings meets worship music. Epic.

63 | LArzate

January 10th, 2011 at 1:11 PM

#3!!!!!!!

64 | David and Ada Urbinati

January 10th, 2011 at 1:12 PM

Number three, the best !

65 | Lindsey Sylcox

January 10th, 2011 at 1:27 PM

What talented artists the Lord has gifted! But my vote goes to number three.

66 | Mallory Duncan

January 10th, 2011 at 1:32 PM

#6 would be my choice, I loved the arrangement.

67 | Ruth King

January 10th, 2011 at 1:40 PM

#3 – Behold the Lamb – by Joshua Spacht – beautiful arrangement – I sang it all weekend after I heard it!

68 | Janel Cook

January 10th, 2011 at 1:47 PM

I vote for #3 by Joshua Spacht…Amazing & so beautiful!

69 | Vic

January 10th, 2011 at 1:58 PM

I am grateful and consider it a blessing to enjoy the work of these finalists. According to your request of helping you pick the winner, you state for us to chose:”the most creative arrangement that also complements and supports the song”. Furthermore “creative” describes that which has the quality of something ‘created’ rather than ‘immitated’.

In applying this criteria, Behold The Lamb (arr. by Joshua B. Spacht) is the at the top of this class due to the mix of odd-time signatures, unique instrumentation, challenging musicianship, and full spectrum dynamics. This epic arrangement is exactly the complement and support needed for a song about the lamb of God.

Thanks to Sovereing Grace Music for this contest. Mr. Spacht, thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

I vote for #3.

70 | Michael Mosback

January 10th, 2011 at 2:08 PM

#6 “You Have Captured Me”
Simple arrangement that really allows for great focus on the lyrics. I love it when everything come down for “I am ruined for this world” the first time.

Very well done.

71 | Nick Tanaka

January 10th, 2011 at 2:18 PM

#6 is my vote. It has an up to date melody. The words and arrangement are terrific! The main thing is that it has the melody that is not out dated. I would love these chords to do it in my church/youth group! All of the entries are amazing though! Awesome job everyone!

72 | Josh K.

January 10th, 2011 at 2:28 PM

#3 is amazing!! I love movie scores, so to hear a Sovereign Grace song that sounds like one is VERY exciting! The music compliments the lyrics so well!

#3!

73 | Sharon

January 10th, 2011 at 2:38 PM

#3. The complexity of the instrumentation just gives wonderful depth and richness to match the truths of Christ Jesus in the song.

74 | Sharon Cosgrove

January 10th, 2011 at 3:02 PM

Gosh, I thought #3, Behold the Lamb was great, but I vote for #2, Teresa Thomas’ arrangement of In My Heart. It was my favorite–just the right mix of contemplative worship for the song’s meaning.

Thanks!
Sharon

75 | Sharon

January 10th, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Behold the Lamb is amazing by Joshua

76 | Grace L

January 10th, 2011 at 3:15 PM

#3 is definately my choice
such a lovely song!

77 | Ryan Spacht

January 10th, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Well done everyone! While every song has unique qualities, only one is truly different from the rest. I vote for number 3 by Joshua Spacht. Let’s introduce this arranger to many in the church, and let everyone be blessed through the music of a young man who is daily beholding the Lamb and being transformed personally, spiritually, and musically.

78 | Alden Powers

January 10th, 2011 at 3:51 PM

My vote is for Video 2. The piano/vocal arrangement is simply haunting. it portrays very effectively our fallen state and our hope in God to change our hearts. Beautiful arrangement.

79 | Bob Kauflin

January 10th, 2011 at 4:03 PM

Ryan, wondering if you happen to be related to Joshua…

80 | Jon Althoff

January 10th, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Just wanted to clarify that the Jonathan of comment #61 is not me. :)

81 | Ryan Spacht

January 10th, 2011 at 4:13 PM

He’s my big brother, and a brother in the Lord. Does my vote still count?

82 | Aaron

January 10th, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Mr. Kauflin,

Could you please give us your thoughts on each arrangement.
They are all wonderful peaces, but we desire to hear your opinion!

Pretty please….

83 | Bob Kauflin

January 10th, 2011 at 4:30 PM

@Jon, thanks for the clarification!

84 | Bob Kauflin

January 10th, 2011 at 4:31 PM

@Ryan, of course your vote counts! Great to see you supporting your brother!

85 | Bob Kauflin

January 10th, 2011 at 4:31 PM

@Aaron, I’ll think about that idea…

86 | Aaron

January 10th, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Does the winner get to meet you Mr. Kauflin?

87 | Corey Hill

January 10th, 2011 at 5:44 PM

i vote #3

88 | Joshua Spacht

January 10th, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Well, though I’ve entered a submission in this competition, I wanted to give a shout out for #1. Well produced, well sung and represents the intent of the lyrics in the arrangement. I like how the voice is upfront and not overly edited. Good groove with guitars and drums and a fresh, updated sound overall. Well done, brother.

89 | Elisabeth Drake

January 10th, 2011 at 6:13 PM

#3 is beautiful!

90 | Deanna Marquart

January 10th, 2011 at 6:45 PM

#2 “In My Heart” captured my heart. While the original version may have been more upbeat, this version came out more like a heart-cry. I worshiped through it, and felt like doing so over and over again. I can picture this song being used in a dance presentation at church (being a worship dancer myself).

91 | James

January 10th, 2011 at 6:46 PM

I vote for number 3! Great Arrangement!

92 | Ethan Pitts

January 10th, 2011 at 7:10 PM

#3!!! Love it!

93 | William Morris

January 10th, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Favorites:

1. High quality track, obviously put in a lot of effort, great vocals.

4. Great guitar sound, love the dualing effect. Fun Shane&Shane type vocals.

3. This one wins it for me with huge cinematic feel. I love the movements and dynamic which complement the lyrics well.

My vote is for Video #3 Behold the Lamb (Mark Altrogge), arr. by Joshua Spacht

Good work to all though, tough competition!

94 | kelly

January 10th, 2011 at 7:32 PM

#3 sounds great, but i don’t think it’s realistic for a church setting, and thus I vote #1.

95 | Jason McGovern

January 10th, 2011 at 7:41 PM

@86 Ooh Ooh Ooh! I wanna meet Mr. Kauflin!

96 | Angie Dunlap

January 10th, 2011 at 9:01 PM

I vote for #3.

97 | Ryan

January 10th, 2011 at 9:14 PM

All great efforts, but my favorite is #3, “Behold the Lamb”!

98 | Tim Woodward

January 10th, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Video #3 is INCREDIBLE!! This guy is talented!! I would love to hear this performed at my church!

99 | Hillary W.

January 10th, 2011 at 9:22 PM

My vote goes to #3! love this arrangement!

100 | Geoff

January 10th, 2011 at 9:25 PM

I’m voting for number 3…I love this guys voice and the lyrics that show the greatness of Christ!

101 | Bobby Keppel

January 10th, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Wow all these songs are great but I have to vote for number three!!

102 | Jadaron

January 10th, 2011 at 9:32 PM

#3 is clearly my favorite!!!

103 | Winters

January 10th, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Im thankful for all these songs for they all worship Christ but #3 is a step ahead for me!

104 | Katie Kearney

January 10th, 2011 at 9:45 PM

#3 – Behold the Lamb by Joshua Spacht. Simply amazing.

105 | Jennifer

January 10th, 2011 at 10:22 PM

I pick #3

106 | Jim Hedrick

January 10th, 2011 at 10:32 PM

# 5 is my pick. I like the back up sound.

107 | Michael Thomas

January 11th, 2011 at 12:11 AM

Bob,

In my biased, but accurate opinion, I’ll go with #2. I think that the contemplative nature of Teresa’s arrangement most acutely addresses the struggle “In My Heart”, which is what I think drew her to the song in the first place.

All of the other songs were terrific. Kudos to #3 for it’s magnificent grandeur and the terrific arrangement of #6….

However, I must say I love the catchy, personable and FUN arrangement of #4

Michael (Teresa’s Husband) Thomas

108 | Marjorie Brown

January 11th, 2011 at 1:50 AM

I just love the arrangement by Teresa Thomas!
That one gets my vote!
Thanks!

109 | Susan Meyer

January 11th, 2011 at 5:18 AM

I liked number 2 the best – voice, music, words, etc.

110 | LiliAnn

January 11th, 2011 at 7:00 AM

They are all so good in different ways! It was so hard to pick. But I would have to go with song #2 by Theresa Thomas. It was so beautiful. The piano piece and voice was simply fantastic!

111 | Tierney

January 11th, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Love #3. Chills were up and down my spine. The strings are unbelievable. Majestic!! There are some real artists who have submitted their work here.

112 | andrew

January 11th, 2011 at 10:55 AM

#3

113 | beth

January 11th, 2011 at 11:24 AM

1

114 | Lauren Flowers

January 11th, 2011 at 11:33 AM

#3 is wonderful!

115 | Lynn Van Horn

January 11th, 2011 at 11:36 AM

#3 again captures our heart’s cry to our Saviour! Well done. I still love the original too!

116 | Kurt Roberts

January 11th, 2011 at 11:51 AM

#4

117 | Bethany

January 11th, 2011 at 12:21 PM

#3 with two thumbs up!!!!! It is a brilliant arrangment and musical experience that draws you to truly behold the lamb of God! Such a marvelous thing to set our gaze on as we prepare to open God’s word!

118 | ski

January 11th, 2011 at 12:26 PM

While not crazy about the vocal style, the arrangement of # 3 better by far. Needs some electric guitar ala Skillet added in.

119 | Clive

January 11th, 2011 at 12:41 PM

Sound matches substance. ‘Nuff said.

#3.

120 | Lee Gunter

January 11th, 2011 at 12:45 PM

This was fun to participate in. I liked the spectrum of different ideas people came up with.

I have to give my vote to #3 – Joshua B. Spacht’s arrangement of “Behold the Lamb”. Honoroable mentions for me go to #5 – Joel Sczebels version of “The Glory of the Cross”.

121 | Steven

January 11th, 2011 at 12:51 PM

#1 sounds the best by far. I can worship to this song all day long. Great sounding voice. Would like to hear more songs from this guy.

122 | Brittany Kielar

January 11th, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Love love #3. The arrangement is engaging.

123 | Allison

January 11th, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Love them all! But have to go with #3.

124 | Bethany

January 11th, 2011 at 1:49 PM

I loved #1 and #6 the best! #3 was a gorgeous arrangement; however, I do feel it was more movie score-ish as others have mentioned, vs. a more congregation friendly version. Final vote has to be… #6!!

125 | Judy C

January 11th, 2011 at 2:27 PM

They are all amazing, but I vote for #3 — the intricacies of the arrangement are a wonderful match to the depth of the lyrics.

126 | Matt

January 11th, 2011 at 2:33 PM

they are all very well done songs with much to commend in each

#5 is my favorite – it is original, but highlights the lyrics the best. you could easily sing it in church and it is a little more modern and relateable by a wider group of people but understated in its simplicity (a good thing)

(though admittedly the video/audio for video posted is poorer quality…)

127 | Liz

January 11th, 2011 at 2:40 PM

#3 !!!

128 | Rick Holland

January 11th, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Voting for #3, Behold the Lamb. I love this song and have not heard it any better! The 7/8 time is epic…

129 | Matt

January 11th, 2011 at 4:19 PM

#3 is my favorite.

130 | Gregory Lee

January 11th, 2011 at 4:21 PM

#3 Hands Down!

131 | Carla

January 11th, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Close your eyes…tune out the world…Worship the Lamb!
# 3 – Behold the Lamb has my vote!

132 | roy

January 11th, 2011 at 6:59 PM

#3 hands down!!
i absolutely love every single instrument and ultimately the lyrics!

133 | Randy Motz

January 11th, 2011 at 7:03 PM

#2 touches my heart in a special way. The graceful simplicity and angelic vocals of this arrangement make it a heartfelt, reflective piece. Bravo, Teresa!

134 | Jerrod

January 11th, 2011 at 7:05 PM

#3 – Behold the Lamb.

135 | Daron Roberts

January 11th, 2011 at 8:08 PM

Deat Mr. Kauflin, Thank you so much for hosting this competition. I was wondering that , in light of some of the comments above ,is it ok if I post this comment? Thank you!

This is a video from Grace Immanuel Bible Church’s Christmas concert called Redeemer: Christ Our Lord Revealed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx8OXo0YNgw

I am posting this as an example of how the type of music in video #3 by Joshua Spacht can be done in a church setting. The choir and orchestral instruments used throughout the concert were live whereas the percussion and electronic instruments were sequenced in a track. This type of music does take a little more effort than other Christian music songs but the involvement of multiple people in the church to make music about and for Christ is such a blessing to be part of!

136 | Jennifer

January 11th, 2011 at 8:44 PM

#6 You Have Captured Me

137 | Elisabeth

January 11th, 2011 at 10:34 PM

#3 – Behold the Lamb

138 | Mike Gilland

January 11th, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Have to go with #3 – way to go, Josh. That was amazing.

139 | Mark Bergren

January 11th, 2011 at 10:59 PM

I love Jon Althoff’s version of “You Have Captured Me”.
Thankfully, I get to enjoy his humble leadership as he leads worship each Sunday. He has written and recorded a number of cross-centered/gospel-centered worship songs that are worth listening to (do a search). So, my vote is #6.

140 | chloe

January 12th, 2011 at 3:01 AM

#6! I hope I’m not too late :/

141 | Brandon West

January 12th, 2011 at 8:04 AM

Video #3

142 | Jeff Peckham

January 12th, 2011 at 9:28 AM

I think there is a wall of support for #3, but I vote #6.

143 | Mike C

January 12th, 2011 at 9:54 AM

#3 Behold the Lamb

144 | Meghan Zeikle

January 12th, 2011 at 9:58 AM

Joshua Spacht’s!

Video #3.

145 | James Devine

January 12th, 2011 at 10:21 AM

From the first you are captivated, taken on a Grace journey! #3! Joshua Spacht did a great job..BUT JESUS gets the Glory!! As Joshua would desire!

146 | Trevor Peck

January 12th, 2011 at 12:11 PM

All were really well done – especially #3 – but if the point was to draw me to the throne of grace in worship, then hands down (or should I say hands up) I vote for #2 = genuine worship!

147 | Ethan Dean

January 12th, 2011 at 1:07 PM

#3 – love the arrangement! The music served the lyrics very well, and kept my attention focused on the lyrics.

148 | Ryan

January 12th, 2011 at 1:16 PM

#3 ….. Great Music!

149 | Nancy Kearney

January 12th, 2011 at 2:16 PM

#3 …as the nuances of the music build, and the underlying resonant theme plays out… God’s Word comes to mind, of Jesus Christ, the Great I AM, the One to whom every knee will bow both in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that HE IS LORD…The Worthy Lamb of God

150 | Shanyl

January 12th, 2011 at 3:01 PM

My votes would have to go the #3 and #6, just primarily because of it compositions!

151 | TG

January 12th, 2011 at 3:16 PM

Appreciated all entries… enjoyed the grandeur and ostentation of the arrangement to compliment the amazing truth in the lyrics of Video #3 Behold the Lamb (Mark Altrogge), arr. by Joshua Spacht

152 | JC

January 12th, 2011 at 5:27 PM

all are great! my vote will be for #3 Behold the Lamb…transcendant arrangement!

153 | Jonathan

January 12th, 2011 at 6:22 PM

In the Beginning by Joshua Spacht

154 | Robin Campbell

January 12th, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Behold the Lamb is just one of many amazing and beautifully orchestrated pieces that Joshua has arranged. This piece particularly adds a dramatic element to it with the sense of contrast from verse to chorus. What struck me as remarkable was the sense of stillness that overcomes the soul as Joshua breaks out into the first chorus… The entire mood and rhythmic elements change in order to accomplish this. This in turn perpetuates the second verse and into the repeat of the chorus. So with out any more delay….#3 would be my choice.

155 | Zach

January 12th, 2011 at 10:03 PM

#6 hands down. Beautiful.

156 | Annette Pellowe

January 12th, 2011 at 10:07 PM

#6. A beautiful song, done so simply and worshipfully. This will be beautifully received and appreciated when sung in church, or as a solo. He Has Captured Me!

157 | Mark

January 12th, 2011 at 10:13 PM

I love the creativity and simplicity of #6.

158 | Dan

January 12th, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Gotta go with #6, Jon Althoff’s arrangement. Best match of music to message… It invites other voices to join in and sing His praise.

159 | Kerry

January 12th, 2011 at 10:30 PM

I like #5 – Szebel’s The Glory of the Cross

160 | Cori

January 12th, 2011 at 11:35 PM

Number 6, for sure! Beautiful song. Fantastic arrangement!

161 | Sheree

January 13th, 2011 at 3:04 AM

Video #2 by Teresa Thomas
Lovely!

162 | Jared

January 13th, 2011 at 7:21 AM

I vote for #6. It’s simple and well crafted. Definatelyvhas the ability to be done in small churches as is or could be arranged for a big setting. Yep #6.

163 | Marilyn Lee

January 13th, 2011 at 12:24 PM

#3 is outstanding. Give us more of this. So glorifying to the LOrD in every way.

164 | Bob Whitney

January 13th, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Loved them all but #3 Behold The Lamb gets my vote!

165 | Amanda

January 13th, 2011 at 3:57 PM

#3 is my favorite!

166 | Chris

January 13th, 2011 at 5:10 PM

I love # 1.

167 | Anthony Beltrez

January 13th, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Jouhua thank you so much for you vote. Congrats on wining. Great stuff bro! This was a blessing to be apart of. Thanks again Bob for putting this together.

168 | Robin Mitchell

January 14th, 2011 at 10:23 AM

I like #2 the best!

169 | Lisa McIntyre

January 19th, 2011 at 8:37 AM

#2 is my pick. I liked the sound of #3 accompaniment, but when put with the lyrics it sounded a bit off. I thought it was too big. I love the simplicity and haunting sound of #2.