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Everywhere - Geron Davis
Great Worship Songs 
WL Quick Tip: More "I" songs than the congregational "we" and focusing both on who He is and what we receive from Him, slightly balanced toward the latter. Abundant references to Scripture, the vibe is encouraging and hopeful throughout, with an emphasis on God's ability to meet our needs and overcome the current (and any future) atmosphere of personal or financial instability. Some arrangement changes would be necessary for both smaller and liturgically-based churches, but are easily implemented (See The Dills quartet version of "Holy of Holies" on YouTube). On
Everywhere, Geron Davis blends pop, gospel, rock, soul, R&B, and funk. It's a genre blending, decade crossing ('60s, '70s and '80s) extravaganza of mostly energetic praise and worship laced with solo and rhythm guitar, keys, horns, percussion, choral power and production a plenty to keep things moving and ascending. The opening and title song echoes the sensibilities of David's Psalm 139 with an infectious and engaging chorus of worship. Songs like "Lord Send Your Presence" borrows sensibilities from the late '60s/'70s Broadway rock musicals, such as
Hair. The Houghton/Gungor "Say So" reflects the retro vibe with modern flourishes. There are also some quieter moments, such as, "I Need Your Anointing," a heartfelt prayer and cry for God's anointing to fall; "He's all I Need"; and "Come to Me"; the latter is a tender, sweet, and lovely altar call. Davis' classic "Holy of Holies," written several years ago, but with all new arrangements, is a Bible study on sacrifice and redemption from both the Old and New Testament perspectives. With dramatic and powerful arrangements and content, it brings us to the present: "Now, I can go into the Holy of Holies ... although I am just a man, because of God's redemption plan, I can go boldly before the throne." In the beginning "I've Got It" seems like the ultimate "me" song. But thankfully, in the middle it moves from "Everything I need, I've got it in Jesus my Lord" to "You've got it," broadening the focus of the song. The album finale is the gospel-flavored "We Shall Be like Him" and Davis' lyrical and musical update of the classic "Blest Be the Tie"; the combination makes a perfect sendoff at the close of any service.
Play List: "All I Need," "Holy of Holies," He Says Come," "Blest Be the Tie"
gerondavis.com - Andrea Hunter
