Christian+Rock+Ver.+2

Chrisitan Rock Version 2


 * Based on the main foundations of the genre of normal rock but collaborates lyrics of worship and praise to Jesus.
 * Just like rock, thrives on the 'catchiness' of effective riffs to keep audiences leaving the session with the song in their head. Also uses these catchy rhythms and melodies to try and entertain people who may be attending church or just listening to the album for the first time.
 * Usually up-beat, 'jumpy' rock songs at the start of albums and sets then softer yet powerful songs later on to try and bring the audience into the mood for the speaker(Pastor).
 * Complete worship bands such as Hillsong and Hillsong United typically record at live conferences instead of studios, making it somewhat more powerful and touching for listeners as though they are standing there listening.
 * Some Christian bands wont use the word Jesus or God throughout their songs so they still appeal to non-Christians listening on the radio, yet the song will be directed at the purpose of God.
 * Can involve all type of instruments to the typical rock combination of guitars, drums, bass and vocals to even featuring strings, synth, piano.
 * Usually uses the same rock structure of songs with an intro, a verse, a chorus, followed by another verse and chorus then with a bridge or solo and finished off with a chorus then an outro.
 * Very centralised around the electric guitar though not all songs are.
 * Contains the usual band-member size of about 3-6 though worship bands will usually contain more from about 7-10.
 * most songs usually in 4/4 meter, with the snare of the drums playing a backbeat.

Hillsong LIVE - Closer Listening Analysis

Starts with only guitar and bass and vocals over the top. Written in basic structure with a short intro, verse 1, chorus, interlude, verse 2, chorus, bridge, chorus, outro. Up until the interlude there isn't to much going but just building it up for a bigger chorus. Written in basic 4/4 form with the snare only hitting on every 4th note in the chorus then going to every 2nd in the choruses Uses repeated lyrics in the bridge and gradually makes it 'bigger' and 'bigger'