Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases seven examples of Holland Davis' Praise and Worship song "Let It Rise".
Information about Praise & Worship songs is also included in this post along with a few selected comments from each examples' discussion thread.
Some pancocojams post such as this one features multiple examples of the same song because I'm also interested in showing the different ways that a particular song can be performed. With regards to examples of "Let It Rise", I'm particularly interested in showing some of the African American renditions of this Praise & Worship song that was composed by an Anglo American.
The lyrics for this song are given in the summary for the video given as Example #3 below.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Holland Davis for composing "Let It Rise". Thanks to all those who are featured in this post and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these examples on on YouTube.
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Additional examples of "Let It Rise" will be featured in an upcoming pancocojams post on "Opposition to B-boxing During Praise & Worship Church Services". A link to that post will be added here.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONGS
From http://christianmusic.about.com/od/praiseandworship/f/faqpw.htmWhat is Praise and Worship Music? by Kim Jones, Updated July 27, 2015.
"Question: What is Praise and Worship Music?
Answer: Praise and Worship could be any type of music that glorifies God regardless of the style. However, "Corporate Praise and Worship Music" is commonly found in contemporary churches of today. Lyrically, it features generally short and easy to sing (and remember) choruses that repeat several times. This is part of what makes the style perfect for corporate worship because even people who aren't familiar with a particular song can sing along with ease after hearing one or two repeats of the chorus."
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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube with the oldest example given first.
Example #1: Let It Rise - Holland Davis
Holland Davis Uploaded on Nov 12, 2007
Live Worship with Holland Davis. Debbie Harringotn, Curtiss Matovich, Phil Sillas, Rick Harchol and Frank Montenegro
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread:
Tom Holloway, 2009
"I think it's so cool that you comment on other people's versions of this song. (Holland that is). We'll be doing it this Sunday am. Acoustic version with Cajon's and acoustic guitars, bass, etc...!"
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Holland Davis, 2010
"+Tom Holloway I love hearing all the different ways that folks have used Let It Rise in their churches. It's such a blessing...
Holland Davis"
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Example #2: Let it Rise
Benny Tassin, Uploaded on Oct 6, 2009
Destiny Christian Center's Praise Team sings Let it Rise by Stephen Hurd, The praise team is lead by Calvin V. Floyd Mayfield on Keys, Brandon Smith on organ, and Rysean Brown on drums. I always give shout outs to the director, lead vocal, and the musicians, but never myself, so here it is you got yours truely (Benny1011) on camera!! LOL
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brian Osorio, 2013
"i like the chord progression ! nice"
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Joyce Pearson-boone, 2015
"You all did an absolutely beautiful job with this praise song! I love the energy, the confidence, and the sheer joy of it!! Praise be to God!"
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Example #3: William Murphy - Let It Rise
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GospelMusicTV, Uploaded on Oct 15, 2008
Lyrics:
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Let it rise
Oh, let it rise
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Let it rise
Oh, let it rise
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread:
Kimberleigh Manley Savino, 2010
"Now this is the way that we should Praise our King! This is the song that I play a few times to get my day started . . . . . I love it! The next time I am in Atlanta visiting my family, I am going to make sure that I visit his church."
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David cobb, 2013
"This song has been recorded by several artists over many years. The writer of this song said that of all the recordings he has heard, this one accurately depicts what he had in mind and in his spirit when he penned it!"
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Emily Ingram, 2013
"You'd think he could have been creative and added more verses. Not pleased with this version although they sound wonderful."
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BLAKKISBEAUTII92, 2013
"+Emily Ingram This is a praise song miss....a song doesn't have to be all creative and fancy for the lord, it's just meant to praise him that's all....no need for anymore verses it's beautiful and perfect just the way it is (:"
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Example #4: Let It Rise Deitrick Haddon at Place for Life
deliverancePT, Uploaded on May 17, 2011
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread:
"Corliss Sanders-Acosta, 2015
'Woot woot! Shouting right now. Praise the Lord"
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Chris Benbow, 2015
"sick"
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"Sick" here probably means "very good".
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Example #5: 1191. Let it Rise- Chris Turner- song leader
pkteemax Uploaded on Nov 21, 2011
written by Holland Davis- Delaware Valley Song Fest at Middletown church of Christ. 11/12/11
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Selected comments from this video's discussion thread:
Holland Davis, 2011
"Thanks for posting your version of Let It Rise!!! Holland Davis (writer of Let It Rise)"
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pkteemax, 2011
"+Holland Davis @hollanddavismail You are most welcome. Thank you for writing such a wonderful song and thank you for your comment."
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Another video of Chris Turner leading "Let It Rise" will be featured in an upcoming pancocojams post on "Opposition to B-boxing During Praise & Worship Church Services". Other comments from this video will be included in that post.
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LuJack Martinez, 2015
"I DECLARE A MORATORIUM ON SITTING DOWN WHEN BROTHER CHRIS TURNER LEADS ANY SONG, EXCEPT FOR COMMUNION SONG!!! BRO, YOU FIRE ME UP!!! Brother Lou Jack Martinez"
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LuJack Martinez, 2015
"PUMP THAT BASS-LINE, BROTHAS..."
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Example #6: Let It Rise by Stephen Hurd
InternetChurch1, Uploaded on Dec 14, 2011
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Selected comments:
Holland Davis, 2011
"Thanks For Posting Your Version of Let It Rise. Follow me on Twitter @HollandDavis (Composer of Let It Rise)"
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heavenlydove1920, 2013
"This is THE version most people have been doing, years before William Murphy's version. I like this better!"
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Carol Campbell, 2013
"Love it, starts my day right!!!"
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Example #7: Let The Glory of The Lord Rise Among Us by City of Refuge Choir Praise Worship Series
PraiseWorship aroundtheworld, Published on Feb 22, 2016
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