Jesus Loves Me

I realize this song may not be your cup of tea. But my experience in church goes way back to when I was two weeks old. After church, my dad forgot about me and left me in the nursery. I’ve always been thankful he went back to get me! Lol. Anyway, I’ve known this song forever, but the chord progression came to me about a year ago. I finally decided to try to get it down. If I would have known it would take me four weeks to even get it this far, I may not have tried it. Anyway, I’ve worn out two good friends’ ears (and mine!) on this one, so any comments are welcome!

Robby, I couldn't have done this without you! THANK YOU for all your help!!!!

Really beautiful.

It sounds like you have a nice cello patch goin on.

Cheers
Shad

Thanks, Bill. I'll go back and look at this later. I've heard it WAY too many times in the last few days. But I appreciate the tips!

And thank you, Daryl. I appreciate your comments. Wow--more great stuff on your page too. And so many songs! I'm looking forward to listening to them all when I get a chance! . I thought about doing more Christmas songs too. Sometime... So many songs, so little time!

Excellent playing and sounds Janet! You definitly raised the bar lady! I needed to hear this, this morning. Thank You!

i agree with all the above, very powerful arrangement janet, now you need to start ticklin those vocal cords, i know you got it in you!

beautiful.

ORIGINAL: Mamabear
I realize this song may not be your cup of tea. But my experience in church goes way back to when I was two weeks old.

It saddens me that given the above quote, it almost sounds like you have to apologize these days for having a merely Christian sounding title.

I'm neither an evangelist nor a particular a good example of the faith I was born into but this is a lovely piece whatever the denomination and you should rightly be proud of it, and it's inspiration.

I'm sure it just fashion that promotes the style because had it been billed as devotional music from some forgotten creed written in the scale of the bamboo flutes of the era many would be saying...Oh, wow man!


But I say to this piece...Oh, wow man! It evokes some of the great Christian music of the late 19th Century, the hymns I grew up with, some of the best 'tunes' ever written. Lovely stuff.

Janet

My father is a preacher and has been one my entire life. When I saw the thread name I figured I can leave this one alone. I am very glad I didn't. What a beautiful rendition of the children's classic.

Very well done!!!

Ron

I think I might put a tad more reverb on the floute during its solo, same for the Picc. These are both very minor things and very subjective as well.

Janet this is beautiful. Good job. This shows what can be done with what we consider to be a simple "childrens song" with a little imagination and creativity.

I was at a church one Sunday when the bass player in the praise band played a solo. He was a very accomplished jazz style player. Just him, on his 5 string bass, and the melody sounded hauntingly familiar. About halfway through he started singing....."Yes Jesus loves me..... I was blown away.



only critique: at 2:36 the sound ambience changed ( it sounded like a "room size" change in reverb) and returned again at 3:10 after the key change. I probably would not have noticed this if I wasn't listening on head phones (buds)

Janet
i finally get to hear one of yours.......I gotta say that I love this piece....I do not think that I've ever heard it before......but I am glad that I stopped by and heard you on this.....your playing is very accomplished.....your creativity with the instruments is very good indeed......I like your choice of instruments and counter melodies......I love your choice of music.......and don't worry that it took you four weeks...after all it's taken me 52 years to hear it for the first time......and if you had not of spent four weeks working on it I may NEVER of gotten the chance......
Music is what we make it.......sometimes we need it to be funny.....sometimes sad...sometimes hot and sweaty......sometimes comforting........regardless.......I really do not think that it is our choice any way.......we are just the vehicle to the means.........and that means is always for a reason........we may not understand or know what this reason is ....... but we must fullfill the requirement any way........so, even if you hear it for 10 more weeks.......do it........do it with love...do it with joy....let it fill you....and enjoy and cherish every minute you are able to.........because with out realizing it you may some how be touching some one else with out even knowing it......
Your only quest should be.......I just want to be better next time.......

NICE JOB!!!!!

Cliff

I'm no tea drinker, but this is nicely done…soothing yet inspiring – a well played and arranged piece. I’ve never heard the original nor any other version, but this is a real nice composition. Good stuff!

I don't need to break it down... WOW!!! It moved me...

I enjoyed listening to the song! Of all instruments, I have a soft spot for the piano, because I've played it since third grade. Church has been a major part of my everyday life, education and work. In my own music, about one-third of my songs are based on familiar hymn tunes. So, I like hearing other people's music of this type. Keep on making "tunes".

I never heard it played with such heart, awesome performance!!