Israel Houghton (pronounced, ho-tin [ho as in hope])is a two time Grammy Award winning, Christian worship leader and singer, mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music that fuses elements from Gospel music, Jazz and Rock. Houghton is usually credited as Israel & New Breed and currently signed to Integrity Music. Houghton is also a worship leader at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, TX.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Houghton I discovered that Israel was born in Oceanside, California in 1971. Wow, it really is a small world because my church is in Oceanside and that's where I play music when I'm able to make it and do worship with the team... here is the video and chords to this song that is easy to play for the beginner piano player.
* NO LIMITS cd version sung by Israel Houghton and New Breed
No Limits (Enlarge My Territory)
Israel Houghton & New Breed
Arranged by: 76_keYz
Key of C
*this is where more of the light/soft part of the song is
F C F / G C E G No limits
A / G B D No boundaries
F C F / G C E G I see increase
A / B D G All around me
Bb / Bb D F Stretch Forth
A / A C E Break Forth
F / A C E G Release me
D / A D F Enlarge my territory (C / E G C)*you can end on this note if you want
*Use these chords for when the whole band joins in. There are only a few changes. For the most part, you’re only going to add an octave note or a 5th to the chord. If your fingers can’t quite get it, omit the octave notes
F C F / G C E G No limits
E B E / G B D G No boundaries
F C F / G C E G I see increase
A / B D G All around me
Bb F / Bb D F Bb Stretch Forth
A / A C E A Break Forth
F C F / A C E G Release me
D / A D F Enlarge my territory (C / E G C)
This is where it gets hyped!!
C / C E G Take the limits off
D / D Gb A Take the limits off
Eb / Eb G Bb Release me
F / C F A Release me
Repeat 2x
I have played on various worship teams for over 30 years. I am so grateful for the band experiences I have gained over the years. Plus, the wonderful friendships of so many talented musicians. I am always excited to discover reading material on how to jam with a band. I came across this post that I had saved from a friend and zone member over at HearandPlay.com One of the moderators, Hammondman wrote a neat post from his own experiences. Here it is... enjoy! (written May 7, 05)
"Getting your church band in total harmony with each other will take time, practice and dedication. There’s rules to apply for a setting like this… one: you can not play like you’re the only one around! You have other musicians to consider. You have a pianist, organist, bass player, guitar player, keyboard, (synth) player, and drummer. Each has a part to do.
You have the drummer… that’s your time keeper… the most important cog in the band. He’s what keeps it together. DON’T DIS THE DRUMMER! The drummer should keep his/her beats to the basics until the group can get it all together.
The bass player is the second cog in the machine. They hold the bottom down for you, give you a rhythmic pattern for you to follow. That bottom provides the foundation for you to flesh out your chords.
The piano will be the melody instrument, it’s timbre is pretty high, especially if miced. The piano will be used more during a melodious song and maybe quiet music, all depends on the setting. The keyboard/synthesizer is the special effects maker. It’ll supply the horns, bells and whistles, strings..etc. (**THE KEYBOARDIST SHOULD KNOW THE SONG AS GOOD AS THE PANIST/ORGANIST**)
The organist, he/she will be the pad king/queen. They supply the body to the song, putting it all together… sometimes barely even heard except for the high end part of a song or intros and endings. The two or three keyboardists should not “step” on each other, or always play the same things… and PLEASE don’t radically play different chords. Remember the organ can play the full chord. The piano will play around the full chord and the synth will play the solos and flavorings around both, at certain points in the melody/chords.
Remember, this can apply to devotional, choir songs, and solos. The church setting is a “on the seat of your pants” type of thing especially during praise service when people will sing anything at any given time… if the pianist or organist can find the key first, let everyone else know!!! Remember.. be on one accord!
Preaching chords and “house raising’ chords are usually done with the organ… they should have it…. The bass player and drummer usually comes in also, then the synth... all depends on the church. The band should practice all forms of music too, different breaks, shout patterns, things of that nature, remember, you must be together at all times… all four or five of you are one!
Now if you desire… if you want to dress similar to each other, that’s o.k. Matching tops and bottoms look nice and professional, something that will accommodate both male and female musicians. Please, no matter how good you get as a church musician… your gift is on loan from God and share it to any and all who are interested... remember, somebody shared their gift with you at one time also. Freely given, freely received!"
Thanks so much Hammondman for these great treasures here. Being a keyboard player, I have often been called "the carpet" or "pad queen" during certain 'string" or "air pad" patches on my Yamaha Motif keyboard! lol
"If I had to choose a favorite among all of his songs, I would almost certainly have to go with Will You Be There?, the theme song from the 1993 movie Free Willy, about a hard-on-his-luck street kid who befriends an imperiled orca. It was my favorite movie of the year, and whenever I heard the swelling chorus of the accompanying song, I felt inspired. In fact, I had a hard time thinking of it as a pop song; it sounded more like gospel music to me, a plea for friendship and understanding from such a deep place in the soul, it felt more like an impassioned prayer, with an addressee far more transcendent than even the most magnificent whale. That jubilant choir and Biblical imagery did nothing to dissuade me from that notion. I still find listening to it a spiritually stimulating experience. Just as Ben is about more than just a rat, Will You Be There? is about more than just a whale, or at least it can be."
Bilbopooh goes on to say, "This is a song that fits in well with Jackson's other epic efforts. Though the spotlight remains on him, it's the choir that brings such majestic depth to the song, making clapping, dancing and singing along hard to resist. And as an encapsulation of the movie, the official video is so perfect that it almost renders watching the film itself unnecessary. I love the transitions between his free-spirited twirling and Willy's exuberant splashing, his synchronized hand motions and Jesse's nonverbal signals to his enormous friend."
* Will You Be There Chord Chart (I love the key changes)
Intro:
D Em/D (x16)
Verse 1:
D Em/D D Hold me, like the River Jordan, Em/D D Em/D D Em/D And I will then say to thee; you are my friend.
Verse 2:
D Em/D D Carry me, like you are my brother, Em/D D Em/D D Em/D Love me like a mother; will you be there?
Verse 3:
D Em/D D When weary, tell me; will you hold me? Em/D D Em/D D When wrong will you scold me; when lost, will you find me?
Verse 4:
D Em/D D But they told me; a man should be faithful, Em/D D And walk when not able, Em/D D Em/D And fight 'till the end, but I'm only human.
Interlude:
D Em/D (x16)
Middle 8:
F Eb D Everyone's taking con-trol of me, F Eb D Seems that the world's got a role for me. F Eb D I'm so confused; will you show to me; C A You'll be there for me, and care enough to bear me?
*KEY CHANGE* ------------
Coda:
E F#m/E E (Hold me, lay your head lowly, F#m/E E F#m/E E F#m/E Softly, then boldly; carry me there. E F#m/E E Lead me, love me and feed me, F#m/E E F#m/E E F#m/E Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed).
*KEY CHANGE* ------------
F# Abm/F# F# (Carry, carry me boldly, Abm/F# F# Abm/F# F# Abm/F# Lift me up slowly; carry me there. F# Abm/F# F# Save me, heal me, and bathe me, Abm/F# F# Abm/F# F# Abm/F# Softly, you say to me; I will be there).
*KEY CHANGE* ------------
Ab Bbm/Ab Ab (Lift me, lift me up slowly, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Carry me boldly; show me you care. Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Hold me, lay your head lowly, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Softly then boldly; carry me there).
Ab Bbm/Ab Ab (Need me, love me and feed me, Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab Ab Bbm/Ab (Kiss me and free me; I will feel blessed).
* Free Willy Tribute RIP Michael Jackson by JayFoxFire
I love the song, Will You Be There and I enjoyed the movie Free Willy. Have fun playing this song, especially through the key changes. It always sounds so professional when one modulates, don't you think?
I love teaching beginners, young children, and adults. I offer piano lessons for ages 3-103 and all levels from primer to advanced. We have a blast with piano games, playing duets, learning songs and theory.
I offer private and group lessons. I am a WunderKeys piano teacher for preschoolers, 3-years-old to Kindergarten. We have 2 recitals, Fall and Spring.
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