I just finished transcribing the lead sheets for Tommy Walker’s new cd “Overflow.” Now, first I’ll confess, I’m probably the biggest Tommy Walker fan on the planet. I’ve always admired his work, the musicianship, the way his music moves me to worship, the “singability” of his melodies while doing interesting things musically underneath. The material on this new project is very strong and I would consider most of the tunes in it for use with my worship teams.  These are the two we’re starting with:

To Thee Be the Glory speaks from the Scriptures found in Revelation and in many of the benedictions of the New Testament letters. “To Thee be the glory, to Thee be the honor, all blessing and praises to the Lamb.”  If you are familiar with Tommy’s popular tune “Unto the King” you’ll recognize this fun, high energy feel.

Now Is the Time is probably my favorite tune on the project. I love the authentic Latin feel on the verses. I love the driving celebration of the chorus, singing, “We lift our hands. We lift our voice. With thanks we shout for joy. We lay our burdens down because now is the time to give Him thanks. Now is the time to celebrate. Now is the time to give Him praise!”  I love the bridge that builds lyrically and musically back to the chorus. I like this one A LOT!