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How Great (Demo Version)
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Produced, Arranged, and Performed by Q: Eric Gwin, Jon Owen, Jennifer Puryear, Rob Williams, and Johnny Brown. Lead: Eric. All Sounds Vocally or Anatomically Produced.
modern rock contemporary a capella acappella
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Melodic Rock-Inspired A Cappella... Original Music by Multi-Vocalist/ Songwriter Eric Gwin
Eric Gwin is a Vocal Musician who has been writing, recording, and performing A Cappella music for over 30 years. Often referred to by his listeners as a "Progressive Multi-Vocalist", Eric combines multiple layers of harmony and unique human percussion sounds with dazzling studio effects, creating modern rock music with a positive message. Eric is a firm believer in the idea that we're all here for a purpose. He believes that his purpose is to use music to bring people together, all the while pushing the "sonic envelope" as far as he can by creating music that is truly original, innovative, and unlike any you've ever heard.
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Rock Unplugged
Charts
Peak #586
Peak in subgenre #40
Author
Words and Music by Eric Gwin.
Rights
Copyright (C) 1993, 2002 Clockwork Music BMI.
Uploaded
October 25, 2004
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MP3 1.9 MB • 128 kbps • 2:04
Story behind the song
This song was one of the first songs that Q ever performed and it was recorded for our first album. A long-time concert favorite, this song really showcased the talents of the individual members of the group. One night, during the sessions for “A Special Occasion”, we all gathered around one microphone in the studio and recorded this track in one take. It was intended as a demo, but I actually like this version better than the one we put on the album. It really demonstrates the excitement and intensity that Q performed with at the time. When Jen and Jon hit the high notes in the chorus after the second verse, I still get chills!
Lyrics
Chorus: Oh how great is my reward that I'll receive from Christ on high! How magnificent is your name! I will praise it until I die! How I long to be with my Lord and stand by his side. Now I see that Heaven's gates are standing open wide! Chorus Oh I know that he will help me out and show me all his love and I'll one day be with my Lord in Heaven above! Chorus Copyright (C) 1993, 2002 Clockwork Music BMI
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