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A delightful instrumental in the Celtic tradition incorporating elements of folk dance, rock and classical music.

Contemporary christian praise and worship incorporating elements of folk, rock, jazz and classical music. Intimate songs that capture the imagination and touch

Featuring contemporary christian praise and worship incorporating elements of folk, rock, jazz and classical music. Intimate songs that capture the imagination and touch the heart.

"Dire Straits has demonstrated the potential for stillness and emptiness in rock music. In "Tunnel of Love" or "Brothers in Arms" that stillness is desolate, even post-apocalyptic. "Throne of Love" has something of the same quality to it. But the stillness has been transmuted to rest and peace it is not desolate but consummatory, the result of being in God’s presence and gazing at him..

A truly unique and intimate worship experience. Straight from the heart and sure to capture yours.

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SoundClick artist Ray Watson presents "Come Dance", an outstanding release in the Traditional Celtic genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Come Dance" has peaked at #19 in the main World category on SoundClick. Ray Watson is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Traditional Celtic music directly to fans worldwide.

Song Info

Genre

World • Traditional Celtic

Charts

#11,283 today Peak #19

#443 in subgenre today Peak #2

Author

Ray Watson

Rights

Ray Watson - Secret Place Ministries

Uploaded

February 02, 2006

Track Files

MP3

MP3 3.7 MB • 128 kbps • 4:00 minutes

Story behind the song

The underlying theme to “Come Dance” comes from a verse in the book of Revelation where the Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” This then is a love call from heaven to the Bride to come and join the heavenly dance with the Bridegroom. The instrumental originally had some lyrics as well, but I eventually decided against it.  Nevertheless, you can probably still hear where the words "Hear the loving call of heaven” fit at the end of each section, and the coda is built on the lyrics "Come dance! come dance! come dance with heaven come dance!" 

The rest of this info may be musically challenging for some, but I thought there could be someone out there who just might be interested! 

This classically oriented composition had it's origins in a simple little tune consisting of only 5 different notes that repeat over and over. The character of the rhythm is quite unusual - a 5/8 measure alternating with a 4/8 measure that lends itself to some quite complex development later in the song. In verse two the 5/8 meter alternates with the 4/8 meter - just as it did in the first verse - but this time it is played concurrently against a solid 4/4 meter. The ensuing syncopation is obvious and feels great! In verse 3 a similar thing happens but the underlying meter changes to 9/8. There is the odd subtle change in rhythm throughout to make the whole thing "fit" - but this gives you the overall picture . The climactic CODA is obviously in straight 6/8. The instruments are all synthesised, except for piano, bass, flute and piccolo! 

This is probably the most enjoyable composition I have ever worked on. I would love to do more, but it is somewhat time-consuming, and not everybody enjoys the classical thing! 

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Lyrics

Copyright © 2005 Ray Watson - The Secret Place
www.secretplaceministries.org

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i.SKOPOS

Aug 20, 2010

great music, would love to use with future writing and tracks for any songs my sister(s) and I write to glorify the King... bagpipes>?! :) blesshya

Slow Marching Band

Nov 18, 2008

Ray - Just listened to 'Come Dance'. A very uplifting piece of music! I like the composition and the feeling it portrays. Well performed man!

Cheers,

Slow Marching Band

Come Dance

Ray Watson – Christian Rock Artist

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