"Quiet Time" is the first SHOUT project release. It was recorded at Heaven Sown studios and took about 2 years to record and around 6 months to mix. The Album contains 7 brand new songs written by members of SHOUT. All but one arrangement are SHOUT original arrangements as well.
SHOUT arranges it's music much like the original Barbershoppers did. Men would hang around the local barbershop and sing their favorite tunes putting in harmonies by ear. Or "woodshed" as modern barbershoppers call it. We start with a melody and add harmonies by ear. Sometimes we will discuss the feel of the song and add backing vocals behind a lead melody and/or a "walking" bass line. We often use a guitar or keyboard to figure out chord progressions and voicing's to help refine the process. Often the writer of the song will have some ideas in mind when he writes it (such as bass rythems or background vocal lines or counter melodies) and we will incorporate that into the song. If the song is not an original we will usually listen to a recording of the song and "pick" parts off the recording and then add our own style to it. None of us are proficient at notating music so the song typically remains just a page of lyrics with a couple chords (or the key) written on it. We often record "crude" versions of a song to "preserve" ideas and to help with the creative process. SHOUT had a great time writing and arranging the music for "Quiet Time" and we pray you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed producing it.
Quiet Time
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Scat: Art & Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
It can get crazy livin’ in a busy world
The time you wake up, you’re chasin’ down another day
It can get hectic, it can be stressful
You better watch out your brain is gonna’ run away
Now we got things we know that need attending to
But we get a little tired now isn’t it the truth
It may sound strange but I really do believe
My conscience telling me
I need some quiet time, I need some peace of mind
I need some quiet time, I need some quiet…
I find a place where I can open up the good book
I look for something to try to put my mind at ease
My meditation, is on the Savior
He’s so amazing his love is there to comfort me
When all that noise hits me right between the eyes
There’s nowhere to go, there’s no place to hide
Well it took a little while but now I really see
I know he’s telling me
I need some quiet time, I need some peace of mind
I need some quiet time, I need some quiet…
Quiet time I need some quiet…
Turn off the TV
I want some solitude
I need to let the Spirit move
Listen to me, listen to me
I want to hear myself think
My ears are doing windmills
I wanna’ hear that small voice
It’s far too often that were driving in the fast lane
We’re in a hurry we really need to slow down
Take time and listen to the Lord of all creation
His word is peace and you can have it now
So come on people his love for you and me
Is wider than the sky, deeper than the sea
The more you get to know you’ll never be the same
Be still and hear him say
We need some quiet time, we need some peace of mind
We need some quiet time, we need some quiet…
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Traditional, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal 1st verse: Dan, 2nd verse: Willy, 3rd verse & chorus: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
Baritone: Dan
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
When I was a seeker
I sought both night and day
I asked the Lord to help me
And he showed me the way
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
He made me a watchman
Upon a city wall,
And if I am a Christian,
I am the least of all.
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
One Of These Days
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
One of these days, one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
I got so fired up from a sermon I heard
That a part me wanted to move
But I have to be honest cause part of me didn’t
Even though that’s what I should do
We have brothers and sisters living out there
Some are lost and they don’t have a clue
If we plant a little seed, the spirit brings water
And the Lord’s gonna lead em to truth
One of these days, one of these days
I’m gonna find me the courage I’m needing to say
I’m Gonna get around one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
I’m gonna get on down, gonna get right to it
Gonna get around one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
There’s a friend I’ve known for a good time now
And he’s always been good to me
We talk about this and we talk about that
And I’m thinking that he really believes
Well I care about him and his family too
I pray to the Lord for their needs
Will the words come out to talk about Jesus?
Before either one of us leaves
One of these days, one of these days
I’m gonna find me the courage I’m needing to say
Gonna get around one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
With the help of the Lord I’ll witness His name
Gonna get around one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
I’m gonna get on down, gonna get right to it
Gonna get around one of these days
I’m gonna get on down, gonna get right to it
Gonna get around one of these days
Everybody Said
Anthony K. (A cappella Company), Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Willy
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Art
Baritone: Dan
Everybody said that anybody could do
The important things somebody should do
Everybody knows that anybody could do
All the good things that nobody did
Well the preacher came to me and said what I ought to do
If I wanted to make my religion true
He'd do it himself but he really didn't have the time
He said that the duty was mine
Everybody said that anybody could do
The important things somebody should do
Everybody knows that anybody could do
All the good things that nobody did
Well the deacon came by and said give me a hand
If you want to be going to the Promised Land
Here is something that I don't have time to do
So I better give it to you
Everybody said that anybody could do
The important things somebody should do
Everybody knows that anybody could do
All the good things that nobody did
Well I'm too busy so I tell everybody
The work's got to get done by somebody
It can be done by anybody
But nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody did
Everybody said that anybody could do
The important things somebody should do
Everybody knows that anybody could do
All the good things that nobody did
I Want To Live Life
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Dan (Bridge by Art)
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Art (Dan on bridge)
Baritone: Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
I want to rise up and do what is right
I want to keep walking in his light
To soar in my faith and grow all the more
To be embraced at heaven’s door, I want to live life
The times I am weak and need to be strong
Help me to trust you all life long
A difference to make to those who I know
The gift of salvation oh my soul, I want to live life
Love is the bridge I can cross over to you
The cross is that love, baring your name
The most that I now want none short of a miracle
To wear the crown of life and giving you praise… Jesus
When I reach the city
Such wonders I will see
Yes I will know, I will know
The feeling of Complete
I want to rise up and do what is right
I want to keep walking in his light
To soar in my faith and grow all the more
To be embraced at heaven’s door
To finish the race that I have begun
To hear his voice my child well done, I want to live life
I Can See Clearly
Written by Johnny Nash, Arranged by Scott Turnbull
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
Look all around, there’s nothin’ but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothin’ but blue skies
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
Can You Feel It?
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Baritone: Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
Can you feel it?...
There’s no one ever walked like him
And no one can
And every life that ever was
Came through this man
Many hearts he often touched
He could turn your life around
He’s the one that would love so much
Enough to lay his own life down
Now such a time had come one day
And he knew it would
A sacrifice he had to make
And he did it all for you
Can you feel it? (Can you feel his love?)
This kind of love? (Does it dwell inside?)
Can you feel it? (Does it reach the soul?)
Agape Love (The love of Christ)
Now some would go to follow him
Believing in the words he said
They are searching for the peace that saves
Hungry for the bread
Can you feel it? (His love)
This kind of love? (For you and me)
Can you feel it? (Isn’t it a miracle?)
Agape Love (This love that came to be)
Wayfaring Stranger
Traditional, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Dan
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Art
Baritone: Dan
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world of woe
But there’s no sickness toil or danger
In that bright land to which I go
I’m going there to meet my brother
I’m going there no more to roam
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home
I know dark clouds
Will gather over me
I know my way is rough and steep
But golden fields lay on before
Where God’s redeemed and angels sleep
I’m going there to meet my mother
I’m going there no more to roam
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home
Scat
I’m going there to meet my Savior
I’m going there no more to roam
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home
Greatest One
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Dave (Art on some pickups)
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Baritone: Art
Vocal Percussion: Dan
I’m sure you heard of Moses
And how he took a stand
How he led his people out of Egypt
Through the desert to the Promised Land
Now we all know that Noah
Was willing to obey
God had told him, build and ark I’m going to flood the Earth
And here we are today
There was Isaac, Jacob, father Abraham
Joseph, Ruth, the prophet Samuel
Elijah, Elisha, now I can tell you more
But none are greater than the Lord
(The greatest one that) we could ever know
(Greater than the all) Had to walk alone
(If he was to) Save our very souls
(From this world of) sin
(The greatest love that) we could ever have
(Given to us) through the great I Am
(There’s no greater) Love…
Do you remember David?
Warrior and king
Shepherd boy to glory he would bow before the one
Mightier that he
The journey to Damascus
Had changed the life of Paul
Now he was to preach the resurrection of the Lord
To suffer in his call
There was Paul, Peter, Nehemiah, Jeremiah, Job
Daniel, Ezekiel, Ester, Jonah, Jude,
Isaiah, Hosea, Phillip, and Stephan
Solomon, Einstein, and even Mr. Lincoln
The great ones come and the great ones go
But none are greater than the Lord
OH NO!
Written by M. Nawrocki/Phil Vischer, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art on OH NO, Dan on (we could verses), Willy on silly end verse
Bass Vocal: Dave
Vocal Percussion: Dan
Oh, no! What we gonna do?
The king likes Daniel more than me and you.
Oh, no! What we gonna do?
We've gotta get him outta here.
Oh, no! What we gonna do?
The king likes Daniel more than me and you.
Oh, no! What we gonna do?
We've gotta get him outta here.
We could throw him in the dungeon
We could let him rot in jail.
We could drag him to the ocean
Have him eaten by a whale.
We could throw him in the Tigris
Let him float awhile,
Then we'll all sit back and watch him meet
A hungry crocodile
We could put him on a camel's back
And send him off to Ur
With a cowboy hat without a brim
A boot without a spur.
We could give him jelly doughnuts,
Take them all away
Or we could fill his ears with cheese balls
And his nostils with sorbet
We could use him as a footstool
Or a table to play Scrabble on
Then tie him up and beat him up
And throw him out of Babylon!
Testimony
Written by Willy Scott, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Vocal Percussion: Dan
I’m runnin’, I’m runnin’
Runnin’ just as fast as I can
‘Cause I run by faith and not by sight
And I’m saved by the blood of the Lamb
I’m prayin’, I’m prayin’
Prayin’ just as hard as I can
‘Cause I’m no doubt, sold out, born again
And I’m saved by the blood of the Lamb
And I’ll praise You Lord with all my heart
No other god will take my praise
And I’ll bow down and seek your holy face
And I (and I), will praise (will praise),
And I will praise Your name
Jesus, my Jesus
You took away all my sin
Now I’m waitin’, waitin’, anticipatin’
Knowin’ that You’re comin’ again
Father, blessed Father
Jehovah, the great I Am
You knew me, loved me, and cared about me
Way before the world began
Amazing Grace
Traditional, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Baritone: Dan
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but know am found
Was blind but now I see
I was a sinner I had lost my way
Was saved by grace one glorious day
I was so blind, till He showed me the way
Sad Man Blues
Written by Art Sarkkinen, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
Baritone: Dan
So sad, so sad
Did anyone notice the look on the man?
He looks so lonely, like the man in the moon
So sad, so whoa-is-me sad
It seems like he’s lost everything he’s ever had
I do believe, he has the sad man blues
So what can we do then?
What can we do to help the man?
We need to throw him out a line
Reach him with Jesus, the savior of the world
Don’t let any chances pass you by
So sad, you know it makes me want to cry
So many people living without Christ
When you are empty, it’s enough to get you down
So sad, you know it makes me wonder why
They can’t find the answer that brings them to the light
I do believe, there’s too much of that sad blues going round
The tears of the broken hearted
Will always remain
Unless we find a way to make a change
Only compassion from someone who cares
Can break the clouds to drive the blues away
So sad, so cold
If we do nothing and leave him all alone
Lord help us save him, Oh Lord help us save him
From the sad man blues
It's Gonna' Rain
Written by C.B. Johnson, Arranged by SHOUT
Lead Vocal: Art
Bass Vocal: Dave
1st Tenor: Willy
2nd Tenor: Dan
It’s gonna’ rain, It’s gonna’ rain
You better get ready and bear it in mind
God showed Noah the rainbow sign
It won’t be water it’ll be fire next time
Way back in the bible days
Noah told the people that it's gonna’ rain
But when he told them they paid him no mind
And then when it happened they were left behind
Down it came, the rain began to pour
They knocked on the window
That they knocked on the door
They didn't know exactly what to do
Now I don't want this to happen to you
Noah said, sorry my friend
The Lord's got the key and you can't get in
If something don't happen to the hearts of men
The same thing is gonna happen again