Sunday Setlist… December 6, 2009
Today was week 2 of the U2-themed Christmas series, In the Name of Love, at GracePoint. The message title today was Vertigo, so you can probably guess at least one of the songs…
We got a little creative with things. We started things off with a recording of Dizzy by Tommy Roe. (You know… “I’m so dizzy, my head is spinnin’…”) Rod added some effects to the mp3 so that it sounded like the 45 was skipping at the end of the second chorus. Then you hear the needle sliding off the record. At this point the curtains part and the band launched into Vertigo by U2. Both vocalists, lead guitar, and bass were all wireless and came out of the back of the auditorium. It was pretty cool.
Since the message (and music) were about turning things upside down, the band exited and Mike gave his message early in the service. The worship was after the message instead of at the beginning of the service. If nothing else, it was something different…
The setlist:
- Vertigo by U2
- Mike’s message
- We Shine by Fee
- Magnificent by U2
- Set Me Free by Casting Crowns
- One by U2 (offering)
- Vertigo (exit)
Vertigo is a crazy fun song! We’d never played it before, but like it a lot. It will definitely see the light of day again. The Dizzy intro was a fun idea that Deric came up with.
We Shine is probably our favorite Fee song. It seems to really get people energized.
Magnificent is off U2’s latest album. And yes, we put it in the middle of the worship set. Even though it wasn’t their original intent, this makes a great worship song. Christina did a great job on the vocals. This was a new one for us too! The song is a keeper.
Set Me Free is so powerful. I love hearing Gil sing and watching Deric bang the drums on this one.
One finished up the U2 trifecta this morning. It’s a great song that we’ve been using for years. Works well acoustic too. I pulled out my new Takamine acoustic for this one.
The band: 1 male and 1 female singer, lead guitar, electric mandolin & acoustic guitar (me!), bass, keys, and drums.
Special kudos to Tommy on lead guitar and Amy on keys for really nailing U2’s sound!
That’s about all… Be sure to check out Fred’s Sunday Setlist Extravaganza for more setlists.
Have a great week!