So I've recorded loads of warm ups and exercises today to give some variation of the things you can do not only to get your voice going, but also to get you feeling the pulse and singing in time!
Our song for today is the very groovy 'Gather together and sing/ watch your back' by Pete Churchill.
Groove is the theme for this session, so really take your time to feel the rhythm!!
Warm ups
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
I want to be in that number,
Oh when the saints go marching in
Gather and sing/ watch your back!
Watch your back, or they'll fool ya
Before you know it they've captured your soul
They'll divide ya and they'll rule ya
Have you believing than everything is under control
Watch your back, or they'll mould ya
change your direction the moment you start
But just remember what I told ya,
that we are stronger together, than when we're apart
(Chorus) We've got to gather and sing as one,
Sing together in harmony
Walk this road we're travelling on
weave the threads of community
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Younger and older, here we stand,
All generations under the sun,
We will gather and sing
We will gather and sing as one!
Watch your back, or they'll change ya
You'll find your future is over and done
They'll redirect ya re-arrange ya
And your tomorrow has ended long before it's begun
Watch your back, or they'll burn ya
they'll smoke you out and poison your heart
But just remember they can't turn ya,
cause we are stronger together, than when we're apart
(Chorus) We've got to gather and sing as one,
Sing together in harmony
Walk this road we're travelling on
weave the threads of community
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Younger and older, here we stand,
All generations under the sun,
{We will gather and sing
We will gather and sing as one!} x 3
Full backing track
Full track with lyrics
Improvisation time
Use these loops to have a little fun experimenting with different sounds and melodies!