Steppin into Serenity with this song 💪🏽 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 TLB

Wow! Awesome job! Loving that synth sound!!!

RnB / Trap / Pop

When I first heard Jonathan's song I immediately wanted to remix it! I made a bootleg first draft and sent him a clip to see what he would think. Thankfully he liked it and agreed to send me the vocal files for me to make an official remix with. I'm super happy with how it came out and grateful for the chance to work with Jonathan. I love the dude's voice, his style, and the heart for God in his lyrics.


[Intro]
It's gonna be alright
Everything will be alright.

[Verse 1]
You're my faithful friend
When I feel like I'm on my own
(On my own)
You remind my heart
It's darkest right before the dawn
(It's darkest right before the dawn)

[Chorus]
'Cause even in the dead of night
When darkness is on every side
You're telling me to lift my eyes
It's gonna be alright, alright
Suddenly a light will shine
As we're waiting for the morning light
As steady as a new sunrise
It's gonna be alright, alright

[Post-Chorus]
Arise (Arise, arise)
And shine (And shine, and shine)
Arise (Arise, arise)
And shine (And shine, and shine)

[Verse 2]
Yeah, it's hard sometimes
But I know how the story ends
(I know how the story ends, yeah yeah)
Although this night is long
On Your faithfulness I can depend
(On your faithfulness I can depend)

[Chorus]
'Cause even in the dead of night
When darkness is on every side
You're telling me to lift my eyes
It's gonna be alright, alright
Suddenly a light will shine (yeah yeah)
As we're waiting for the morning light (morning light)
As steady as a new sunrise (yeah yeah)
It's gonna be alright, alright

Even in the dead of night (even in the dead of night)
When darkness is on every side (every side)
You're telling me to lift my eyes (my eyes)
It's gonna be alright, alright (alright)
Suddenly a light will shine (yeah yeah)
As we're waiting for the morning light (yeah yeah)
As steady as a new sunrise (yeah yeah)
It's gonna be alright, alright (alright)

[Outro]
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
everything will be alright

Jonathan Ogden x Chris Howland - Alright (Remix)

Loud Harp's Sophmore record, Asaph, approaches similar topics to their debut, but from a higher viewpoint. No longer songs from the bottom of the pit, these are the songs of a people ascending the hill of the Lord. A people in awe of God's greatness - a people with a new focus.

(27) Take Heart

Eric Lemiere produced, co-wrote, and co-engineered this song. He also played the drums, bass, synths, and electric guitar.

Shake The World - A Jesus Church

You Wouldn’t Know Me

Near (Feat. Sam Alvarez)

Somebody asked me recently, what do you see happening in this younger generation of the church? I didn’t really get much chance to think, but the first thing that came to mind was, “I think people are looking for something real”. I see people wanting more than Sunday morning church and gathering in living rooms with an acoustic guitar just to worship. I see people fasting social media to prioritise real connection with God and with each other. I see people being willing to open up about struggles and not pretend that life is perfect.

I had this chorus come to mind a few weeks ago and rewrote the lyrics a bunch of times as I started to think about different ways it applied in my own life: feeling frustrated with the constant noise of social media, dissatisfaction with Sunday-morning-only Christianity and just going through the motions, and realising my need to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Even good things like ministry can take the focus from the main thing of loving God. So, this song is kind of about all of those things. I want the reality of knowing God, and being his friend more than all the other distractions.

Lyrics:
I'm done with impersonation, imitation
I want something real
I don't want the next best thing they're offering 'cause
I want something real
I'm done with the endless noise of a thousand voices
I want something real

I'm getting tired of this same routine
I need to break out of this new machine
Take me back to feel the love we had
In the garden where it all began

Through that window I can see a light
I still see it when I close my eyes
I can feel the wind against my skin
I can almost hear you beckoning 

I think we were made for something more than this
Not for just existence, but to truly live, oh

I'm done with impersonation, imitation
I want something real
I don't want the next best thing they're offering 'cause
I want something real
I don't want to hide behind a "perfect life" 'cause
I want something real

Lead me out into the open space
Let me hear your voice and see your face
Sometimes life is found in moving slow
It's in these valleys where the flowers grow

Take me to the place where mercy never ends
I don't want success, I want to be your friend, oh

Something Real

Jake James x Sydney Wilson x Chris Howland - Serenity

First release of the WNTR TAPE
Featuring my friend, Praise Lubangu from UK

Every Track in this album has lyrics taken word for word out of the Bible. That was a really challenging yet satisfying accomplishment. My hope is that God speaks to you through each project.

This Track's Lyrics are from Psalms 13 : 5 - 6
"But I will trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord's praise, for He has been good to me."

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WNTR TAPE

Unfailing Love

Unfailing Love (feat. Praise Lubangu)

02:00 Rain On The Hillside

Part 3 of the Seasonal Tape Series
This is my favorite one yet.

Pray you enjoy every bit of it :)

SPRNG TAPE

Fight The Good Fight - sxxnt. & Isaac Wheadon

Lyrics:

[Chorus: Chris Howland]
You loved a sinner like me
And I'm a sinner, it's true
But that's not all that You see
You made me perfectly new

Sometimes it's hard to believe
Someone as perfect as You
Could be so patient with me
So I just wanna be with You

You (x4)

[Verse 1: Jake James]
You got every reason to leave me
You don't hold 'em against me
You're mercies new, that's just life with You (uh)
I use You for things that I'm needing
But I'm feeling so empty
I take and choose, it's Your grace abused

And I wanna feel the weight of what You say to me
So You won't have to feel so far away from me
But You say that You've never been away
And You love me just the same

[Chorus: Chris Howland]
You loved a sinner like me
And I'm a sinner, it's true
But that's not all that You see
You made me perfectly new

Sometimes it's hard to believe
Someone as perfect as You
Could be so patient with me
So I just wanna be with You

[Verse 2: Jake James]
Give me Your eyes, mine are tired
Give me Your thoughts and desires
I wanna walk with You, I wanna talk with You
The only one I rely on
I just want to give You all my praise
You took my past with You in that grave

Fallin' into Your love
I'm all in, it's You I want
You always renew my mind, yeah (x2)

[Chorus: Chris Howland]
You loved a sinner like me
And I'm a sinner, it's true
But that's not all that You see
You made me perfectly new

Sometimes it's hard to believe
Someone as perfect as You
Could be so patient with me
So I just wanna be with You

You loved a sinner like me (you)
And I'm a sinner, it's true (you)
But that's not all that You see (you)
You made me perfectly new (You)

Sometimes it's hard to believe (You)
Someone as perfect as You (You)
Could be so patient with me (You)
So I just wanna be with You

You (x4)

With You

Chris Howland x Jake James - With You

"Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep."
Psalm 121:4 NKJV

This is a lullaby, and it is intended to give rest to the weary, worrisome, and questioning soul. So listen closely, and let Him give you rest.



Vocals: Jariatu
Guitar: Soma

Psalm 121

In 2017 this trio of artists first collaborated on "Way Up", a single which went on to garner millions of streams and receive ample support from Christian radio stations. Now Chris Howland, CASS, and Sajan Nauriyal have teamed up a second time to deliver their 2020 follow up entitled "Clear View", a song about enthusiastically facing the future instead of dwelling on the past or being paralyzed by uncertainty.

Clear View

Chris Howland x CASS x Sajan Nauriyal - Clear View

"Dreamworld is a bittersweet song about growing up and losing sight of childhood dreams. Matthew Parker sings honestly about the disparity between the rosy optimism of youth and the not-so-rosy realism we experience as adults. But the song holds out warm flickers of hope as it repeatedly circles back to the lyric "It's not over yet, I've still got 2 wishes left." On the production, Howland has soft acoustic guitars meet with modern 808's and somehow makes them get along like the best of friends. It's really quite dreamy."

Dreamworld

Chris Howland x Matthew Parker - Dreamworld

Wavy new collab with Mid November and Sajan Nauriyal! I've been loving some of the sounds I'm hearing in newer Trap / Hip-Hop / RnB music, so I wanted to bring a bit of that style to this remix. I know it can be a challenge to find Christian music that hits the same way as secular music does in terms of sheer production quality. I'm really trying my best to make music that can edify people in their walk with God while still getting them to make a stank face and bob their head. That's the mission. 

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True Love (Remix)

Mid November x Sajan Nauriyal x Chris Howland - True Love (Remix)

Verse
This is a familiar pain, an endless game
‘Cuz opening up this heart is leaving me with so much scars
And though it’s tiring, this time I ain’t giving in

‘Cuz every time I would bring these walls down
I remember how You laid Your life
What is that to this little heartbreak?
And though I feel I could never be loved
You know just what I’m thinking of
And You hold me

Chorus
And oh this heart is so noisy with all its desires
But You are the One I am looking for
Whom have I in heaven but You?

Verse 
I’m always preoccupied, never really satisfied
And I think I get what I deserve some “happy ever after”
Then it stops
It could never keep its promises
Lying about what’s best for me

If I don’t set my eyes on things above
I would limit what I could be dreaming of
When You love me
Oh You love me

Chorus
And oh this heart is so noisy with all its desires
But You are the One I am looking for
Whom have I in heaven but You?

Bridge
Oh I know I’m so messy
But You never took that against me
Are You laughing at how often I keep on stumbling?
But You keep pulling me back again

Chorus
And oh this heart is so noisy with all its desires
But You are the One I am looking for
Whom have I in heaven but You?

Oh my flesh and my heart may fail
But God is the strength of my heart
My Portion forever

Oh my flesh and my heart may fail
But God is the strength of my heart
My Portion forever

-
written and produced by Darla Baltazar
acoustic and electric guitar by Nina Sengson
keys and organ by John Flaviano
cover art by Jeo Jingco
inspired by our good good God

Whom Have I (feat. Nina Sengson)

Proud father of a 15 year old soundcloud account.

First upload - December 3, 2009. (private)
Last upload - June 13, 2025.

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” - Johann Sebastian Bach

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