Grant Arnold
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My Gospel Songs
Forever and Ever ... Amen
This is a new song version of The Lord's Prayer. It was written in March 2021, during our church's time of fasting and prayer based around The Lord's Prayer. The original musical idea occurred to me in a dream!
Here In Your Presence
This song is about experiencing the presence of God when we devote ourselves to worship and praise Him through Jesus Christ. The song was written by myself and my wife Debbie.
Hands and Feet
We need to be the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth. As Christians, we have been given the authority to do it, and the responsiblity to convey God's peace, hope and love.
Call My Name
This song is about recognising and responding to God's voice. In 1 Samuel 3, God called Samuel 4 times before he understood that he was hearing God's voice. The words were written by my wonderful wife Debbie, and the music by myself.
Bed of Roses
Life can be so comfortable, but we can be 'trapped' wasting time. As Ephesians 5:15-16 says, 'be very careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity'.
I Write This Song For You
This is a song I wrote for my wife Debbie before we got married. It's one of my favourites.
The Light Shines
One Sunday morning I heard a preacher talking about Jesus being the light of the world and how He allows us to walk in the light and avoid wandering in the darkness. Around the same time, I heard other messages on a similar theme. So I felt led to write a song about it.
Candle in the Dark
This was possibly my most popular gospel song back in the 80s. The words talk about God's presence helping us when we're feeling down, feeling a bit 'lost' and 'burning low'.
Black and White
This song speaks of the wisdom that comes from God in knowing how to live our lives, rather than relying on our own unreliable feelings and thoughts.
My Instrumentals
Twilight (full instrumental version)
This is a completely different arrangement of my popular piano solo 'Twilight'. It has a disco beat and sounds nothing like 'twilight' haha! But I still really like it.
Desiree
This is the orchestrated version of the piano solo. It is one of my favourite piano pieces and is well suited to being played by an orchestra.
Other Songs From The Archives
Star Chaser
Lyrics by Steve Bescoby. I love the arrangement and production this song was given by Gary Kurzer - a music friend and producer I worked with back in Sydney in the 80s.
Seeing Double
Lyrics by Karen Cohen. This song was so fun to record and one of the catchiest I've written. We came up with a killer synth riff that repeated over and over to the beat of my trusty old Roland TR606 drum machine whirring away in the background. Gary Kurzer overdubbed a fantastic 'scratchy' guitar solo, and the whole thing was produced in his lounge room.
Real Love (featuring Kim Harrison)
Lyrics by Karen Cohen. A catchy hook of a chorus really carries this song along. Vocals were sung by Kim Harrison - a beautiful vocal performance that's for sure!
I'll Be With You
Lyrics were written by Karen Cohen, Gary Kurzer and Grant Arnold. This song is really relaxing and has a catchy chorus. My old smooth-sounding Fender Rhodes keyboard plays a big part in creating the mood.
You Brought The Sun Back
Lyrics by Karen Cohen. This song has a strong epic-sounding series of piano chords and a super memorable refrain. A good match I think to Karen's positive lyric.
Falling
This is one of my all time favourite songs I wrote to Karen Cohen's lyrics. One of my best ballads ever! It's smooth, emotive and romantic.
When Love Is New
This is a ballad with music written by myself and lyrics by Karen Cohen.
Goodbye Sad Eyes
This is a hauntingly sad song about lost love, and was written many years back. The lyrics were written by Steve Bescoby and the music by 'yours truly'.
I've Got Feelings Too
This track was recorded on my piano when it was moved into an upstairs room at a studio in Surrey Hills in Sydney. I think I recall the studio being owned by members of the Australian band 'Gang Gajang'. The song has a strong bluesy feel.
What'll I Do
I remember this song so well as it has one of my most catchy hooks - What'll I do, what'll I do sung over and over!
You're In The Spotlight
Lyrics by Karen Cohen. This was one of my very favourite songs I wrote in those early days of songwriting. I still finding it haunting.
It's Gonna Be Great
This songs is very lightweight and boppy. I'd even affectionately call it a bit of 'fluff'. I've always liked it and I hope you do too. Lyrics by Grant Arnold and Gary Kurzer.
Like Two Fools
This song was written back in the 80s and I like it because it has such a happy feel. It uses a Roland TR606 drum machine that was my trusty offsider for most of my solo gigs back in Sydney.
One Hundred Years Ago
This song of mine was recorded by myself and guitarist/singer Jon Belnick. We were a duo called 'Symmetry' playing around the traps in Sydney in the 80s. Recordings of Symmetry are particularly precious to me, as Jon tragically died at far too young an age.