Name
By Are Tegnander
"Name is a song that started out as a left-hand warm-up technique on the piano. But sadly, rehearsal bores me. The good thing about boredom though, is that it inspires creativity. The melody came to me and I started to arrange an upbeat song with lots of vocal harmonies and instruments, but after a couple of days I found that the simple repetitive piano loop makes for the best backdrop to the melody. Less is more, they say. The words came easy as they convey experiences, desires, and tells about the one and only!”
CREDITS
Who did what
Type of release: Single, Digital
Date of release: 14.07.23
Label: Nordic Wørship
Artist: Are Tegnander
Songwriter: Are Tegnander
Vocals and piano: Are Tegnander
Recording: Geir Simonsen
Mix: Are Tegnander and Geir Simonsen
Master: Magnus Kofoed, Øra Mastering
Cover art: Marion Winsnes
FUN FACT
Byscenen
While contemplating how to achieve the best recording possible, Are (the artist) and I (Geir Kristian, the producer) set out to search for and test various pianos that were on sale. We were aiming to establish a permanent piano setup at our new studio location. After trying out the last option, I felt a little discouraged as it was not quite good enough for Are. I said to him, 'Well, it seems we're really in need of a high-end, very expensive piano. Let’s pray that we come across a Steinway & Sons piano.' And that's exactly what happened. Around the same time, I was in the process of setting up my new studio. I reached out to a sound engineer I had known for a long time from Byscenen in Trondheim, Norway. I offered him the opportunity to store his personal audio equipment in my studio's storage room. During our conversations, I mentioned that I was looking for a good piano for a recording. He then shared that his workplace, Byscenen, had acquired a new Steinway & Sons piano in 2010 for the price of 80,000 Euros. I inquired about available dates, and it turned out that during the Easter holidays, there was an opening for us to use the piano and Byscenen for recording and to create a video for the song we're planning to release soon. Our prayers were answered 🙏🏻
LYRICS
“Name”
by Are Tegnander
You saved my life
You set me free, Jesus
You open my eyes
and let me see
the world through yours
Your blood washed me clean
Jesus
Your blood gives me power
to continue your work
and spread your love
to be a light in the darkness
I give you my heart
Jesus
Your spirit is welcome here
Let your glowing coal
touch my lips
burn me righteous then send me, send me
Jesus
my lord and saviour
your name is above all other names
and I will sing it forever
Jesus
Holy, holy, holy, holy
Jesus