"Oh...Just to clarify...I agree that "winging it" is not necessarily a bad thing; When talented people do it, it's quite amazing, but the equation I was thinking of was this: (an open invitation) - (a verification of basic…"
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In-ear monitors
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Moore Jun 30, 2011. 24 Replies 0 Likes
I'd like to revisit a topic that gets brought up every so often - In-ear monitors. I've read the past conversations on this topic but it looks like it's been awhile since the last one. I'm…Continue
Unplanned moments
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stevo Nov 4, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
This past Sunday, we had an unusually good rehearsal before the service, which oddly enough made me paranoid that something was going to go wrong during the service. We got through 4 of our 5 songs…Continue
Recording Solutions Needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Sep 24, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
We are currently recording our services on video (live feed from camcorder directly to Mac, and the audio comes from a long-range microphone attached to the camera).The problem right now is that we…Continue
The Role of Vocals (Other Than the Lead Singer)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stevo Aug 26, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I am curious to know what everyone does for vocals. Not so much in terms of audio setup as much as how many people singing, how much they sing, etc.For example, my philosophy is that each instrument…Continue
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Carl replied to Tina Lundy's discussion 'Looking for song ideas involving fire'""We didn't start the fire" by Billy JoelOh...you want worship songs..."
Carl replied to Randal Rice's discussion 'Growing Teams'"Make an announcement from the pulpit asking for anyone who wants to join, just show up the next Sunday for the new service with their instruments, and "just wing it". That's always a fun way to do it.
Just kidding of course.…"
Carl replied to JORN's discussion 'What's your day job?'"After graduating from college with a degree in music composition, I realized I needed a job...so naturally I went into the banking industry (it was the only job I could get...my wife worked there). Not too much later, (after a persistently…"
Carl replied to Christian Birchfield's discussion 'Youth group won't worship with music!'"Taking them to a large worship event could be a good thing but it depends on the dynamics of the group and the leadership.I don't know these kids so I can't judge their hearts, nor do I want to. That being said, since worship is an…"
Carl replied to Seth Jeffery's discussion 'My new website for sharing worship songs'"Love the website, both the idea and the site itself. I tried to create an account without facebook and got a generic error message "something went wrong".A few thoughts:
I am sure as this site is brand new you are planning to add…"
Carl replied to Greg Moore's discussion 'Trying to get Encore 4.0 on a new computer.'"I am going to be doing a similar thing as you at some point, except with Sibelius 4.0 files. I have PDF files already made for my finished products, but my works-in-progress are stuck in Sibelius on my 6-year old mac that died last month, may…"
Carl replied to Pas S Samson's discussion 'What is the reason of friction between sound and music team ? What shall be done ?'"Having been behind the mixing board and also up front, I can identify with what you are saying on several levels. I don't mean to defend them, but I have to suggest that some mixing boards are set up so that if you change the fader that…"
Carl replied to Pas S Samson's discussion 'What is the reason of friction between sound and music team ? What shall be done ?'"Toni pretty much covered it all.
I don't know what sort of structure your church has, but our "worship" team consists of musicians and sound techs. I know it's easier to do that when you're a smaller church like ours,…"
Allan Midgley replied to Carl's discussion 'What strings do you use and why?' in the group Bass Guitarists"Years ago, I used Ernie Ball Slinky's then started to use D'Addario roundwounds on my Ibanez's , currently DR Black Beauties on the Cort Gb after replacing the D'Addarios that came on it and love them. I am lazy when…"
Carl replied to Phil Williams's discussion 'Top 10 Songwriting Tips'"...Be your harshest critic, but only do that after you've brainstormed. You shouldn't analyze your ideas until you've put a whole lot of them down. If you bring your editor's mind to the brainstorming session, you…"
Carl replied to Ben Aguilar's discussion '5 strings?' in the group Bass Guitarists"I use a 4 string because it's the only bass I own. (I know that's really profound!) If I could choose, though, I'd prefer a 5 string bass just because some songs just need a low D or low C. Until I can get a 5…"
Carl replied to Craig McConnell's discussion 'How many is too many?'"I would say it depends on how many songs you do per week (including mid-week services). We go through 10 per week between Sunday and Thursday Services. I currently have 150 in my database, but it is growing since I am always looking for…"
Carl replied to Ian MacLaren's discussion 'Easy listening hymns'"I'm with you on that; I love the Amy Grant version of that song (upbeat country) except for one aspect - the music doesn't reflect the lyrics at all. I am not necessarily saying all hymns need to be serious, but the lyrics of each…"
Carl replied to Justin Kirkendall's discussion 'Microphones: What do you use?'"You can't go wrong with Shure SLX series...We don't use any wireless mics but when we do (in the near future), that's what we will be using."
Profile Information
- Home Church:
- Calvary Chapel of Belfast, Maine
- Musical Gift(s):
- Piano, Bass, Songwriting, Audio Skills
- About Me:
- I graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University with a degree in Music Composition and another in Bible. While there I held a job as an audio-visual engineer and ran the recording studio among other live events. I now currently hold a job as a software tester (with a passion to learn programming) while I have a side business that provides original processionals for weddings (as well as live piano music). I am involved with Calvary Chapel of Belfast, ME, a fairly new but vibrant and growing church. I do the worship planning, lead band rehearsals, play piano and bass (not at the same time). I also oversee all things audio-visual or computer related. My wife Jenna also plays the piano; beautifully, I might add (and so is her playing!).
www.carlsauter.com
- Favourite Music:
- I have a wide variety of taste from all sorts of classical to hip-hop and harder forms of rock.
- Favourite Books / Authors
- Bible, Toxic Faith by Stephen Arteburn, 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller, Laws of Success by Napoleon Hill
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- Ephesians 2:8,9 - For it is by grace you have been saved through faith; not as a result of works, lest any man should boast.
- Website:
- http://ccbelfast.org
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- At 3:51pm on February 28, 2011,
Junjie said… Hi, Carl!
I never got round to saying hi, so here it is: hi! Glad to see you here on Worship the Rock and getting involved in the discussions here. :) Are you going to share your songs with us?
- At 2:24pm on August 25, 2010,
Benjamin Luce said… - We are always praying for growth within the Bible-Believing churches on the MidCoast! Glad to hear about another one of them!!
- At 12:51pm on August 24, 2010, Benjamin Luce said…
- And a fellow MidCoaster!! I know right where your church is... about a block from the HS. How are things going up there? Is that church fairly new? ttyl, -Ben
- At 8:34am on August 10, 2010,
David Goodwin said… - Hi Carl, welcome to Worship The Rock. Enjoy the great resources, people & discussion that you'll find here, and great to see you getting involved. Blessings, David
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