Lesson learned. Don’t wait until the end of the month to finalize an arrangement. Life will get in the way (in this case labor day weekend) and before you know it, it’s the first of the month and the video isn’t ready. Sorry peoples. I’ll get it done this week. Scout’s honor.
In order to beg for your forgiveness, I submit to the court: “Be Still My Soul” with a little bit of “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” sprinkled in. Some people may have heard this already. I did it this past February for a couple of friends that were going through some really hard stuff – predating MormonGuitar.com. So if you knew me before, you might have heard this already. But if not, I hope you like it.
I’ve always loved “Be Still My Soul.” You can just feel the personal anguish in the lyrics and melody. We’ve all been there, trying to calm yourself down. Telling yourself everything will be alright, even though at the moment things just aren’t. So how could I not couple a hymn like that with “He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart.”?
Since originally posting this to Youtube, I’ve had a lot of people email and ask if I had transcribed it. So as an extra bonus to make up for the delay this month, I’ll transcribe it and do a lesson on it at the same time as I do it for “If You Could Hie to Kolob.”
So stay tuned. Arrangements will always be posted on the first of each month. Don’t get discouraged by this month’s delay. But every once in a while, stuff happens.
Rambo Ruiz
Posted at 16:28h, 01 SeptemberBen you nailed it again :) Thanks for sharing this to the world may we all feel the peace that comes from the Savior’s words.
Ben Howington
Posted at 03:17h, 07 SeptemberThanks, Rambo. Really appreciate it!
Shaun Driggs
Posted at 21:09h, 01 SeptemberI cannot listen to your arrangements without smiling. I am so impressed and grateful.
Ben Howington
Posted at 03:18h, 07 SeptemberShaun, I’m so glad you’re tuning in for these!
Randall
Posted at 07:04h, 06 SeptemberI loved this when I first saw you do it. You carry the weight of the emotion of the lyrics into the guitar. Rare, and wonderful. Thanks Ben. To approxi-quote Elder Holland: “The trials of this life are deep, and we are not shallow people if we struggle with them.”
Ben Howington
Posted at 03:19h, 07 SeptemberGreat quote! Holland is the man. Thanks Randall!
Zach
Posted at 05:40h, 08 SeptemberThis is one of my favorite hymns! Keep on doing what you’re doing! Would it be possible to get the music for this? :)
Preston
Posted at 08:23h, 08 SeptemberYeah, a tab for this would be awesome!
Ben Howington
Posted at 09:01h, 08 SeptemberThanks guys! TABs for this are coming this week. Thanks again!
Ben Howington
Posted at 17:42h, 11 SeptemberFinally finished the TAB for this. Still on the hook for the video lesson. That will probably happen when I sit down to record next month’s song – I Am a Child of God. Let me know if you have any questions about the sheet music. Thanks again!
Preston
Posted at 12:08h, 13 SeptemberThanks for the tab!
Ben Howington
Posted at 06:01h, 15 September:)
Eli Wilcox
Posted at 13:11h, 15 SeptemberThanks you so much. Guitar is only 1 of few ways where I can just be myself and now that I have the opportunity to listen and play LDS Songs, my life is much better.
Ben Howington
Posted at 18:00h, 15 SeptemberDitto!
Eli C
Posted at 14:31h, 16 SeptemberThis is by far, my favorite arrangement from you. C:
It’s so pretty! Thank you again for doing this
Ben Howington
Posted at 02:47h, 04 NovemberThanks Eli!
Ken Johnson
Posted at 17:20h, 17 SeptemberThanks so much for this video and Tab. We have a 4 part guitar ensemble where we play hymns in Sacrament meetings once in a while, and I needed something that wasn’t so plonky, and your version is perfect.
Ben Howington
Posted at 02:46h, 04 NovemberSweet! I was going for unplonky, so I’m glad to hear that came across in the arrangement :) Seriously though, thanks for the feedback. Very cool that you have a little ensemble playing in sacrament meetings.
Kirk Haselden
Posted at 05:50h, 17 OctoberBen,
Thanks for sharing your talents. Learning this one now and really enjoy playing it. Enjoy listening to your music as well. Sincerely wish to thank you for your time and efforts here.
Kirk
Ben Howington
Posted at 02:44h, 04 NovemberMy pleasure. Thank you!
Jessica
Posted at 04:58h, 01 NovemberThis is really, really beautiful!
Ben Howington
Posted at 02:31h, 04 NovemberThank you!
Maddy
Posted at 15:39h, 10 NovemberSo beautiful. Thank you so much.
Ben Howington
Posted at 18:18h, 13 NovemberMy absolute pleasure. Thank you.
Mario
Posted at 15:14h, 22 NovemberYou’re an amazing player! Thank you so much for sharing this talent with us! I hope to one day be able to play this, being that I’m still a beginner! These hymns are absolutely beautiful and your arrangement makes them a bit more special to me! Once again thank you for sharing!!
Ben Howington
Posted at 16:28h, 22 NovemberThank you, Mario! I really do appreciate it.
Christine
Posted at 06:32h, 07 DecemberHave only been playing classical guitar for a year, so still a beginner, but have been trying to find arrangements for hymns. This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your amazing gift.
Evan Peterson
Posted at 20:25h, 07 DecemberHow come you never made a video lesson for this one? I’m having some trouble with a couple parts :/
Jenni
Posted at 11:15h, 12 DecemberI came across your blog, and live your songs. I would like to download the mp3 of Be Still My Soul/I Know That My Redeemer Lives. Any chance of you putting it up?
Anonymous
Posted at 08:43h, 14 DecemberI love your website and your songs my favourite was when you played I am a child of god it was mean but I need some help with a song called he sent his son.I am doing it for our church program and thank you .
Cristiano Rogerio Candido
Posted at 18:36h, 03 JanuaryWonderfull… its so sweet… and also so powerfull…
Rob L
Posted at 06:20h, 11 MayThanks for all the great music.
Jimmy Cory
Posted at 20:15h, 16 MayAn amazing arrangement!….I mastered it in two days thanks to your effort and talent. Thanks for sharing it with us Ben. It really soothes the soul. May the Lord bless you……
Agustin Rodriguez
Posted at 17:56h, 17 SeptemberHI! I am a serious fan of your music. And i would just like to know what kind of guitar you use? it’s sound is so amazing!
angelee
Posted at 11:36h, 23 NovemberI was looking for songs church that my boys can harmonize with and stumbled across your page. So excited that I went straight to iTunes and bought your album! Now maybe I can get my hubby to play some hymns on his guitar? Thanks!
Gustavo
Posted at 09:39h, 20 DecemberThanks very much for inspire our days with your music! May be we will use some of your songs in our ward for a primary activity day here in Argentina!
Patrick
Posted at 16:55h, 05 JanuaryI love this medley of hymns. They work so well together and sound amazing. I’m learning to play it and have it put together quite well up to page six. The issue that I’m having is that I like the softer sound of the classical guitar and when you start using your thumb on the low D, the neck on the classical guitar is too wide for me to get my thumb around to use so my fingers get really wonky and difficult to hit consistently. Any suggestions?
Ben Howington
Posted at 00:15h, 06 JanuaryTry using your third finger to replace the thumb whenever the fourth fret is being played. Use your first finger when it’s the fifth fret. Still a stretch, but hopefully that helps!
Patrick
Posted at 10:05h, 06 JanuaryYeah, that’s what I’ve been doing. I just need to work on the muscle memory to be able to switch to such contrived chords quickly. Thanks.