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All the songs are written and performed by Mark Hansen (except as noted below). Special thanks to Jodi Hansen, Linda Tomkinson, and the LDSM folks
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (4:05, mp3 3.9 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing!I've always been fascinated by the combination of rock and rap. As far back as Anthrax' "I'm the Man" and the one song by Faith No More (I can't remember the name), I've always thought the sound was cool. Then recently, POD did some more cool stuff. As I've been looking around the 'net, I've discovered some cool LDS rappers. One of them, Arhythmatik, came by my home one day about a year ago or so for a visit. At the time, I showed him a vague, rough idea I had for a rock/rap tune. I had little more than a guitar riff and a chorus. My idea was that I'd sing the chorus, and he'd rap the verses. It sat and did nothing for a long time. Then, one day, I just threw down some tracks and sent them off to him, to see if he could get any ideas for the verses. Soon after, he sent me a verse, and it was GREAT! In the process, he encouraged me to write and rap the second verse. I was way out of my comfort zone. But I did it anyway, and I'm kinda pleased with the results!
Shine the Light
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Too Late Smart DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (4:09, mp3 3.8 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing!The hook of the song, "Too son old, and too late smart," was something my mom used to say to me a lot. She'd say it when I learned something the hard way, and when I hit something I needed to learn. One thing I've learned in life is that the older I get, the less I seem to know. This is a song about those times when I just feel lost. Ether 12:27
Too Late Smart Wannabe DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (4:41, mp3 4.3 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing!This song got started as I was thinking about what makes someone Christian or not. A lot of people at the time were saying that Mormons aren't Christians, and that was bothering me. I decided in my own mind that a "Christian" is someone who follows Christ's teachings. That led me to realize that really, nobody is a true Christian, and we're all just Wannabe's. Then I realized that's not a bad thing. Wannabe By Mark Hansen 7/6/2007 When I heard the story of how you fed The hungry crowd with some fishes and bread Or how the blind man opened his eyes to see A little seed was planted down inside my heart I could feel it growing and making a start I knew someday it’d grow into a mighty tree But for now, I know I’m just a wannabe Chorus I wanna be the man standing on your right I wanna be the glass that reflects your light I wanna be a cup of your water crystal pure I wanna be the shepherd that finds your sheep I wanna be the bell ringing loud and deep I wanna offer up a heart that beats so true I wanna be just like you Like the rich young man or the woman at the well You can look inside them and easily tell How to help them see and bring their hearts to heal And I hope that when I close my eyes and pray That you’ll open them up and show me a way To understand the world and how they think and feel But for now, I know I’m just a wannabe Chorus Bridge I wanna be the candle that gives its light And shines to all in the darkest night I wanna be the one who gives his hand To help a wounded dying man Choruses
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (5:12, mp3 4.8 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing!This one's a simple tune about how much fun it is to be married to someone as cool and wonderful as my wife. Really not much more to say about it than that! Rejoice For Jodi
Bumped into a younger man this morning I said please pardon the intrusion Chorus Days like this are so exciting Chorus My words might not be so romantic Chorus
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (6:12, mp3 8.53 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing! In the world of CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) there's a subgenre called "Praise and Worship" music. I understand that it's used a lot in worship services as well as revivals and larger meetings. It's usually slower and "bigger" than most Christian pop music. Often a CCM group will put out a whole album of "P&W" music separate from a pop release. I love LDS music an musicians, and still I got fascinated with the P&W sound. Sometimes I think that we Mormons get too wrapped up in teaching in our art that we forget that it's cool to just sing praises to God. I guess a balance is always the best, right? Anyway, so I tried my hand at it. I'm not sure where the inspiration hit, but it came from the verse in Isaiah and Mosiah that says: "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace... that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" -Isaiah 52:7 How Beautiful When I climb the mountain I'll sing out to the city Chorus: A city full of struggles I'll sing out to the city Chorus And I will watch them gather So I'll join in with the city Chorus
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (3:58, mp3 5.46 MB) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing! This one started out, like so many others of my songs, as a cool guitar riff waiting for lyrics and a melody to come a long. As so often happens with these kinds of songs, it can take a long, long time for the rest to happen. I'd also been playing with the idea of a hard 80's rocker tune, and flirting with the title "Turn it Up". As I thought about that concept, I started to flow into the idea that the first verse would be about turning up the music and driving it loud, and the second verse would be all about turning up your life and your commitment to the Gospel. It turned out that wasn't working out, and so I just made the whole song about turning your life effort up. And that worked. Hmmm... Seems to be another metaphor in there... In the process of writing the first verse, it occurred to me that the story of the rich young man that came to the Savior would be a perfect example of the kind of message I was conveying. He had been righteous all his life. But the Lord could see that he needed to be really committed. He needed to turn it up! So, that story became the second verse. Turn it Up Since I was young I've tried to do what's right But now it's time to take it higher Chorus A big man with a lot of wealth to report So the Lord told him to live it more Chorus Bridge
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (3:04, mp3 4.23 MB) Learn to play this song! Guitar and Bass Tabs now downloadable (pdf format requires adobe acrobat reader) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing! In my life, I've had two kinds of spiritual experiences. One is when I get swept over by a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility, like all is right in the world The other is when the Spirit grabs me by the shoulders, throws me to my feet and fills me with the power to go and do! It's an exhileration that I hope I've shown with the driving beat of this song! Here in Me
DOWNLOAD THIS SONG (3:59, mp3 3.66 MB) Learn to play this song! Guitar and Bass Tabs now downloadable (pdf format requires adobe acrobat reader) When you download one of these free songs, please help me out by joining my mailing list. I'll be able to tell you when new songs, CD's, and other stuff come out, as well as when I'm performing! This song is a lot of fun. But is has a deeper underlying message about respect and about the priesthood. But it's still just a fun tune. He’s Out There I know a boy I know a boy Chorus: They're out there I know a boy I know a boy Chorus And you've heard all the names they call him He's out there
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