"Congregational CDs are usually recorded using large ensembles and high production values, which leaves the small church musician wondering if the songs will work in their situation. The people at Emu have addressed this issue with their latest release, Songs for Little Rooms. They have taken a mixture of old and new songs, and recorded them live in front of a small congregation, using just acoustic guitar, piano and basic percussion. The results are excellent, and really prove the point they are trying to make - that you can have good music with a simple ensemble.
Three lessons I took from the CD -
* A good tune will work equally well with large and small congregations.
* Strong leading from the vocalists is essential.
* Percussion is vital. Many churches struggle to find drummers, but simpler percussion (such as congas, shakers or a snare and brushes) can be extremely effective."
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