MD Cam - Elevation Rhythm | Be Praised (Maverick City Music)

[@cecilhulseyfilms]

I play lead guitar and MD. This was super helpful. Sometimes I’m not sure how much is to much direction. But this was super clean. #MDgoals.

[@mchenryjeremy]

Keep it basic!

[@zakkshanemusic]

balance is tricky

[@bennymankin6001]

I think it really depends on the skill level of the band members. Smtimes members with lower skill level will need more guidance/reminder.

[@Churchfront]

Wow. The AI they've built into this tracks rig is impressive.

[@jamesflahertymusic]

It seems like based on how fluid things are, they have a full band and the only track is the click, OR their playback engineer is nuts at his or her job, and is muting synths and pads as needed when the MD is calling chords for those vamps. Either way, that band is really well rehearsed and pro, to be moving with him on chords at sometimes a quarter note's notice.

[@justincartwrightmusic]

It really is. So well done in every way.

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

Make a video about this? Never heard of it before

[@ccw39]

Most likely full band and the track is just the click

[@jamesflahertymusic]

@@ccw39 yeah that would make the most sense

[@bayleylang6207]

Insane bro. Best way to learn MDing is listening/watching the greats.

[@ryandevenney8878]

3:50 nick tryna play every note on the fretboard over there

[@johnlogankasinecz3055]

I can't put into words how helpful this is.

[@TFaminu]

❤️

[@JordanColey]

Always encouraging to see another guitarist MD! Awesome!!

[@jesseharp6987]

WOW THE BASS AT 3:51!! FIRE

[@kaelyn_frrr]

I LOVE how it builds up after the 2nd verse! WOW how you do this is just AMAZING! You guys are THE BEST!!!!!

[@voisinsean]

The bass fill at 3:50

[@joshuataliaferro]

This is why it really looks like to use your gifts. wow. amazing.

[@ICE.DAVE717]

Bro how are you doing these??? You are cueing the song playing guitar and MDing!!!🤯🤯🤯 hands down you are an awesome MD!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mchenryjeremy]

Practice. Anyone can do this. If you learn to play by thinking on the Nashville number system, it comes naturally unless you don't know how to count tempos and measures...

[@MathViana]

​@@mchenryjeremy Bro, where can i know about that Nashville number system. I'm from Brazil and have never heard about it

[@mchenryjeremy]

@@MathViana it's simple. 1 is relative to the key you're playing. For instance, key of G. The 1 is G major. The 2 is Am. 3 is Bm. 4 is C maj. 5 is D maj. 6 is Em. 7 is F#dim.

[@reynoldjustforfun6347]

Learn triads and CAGED shaped trough youtube too bro. They make your life as a musician a lot easier. God bless. Love from indonesia

[@ICE.DAVE717]

@@reynoldjustforfun6347 thanks bro God bless you too

[@danwyhnot]

Please don't stop upload more of these Videos!

[@justinyeung2502]

7:37 Even E is impressed by what he's playing hahaha!! Great MD-ing!

[@juanelielcol996]

Mannnnn this is awesomeeeeee more of this pleaseeeee

[@bradviolette4743]

Thank you for these. Keep em coming!!!

[@Optogate]

Thanks for using Optogate! Awesome set up!

[@sendotiago1692]

Hey can you make a lesson about playing rhythm electric guitar in worship context?

[@insertnamehere8681]

Can’t wait for “welcome resurrection”‼️🙌

[@RhythmAndRibs]

Learned a lot about MD just from this one vid. Thanks.

[@PawanSingh-lk8uh]

Thank you Lord. My father. Hallelujah. Jesus. Name Holy spirit 🙏Amen 🙏

[@noahd.2680]

the guitar sounds though... insane! Looks like you're using an SE Electronics V7 into an Optogate (mute version), is that correct?

[@EEdwardsMusic]

That's correct!

[@kalebsworld1338]

Love this man!!!

[@hannahanderson4224]

MORE MD CAM!! We WANT MORE!

[@breehaban5789]

I md at my church and this is super helpful!

[@jaketroyer4115]

You have my dream job, this is awesome!!

[@michaelgustin5376]

This guy is awesome, really the whole team is incredibly talented, just in band wise, I think they r the best, not just in Christian music but of all music. Wow just can’t believe all the things tht r going on in his head.

[@michaelgustin5376]

@@Charles.Wright ur kidding rite.. I'm a blues player and I'm a student of music. So don't think I don't know when a band is great... To say that there not good is pretty ignorant on it part..

[@HectorMartinez-fy5qe]

So good man! And fantastic job holding it down on the new EWXMaverick record! Tone and style was top notch🔥🤘🏽 Dat denim cardigan too haha!

[@laredfacauan6597]

Great tone

[@samuelmukidi9422]

So sweet

[@bluezy710]

What I love about this is that the MD doesn't stop worshipping for the sake of doing the job.

[@GeorgeCiurdasProduction]

Thank you!!

[@adrielgomez2459]

What do you use to record your in ear mix?

[@XxiproxcrazyxX]

Dude, i need more of this!

[@katrinajackson5545]

This is amazing to see! Does the lead singer hear the MD as well or just the track?

[@mchenryjeremy]

Depends of they want it in their mix or not

[@EEdwardsMusic]

Everyone on stage has my mic!

[@katrinajackson5545]

@@EEdwardsMusic ahh okay!!

[@BOSS-mo5jy]

I love it!!!!!

[@estringzigwe5825]

Awesomeness man ❤️❤️💪💪🔥🔥 u inspire me Man

[@diovdL]

Okay so I have a bit of a technical question. I'm looking for a device I can use to record my in-ear mix with talkback (jack or mini-jack output), but I'd like to do that while simultanioulsy recording video. And I want to do this using my Android Phone, with a suitable app for example. I'm not sure if this is doable though. So can I ask you for advice? What do you use to record? And do you layer audio and video later or is it recorded simultaneously?

[@Samuelsonfranz]

thanks for this awesome vid! what’s your camera setup?

[@tonypablo3882]

Thanks for share it!

[@david.mendez2004]

Yesss broo 🙌🏽

[@BE_n_57]

Where did you buy the clothes?

[@jonnytherrien8640]

Were all the sounds built in the HX stomp? Sounds great!

[@wesleywallace101]

Good job man!

[@DiegoHEduardo]

What straps do you like to use?

[@austinandamber]

What are you in ears running through?

[@Johnny-ld6cl]

What camera do you use bro

[@SamuelStephen]

Someone help me understand the "and" calls after the chord # ? its not just the time count right? it was a bit confusing especial during 6-5-1 build

[@EEdwardsMusic]

The “and” is used to determine the timing of the chord. The chord is placed on the beat after the “and.” For instance, the chord number then “and” takes the place of a 3-4 count. If I need the 1 chord to be on the downbeat, I would say “1 and” on beats 3 and 4. If I need the 1 chord to be pushed to beat 4, I would say “1 and” on beats 2 and 3. Hopefully that clears it up!

[@SamuelStephen]

@@EEdwardsMusic yup that clears it up a lot. I just thought it was weird but now it makes full sense. This allows you to announce a chord before its actually needed instead of right on it. (which is something Im working on)

[@EEdwardsMusic]

@@SamuelStephen definitely helps clear up confusion in the moment!

[@simz23]

Is there a link for the actual song? Not the Maverick City version

[@katrinajackson5545]

Be Praised was written at a Maverick City Music writing camp. The song is by Maverick City Music

[@simz23]

@@katrinajackson5545 yes i'm aware! Just curious if there was a non MD version :)

[@oleksandrk4853]

Which guitar is that?

[@kas36spires]

Sometimes I’m positive I’m the only drummer who MD’s. I’ll keep searching 😢

[@nathanclark9782]

Is that an optical gate on the mic?

[@xSaMLoCx]

Yes

[@petrichorz_1861]

I cant even express how impressed I am rn

[@TheJohnsonproducts]

Why do you say "and" after every chord you say?

[@audioandrew13]

It helps establish the rhythm for the chord change. Like counting in 8th notes “one and two and three and four and”. My church’s MD used to be at Elevation and he does it the same way.

[@TheJohnsonproducts]

@@audioandrew13 That makes a ton of sense! Thank you for your help!

[@DaniilPavlovskiy]

What mean "MD"? I`m Russian,here i never saw "MD" guys

[@cesarflores9976]

Music director. Some say musical director.

[@bradenballestero]

Why don’t you guys use Veronica as the ableton vocal guide

[@dudleysquibbles6366]

Tracks sometimes don’t allow for free roam, such as if they wanted to repeat the first verse after the ending, or leave space open for prayer before going back into the song. These are better vocalized by the MD over a metronome, instead of being controlled by the track.

[@bradenballestero]

@@dudleysquibbles6366 they use tracks. I was just wanting to know why they use the specific guide vocal that they use.

[@martinbedolla9078]

Dude what are you mumbling into the mic during the intro ??

[@martinbedolla9078]

No not hearing impaired but you cannot understand what you were speaking in the microphone and what do you have against the hearing impaired?

[@juanerrodas139]

How can you worship like this tho

[@David-nw1cf]

Thats my question too.. I feel like churches are too focused on the musical perfection and not God and lyrics of the song

[@marshallcarr]

As a worship leader or as apart of the worship team, you’re using your talents to lead people. It’s not your time to worship, it’s time to lead people.

[@kevinwhitecanvas]

Thats what people said years ago when drums introduced to worship. Creativity and innovation are from God.

[@BobMarley-xf5xo]

@@marshallcarr You are worshiping when you lead people with your talents

[@danieletoroma867]

Here's the premise: The MD leads the band, technically and spiritually, so the Worship Leader can lead the congregation without being as concerned about the band. This way, they can lead freely and flow. The MD gives the band confidence to play together in moments that could be uncertain, or are unrehearsed. WL and MD lead the team hand in hand.