Good Job
And now it’s time for silly songs with Mark…
There’s plenty of worship songs that describe the ~grand majesty~ of God’s Creation. So I thought it would be funny to write a song that does the same, except in the most underwhelming, understated words. (A handful of songs from my album started like this, just a funny understatement.) Interestingly, in an album full of gospel songs, this one is technically the only “worship” song.
It seemed natural to write it in the style of a kids song: it heightens the irony, plus it expresses a certain modesty and childlike wonder. (Who am I to think I could sum up God’s greatness with a few pretty words?) And I guess I like the aesthetic — even as a teen, I appreciated children’s music by Raffi & Sharon/Lois/Bram. Maybe these songwriters were, like me, fans of traditional jazz from the 20s-30s (think “Five Foot Two” or “Sweet Georgia Brown”: just a constant stream of cheerful major chords).
One part that especially delights me is in the second chorus, where the trombone and accordion take turns and play off each other, which in turn plays off the vocal melody, all bouncing on a euphonium bass line.
More from Let’s Go:
1. Let’s Go
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2. Good Job
3. Lead The Way
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5. Break It Down
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6. Welcome
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8. Nope
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9. You Are The One
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10. A Long Long Time
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