I’m in the process of making a collection of songs based on the psalms as a playlist on my iTunes. Here’s what I have so far:
Psalm 5 Chuck Girard, Voice of the Wind
A Mighty Fortress (Psalm 46) Covenant Life Church
The Law of the Lord Is Perfect Ed Gungor, Shouts of Joy
Praise to the Lord the Almighty (Psalm 103 & 150) Fernando Ortega
The King of Love My Shepherd Is Fernando Ortega
Create In Me a Clean Heart Keith Green
The Lord Is My Shepherd (23rd Psalm) Keith Green
How Majestic Is Your Name (Psalm 8 ) Kristin Chenoweth
While the Nations Rage (Psalm 2) Rich Mullins
Psalm 3 Salvador, Into Motion
Psalm 6 Sons of Korah, Light of Life
Praise the Lord Sovereign Grace Music
Psalm 4 Waterworks, An Order for Compline
The Lord’s My Shepherd Wintley Phipps
My Soul Finds Rest (Psalm 62) Aaron Keyes, Not Guilty Anymore
God Be Merciful (Psalm 51) Indelible Grace Music
Suggestions? I would really like to find a good, singable version of Psalm 1, since I have Psalms 2-8, but not the first one. I know a song from childhood that’s based on Psalm 1, but I haven’t found a recorded version that I like.
Please add your suggestions for recorded versions of the Psalms in almost any musical style. I do like for the words to be understandable, and for the tune to be musical and easy to sing along with.
My favourite version of The King of Love My Shepherd Is is by Holly Dutton. I’m not sure if you can find it online. I have a CD of hers but i can’t seem to find it on her website.
I also have to put in a plug for my church’s former worship leader who writes music. Nathan Partain’s blog is http://partainwordsandmusic.wordpress.com Lots of songs are from the Psalms. He is the worship leader at Redeemer Indianapolis (PCA) now.
I love “Psalm 150 (Praise Ye the Lord)” by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and on the album “High and Lifted Up” there are a couple other songs inspired by Psalms. Excellent album.
Also on the same album (High and Lifted Up) is “My Help (Cometh from the Lord)” based on Psalm 121. As my friend from Louisiana says, these songs will “set you free.”
Bryn Terfel, Psalm 23
John Michael Talbot also has several, for a trip back in time.