SONGS/SOLOS

Be Still and Know (Psalm 46)   Tune: Rohwer   Words and music by David Kai.  This song is a reflection on Psalm 46. Like many Psalms, it contains elements of questioning, challenge and finally, faith. It is written in a Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock style. Currently a  mp3 version is available as well as a lead sheet. For more information, click here. 

Cardiac Arrest      Words and music: David Kai.  A blast from the past from David's time with the Christian rock band, Whitestone. Despite the rather grisly title, this song is basically a modern retelling of Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Fool from Luke 12: 16-21. For more information, click here.

Christ is Born    Words and music: by David Kai.  A contemporary Christmas song.  For sample pages and more information, click here.

Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen!    Words and music by David Kai.  This gospel-style Easter song was written as a part of Resound Worship's 12 Song Challenge. A four part vocal arrangement is available. For more information click here.

Do You Think You Can Dance and Worship?  Words and music: David Kai  Something completely new for this songwriter;  a Contemporary Christian dance song promoting dance/movement/liturgical dance in worship through the example of three biblical characters.  For more information, click here.

Hope is an Anchor   Words and music by David Kai.  Based on Hebrews 6:19, this song has the feel of an old sea shanty. For more information, click here.

In the Still of Night   Words by David Kai.  This song is based on Prelude in E minor by Polish composer Frédéric Chopin.  For more information click here.

Micah's Song (Seek justice)   Tune: Popoff*   Words and music by David Kai.   A musical setting of Micah 6: 3-8. For words. lead sheet, accompaniment version and more information, click here.

No Greater Love     Words and music by David Kai.  A song for Good Friday. For sample pages and more information, click here.

O Christ, You Rise Within Our Hearts    Words by Neil Lemke,  music: by David Kai.  A Celtic-flavoured tune inspired by the stirring poetry of Neil Lemke.  For sample pages and more information, click here.

Psalm 51 (Have Mercy, Lord)    Words by Flora Litt, music by David Kai. A modern setting of this psalm of repentance. Also suitable as a hymn and available as a SAB anthem. For more information and sample pages, click here.

Seven Days Without Prayer (Makes One Weak)     Words and music by David Kai.  Another oldie from David's time with Whitestone and the Sellwoods gospel band.  Click here for more information.

The Great Healer     Words and music by David Kai.  This fun song is another blast from the past from David's time with the Christian rock band, Whitestone.  First line: "I've had a heart transplant with a bit of a difference". For more information, click here.

The World God Imagines   Words and music by David Kai.  This song draws on different biblical images of ideal times and places: the Peaceable Kingdom (Isaiah 11), the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2) and the new Jerusalem (Revelation 4 & 21). It is written in a Contemporary Christian style.  For more information about this song, click here.

This Angel  Words and music by David Kai.  A tribute to our front-line workers in these incredibly stressful pandemic times.  Click here for more information.

This Indescribable Gift     Tune: Bay Farm  Words and music by David Kai.  A hymn based on 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15, prepared for a stewardship program of the United Church of Canada. Click here for more information and downloads.

What Would Jesus Drive?   Words and music by David Kai.  A light-hearted look at a different form of WWJD. For sample pages and more information, click here.