Hillsong Worship: Analysis of New Song Releases and Trajectory PREPARED FOR: [Worship Team / Leadership / Music Review Committee] DATE: [Current Date] SUBJECT: Recent and upcoming original worship music from Hillsong Worship 1. Executive Summary Hillsong Worship continues to release new music at a measured but steady pace, focusing on live-recorded congregational singles rather than full studio albums. The recent output emphasizes theological depth , melodic simplicity for corporate singing , and a stylistic return to piano-driven, anthem-building arrangements. While the pace of “superstar” hits (e.g., What a Beautiful Name ) has slowed, the new songs show a maturing songwriting craft. 2. Key New Songs (Last 12–18 Months) | Song Title | Lead Vocal | Theme | Notable Feature | |------------|------------|-------|------------------| | How Then Shall I Live? | Brooke Ligertwood | Holy living & response to grace | Co-written with Scott Ligertwood; revival of older hymn-like structure | | The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) | Taya Gaukrodger (formerly of Hillsong) / Reuben Morgan | Surrender & God’s kingdom | Unique melodic setting of Matthew 6 | | Kyrie Eleison (live) | Aodhan King | Mercy & Lenten reflection | Spare arrangement; more liturgical than typical Hillsong | | Song of the Redeemed | Brooke Ligertwood | Redemption & testimony | 6/8 time; builds to a key change bridge | | All My Hope | Benjamin William Hastings | Confidence in Christ alone | Co-write with Hastings (known for That’s the Power ) |