Got My Mind Set On You (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by George Harrison / Arranged by Alan Billingsley
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First recorded by James Ray in 1962, this soulful rock tune became a huge hit when former Beatle George Harrison covered the song for his 1987 album "Cloud Nine." With a lyrical hook that grabs you in all the right ways, this song will appeal to all generations!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01521050
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About the Artist: George Harrison
George Harrison shaped popular music across five decades as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. As a member of the Beatles, he wrote some of the band's most enduring songs and helped define the sound of 1960s rock. His solo career, which began in earnest in the 1970s, showcased his gifts for melody and spiritual depth, earning him a place among rock and roll's most important figures.
Beyond the recording studio, Harrison's influence extended to music education and cultural conversation. His willingness to experiment with different instruments, production techniques, and musical traditions made him a model for musicians seeking to expand their creative boundaries. "Got My Mind Set On You," recorded in 1987, demonstrates his ability to deliver infectious pop hooks with genuine warmth and infectious energy.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the infectious groove and irresistible melodic hook that made this song cross generations, while keeping the parts accessible for mixed choirs. The rhythmic energy propels the arrangement forward without overwhelming younger or developing singers. Programming a modern pop standard with this kind of durability and universal appeal gives your students a song they'll actually want to perform, and audiences will recognize instantly.
What to expect
Propulsive and joyful. The song radiates the infectious confidence of someone certain of their heart's direction, built on a steady rhythmic foundation that makes you want to move. Billingsley's voicing captures that same irresistible momentum Harrison brought to the original recording.
Who it's for
Mixed choirs seeking a contemporary pop standard with genuine staying power. Directors looking to program something that engages singers of varying experience levels while delivering an arrangement substantial enough for concert audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Plant the hook firmly in your singers' minds during early rehearsals. Once they own the melodic phrase, the entire arrangement locks into place more naturally.
- Balance the rhythmic vitality with clear articulation. These syllables should bounce without becoming sloppy or sacrificing the tune's emotional pull.
- Let the accompaniment track carry the groove in early rehearsals; singers can focus entirely on locking their parts and phrasing together before adding rhythmic independence.
- Build dynamics gradually through the repeat sections rather than hitting full volume immediately. The cumulative effect of adding energy verse by verse will land much harder in performance.
How to use it
Perfect as a closer or near-closer on pops concerts where you want genuine crowd recognition paired with musical substance. It also works beautifully as a bridge piece on a program mixing classical and contemporary repertoire, giving audiences permission to enjoy both without apology.
Skills your students will build
- Singing melodically driven arrangements with rhythmic precision
- Maintaining groove and forward motion through repeated sections
- Balancing blend with the clarity needed to project a memorable hook
- Responding to a full recorded accompaniment without losing ensemble cohesion