Raging Fire: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Phillip Phillips / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00299156
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Description
From Phillip Phillips' 2014 Behind the Lights album, "Raging Fire" is a driving acoustic rock anthem sure to be a favorite on your next pops concert. Accompany with a live rhythm section and let your guitars shine in the spotlight.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00299156
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About the Artist: Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips burst onto the country music scene after winning American Idol's eleventh season in 2012. His breakout hit "Home" established him as a bridge between pop sensibility and acoustic authenticity, earning widespread airplay across multiple formats. Phillips built a career on earnest songwriting and energetic live performances that showcase his guitar work and approachable vocal style.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the raw kinetic energy of the original without demanding a massive ensemble or complex orchestration. The focus on live rhythm section and guitars gives your singers something genuinely exciting to perform against, which translates instantly to audience engagement at a pops concert.
What to expect
The piece channels driving acoustic rock energy with a contemporary pop sensibility. Expect a building intensity that feels urgent and purposeful, anchored by guitar work that grounds the ensemble in a specific sonic landscape rather than generic choral accompaniment.
Who it's for
Choirs preparing a pops or contemporary concert will find immediate appeal in this modern acoustic rock selection. Directors seeking repertoire that engages singers and audiences alike without requiring extended rehearsal time on complex vocal technique will appreciate the straightforward, high-impact approach.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the guitar and drums into a tight pocket from the opening; the propulsive rhythm is what sells this piece, so treat the rhythm section as your foundation rather than accompaniment.
- Shape the vocal line with natural phrasing that honors the melody's speech rhythms rather than forcing even quarter notes; this song lives in organic, conversational vocal delivery.
- Let the singers breathe into the intensity rather than pushing from tension; "Raging Fire" should feel energized and confident, not strained.
- Highlight any guitar solos or instrumental breaks by backing off slightly on the vocal volume, allowing the audience to hear what makes this arrangement special.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece of a pops or "lighter side" concert where you want strong crowd connection and immediate accessibility. It pairs well alongside other contemporary or alt-pop selections and works effectively as a set closer or program highlight that lets your ensemble show personality beyond classical or traditional show choir fare.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in driving, syncopated accompaniment patterns
- Balancing vocal blend against acoustic and electric instruments
- Stylistically appropriate phrasing in contemporary pop and rock idioms
- Responding dynamically to instrumental leadership and ensemble cues