Tips for Effective Music Search

by Christwill Staff (Valerie) on July 7, 2009

in Search

In this post, I want to give you some tips to help you find what you’re looking for in our vast music catalog.  Many of you have been using the search widget in the upper right corner, or out on our home page, and have noticed the auto-suggest feature. And that’s great, if you are only looking for an artist (group) or a specific title. 

But sometimes you need more, in which case, you need to click into Search.

There are several options here for you.  Narrow your results to only certain types of music, or require the search to find only exact matches of your search words.  For those seeking accompaniment tracks we have an incredible lyrics search for you. (We’ll go more in depth for you in the coming weeks about this cutting-edge tool.)

  • Read the search tips we have placed below the search options
  • Be specific but broaden your search if you don’t find what you are looking for at first
  • Refine your search by typing more words, or more strategic words, and stay away from words that could be conjunctions or vernacular.

Here’s an example:
You want: “The Devil’s in the Phone Booth Dialing 911″
Search: “phone booth”

Phone Booth” is a good choice because it’s a unique phrase that’s not found in many titles
Not “Devil’s”, because it could have been originally call “Devil Is” or mistyped “Devils” (yes we, and studios, make typographical errors)
Not “Dialing” because some artists (groups) shorten those sorts of words to “Dialin’” or “Dialin”

As always, email or call if you can’t figure it out. We are here to help you find great music.

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38 comments

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B.Giere White August 20, 2009 at 10:42 am

Are you interested in new worship music and/or instrumental piano praise?

Valerie August 20, 2009 at 10:45 am

Brenda, It’s unclear whether you’re asking about Accompaniment Tracks or Christian Music. I’ll answer for Christian Music. We are interested in providing Christian music that speaks truth, is glorifying to God and people are desiring to purchase.

That said, if you’re looking specifically for the sub-genre of Modern Worship, you’ll find 251 titles there.

We actually also have a category for Instrumental Piano. You can browse these titles by clicking “view all categories” from the Christian Music homepage. There you’ll see the complete listing where you can click “Instrumental Piano.” I personally adore these titles as well as others like it in the categories of Classical, Easy Listening, Hymns, Instrumental & Inspirational.

It’s so nice to be able to preview every song on any of these albums before you buy it. Sometimes I get lost browsing around just listening to music. It’s a great way to uplift the countenance and worship at the same time.

I hope that’s answered your question. If we can help further, please let us know. Have a great day in the Lord.

David Cummins July 15, 2010 at 3:30 pm

I would like to find accompanient music for the song titled “The Master Locksmith”. It is written by Lee Roy Abernathy. The song goes back a
few years. I believe Rusty Goodman used to sing it.
Thanks, David

Christwill Staff (Steven) July 20, 2010 at 11:03 am

I have searched our system and I am unable to locate an accompaniment track for this song.

Sorry we are unable to help you with this item

~Steven

Wayne Fairless July 28, 2010 at 9:20 pm

I am looking for a performance track of “When They Found Nothing” sung by Legacy Five. Has anyone run across this?

Jowanda Jordan August 11, 2010 at 3:28 pm

I am searching for an out of print songbook by Sandra Crouch “With all my heart”. Particular song – “Abide in me” Liberty Records.

Thank you

Christwill Staff (Steven) August 18, 2010 at 10:06 am

We do not offer anything in the way of Printed materials, buy maybe someone who reads the posts may have some information.

~Steven

Dorothy Cummings August 19, 2010 at 11:58 pm

I’m searching for an accompanient track to “long as I got King Jesus” sung by Linda Martin recorded in 2004 on I’m His Label. Vickie Winans also sings this song.
Thank you

Christwill Staff (Steven) August 23, 2010 at 1:24 pm

We do have “Long As I’ve Got King Jesus” as performed by Vickie Winans. We do not have access to Linda Martin’s.

~Steven

Ginger August 26, 2010 at 7:46 pm

I’m looking for a tract to a song from the 60′s. I’ve never loved Him better than to day. Maybe Henry Slaughter

Christwill Staff (Steven) August 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

Ginger,

I am not showing that we have access to an accompaniment track for this song.

~Steven

Rita Sue Cloninger September 4, 2010 at 12:05 am

I am looking for a sound track by the group “The Chandlers”. The song is Something in Red or He’s looking for Something in Red??? Also, another one of their songs, I am looking for is Walking Back Down. I am also looking for a song called He’s Still On The Throne. I am not sure who same it originally.

The words say He’s still on the Throne, so what could go wrong. It’s well with my soul, let the angry winds blow. Salvations sweet song, while ages roll on, He’s still on the throne. I hope you can find these….Thanks.

Edna Wlliams September 20, 2010 at 10:15 pm

I am looking for Mckinzie Doc and the Highlights
Song: I’ll Go

Maryanne September 22, 2010 at 11:26 am

Hi, looking for a couple of sound tracks….a place where the hungry are fed, and empty vessel….they both go back a long time.

sylvia boone September 28, 2010 at 11:57 am

i,m trying to find music from Anne Durant , title Nothing Too Big For God. Can anyone help me with this please ?

RoseAnn Hamby October 3, 2010 at 1:02 am

Hi I send you a request and I never saw a reply, its been a month now. My request is I use to have Jaci Velasquez “You Don’t miss a thing” on accompaniment track but, lost it in fire is there anyway of getting it again? Also, I like Lisa Bevill song “Hold On” any chance of that one also!

Rodger Rayburn October 5, 2010 at 7:56 am

PTL club did a song called Once And for All It was a great song
chorus Once and for all sins price was paid
through the body of his son salvation plan was done
and it was finished once and for all.
thanks

Carolyn October 18, 2010 at 10:17 am

I would like an accompaniment track of He Knows Exactly What I Need, popular in the 70′s I think by the Kingsmen (not sure) my late husband’s group recorded on their album, but I had written the words from a recording…and never had the music..anyway I sang at my church without the music….but would very much like the music with it. praise the Lord for His love and mercy…….thanks

Nick Kokoraleis October 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm

I’m Looking For Two Songs From Handel’s Messiah On Performance Tracks From Any Artists. Song Titles Are: “Comfort Ye” And “Every Valley” I Appreciate An Answer From You Or Anybody.

Mae Guinn October 27, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I am trying to find a soundtrack on Pretty Paper. A christmas song that is very popular. If it is by Roy Orbinson or Who ever you can find. Thanks

Christwill Staff (Steven) October 28, 2010 at 11:17 am

Carolyn-

I have searched our databases and have been unable to locate an accompaniment track for “He Knows Exactly What I Need”

Sorry that we are unable to help you locate this accompaniment.

~Steven

BOBBY THRASHER November 15, 2010 at 10:10 pm

I AM LOOKING FOR A SONG THAT I CANNOT REMEMBER THE TITLE. CAN ONLY REMEMBER SOME OF THE LYRICS. HAVE FAITH HOPE AND CHARITY THATS THE WAY TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY HOW DO I KNOW THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE REPLY

Carol Scarborough January 21, 2011 at 8:24 am

I am looking for the track for “On the Road to Glory” it was put out by Prism Music. I have the regular CD from Church, but would like just the track music with back ground. Can you Help me.

Christwill Staff (Steven) February 7, 2011 at 1:30 pm

I have searched our system and am unable to locate this title for you. I am sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

~Steven

Glenda Eller February 8, 2011 at 11:18 am

I am looking for the performance track “Jesus is Alive” by Hillsongs. I would also take the split track version
thank you

I would take ANY Hillsong tracks to use for Praise and Worship

John Snogren February 21, 2011 at 1:15 am

I’m looking for the instrumental version of the song, “It Won’t Be Long” (and we’ll be leaving here). It’s to the tune of the Oak Ridge Boys’ “It Won’t Be Long.” Thank you for looking. Any suggestions?

deane jones March 15, 2011 at 4:37 pm

I’m looking for sheet music for he closed the gates

Christwill Staff (Steven) March 21, 2011 at 10:35 am

We don’t offer any sheet music on our site.

~Steven

Anonymous March 23, 2011 at 11:04 pm

i am searching for an old time chorous i don’t know the name but it has lyrics such as”i invite you all to come along we are having a glorious time” abraham and issac esau and jacob”

Christwill Staff (Steven) March 30, 2011 at 11:42 am

I have found several references to the chorus online, it is titled “We Are Inviting You All” I don’t show that we have access to this particular song.

I found it by searching on Google for “i invite you all to come along we are having a glorious time”

~Steven

Tommy May 18, 2011 at 9:54 am

I am looking for the sound track of a remake of country song Achy Breaky Heart. The title is “Jesus Can Heal Your Achy Breaky Heart”. Lyrics are by Ricky and Danial MaHarrey.

Vicky May 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I am curious why accompaniment tapes I bought a couple decades ago under the Studio Series label are not available under the same label as a CD. They seem to be available under the labels Christian World or Daywind which are not as close to the original sound. It seems odd that they are not available under the original recording label. (For example: “Father’s Eyes” by Amy Grant which I see listed as “My Father’s Eyes” now and under other labels.) Thanks.

Christwill Staff (Steven) May 29, 2011 at 11:56 am

Some Studio Series titles never made the transition over to digital or the rights were taken back by the artist and sold to a different company. There are many factors which may affect this.

~Steven

Wilbur Thornton July 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm

Im looking for an Accompainment tape, song by the Greenes. The chorus goes like this…”hold On, hold on, thru everyone storm hold on, in the darkest night, walk by faith not sight, hold on, hold on. That might not be completely correct but its close. Thanks for your help.

Wilbur Thornton

Portia Douglas July 21, 2011 at 12:02 pm

I want to know how I can get soundtracks in a key I can sing it in?

irene baker July 30, 2011 at 8:21 pm

I am looking for the soundtrack if there is one by Jimmy Swaggert of “Heaven, Sounding Sweeter” or anyone with this soundtrack.Also “I Can Almost See The Lights Of Home” Thanks

Dorothy Robinson-Goodwin August 15, 2011 at 7:39 pm

I would like to locate a track for I Found the Answer By Sandra Brooks.

Can you help me to find it with a demonstration plus track with and without background singing.

Dorothy Robinson-Goodwin

Christwill Staff (Steven) August 16, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Portia,

Although a small percentage of our accompaniment tracks come only in the original key (these are limited mostly to older titles), the vast majority are available in 2 or 3 keys. By doing this the recording companies hope to give vocalist the greatest opportunity to perform their songs. There have been only 1 or 2 times I was unhappy with the key options and had to go with a different song than I intended. We wish we could create accompaniments in any key however we are limited to the keys offered by the recording company.

~Steven

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