HEAD TO HEAD – hillsong’s “Reason I live” vs Planetshakers “Reason I live” (@hillsongunited, @planetshakers)

Head to Head is where we review music and music videos of songs that have certain similarities and common grounds. We pitch the music /music videos head to head and discover who nailed it or failed it. Each music/music video will first be reviewed separately then compared one to another based on storytelling, costume, make up, picture quality, props, relevance of video to song, choreography, attention to details, rhythm,lyrics,depths,unity, direction and location. So, here goes –

*Both songs talks about Jesus being the reason for living, acknowledges God as the number one priority.

Hillsong United’s “Reason I Live”

THOUGHTS

Hillsong United started by clapping alongside rhythm of the song,followed shortly were the chorus and full instruments. The rhythm of the song is that of high life. Short and precise declaration of the fact that they can do nothing without Jesus and a total confession of how much they need His direction.

Planet shakers “Reason I Live”

On the other hand planet shakers’ song started on a slow pace with just drums and a soloist that graduates to a full session with backups and complete instruments. At a particular point there was a pause and it was just the vocals after which the drums and other instruments came in with a continuous repetition of chorus.

Score Board

Hillsong United Planetshakers

Rhythm- 22% 25%

Lyrics- 25% 25%

Depth- 18% 20%

Unity- 16% 18%

TOTAL: 81% 88%

They both killed it but obviously one has a higher point than the other. After much observations,planet shakers happened to kill this particular song more in the sense that they gave room for the listeners to connect with God especially the part where there was a pause and solemn echoing of the chorus.The atmosphere was filled with sincerity and confession of the word. Finally looking at the dynamism of the vocals(voice control and harmony) were just superb,well organised and precise.