At Vivid Tempo Studio, we had the privilege of collaborating with Steph Nichole on her inspiring track, I’ll Proclaim (Psalm 63), released through Jireh Music Records. This project beautifully illustrates the power of remote music production, where creativity and collaboration come together seamlessly, no matter the distance.
From our initial producer session, Steph envisioned a stripped-down, intimate sound to reflect the heartfelt worship of a love song to Jesus. Together, we refined this vision, keeping the arrangement simple and worshipful. The track features live acoustic guitars to bring warmth and authenticity, perfectly complementing Steph’s powerful vocals.
I’ll Proclaim (Psalm 63) by Steph Nichole
Steph Nichole came into this project with a clear idea of what she wanted “I’ll Proclaim” to feel like. The song was rooted in Psalm 63, but she described it more personally as a love song to Jesus.
She did not want a large or heavily produced worship arrangement. She wanted the music to feel close, honest, and intimate, with enough room for the words and her voice to remain at the center.
Keeping the Production Intimate
During our first production session, we worked through the direction together and decided to keep the arrangement stripped down. Live acoustic guitars became the foundation of the track, supported by subtle instrumentation that added warmth without making the song feel crowded.
Once the instrumental was ready, Steph recorded her vocals at a studio near her and sent the files back to me. From there, I edited and mixed the vocals into the production, making sure the finished record still carried the quiet, personal feeling we had discussed at the beginning.
Steph later shared:
“I appreciate you all working with me on this song. It’s been awesome, and now God’s bringing it all together.”
What I appreciate about this song is that it did not need a lot of musical layers to communicate well. The restraint became part of the production. The acoustic guitars, intimate vocal delivery, and simple arrangement gave the message space to come through naturally.
“I’ll Proclaim” is also a good example of how remote production can still feel personal. The instrumental, vocal recording, and final mix were completed from different locations, but every stage was built around one shared direction for the song.