If you're looking to add this anthem to your collection or learn to play it yourself, several options are available:
: For musicians, a Digital Sheet Music Download for guitar ensemble is available at Sheet Music Direct. Awake and Alive- Skillet - Awake
: The track was recorded at Bay7 Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Howard Benson. It features a powerful vocal dynamic between John Cooper and drummer Jen Ledger, which has since become a staple of the Skillet sound. If you're looking to add this anthem to
: Lead singer John Cooper describes the track as a rock anthem about the "war for our souls". It explores the struggle of staying true to your faith and personal convictions despite external pressures and life's stresses. : Lead singer John Cooper describes the track
: Beyond its Hot 100 debut, the song reached No. 1 on the Active Rock charts and has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. It remains one of their most-played live tracks, frequently appearing in setlists over 15 years after its release. Discography & Gear
The song's production and meaning are rooted in the band's signature blend of hard rock and symphonic elements:
Experience the intense energy of this anthem with the official audio celebrating over 15 years of the Awake era: Skillet - Awake and Alive (Official Audio) Atlantic Records YouTube• Sep 27, 2010