Always Free
The Always Free project is Philip Bowen’s collection of instrumental hymns arranged for acoustic instruments and fiddle. These recordings blend Appalachian folk tradition with timeless hymn melodies, creating peaceful music for prayer, study, and reflection.
The hymns are available as extended YouTube playlists designed for uninterrupted listening, and many recordings are also released on streaming platforms including Spotify.
Featured Hymn Performance
Extended Hymn Listening
Listen to extended hymn playlists designed for quiet listening, prayer, and reflection.
The Always Free Project
The Always Free hymn project began as a way to share instrumental hymn music that anyone could listen to without barriers. Each recording highlights simple acoustic arrangements, fiddle melodies, and traditional hymn harmonies.
Many of these performances are available on YouTube as long-form videos and extended playlists designed for continuous listening. These videos are especially popular for background music during study, prayer, church gatherings, or quiet moments at home.
New hymn recordings and arrangements are added periodically as the project continues to grow. Explore more songs by Philip Bowen
Popular Hymns in the Always Free Collection
The Always Free collection features many of the most popular and familiar hymns that have been sung in churches and homes for generations. These instrumental versions keep the melodies clear and recognizable, making them easy to listen to during prayer, study, worship, or quiet reflection.
- Amazing Grace – One of the most beloved hymns in Christian tradition, often used for worship services, memorials, and personal reflection.
- Be Thou My Vision – A timeless hymn known for its peaceful melody and message of guidance and faith.
- In the Garden – A gentle hymn that reflects moments of stillness and personal connection with God.
- Nearer, My God, to Thee – A classic hymn often associated with comfort, hope, and trust in difficult seasons.
- Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – A joyful hymn that celebrates reassurance and steady faith.
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus – A well-known hymn about prayer, support, and finding peace in everyday life.
These popular hymns are available as instrumental recordings on Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms through the Always Free project, where listeners can enjoy continuous background music for study, sleep, worship, and quiet moments throughout the day.
See Philip Bowen Live
Philip Bowen performs instrumental hymns, Appalachian folk music, and original songs live across the United States.
Listen on Streaming Platforms
The Always Free hymns are also available on streaming platforms. Listen to instrumental hymn arrangements from the project on Spotify and other services.