Music & Songwriting
WINDOW DRESSING: INTROS, INTERLUDES, RIFFS AND FILLS
How important are introductions, instrumental interludes, figures, riffs and fills, and how much attention should the songwriter give to them? Some songwriters leave these considerations entirely up to the arranger, but others like [...]
SETTING SCRIPTURE TO MUSIC
Many beginning writers try to start by writing scripture songs. That way, they think they won’t have to worry too much about the lyrics. But in our opinion, these are some of the [...]
STAYING IN TOUCH
Last time we commented on the success of the gospel songs of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. But here we come to the crux of the problem: while some musical styles [...]
POP GOES THE MUSIC
Styles in everything change—in fashion, in music . . . And sometimes they come around again. In an earlier post we mentioned the importance of watching for new directions in music ministry and [...]
MODULATION
There are lots of ways to modulate, or change key. Some are imaginative, surprising, uplifting and inventive; others have been used so often they have become cliches. However, while cliches should be avoided [...]
WATCH FOR NEW DIRECTIONS
As with any field in music, Praise and Worship music is in a constant state of flux. If you’re going to contribute to that genre, stay alert to current trends. Serious young Christians [...]
Devotional Thoughts
OUR GUEST BLOGGER TODAY— GEORGE WASHINGTON
New York, 3 October 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to [...]
FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER AND FASTING
This is an article published recently by Intercessors For America. 1974. A year of national trauma, disillusionment, and bitterness. Watergate was reaching its climax. On April 30 that year many churches fast and [...]
WISDOM FROM ABOVE
James 1: 5 says, “If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God, who will give it liberally.” Most of my mistakes happen when I forget to consult Him, especially in [...]
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Next time someone says America was not founded as a Christian nation, show them these quotes(emphasis ours): Patrick Henry, Founding Father (1736-1799) It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this [...]
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Next time someone says America was not founded as a Christian nation, show them these quotes(emphasis ours): Patrick Henry, Founding Father (1736-1799) It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this [...]
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE
We emailed this letter to the President and the Secretary of State several days before the June 30, 2015 deadline on the Nuclear Agreement with Iran. Dear Sir, We write you simply as [...]