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Hope
“We live in a world that doesn’t have very much hope right now and if you get a glimpse – a glimmer – of something to actually give hope and to actually transform the human heart and communities and the … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Video
Tagged artists, beatitudes, collective, Music, Nine Beats Collective
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Mercy!
I just came across a very old song, written by John Newton, set to new music by Jamie Barnes of Sojourn Community Church. The lyrics are very powerful still in the 21st century, although written 230 years ago. John Newton is … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Worship
Tagged abolition, grace, hymn, John Newton, mercy, slave, writing
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“Atheists don’t have no songs”
Steve Martin: “Religious people have such beautiful music and art, and atheists really have nothing…… until now.” This is a lovely list song – lyrics made up of a list of categories – in this case, faiths. Sung with … Continue reading
Old to new
Worship – for those who love the rich wordings of old hymns, but who want to use 21st century music styles to engage a modern audience, there are some exciting new arrangements which combine both. For example, one old and … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Worship
Tagged Fairest Lord Jesus, Garage Hymnal, Harmony Smith, hymn, rearrangement, Tommy Walker
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Jamming with the Brothers
Last night, there was a fantastic programme on late night BBC about a small group of 5 men who are saving lives, renovating a derelict church and restoring it to the small community in a multi-faith city – “Bronx to … Continue reading
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Tagged church, community, Franciscan, friars, intercession, Music, TV, Worship
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Unheard Song
This is the song least likely to be sung in church, any church. And yet it voices unspoken powerful songs of the heart. A conversation with God which begins as a monologue, in doubt and searching. Hear it.
Posted in Music, Uncategorized
Tagged doubt, end of rope, Father Heart, pain, searching, speak, struggle, worship mob
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I am making all things new
Art in pain. This is the story of Anthony LaMarca. As he faced bone marrow transplant, his family made him a painting, which he made into a song. Story and song here http://www.sparkandecho.org/all-things-new_anthony-lamarca/
Writing a new take on Christmas (3 mins video)
“Behold I make all things new” is the title of a Christmas album, by Alana Levandoski. She makes a very interesting explanation for why she wrote this project, in this brief video. “Whenever we see God historically as ‘out there’ -” … Continue reading
Worship leader – how to become invisible
Great article from Mark Cole. On how to serve as worship leader in such a way that people are not caught up with you but with Jesus… Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible
Songwriting as community
This is a video showing the making of a Bethel album behind the scenes. It begins with Jenn Johnson, songwriter, explaining: “This was a really communal event, based out of just friends – so all of our friends helped, so the … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Video, Worship
Tagged album, community, Faith, songwriting, studio recording
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