russhutto
09-02-2010, 09:28 PM
I'm so excited when I see a new song idea, lyrics, collaborations, and/or completed songs posted in the TWC forums!
You guys rock!
It was exciting to see the ideas flowing for Christmas music (in August!)...keep sharpening those songs!
For September, I'd like to challenge you to write a TEACHING song.
The theme or scripture? Anything you like. But try and make it a song that not only brings praise and worship to God, but also has some teaching aspect to it.
For example, you might do a song that incorporates scriptures (concepts) on outward expressions of praise. Or you could focus on the names of God (and his character). Or you could focus on a theological truth.
Some of my favorite "expositions of theology" are actually in song form!
It might be a good idea even to write with a NEW BELIEVER in mind. Or even for children!
Have fun!!
Song Guidelines:
1) Themes: TEACHING SONGS
2) Your song can be of ANY variety, though I'd like to focus on writing songs for use in a corporate setting - so keep in mind singability, catchiness, hook, wordiness...
3) Record your song by whatever means you have available to you. Some just sing directly into my laptop mic with a guitar, others do differently, but no fancy recording is necessary.
4) Share your song thread (and appropriate links, lyrics, charts, etc) on this thread. PLEASE USE SOUNDCLOUD.COM (http://www.soundcloud.com) TO SHARE YOUR MUSIC (If you don't mind).
5) We'll ALL listen, offer feedback and help make this song usable.
A great option as well: Kompoz.com is a great site for collaboration. We have a TWC Songwriter's group there. If you'd like to post tracks for collaboration, that's where we do it! If you need help with instrumentation we have several members who are pitching in and adding full-band instrumentation for those members who don't have the capability.
Visit this thread to get the basics on how to use Kompoz.com. (http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/forums/song-center-share-originals-collaborate/4815-how-collaborate-other-twc-songwriters.html)
There is no deadline, but try and get your songs up by mid September so we can offer feedback and help you craft the greatest song ever!! That being said continue to work on your songs from previous months if you need to and continue to post revisions of them!
Happy Writing!
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Get under the "covers"
Pick a song from another TWC member and record it. Just for fun! Shoot them a message and make sure they're cool with it. You can do it in a totally unique style or even collaborate with them. Just make it an exercise in creativity!
You guys rock!
It was exciting to see the ideas flowing for Christmas music (in August!)...keep sharpening those songs!
For September, I'd like to challenge you to write a TEACHING song.
The theme or scripture? Anything you like. But try and make it a song that not only brings praise and worship to God, but also has some teaching aspect to it.
For example, you might do a song that incorporates scriptures (concepts) on outward expressions of praise. Or you could focus on the names of God (and his character). Or you could focus on a theological truth.
Some of my favorite "expositions of theology" are actually in song form!
It might be a good idea even to write with a NEW BELIEVER in mind. Or even for children!
Have fun!!
Song Guidelines:
1) Themes: TEACHING SONGS
2) Your song can be of ANY variety, though I'd like to focus on writing songs for use in a corporate setting - so keep in mind singability, catchiness, hook, wordiness...
3) Record your song by whatever means you have available to you. Some just sing directly into my laptop mic with a guitar, others do differently, but no fancy recording is necessary.
4) Share your song thread (and appropriate links, lyrics, charts, etc) on this thread. PLEASE USE SOUNDCLOUD.COM (http://www.soundcloud.com) TO SHARE YOUR MUSIC (If you don't mind).
5) We'll ALL listen, offer feedback and help make this song usable.
A great option as well: Kompoz.com is a great site for collaboration. We have a TWC Songwriter's group there. If you'd like to post tracks for collaboration, that's where we do it! If you need help with instrumentation we have several members who are pitching in and adding full-band instrumentation for those members who don't have the capability.
Visit this thread to get the basics on how to use Kompoz.com. (http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/forums/song-center-share-originals-collaborate/4815-how-collaborate-other-twc-songwriters.html)
There is no deadline, but try and get your songs up by mid September so we can offer feedback and help you craft the greatest song ever!! That being said continue to work on your songs from previous months if you need to and continue to post revisions of them!
Happy Writing!
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Get under the "covers"
Pick a song from another TWC member and record it. Just for fun! Shoot them a message and make sure they're cool with it. You can do it in a totally unique style or even collaborate with them. Just make it an exercise in creativity!