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29 January 2010 - 3:52am
Here is a group of songs I wrote in a night, probably the course of 2-3 hours it all spilled out of me onto paper. I'd been considering the concept of writing a series of songs describing the path of faith in a persons life, and this is how it came out, more or less unaltered still.
I tried to put it all in one track, not for the faint of heart, the sucker's 15 minutes long! But each song relies on the other, so it's hard to submit this for your consideration separately. I tried doing 1 song at a time when this forum started, but it didn't translate very well. So as I had then promised, here is the whole burrito. This is a really, really rough take. Did it in a quick sitting. Sorry for any time jumps, or vocal inconsistencies with the melody or what I wrote down... you should get the idea.
Any thoughts? Anything's fair, I know this is on the outer rims of what corporate worship is currently defined as, so feel free to have an opinion.
The Consideration
I've seen alot of cloudy days
but I'm just not ready to give my life up yet
I've seen alot of rainy days
but I'm just not ready to say I'm wrong quite yet
Cause I've seen alot of pretty faces
who follow you, who aren't so different from me
and I've wandered many weary places
that aren't as empty as where the churched folk roam
I'll deal with the spiritual, after(when) I figure out the physical me
I've lived through some hopeless days, but I've other offers to solve my problems
I've lived in some troubled days but they've come and gone, and my answer's not come yet
And I'd really like some honest answers please
The Choice
I've hit rock bottom and I don't have a chance,
of finding a solution
I've lost direction and I don't have a clue
if nothing comes I'll sink
I want You to be real, I need You to be real
The words wont come my soul's drawn it's last breath
but my heart is pounding
My strength has died from being alone
there must be more to this
The Rescue
I needed a savior, and He came for me
I can't explain it, but He came for me
Bringing love and mercy, bringing grace and peace
filled my soul with His splendor, filled my heart with His peace
what a savior who came, and rescued me, I'm free
I was dead in my spirit, till my savior came in
I was lost in my mistakes, till my savior came in
filled my breaths with his purpose
filled my life with his light
filled my mind with his wonder
filled my questions with life
The Struggle
Life brought dark skies over me
and I know that I am weak
the breaking ground under my feet
has left me on my knees
I've failed you
This struggle in me shakes me up pulls me around
my faulty heart deceives me beats me to the ground
hold my feet, steady my hand, though i fall help me to stand
in your strength carry me through
Life can bring confusion deep inside of me
and though I fight, alone I know I can't break free
the cracks in my mind leak your truth to the ground
patch me up, mend (or fill) me up, please turn me around
The Peace
I have found my heart's, always in, your hand
I have seen my life's, always in, your hands
never have you let me go, no matter what I do
your grace will never let me go, I can rest at peace in you
Your grace is the peace, in my soul
I will find you always faithful always true
I will find you're faithfulness, don't rely on me, but on You
The Death
Someday I will die and leave this world behind (2x)
I'm not afraid though death searches for me
not afraid of when death finds me
I came alive, when I died to myself in Christ
Nothing can take that away
I came alive, when my soul surrendered to Christ
Nothing could take Him away, naught could take him away
I asked, "how can it be that death can't take you down?"
His voice lowered as he did speak, he said "I've given you new ground.
though you're body should die, you've life in me,
so my spirit will collide with each breath you breathe!"
Going Home
What glorious times should wait for me
when Christ should take me home
What joy I'll have when I am free
from this struggle I know
My Jesus I'll run to you
and squeeze you with all my strength
I'll leave these, these tears behind
forever more on that day you call me home
what joy shall fill me with delight
when Jesus calls my name
this joy in Him knows no end
thank God that Jesus came
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4 February 2010 - 12:04pm
Thank you for your post.
The songs have a good journey that many people go through. I'm not sure these songs would work congregationally but may work well as a stand alone album.
I know you wrote about your vocals above but the God I know doesn't care about tuning!
Keep going
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Hey Marc,
definitely take time and work on these songs individually cos there's a universe of potential within your material. I like the feel of your music, and i can hear your heart within your words, which is awesome. your music is reminiscent of artists like philip la rue who bring a sense of raw emotion to their music. Don't be afraid to let lose in your songs, it's of more value if it's true than if it sounds flawless with no emotion, and don't be afraid to try something different, not everyone might like it, but that's the best way to grow.
God bless and all the best.
Eli
hey guys! thanks for taking the time to listen to this! I understand this probably wouldn't work with a typical congregational setting, maybe "The Rescue" would work... but anyway. Thanks for the thoughts! I'll check out phillip la rue's stuff too, thanks again! ~Marc
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