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Tech Player
10-16-2007, 04:03 PM
Since yesterday, which was Monday, and because I visited a new Church on Sunday, I have been led to write a Christian song, and I want to do it, so it's not a problem. I'm not an artist, but can do it professionally with God's help, though I'll be in a new genre I admit, Christian music. Yeah, I believe I hinted or said my music tastes were mainly secular until now. I recall saying that my Church had a problem with that, while I didn't? ;) But FWIW, I used Dylan and Hendrix & others, performed their stuff to raise money only for Churches and specifically for the Aids Crisis in Africa.

The Christian Radio Station here will play my song, if I can deliver it. Their outreach or scope is tremendous. Our Indie radio station here has played my secular, rock and blues originals so much, with a new twist promoting wholesome family values that the Christian DJ had to quit, over breaking content rules, instead of going with his orders.

This project would be possible, because it turns out that the praise leaders at the new Church (which I may not join) are my friends, and the guy's wife, who is guitarist and singer has been recording since she was 9 year's old. Boy does that strike a chord with me! I have a 9 year old daughter right now. Also, my sister-in-law who is National or Inter-national and not here, is on her 10th CD promotion and is played regularly on our Radio Station. So, I'm in the door, just need to deliver the goods. Is one single enough?

I don't want to be an artist. I just feel I have a message for a listening audience, and if I don't do something besides follow my present course, I'm not going to be useful for God, I think; I see myself withdrawing more and more, though I never peaked or did anything great, tried to lead a normal life, and I'm on the downside of this roller coaster ride.

It will cost me money, instead of making me money. I'm used to that. :( I will have to sell personal guitars and gear. This is not an advertisement, no need to write, I will sell it locally; there's people waiting for the stuff.

I need and ask for your prayers, thank you. I have set a goal for completion in June of '08, if the Lord tarries, and I'm still here?

At the same time, I wish to use recording time for a secular tune that just has to fly, it's for the people of New Orleans; that far away! I want it to be mainstream commercial, and to raise funds. God has already given me a successful Louisiana Band, who would record it, they just don't know about it yet, ha ha! I've had every obstacle in my path and it isn't demo'd yet. I think my hooking up with local Christian musicians will now git 'er done, as we have worked together before without knowing that all of us were full-time Christians. WOW, I'm still getting over the shock. :yikes:

Please pray for whatever's meant to be, not necessarily what I want or envision, though it's good, and will cost me more than I can afford (perhaps I should be giving in some other way?); but I seek God's will and thus his help, if it's right. Thank you.

Tech Player
10-16-2007, 06:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95LFNe3Uw-w

That was a long post, but I can't edit anything out, I want to add instead?

Just in case you're thinking, why would I write a new song with a message (what message that hasn't been done?) when there are thousands of good Christian songs already in circulation?

There is a strong & concrete reason, I forgot to mention, and you may use it if you want. Since George Harrison is gone, I want to straighten something out. My Sweet Lord, and I hope your sweet Lord, is the Lord, and also Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit, the Three In One. Not Hare Krishna, Hare Rama, vishnu, devo and 10 or 12 entities - I looked up the lyrics. So, I'll be saying who the Lord is in my song, who Jesus is, and naming the Holy Spirit and his role.

Going against the grain. Against popular music. Against George? That's me. :roll: Well, what did John Lennon have to say about Jesus anyway? This duo and their foursome have had their turn, let's have ours. :yikes:

SAguitar
10-16-2007, 07:38 PM
May God bless your efforts, Tech Player! :cool:

SeanB
10-16-2007, 11:37 PM
(quote: Tech Player) -Just in case you're thinking, why would I write a new song with a message (what message that hasn't been done?) when there are thousands of good Christian songs already in circulation?


Just my 2cents worth?

Every one of us have something unique from the Holy Spirit to share. Whether others approve or dissapprove doesn't really matter. If God has placed something in your heart to share, there is a good reason, and most likely someone very special to Him, that it is meant to impact. Never let doubts and second guessing keep you from sharing something God has put in your heart, unless you feel that the sharing would hurt someone. Just keep watching for His cues.

You see, that's what Jesus told us to do really. Share our testimony. It sounds like this song is part of your story. I pray all will work out with the recording.

I was just thinking before I read this that up until just this moment I never realized how much of an impact Jeff Lynne had on my music. I mentioned that because you mentioned the Beatles. :hmm: