Andy Park writes:

Last week I had the privilege of participating in a songwriting event unlike anything I’ve ever done before. It all started about 18 months ago when Martin Smith, front man for Delirious, had a vision to start a charity that would be a vehicle for artistic works to be donated to the world’s poor.

About a year ago, twelve songwriters enthusiastically agreed to be part of songwriting and recording project that would be 100% given away. The list of writers: Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu Garrard (Delirious?), Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Matt Redman, Martin Smith (Delirious?), Michael W. Smith, Darlene Zschech and me. Chris Tomlin was intending to come, but had to cancel because of illness. From the start, the chance to participate in this event felt like a gift.

Read the rest at Andypark.ca.....

Labels: Song Writing

Ok, so I know some of you (DAVID!) are amped up about hearing Melisa's demo of "Likeness of You", but you'll just have to be patient. We have the drums and guitars done, and have to do the final bass and vocal tracks sometime later this month. I have the first rough mixes put together and so far it sounds great! I'm really proud of my wife for stepping out and risking and stretching to write a song and share it with everyone.

Melisa and I really owe a lot of thanks to Steve for his Pro Tools experience, mics, and his 002 rig, and for playing tracks and giving up his Saturdays. Steve, we owe you a case of Diet Coke! And of course, Billy-Boom-Boom (aska my father-in-law), your drum tracks are really sounding good!

Stay tuned for more updates!!

Labels: Song Writing

For a number of reasons, I decided to sit down at my desk with my guitar and try to write tonite. I've had this thing inside of me about writing lately, so I decided to give it a whirl.

After a couple of hours of banging on my guitar, I've got nothing. I guess it's not like riding a bike. I'll need to take some more time to get back into the swing of things. I realize that I haven't been living life with my "antenna" up, as Matt Redman refers to. Those antenna are constantly listening, seeings, watching for things that can be encapsulated in a song. Perhaps a message, a phrase, or something that is an interesting and new way of saying something about God, or to God.

If any of you out there feel led to pray for me, please do. I've let this gift slide for too long, and I feel like I have to rekindle the flame, so to speak.

Labels: Christian Life, Song Writing

My wife, Melisa, wrote a great new song that has been working very well at church on Sunday mornings titled, "The Likeness of You". She's been anxious to record her song, and even bought me Protools M-Powered for Christmas to improve my system. So far so good. We've been putting down ideas, and laying down keyboards and some guitars.

This morning, Steve-O, Bill, Melisa and I were set to do live drums at the church, and we had Steve's 002 all setup to rock-and-roll. The only problem is that Pro Tools just wouldn't cooperate with us.

So, we did what so many others have done. When the going gets tough, the tough go to Fry's Electronics to get some more gear! We'll reschedule next week, but you'll all have to wait another week longer to hear the demo.

Anyway, I've gotta go.....dinner is happening soon.

Labels: Pro Tools, Recording, Song Writing