Hi, Was doing an interview kinda thing for some Australian Distributors recently and thought I'd share it in parts with you all as I thought some of it might be useful. Most of the questions are based on songwriting/copyright and publishing, the heart of a songwriter etc so here goes.
Part 1
The Heart of a Songwriter
The need and desire to put life experience i.e. the lessons we learn, the wisdom we gain, the sacrifices we make, the circumstances we find ourselves in, into words and melody that help move people, heal people and promote a response to a situation they find themselves in. Worship Songs? A desire to do all this and bring people before God in the midst of life to reveal something of who He is, what He has done, what He longs to do and what we desire to express to Him or commit to do as we live out a life that looks like the life Jesus lived. Simply: Songs that find the throne of God.
My heart as a songwriter is to take my experience of brokenness and healing and craft songs that allow others to move through life in all it’s pain, tragedy, joy and love, to a place of worship and praise. It is my hope as a songwriter that the words and melodies that come from my heart and voice will help connect people intimately with God - as a Father and as a Friend.
The heart of a Songwriter is OPEN. It allows God in, it allows people in, it shares itself in order that it would expand and grow in love.
Monday, 6 June 2011
Friday, 27 May 2011
The Last Year
So, it's been a while...
Over the last year a few big things have happened for me. I recorded the Lend Me Your Heart 3 track digital release which went out in August 2010 with great success. I then finished recording another 3 songs that would be the physical and digital release of 'Introducing Claire Hamilton'. The Introducing album was released in February this year and since then invitations are slowly coming in and the song 'Lend Me Your Heart' has already been re-recorded by Spring Harvest (which I'm so delighted about). There is also some other interest so that is soo encouraging for me. It's time to get writing again and get ready for a full length album.
In the midst of all this exciting I'm working in a full time job as a Music Teacher and so this is very much my hobby but something I am equally committed to. My job is where the lyrics of my songs get tested. It's where the Lord teaches me and gives me opportunity after opportunity to love, encourage, teach and make a difference. This is where the songs come from...not from simply leading worship at church, touring or gigging but by living life, working, committing myself to family, community and the local church.
I'll be sharing more on my blog over the next few months as I feel I have some stuff I want to share. I'm also writing for an Australian publication at the moment about songwriting, publishing, copyright, the heart of a songwriter and so those will be thoughts that I will publish here once I'm done.
I guess this is me re-introducing myself again and saying hello and get ready for some new posts. The next post I will share is my journey regarding worship leading this year and how and why I took a break.
Thanks for reading. Please pass on the link to my blog as I'd love to encourage and help equip other worshippers out there and share a bit more of our journey together.
Over the last year a few big things have happened for me. I recorded the Lend Me Your Heart 3 track digital release which went out in August 2010 with great success. I then finished recording another 3 songs that would be the physical and digital release of 'Introducing Claire Hamilton'. The Introducing album was released in February this year and since then invitations are slowly coming in and the song 'Lend Me Your Heart' has already been re-recorded by Spring Harvest (which I'm so delighted about). There is also some other interest so that is soo encouraging for me. It's time to get writing again and get ready for a full length album.
In the midst of all this exciting I'm working in a full time job as a Music Teacher and so this is very much my hobby but something I am equally committed to. My job is where the lyrics of my songs get tested. It's where the Lord teaches me and gives me opportunity after opportunity to love, encourage, teach and make a difference. This is where the songs come from...not from simply leading worship at church, touring or gigging but by living life, working, committing myself to family, community and the local church.
I'll be sharing more on my blog over the next few months as I feel I have some stuff I want to share. I'm also writing for an Australian publication at the moment about songwriting, publishing, copyright, the heart of a songwriter and so those will be thoughts that I will publish here once I'm done.
I guess this is me re-introducing myself again and saying hello and get ready for some new posts. The next post I will share is my journey regarding worship leading this year and how and why I took a break.
Thanks for reading. Please pass on the link to my blog as I'd love to encourage and help equip other worshippers out there and share a bit more of our journey together.
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