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Comment on “Essential Songs” Survey Results by Evan

Evan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:04:53 +0000

Currently part of a church plant’s music ministry. This is very helpful as we build our music “list”. Thanks for your efforts!

Comment on And Can it Be on the acoustic guitar by Paulwigmore

Paulwigmore — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:24:56 +0000

Rand, you feel that money is a barrier to organ-purchasing. I have a suggestion that would cost far less and be a delight a lot of folk in your congregation.

Watch the faces of all those elderly people (and the classical musicians) in the congregation as you announce that, very soon, they will be able to sing the old hymns in the way they were intended to be heard, viz: to an organ accompaniment and to the rhythm that the composer intended. Wait for the hands to clap! The way you achieve this, their heaven on earth, is to round up some audio gear from within the congregation while you browse the net for a volume of MP3 accompaniments. Yes, organ accompaniments – in some cases, a choir or a congregation as well! Wow!

The cost? Laughable. And there are a great many companies in the USA offering the same.

(I’m a hymnist – a writer of hymn lyrics with the Jubilate Group – http://www.jubilate.co.uk)

Comment on And Can it Be on the acoustic guitar by churchmusicblog

churchmusicblog — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:07:42 +0000

Thanks, Randy. So glad you’re finding these songs useful.

Comment on And Can it Be on the acoustic guitar by Randy Westerberg

Randy Westerberg — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:15:27 +0000

I’m so happy I found you on youtube. I love the songs you’re putting together, and I’m going to be using them in my church. I found “Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates, ” and I’m going to use it this Palm Sunday. It is so fitting, and the words are so rich. Thank you!

Comment on Most Essential Songs- Poll by churchmusicblog

churchmusicblog — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:26:19 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on why this blog? by divinelogistics

divinelogistics — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:11:19 +0000

Love this as I am currently writing a book on the purpose of the ministry of music. I have also developed a mobile app for choirs that we are really excited about. Would love to share.

Comment on “I don’t feel like singing” by recordal

recordal — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:34:45 +0000

You said “singing loud praises to our Savior in concert with other Believers is a holy duty God has placed on your life.” – Please and I mean please explain this to me. Where does it say this is mandatory in the bible? Please don’t pull a line or two out of context. Who says praise and worship is singing in church? Do you ever wonder why the pews aren’t more filled? It’s the “rule” that we all have to sing whether we like it or not. I’m a firm believer in Christ. The reason I can’t find a church that I’m comfortable in is because they expect me to sing music that I just don’t like.

Comment on Most Essential Songs- Poll by adamkurihara

adamkurihara — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:14:58 +0000

how’s the survey coming? I’d love to see the results!

Comment on What does the skeptic think about your music? by Tom Howe

Tom Howe — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:38:09 +0000

Thanks for posting. I’ve just started leading one of the bands at church, and this is really helpful to remember when rehearsing.

Comment on Most Essential Songs- Poll by Online Mastering

Online Mastering — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:26:45 +0000

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