Similar to my previous albums in this series (aside from the guitar instrumental album 4), volume 6 is true to its title: relevant, Christian, and song sketches. As stated in previous blog album announcements, my goal is to inspire contemporary Christian artists to write songs that are relevant. I am not a singer or an established and seasoned songwriter. An artist who is, though, might feel inspired, “If this newbie has the gumption to write Christian songs that address critical current issues, I can do the same–but much better!” That’s the hope and the purpose of my song sketches.
Album 6, while being relevant, is relevant only indirectly. It’s not, as previous albums have been, direct social and theological critique. Instead, my sixth album is relevant to one’s spirituality; its lyrics are classic Catholic prayers adapted from the prayer book Manuals of Christian Prayers, Compiled by Rev. James D. Watkins. Praying deeply changes one’s self and one’s culture; and that’s relevant! (OK–I’m stretching here; but I wanted to keep the album title before the release number.)
Studying ScoreClub.net will help me in arranging/scoring my sixth album, making it melody and harmony driven rather than chord-progression oriented. Ace Studio was used minimally on my last couple of albums, but its AI/sampling singers take center stage on this sixth album in the Relevant Christian Song Sketches series. A good thing, given my own singing ability!
Follow these links to my six previous albums. Each album is on a variety of popular streaming platforms. This reveals my songwriting aspirations, methods, and philosophy.
Relevant Christian Song Sketches 5
Relevant Christian Song Sketches 4
Relevant Christian Song Sketches 3
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