I guess the problem with the "Artistic Licence" view is that (rightly or wrongly) people in churches tend to remember many more songs than sermons. In which case, when writing congregational songs, I think there's less room for licence (although I'm…
I get song ideas all over the place (usually when I'm not "trying" to write a song) but when it is a verse that has inspired something, I do tend to try to focus on the particular passage it's found in to draw from, rather than doing a tour looking…
I think the best way to promote "moving in the Spirit" is to model it - rightly or wrongly people often need to see something demonstrated in order to feel they have permission to do it themselves. I remember asking Father to release prophetic song…
Based in the sub-tropical plains of Lancashire, UK, I've noodled for a diverse array of artists, most notably ecletic minstrel, Breakspear , Indie rock legend, Doug Walker, US based gospel Diva, Elaine Hanley and the "odd but satisfying" acoustic combo, Lonesome. I write worship songs and lead wherever I can.
Favourite Music
Eric Clapton, Bryn Haworth, Phil Keaggy, Iona, Bruce Cockburn, Robert Randolph, Richard Thompson, Elbow, Joe Jackson.
Yeah, I don't think there's any easy answer to that one! In principle the web is a good way of getting songs "out there" - but not so many people seem willing or able to use songs outside the mainstream.
But, hey, you got a little slot at New Wine and a good review on Cross Rhythms ;-)