Say what you will but that is NOT true praise and worship. Most churches have contrived an almost Hollywood/rock concert style of music, complete with entertainment style performers on stage. The trend is to post wordy, often difficult to read or understand with strong overtones of a biblical nature, and expect the congregations to "sing along". Every line is uplifting to God, encouraging, and faith building.įrankly, I find that most churches lack fun and inspiring songs and choruses for their congregations and small gatherings. I do not use any lyrics other than my own. I believe "due diligence" is key in using the music melodies exclusively. It is not my intent to break any laws or set myself up for law suits. I know those who know me will want a copy of my songbook. I am doing my best to stay within the legal parameters of copyrights to include the guides and licensing of BMI and ASCAP. I will have these songs compiled into a songbook, volume I, for starters. So far, my completed works are quite old and it is a joy and challenge to write lyrics to "match" the syllables, to sound out, what 'fits'. I am writing lyrics to the melodies of the very old songs. I am a former English teacher and Public Speaking. I love so many various songs and music scores that we rarely - if ever - hear these days, that I decided to launch my own songbooks of music that is out of copyright, or public domain, or if I can obtain permission, I will do so. I also love many other genres and, in fact, host small group live music events in my home or outdoors, weather permitting, for surrounding friends and neighbors. I am not in the least some weird religious fanatic, but I do have a love for uplifting songs that bring hope, peace, love, and laughter. I was raised on sacred/inspirational/Gospel music genres.
Thank you for your quick reply, Fabrizio.
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