Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Hallelujah, A Savior is Born
This is a new Christmas song, written in part from Luke 2 and in part from a simple heart of worship. The basic idea of this song has been a subject of much brooding, since last Christmas or possibly the year before. Just in the last couple days specific parts of the text found melodies to dance with.
The presentation is pretty poor but I wanted the song saved and available for listening even knowing (1) I hardly know the song as it's just freshly written, (2) my voice is shot from a long choir practice earlier this evening and (3) I am not the most photogenic songwriter out there.
Technical note: in the prechorus (A Savior, a child, a savior, a king, a savior, son of God) there is intended to be a second voice singing all the quoted lines not 'a Savior'. Less critically this is also true in the chorus ('Hallelujah'). I maintain all rights to this song and its usage, but would gladly permit use if asked. The chord sheet is written and the music is forthcoming.
Enjoy. I welcome all feedback.
Worshiping him always,
Lee Gunter
Monday, January 11, 2010
Why This Blog?
This blog is for the songs.
As a writer sometimes (well, most times) I'd like to see a few more people hear the music. Even more, I'd like the people who are hearing the music to understand the point.
Beyond this introductory blog, each blog here will pertain to a song I've written. You'll see the lyrics, and if I have anything enlightening to add about the message, the writing or the history of the song, i'll try to give you that here also. Ocassionally there will be a link to where the song can be heard also, but less than I would like. I'm trying as we speak to capture listenable recordings of my music. I'll do the best I can, but don't expect a link every time and don't expect a professionally polished recording when you see one!
In all my blogging I welcome feedback, comments and even criticisms. Even more so here. Much of my music is worship. If you hear or read something you might be interested in playing or learning, just ask.
Worshiping Him always,
LeeG
As a writer sometimes (well, most times) I'd like to see a few more people hear the music. Even more, I'd like the people who are hearing the music to understand the point.
Beyond this introductory blog, each blog here will pertain to a song I've written. You'll see the lyrics, and if I have anything enlightening to add about the message, the writing or the history of the song, i'll try to give you that here also. Ocassionally there will be a link to where the song can be heard also, but less than I would like. I'm trying as we speak to capture listenable recordings of my music. I'll do the best I can, but don't expect a link every time and don't expect a professionally polished recording when you see one!
In all my blogging I welcome feedback, comments and even criticisms. Even more so here. Much of my music is worship. If you hear or read something you might be interested in playing or learning, just ask.
Worshiping Him always,
LeeG
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