"Speaking from my own experience, "contemporary worship services" didn't really start happening until the 1980s... but the main sources I recall for what was "happening" in those days were the original Calvary Chapel in Costa…"
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Co-opting Halloween
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aaron Amico Jul 6, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Amy Grant - Better Than a Hallelujah
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stevo Jun 4, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Wireless Microphone Rules in U.S.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Wolff May 21, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Charles Wolff - Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Charles Wolff replied to Christopher Shane McKee's discussion 'Some Kind of Wonderful ( our version )' in the group Songwriter's Circle - Get Song Feedback""Some Kind of Wonderful" is a song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King that was first released by The Drifters in 1961."
Charles Wolff replied to Keith Amano's discussion 'Elisha On The Shore' in the group Songwriter's Circle - Get Song Feedback"Keith -
I get that this is more a performance song than a "worship" song... and if this was actually recorded live, very nice performance and recording. I get why you referred to "The Prophet" rather than asking the…"
Charles Wolff replied to Daniel Lyle's discussion 'What's your favorite worship song that no one knows about?'"Yeah, and then we segue into "Man Smart Jesus Smarter" :-)"
Charles Wolff replied to Daniel Lyle's discussion 'What's your favorite worship song that no one knows about?'"The Methodist Hymnal has a song called "He Rose" and when I looked at the music, I realized that it's basically a hymnified version of "Iko Iko." I tried several times to get this working with our band, but…"
Charles Wolff replied to dan smedley's discussion 'song wireten at the moment' in the group Songwriter's Circle - Get Song Feedback"So, Dan - is this three separate songs? The centered lines at the start, the one that starts at "I'm stuck in sinking sand" and one that starts at "You sent your son to die for us" ??? Generally, I think they…"
Charles Wolff replied to Keith Amano's discussion 'Love Builds Up' in the group Songwriter's Circle - Get Song Feedback"Okay, restarted firefox and I was able to listen all the way through, and my impression is still that this ought to be a lot more upbeat... it sounds like the instrumental track was done in Band In a Box - can you try just bumping the tempo up a…"
Charles Wolff replied to Keith Amano's discussion 'Love Builds Up' in the group Songwriter's Circle - Get Song Feedback"Keith -
I'm not sure if you intended this as a 'worship' song (congregationally sung) or a 'performance' song, but since this is the Worship forum, I'll assume the latter... and whenever I see a 'worship'…"
Profile Information
- Home Church:
- Desert Foothills UMC
- Musical Gift(s):
- songwriting, guitar, bass, singing, recording & live sound
- About Me:
- helped start our contemporary service in 1993, retired as worship leader in 2003, played bass for a while and am currently on hiatus or retired or something.
- Favourite Music:
- Larry Norman, Amy Grant, Philip P Bliss, "Laud to the Nativity" by Respighi and "Solemn Mass' by Vierne. Secular stuff: Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffet, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Prince, Lou Reed
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- Romans 8:28
Charles Wolff's Blog
Blue Christmas
Posted on December 22, 2008 at 3:26pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Last night, our church had our first-ever "Blue Christmas" service. Here's an article that explains the idea:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_93033_ENG_HTM.htm
Although I'm not playing in the worship band right now, I am still on the worship committee at church, and back in October or November I brought up the idea, and when I found out that the pastor was up for doing the service, I signed on to do the music (guy & guitar style). Our church has connections to… Continue
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_93033_ENG_HTM.htm
Although I'm not playing in the worship band right now, I am still on the worship committee at church, and back in October or November I brought up the idea, and when I found out that the pastor was up for doing the service, I signed on to do the music (guy & guitar style). Our church has connections to… Continue
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- At 5:51pm on August 18, 2010,
David Bull said… - Hi Charles
Welcome to "Old and Wrinkly!"
David Bull.
- At 6:55am on June 26, 2010,
Kellyann said… - Thank you for your friendship Charles! I really appreciate your comments to my discussion posts ~ keep them coming!
God Bless x
Kellyann x
- At 1:05pm on June 5, 2010,
LARRY FRIES said… - I don't listen to snoozy fm either songs sound alike ,got on for you youtube.com SUZY YARAEI song called HE'S ALIVE brace youself its gets a little intense,a little supernatural improv for ya ,i am on FB LARRY FRIES ST CLOUD FL.
- At 7:29am on July 29, 2009,
Glyn Michael Hall said…
Brother Charles,
I have responded your reply on the Copyright and Publishing Forum this morning. I hope my reply enlightens you and others will chime in to reply to your issues to bring clarity to the requirements and issues facing the ownership, licensing and protection of creative compositions and songs
- At 1:51pm on June 3, 2009,
Rick Cogbill said…
- Hey Charles, just read one of your posts in the forums...I hope you're finding a place where you can minister in worship. Can't let these "retirements or something" go on forever, you know!
Blessings. Rick
- At 3:13pm on April 2, 2009,
Lil said… - Just poppin over to say hello. Your about me section on your page really made me laugh where it says, 'or something,' =)
Have a great day in Sunny Arizona~!
- At 9:11pm on January 13, 2009,
Olive Dempsey said… - great, will go check it out...
- At 11:25pm on January 2, 2009, Olive Dempsey said…
- thanks Charles, I look forward to hearing what you hear... :)
- At 2:32pm on December 22, 2008,
John Green / Recent Rainfall said… - Thanks Charles, that means a lot. In fact, I'll probably go back and re-read your message whenever I get discouraged in my songwriting. :^)
- At 11:31pm on November 27, 2008, Olive Dempsey said…
- Thanks for you comments re: Faith Is The Dance. Yes, you may repost it; I am very interested in collaboration. The 3/4 (waltz) rhythm was intentional in the lyrics as I felt it supported the imagery. But I would be open to explore other ideas...
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