"Murray,
I love your honest lyrics. Too often songs make lots of promises to God... I willl do this, I will do that... Yours portray God as the faithful One when we're not, the graceful One that is our hope for tomorow in Heaven.
The verses…"
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Douglas Birk replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle
Janita Moravits replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle"I like the song a lot...."
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle"Thank you guys so much! Appreciate the feedback. I felt the same way about the cymbals...should have left them out. I'll remix without 'em and re-post soon. Thanks again!"
Steve & Jan Worthy replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle"It would be hard to add to the past comments. The staightforward Southern style is good and the tune is catchy for sure. God loves our efforts for Him and always for His glory so keep on writing and be careful of those cymbals in the future!!! lol…"
Andrea Neustaeter replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle"I think I would say that the song is solid! Good lyrics; we always seem to need the reminder that this world is not our home.
I agree with David that the cymbals are very distracting - the recording would be much better without them. I record at…"
David Gonzalez replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'New song- My Brand New Home' in the group Songwriter's Circle"The song itself is good. I can see how it works for folks in the south. I mostly like your chorus. The arrangement flows and is very catchy. I would encourage you to try another recording without drums or maybe without symbals. I understand…"
Murray Paul Gordon added a discussion to the group Songwriter's Circle
New song- My Brand New Home
This isn't what is commonly considered praise and worship. We've tried it out a few times and being in the south and in a very country music saturated area, it works with our folks, however. But I like the drive to it and I guess when I wrote it, Heaven was very much on my mind (I don't always remember what was going on at the time songs come to me). Its a home mix and I'm not a producer. Hope you guys enjoy it.Lyrics:My Brand New HomeIt’s a long, long road that I have traveledOften I have…See More
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Christopher Shane McKee's discussion 'You took my place' in the group Songwriter's Circle"I've always heard the phrase 'three chords and the truth' is all you need for a good song. Here you have it. I like the words. Good flow. I'd love to hear the melody you have in mind."
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'Break My Heart, by Murray Paul Gordon' in the group Songwriter's Circle"Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I'll share some other songs before long and I look forward to your comments on those, as well. I'm always hesitant about putting my songs up for criticism, but I realize its a good growth…"
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'Break My Heart, by Murray Paul Gordon' in the group Songwriter's Circle"Thank you. Thats interesting, 'greeting card'."
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'Break My Heart, by Murray Paul Gordon' in the group Songwriter's Circle"Thanks!"
Robert Ricchio replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'Break My Heart, by Murray Paul Gordon' in the group Songwriter's Circle"Simple yet every christians heart cry. The guitar needs a tuning or my just need to be set up better. I know its hard on some acoustics and we do what we can. I like the road consistency thoughout the song. Good meter to the phrases make a song…"
Douglas Birk replied to Murray Paul Gordon's discussion 'Break My Heart, by Murray Paul Gordon' in the group Songwriter's Circle"A former mentor of mine said it this way... Writing a worship song is like writing a greeting card for God. Some will find that card says EXACTLY what they always wanted to say to God during worship but couldn't find the words.
Murray, good…"
Murray Paul Gordon replied to Dan Camp's discussion 'Spreading the "wealth"' in the group Small Church Worship Leading"I lead for two churches. At one, I have no team at all and because of time limit only a three song set. There, I've gone from me, to a full band/team and back to me, everyone moved away or otherwise disappeared. At the other, I both co-lead…"
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- Home Church:
- Solomon's Porch
- Musical Gift(s):
- singing, guitar, songwriting
- About Me:
- I grew up in church, and then drifted for about 15 years. I gave my life to Christ in 1995. I had lost my dreams and as I began to learn and grow in Christ, He began giving me new dreams. He rekindled my passion for music. He gave me a desire to write songs and then allowed me to learn enough guitar to use in writing.
He then called me into ministry, but I wasn't sure in what area. This was due to my impatience and insecurity more than anything. As a youth I had felt led to preach, but by the time I gave my life to Him, I wasn't so sure that I was 'qualified' any longer. Plus, as a singer,I wanted to be up there with the Christian 'stars' and yet I knew my own abilities were not on that level. Understand, I was a babe in Christ, I still had a lot of worldly focus. Finally, after several years of searching, trying different things, different styles, and even different churches, my wife and I surrendered to the call to minister in Lewisburg, TN. What began as Bible study has grown into a church of which I co-pastor and share in music leadership. God has blessed us there greatly. Lives are being touched, changed. His Word is being taught and lived. Young Christians are maturing. And most important, God is being lifted up.
- Favourite Music:
- Big Daddy Weave, Third Day, hymns, smooth jazz
- Favourite Books / Authors
- The Bible, Acts, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- Col. 2:6, Nehemiah 2, Philippians 4:13
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- At 5:57pm on June 12, 2009,
Bob said… - Thank you for your friendship add Murray. Keep on singing for the Lord! :)
- At 2:13pm on June 8, 2009,
David Goodwin said… - Hi Murray, welcome to Worship The Rock. Hope you are blessed by all the great people and resources on this site. Enjoy the discussions, music, blogs and fellowship with people around the world, including me here "down under" :) God bless you, David
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