One of the most daunting parts of songwriting is finding where to start. When I sit down to write a song there’s an entire world of possibilities. With almost an unlimited number of rhythms, melodies, and harmonies for me to choose from, I find myself stuck with choice paralysis (its similar to trying to pickContinue reading “Weekly Exercise (9/16/20-9/22/20)”
Author Archives: Dan Loch
Weekly Exercise (9/9/20-9/15/20)
If I want to get better at something then I have to do it. I can watch countless youtube videos, read all the books, and listen to motivational speakers all day but if I never put pen to paper (or cursor to Finale) then I’m not going to grow as a songwriter. This new seriesContinue reading “Weekly Exercise (9/9/20-9/15/20)”
Song of the Month: On That Day
This is one of my earlier songs but I find it to be encouraging today. It holds in contrast two truths. First, this world is broken. Second, there is a better day that is yet to come. The question is, what will we trust in while we wait for that day? Verse 2 points meContinue reading “Song of the Month: On That Day”
Writing Songs That Point to Christ
In addition to writing new songs this past month I have also revisited some older ones. I have to say, it’s amazing that I ever thought those recordings were worth putting up. For the meantime they’ll stay up there but I am looking forward to replacing them. One such song that I have revisited isContinue reading “Writing Songs That Point to Christ”
Writing Songs That Lament (And thoughts on Psalm 22)
To prepare for writing this article, I went back and read through the entire book of Psalms. Okay, I skimmed through the book of Psalms. Still, I went through all 150 Psalms and made note of how many were either laments or, in some way, a cry of distress. About 52 out of 150 PsalmsContinue reading “Writing Songs That Lament (And thoughts on Psalm 22)”
Song of the Month: Set Free
Another month has come and gone. That means its time for a new song of the month! Recently I have been focusing on the importance of lament (and I still am, stay tuned for a new “writing songs that…” article) but the Psalms make it clear that the purpose of lament is not to stayContinue reading “Song of the Month: Set Free”
“The Lord Has Heard (Psalm 6)” Is Up!
This is probably the quickest a song has gone from first draft to up on the site. I started it on Tuesday morning and here it is on Thursday night, lead sheet, demo, and all. Check it out here. I don’t expect to hear this one on Sunday morning because Psalm 6 is a hardContinue reading ““The Lord Has Heard (Psalm 6)” Is Up!”
Psalm 6 and a Glance Into the Creative Process
So this morning I was reading Psalm 6 and I posted this picture to TWS’ Instagram (FYI, follow us on Instagram!). One of the ways I study Scripture is I write songs based on or inspired by the Scripture. This forces me to wrestle with presenting the Scripture in a new but true way thatContinue reading “Psalm 6 and a Glance Into the Creative Process”
Reflections on Psalm 5
With the recent release of “Refuge”, Psalm 5 has been on my mind. After reading it again, there is a reflection that stands out that I would like to share. When the Psalmist sings 3 In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice;In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch. Psalm 5:3 He immediatelyContinue reading “Reflections on Psalm 5”
New Song: Refuge (Psalm 5)
New song is up! This is one that I started with my friend Jarred in one of our songwriting sessions. I asked “so what are we going to write about?” And be said “how about a Psalm?”. Then it only made sense to do some sermon prep at the same time (the last Psalm IContinue reading “New Song: Refuge (Psalm 5)”
