Hey all, Jarred and I are finally doing it. We’re going to create the podcast that we’ve been talking about since last year. Now mind you, we’re terrible at this social media thing so you don’t know that we’ve been talking about it, but trust me, we’ve been talking about doing a podcast for aContinue reading “TWS Podcast”
Tag Archives: Songwriting
Kickstarter Prelaunch
Hey all, I am excited to announce that Jarred and I are launching a Kickstarter for our upcoming album “Christ The Hope of Glory”. The prelaunch page is up and you can use the link to be notified when we go live. Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lochandcain/christ-the-hope-of-glory-full-album
Random Exercise Generator
Have you ever stared at a blank page and asked yourself “what am I going to write today?” If you have, then good news! I have a random musical exercise generator for you. I have added a permanent link under the “music” tab in the menu and you can also find it down below. IfContinue reading “Random Exercise Generator”
Reflections on Scripture (Genesis 1:26-28)
Welcome to the new series here on TWS where we’ll reflect on Scripture and worship. My hope is that we will gain a deeper appreciation for the act of worship, how it impacts us as worshipers, and how it reveals God’s character. We will start in the beginning. In Genesis 1:26-28 we read this: 26Continue reading “Reflections on Scripture (Genesis 1:26-28)”
“Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns
It’s March! And The song of the month is “Be Thou My Vision (All That I Long For)” . This one has a special place in my heart. “Be Thou My Vision” was one of those songs that helped me fall in love with hymns. Now it would be helpful to define what a hymnContinue reading ““Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns”
Equipping The Saints
One of the most impactful, musical, experiences in my life is playing songs for the saints who are confined to nursing homes. Many of these brothers and sisters have Alzheimer’s and dementia. They are so weak that they cannot rise from their wheel chairs and if somehow they manage to stand they are in greatContinue reading “Equipping The Saints”
Writing Songs That Teach
There are many ways to write songs. When I was young I used songwriting as an emotional journal. I would feel something and I would try to capture that feeling with my guitar and a pen. Eventually I grew tired of the angst and pain that accompanied my songs and took a break. For twoContinue reading “Writing Songs That Teach”