Category Archives: Songwriting

Hunting Song

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

When I lived in the Northwest Territories I was lucky enough to make regular trips out on the land with local hunters; those were some of the best experiences of my Arctic days. Sometimes we made one-day trips; at others … Continue reading →

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Superman’s Fallen

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

This is my good friend Rob Heath singing a song that we wrote together about Christopher Reeve, perhaps best known for playing Superman, but also for his brave response to the riding accident that left him a quadriplegic. Rob has … Continue reading →

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The appalling CCM songs meme

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

There’s a meme going around Christian circles on the Internet about CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) songs. The gist of it is as follows: ‘Please try to name ONE (I know, there are so many to choose from) CCM praise song … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, Hymns, Music, Song Lyrics, Songwriting | 7 Comments

Should ‘Money for Nothing’ be banned?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

I would never use the word ‘faggot’ in my everyday conversation. Whatever one’s views on homosexuality, common decency and politeness means not using terms which have been used in the past as slurs and insults. And I would certainly not … Continue reading →

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Songwriting in the Traditional Mode: Some Preliminary Thoughts

Posted on November 15, 2007 by

Alex and I have been asked to lead a workshop for the Uptown Folk Club in January, and we’ve pretty much been given free rein as to the subject matter. I’ve been thinking that I might like to address the … Continue reading →

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