Worship Leader Magazine Review

Because of my participation in the Song DISCovery rating process(es), my name was passed onto Worship Leader Magazine’s Managing Editor, Jeremy Armstrong as a candidate for writing an article, reviewing an upcoming Song DISCovery disc.  So right around the same time as I was participating in the 2nd Listening Board, I got the chance to jot down a couple thoughts (< 200 words) about the songs that others had chosen for Song DISCovery volume 78.  To be clear, I didn’t rate these like I did on the listening board.  My gig here was to comment on what others thought would be best for this volume.  The column is called “In Your Words” and I expect to see it in the very next issue of Worship Leader Magazine.  I’ll try to get a picture up when it comes in.  I’m so honored to be a part of the worship conversation in this way.

Song DISCovery Listening Board #2

It looks like I’m doing something right, because Phil emailed me again, asking me to participate in rating the newest Song DISCovery submissions.  (The criteria can be found here.)  He said my position in the church as Worship Leader and my thorough feedback and attention to detail are the attractive pieces that move me near the top of the list for this kind of thing.  All I know is that I crave feedback, and think everyone wins when people are looking out for their best interests, whether insane encouragement for a song well written and produced, or a sharp criticism of something that may be disastrous.  Golden rule stuff.

See my personal notes (that don’t get submitted along with the ratings below…  I’ll follow-up with the inclusions on this disc.  We’ll see how closely the other participants’ ratings matched mine.

Song DISCovery Listening Board

The editor for Song DISCovery, Phil Sillas, emailed me and asked if I’d like to be on the 8-12 person Listening Board to rate the 25 potential songs for the upcoming CD release. I was absolutely floored… excited beyond words. I received a link to the voting section where I carefully listened to 25 songs and rated them 1-5. I’m looking forward to receiving the next disc in my subscription. What a cool thing to participate in.

Making the Grade – Round 2

My new parody (of Lily Allen’s “The Fear”) “The Mere” has reached the Top 5 this week, which makes my second placement on the chart in the Song DISCovery Community.  My parodies seem to do pretty well there.  Perhaps I should save the celebration until one of my originals gets there, but what the heck?  I still think it’s cool that other music ministers are appreciating my stuff.

The Mere

Well, the third installment to the forthcoming “You Said It” album is here… The Mere.  A tale of either a totally whacked out pastor or a sampling of a bunch of whacked out pastors, The Mere serves to remind us that growing a church, becoming the superstar in it, or losing touch with making contact with those outside aren’t good things.  Please to enjoy my parody of Lily Allen’s “The Fear” – The Mere…

This song is available for purchase in high quality audio, along with my other parodies and several other original songs at www.speakerheart.com/jefflittle.  Please stop by and throw a few dollars at music, thus encouraging its continued creation.  You’ll be glad you did.

Making the Grade, part 2

Well, the song remained popular through the month and is part of the Top 5 Songs – 30 Days.  Even though it is fairly silly to create Christian rap parodies with a faux-British accent, it seems to be doing well.  I’m glad.

Making the Grade

I participate in an online social network called SD Community, where Christian songwriters and worship leaders gather and share each others music.  This week, it appears I’m on the top 5 rated list with “Thou Shalt Always Die,” my parody of “Thou Shalt Always Kill” by Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip.  If you are among the people who appreciate that song and want to support me making things like that in the future, you can visit my online store and pick up your own copy.  Thanks and happy listening.

Mardi Gras

Check out pictures from our Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras gig in Apple Valley.

The Wall of Guitars

I’ve finally done it… hung all my stringed instruments (except the autoharp) on the music room wall.  Here, in all it’s musical splendor… the wall of guitars.

Forget it

It’s just too hot to do anything.  Check back when Fall starts.