Category Archives: Musings

At Men’s Katoomba Convention over the past three weeks, I’ve been overseeing the singing, and the most controversial aspect of what we did was… the old hymns. It’s actually not a surprise in one sense, although in the past I … Continue reading →

I haven’t even finished listening to this new Hillsong DVD yet, and I just have to start writing about how good it is. Something seems quite different from previous offerings. It’s almost as if there’s been a kind of … … Continue reading →

I think that in song leading, there are 2 things going on. First, the leader is indeed worshipping God individually, and I think needs to be sincere and to sing from the heart. People in the congregation take their lead … Continue reading →

Once again, yes and no, in my opinion. From a classical music perspective, being a great musician is like being a great gymnast. You learn routines, which are performed as well as possible. All sorts of considerations are relevant in … Continue reading →

Yes and no, in my opinion. The reasons why music must be good are different from the reasons why lyrics must be good. It’s a bit like comparing apples with oranges, I think. In one sense, the answer must be … Continue reading →

We recently installed a new PA system in our church building. It increases the potential volume considerably. That’s not strictly why we bought it, but now that increased volume is a possibility, it is also quite often a reality! It … Continue reading →

A guitarist probably needs to take care of his or her hands. So should a pianist. I’ve often wondered what I’d do if I lost a hand or two. Or even a finger. I suppose I could still be a … Continue reading →

I’ve started using the word “praise” to describe what we do when singing in church, instead of “worship”. It’s not really such a big deal. And there are any number of things you can call it! Perhaps most significantly, I’m … Continue reading →