50 Songs: Glory (Based on Psalm 29)

November 17, 2009 in songwriting with 7 Comments

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I’m still writing! Though it looks like my goal of 50 songs is beyond me. However, ANY songs are better than NO songs so I’m happy with this year’s output!

Glory

Based on Psalm 29. You know, the one that talks about ascribing glory to God? Well, I wanted to write that notion without using the word ascribe. In fact, I just wanted to sing “glory” without singing “ascribe” at all.

I think it turned out nicely. I had a little bit of lyrical help on the last line of the chorus. Thanks, Jon (my brother) and also on one word of the second verse (thank Mandy Thompson!! you’ll get your check later).

Which word? You’ll never know. Unless Mandy spills the beans.

I’m always torn between throwing down a quick acoustic guitar scratch track and pseudo-full-band demo’ing a song because I actually hear a sound when I’m writing. But I don’t want to pigeon hole a song either so I go back and forth.

For this song, I decided to go ahead and try and capture some of the sound I hear in my head. So, armed with a guitar and my macbookpro (no fancy studio equipment for me!!) I demo’d it out. Hope you like.

Listen here: http://twt.fm/336067 (opens in new window)

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Chord chart and mp3 available on request.

Glory
2009 Russ & Jon Hutto

(v1)
The God of glory thunders
His voice a burning flame
The Lord of endless wonders
Holy is His name
Holy is His name

(v2)
In lightning bolts He flashes
He sets the sky aflame
His voice like thunder crashes
Holy is His name
Holy is His name

(c)

(b)
And the Lord is enthroned above all
And the Lord is exalted forever
And the Lord is enthroned above all
Glory to His name
Glory to His name

About Russ Hutto: I live and work in the beautiful Golden Isles region of Southeast Georgia along with my beautiful wife Lydia. You can find me designing in print for WYIM Publications during the week. I'm the Editor of The Worship Community. On the weekends, I'm usually volunteering in the Worship Ministry at St. Simons Community Church or traveling to help smaller churches with Worship Ministry Development. I also help mentor and coach student musicians and singers for our middle and high school ministries. Lastly, I'm an avid CrossFitter (CrossFit Brunswick) and love all things fitness and nutrition.

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7 Responses to “50 Songs: Glory (Based on Psalm 29)”

Chad November 17, 2009 at 8:31 pm #

I like the song but I wish there were leas effects on your voice so I could better understand the lyrics. Can you post the words?

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Russ Hutto November 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm #

Great point Chad, I usually include the lyrics. I’ll add them in.

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David November 18, 2009 at 9:55 am #

Love the Deliriousness of the arrangement Russ :)

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Russ Hutto November 18, 2009 at 8:45 pm #

David, I’ll take that as a compliment!!

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mandythompson November 19, 2009 at 11:44 am #

I hear it when I write too. There are some songs that just MUST be semi-produced to get the full effect. I’m glad that you did a fuller sound with this one. It just would sound … weenie … without it! :)

And I won’t tell which word, either.

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David November 19, 2009 at 4:36 pm #

And definitely take Deliriousness as a compliment. I’m going to really miss them now that they’ve decided to call it a day….

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