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Worship Songwriters: Want to Go Deep?

Russ Hutto — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:52:05 +0000

So you want to be a successful worship songwriter? Here’s a pointer: Write deep stuff. Not obscure. Not psychedelic. Not indecipherable. Not over spiritual. Just deep. I saw Carlos Whitaker share a review from his latest EP in which a reviewer basically gave it 1 star because they felt it wasn’t “deep” enough. One of his songs is the [...]

Lord of My Refuge (Psalm 31)

Russ Hutto — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:35:18 +0000

So here’s my contribution to the Worship Community’s February Songwriting assignment (Psalm 31). If you’re a writer there’s plenty of time to get in on the action! The intro stinks. No excuses. i just stunk it up. The lyrics and melody are what I’d like you to focus on. NOT the production or instrumentation! I had some [...]

Sunday Setlist [PWAC Jesup 2.7.10]

Russ Hutto — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:16:52 +0000

Had the great privilege of leading worship at Providence Worshiping Arts Center in Jesup, Ga today. It’s been a while since I’ve worshiped there and I always enjoy the warm welcome and the freedom given to just go for it in God. It was only me on an acoustic this trip, which I REALLY enjoy sometimes, because [...]

I Used To Be A Hip Hop Star: Revisited

Russ Hutto — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:43:43 +0000

…heh, just kidding. But one of my BIG musical influences is hip hop. Not the watered-down, monotonous drivel that has crept into the mainstream these days, but more of the underground, old school stuff. Ya know, kind of the Dirty South stuff before it became public enough to package it up, slap a label on it [...]

Calling Worship Songwriters: February Writing Assignment

Russ Hutto — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:37:11 +0000

As part of challenging myself (and others) to continue to write. I’d like to issue a challenge to you! Write a song! For the month of February I’d like to encourage you to write a song based on Psalm 31. Feel free to use your translation of choice, but it’s a great idea to look at the [...]

Sunday Setlist [Morning Gatherings 01.31.10]

Russ Hutto — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:23:49 +0000

Today IS a great day! We’re through our first service here at SSCC. Looking forward to our second gathering and our night of worship tonight! I had the great privilege of leading a song I wrote this morning. Psalm 63. I think it’s going over well. I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback on this one [...]

50 Songs: It Is Good (Psalm 147)

Russ Hutto — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:56:49 +0000

So I’m still behind on my goal to write 50 songs this year, but I’m still writing! This is a song with lyrics based on Psalm 147. I could definitely hear a big group of people singing, not necessarily a choir, but just a big group of friends hanging out and singing some worship to God. The [...]

50 Songs: He Is Light (Is. 9, Jn. 1)

Russ Hutto — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:45:56 +0000

As we enter into the Advent/Christmas season I wanted to write a simple song about Jesus entering the world as THE GREAT LIGHT that has overcome darkness. This might not be the most singable song, the range jumps from medium to pretty high, but I think it could be adapted to a multiple singer setting. Maybe [...]

50 Songs: You Will Make It (Psalm 91)

Russ Hutto — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:24:07 +0000

A little encouragement based on Psalm 91. Just a little grown up lullaby. I wanted to write a song using the beautiful truths in Psalm 91, without using the words dwell, abide, shelter, or wings. I think I did ok. The “voice” is God singing to us. In essence He’s asking us all these tough questions that [...]

50 Songs: Down, Down, Down (Psalm 95)

Russ Hutto — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:13 +0000

This is my second song today. And third for the week. I might try and keep this up! As always if you like any of my tunes and would like to share them with your church or small group please feel free to. Just let me know if they go over well (or if they bomb)! I [...]