Jamie+Sacred+Composition

= Composition Diary =


 * 20/04/15 **

What style of music do you want your composition to be? // Pop/worship //

What are some of the problems you think you might encounter? // Finding lyrics that fit the music. // // Keeping it different from other songs I know. //

27/04/15

 * His Eye is on the Sparrow - Analysis **

-Intro -Verse 1 -Chorus -Chorus
 * Structure**

- Keyboard/Synth -Voice -Drums- only symbols
 * Instruments**

There is a key change between the 2 choruses. This builds the song up, creates happier, more joyful feeling
 * Key Change**

**11/05/15**
What are some existing songs that you want you composition to be similar in style to? List at least 5 // John Mayer - Free Fallin // // You Stand Alone - Hillsong // // Hosanna - Hillsong // // Let Her Go - //// Passenger // // Stay and Wait - Hillsong //


 * 24/05/15 **

Characteristics of my song

 * Soft fingerpicking, relaxing
 * calm, quiet, feels spiritual
 * Type of music that makes it easy to feel connected with God
 * Builds up
 * catchy chorus

=**Possible chords for Intro/Verse**= Dm,A#, C Fingerpicking for intro, maybe verse

Alternate between A# and C leading into chorus

=** New Chords **=

capo 2 or 4

Am, F, G, C - run down back to Am. X2 Fingerpicking
 * Intro:**

Same as intro
 * Verse: **

G, Am, F, C G, Am, F, F
 * Pre Chorus:**

Cadd9, G, Am, F
 * Chorus: **

Definitely use these chords, still deciding where to have capo.

=Song Structure/Instruments=

Intro - Guitar Verse 1 - Guitar, Voice Pre Chorus - Guitar, Voice, Cajon Chorus - Guitar, Voice, Cajon Verse 2 - Guitar, Voice, Cajon Pre Chorus - Guitar, Voice, Cajon Chorus X2 - Guitar, Voice, Cajon

I have decided go with **capo 4** =**15/06/15**=

Name of song: Child of God

=Words/Chords=

Verse 1 and first pre-chorus fingerpicking
When the world is caving in And you've got nowhere to hide When the shadows are closing in And your going lose your mind
 * Verse 1:**

Do not fear Our God is here He will stand Right by your side
 * Pre Chorus:**

In his presence We will live Now (Build)

Because as long as the ocean touches the sand And the sun is hung in the sky You can turn to the God above Because you are a child of God.
 * Chorus:**

When your walking through the fire Flames ablaze at your feet Everything around you desire Temptations all that you meet
 * Verse 2:**
 * Am F**

Do not fear Our God is here He will stand Right by your side
 * Pre Chorus:**

In his presence We will live Now

Because as long as the ocean touches the sand And the sun is hung in the sky You can turn to the God above Because you are a child of God.
 * Chorus:**

=18/06/15=

The song I have composed is a sacred, slower pop song. It is made saved by the words that I wrote myself, which describe how when everything seems to be going wrong, God will carry you through. One thing I struggled with was getting the recording right for the whole song in 1 go. I found that when finding chords for my song, I tended to continuously come up with new ideas and I struggled to choose what to use. This song could be used as a worship song in church. Next time we do a composition i would like to make it more complex with layers of different guitar parts and well as harmonies and maybe drums/cajon. Overall I am happy with my composition.

Please excuse the sound quality as it was recorded us the computers inbuilt speakers. Please also excuse the metronome because i didn't know how to get rid of it. Song is in an email I sent to you.