Josh Smith Fan Club

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Comment by Heidi on July 28, 2009 at 10:47am

Great music.....i am not musically inclined, but love to listen and get inspired to God's word... I'm fond especially of "How Long.." Thanks for your talent and for inviting me to your chat....

Comment by Mary Smith on July 27, 2009 at 9:34pm

Hey,J.
You are number 4! Keep going, man. Great sound.

Comment by Joshua Smith on May 27, 2009 at 12:08am

Danny!

You are absolutely right man, just keep pushing man! I think that is one part of the equation.

Comment by Joshua Smith on May 27, 2009 at 12:07am

Lucille,
Do you know people that can write music? Co-writing is one of the most successful ways to get a good song out. Plus, you don't have to write the music, just sing it, you'll have the melody right there! Then you just need a tape recorder to get the melody down, then find someone you know who plays an instrument (piano is probably most helpful here) and have them pick outt he melody line. Then you have your music!

Comment by Danny Bush on May 26, 2009 at 8:49pm

Well, I do not write but I've palyed with some pretty talented writers. The sky is the limit guys. Just remember to have fun doing what you're doing, No Politics, No Craziness, its all about the music thats beating in your hearts, minds and souls...LET IT OUT, and for what its worth, NEVER take no for an answer if yes is what you need to succeed.

Comment by Lucille Palmer on May 26, 2009 at 8:44pm

God gives me music and lyrics, usually around 4:30 A.M. , but I can't write music. What can I do about that?

Comment by Joshua Smith on May 16, 2009 at 1:56pm

You know it's really different everytime I sit down to write. Sometimes the songs come really fast, and sometimes it takes days or weeks (or longer) to write them. For example, with the song "I Am" there was a tune in my head, and I knew what the song was supposed to be about, but it took forever to get the right lyrics and put it all together. Other songs, like "How Long" just come flooding out all at once. Those songs, the melody and lyrics all come at the same time. I think "How Long" was written inside of an hour and I played it at church the next day! You just never know, sometimes you plan it, and sit down to write, and other times you stop everything and scribble a song down on a napkin or something. But one thing is for sure, it is always a great experience!

Comment by David Walton on May 16, 2009 at 9:59am

Josh,

Tell me a little about your songwriting process. Do you have a "system" or does it work differrently with each song? If so, what are some examples?