Music by Lou

Wow! 2017 is gonna be a great year!

The Men's ACTS Retreat Directors for the 2017 Retreat at St Justin Martyr parish in Houston have asked me to try my hand at a theme song for their upcoming retreat in the 2nd Quarter!

The RCIA Leaders at St Joseph Catholic Church of Rayne have given me the opportunity to compose a theme song for their upcoming Candidates' and Catechumen's  Retreat March 31 - April 2.

And, after composing a love song for a friend to give to his wife on their anniversary, I have been working on a tune for my dearest of 46 years.

For any of you aspiring or experienced singer/songwriter/musicians, check out Cheryl Engelhardt's MX4 Seminar. I'll tell you, this old horse is learning about branding and promotion as fast as he can. Sort of like drinking out of a fire hydrant. Cheryl supports herself by her music, so she knows what she is talking about!

More tidbits about the music pros in the MX4 semnar over the next few posts - needless to say, they are great!

Just thought I would throw in a shot of me and my Spear NSG - thank you, Claude!

Have a blessed day!

Good morning! This morning CDBABY reported sales of a few of my songs from the Paid in Full album through the Russian search engine Yandex. Praise God! One of my goals has been to spread the Word of God through song and the Internet throughout the whole world to His praise and glory! And, it seems to be happening. thank you to any and all who have streamed, downloaded, or purchased a hard copy of my work. May God bless you!

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been asked to compose new songs for a men's ACTS Retreat and for our Parish RCIA Retreat. What a blessing! It turns out that the theme of the ACTS Retreat is "Remove the sandals from your feet" from Exodus 3:5 when God spoke to Moses at the Burning Bush. Coincidentally, the RCIA Retreat theme is "Lord, it is good that we should be here" after Luke 9:33 when Peter, James and John ascended the mountain and Jesus was transfigured before them. Two mountain top experiences!
My normal approach is to read the Scriptural reference for the theme and to offer it in prayer to God looking for guidance. I do not fret over a passage, regardless of how difficult to put it to music that it may appear. I have learned over the years that the Holy Spirit will inspire me in His time.
I did and He did!
You can find an mp3 of the songs and a lead sheet for each here.
Enjoy!