S Squared on the Road

Well, if you can call Manteca on the road.  We just finished up putting the S Squared treatment on 'Stand' by Hillsong.  I heard it on the radio for the first time and didn't recognize it.  We have it a little faster and metal sided, so to speak.

On the 15th of March, we are doing the songs for the Celebrate Recovery group in Manteca.  I still have to figure out which church and how to get there, but we plan on doing 6 songs.  The four covers will probably be 'Come To The Cross', 'If We Are The Body', 'Until the Whole World Hears', and 'Set Me Free'.  We will debut our new original 'Recovery' and follow with 'Jesus Is The Victory' for the big finale.  It will be good to be playing out in front of people.  I miss that with all the song writing we have been doing.  Still looking for a drummer and bass player to play concerts.  Got a gig in the beginning of June and don't want to have back tracks.  

Song 7 's new title.

Been busy writing and playing, but not writing the blog.  Need to do some mixing again.   Song 7 will now be known as 'Recovery'.  After Karl did the bass, we finally had keyboards added by Lyn.  We did 3 keyboard tracks and it sounds best with a mix of two of the tracks.  I'm thinking about adding this song to the internet tracks available.  We had 30 downloads of 'Jesus Is The Victory' without any promotion.  'Recovery' might be a better song.  We will see after the mixdown and the feedback from friends.

New Stuff

Since the last time I posted, the S^2 team has been writing new songs.  We are currently finishing up a song tentatively called Recovery.  We are waiting on some keyboard parts, which should be done soon.  The other one is still a work in progress titled Song 18 on the recorder.  By the time we can afford to get the CD out for sale, we will probably have 12 songs for it.  We have also metalified 'All of Creation'.  We hadn't done any Mercy Me covers for special music.  It seemed time.

On a different note, I checked the CD Baby site.  Our song, 'Jesus Is The Victory', had 30 downloads.  Not bad for no promotion or album to go with it.  100 more and I might get a check in the mail.

Children of God

Well, I dropped off the writing as the school year started.  It's been interesting and God has let me be challenged in several ways, but here is the last song from the CD that's ready.  Anybody interested in financing a music project?  ;-)  Next blog will be about the new music since finishing the mixing of the CD.

CHILDREN OF GOD

BY

McEwen/Willson

Noah built an ark out of gopher wood,

took a hundred years to do it good.

He told the people, it’s gonna rain,

better get ready cause it looks like rain.

When the rain was hitting the ark,

the waters flowed up, covered the dock.

The people cried out, let us come in.

Noah told them to be baptized in your sin.

CHORUS:

We are called the children of God, but don’t forget he has a chastening rod.

Listen to Him, yes, listen to Him, He will save your soul. (2x)

Save your soul.

Moses led the people out of slavery,

into the desert, so they can be free.

They started to worry, started to fret,

Pharaoh’s soldiers haven’t caught up with us yet.

When they came to the edge of the Red Sea,

they all freaked out cause the water was deep.

Moses stood on the shore with a staff in his hand. 

They all crossed the ocean, safely on dry land.

CHORUS

David was a man after God’s own heart.

Lusted after woman, and his life fell apart.

Had her husband killed to cover the lie.

God worked through him in spite of his crime.

Nathan came in, who was heaven sent.

He said you are that man, it’s time to repent.

So he fell on his knees, and started to pray.

God forgave him that very day.

CHORUS

Title Track Lyrics

The CD is named after one of our favorite songs.  We like them all, but if we had to pick a number one this is it.  It is already up for purchase at CDbaby and iTunes.

JESUS CHRIST IS THE VICTORY

BY

McEWEN/WILLSON

He was born in Bethlehem

Walked the streets as a lowly man

Came to set the captives free

Jesus Christ is the victory

PRECHORUS:

You will know Him when you hear of His great love with no fear.

Just ask Him in today.  There is no other way.

CHORUS:

Jesus Christ is the victory

Taking my sins away from me

Living life so abundantly

Jesus Christ is the victory

PRECHORUS:

The demons tremble at his name

Casting them out, as they came

Open blind eyes so one could see

Jesus Christ is our victory

PRECHORUS

CHORUS

PRECHORUS:

BRIDGE:

Lift your hands up to the sky

Don’t be afraid just give it a try

Let the love flow through you

All this and more He wants to do

SOLO

He died on the rugged cross

Came to save us that are lost

Bled and died on Calvary

Jesus Christ is the victory.

PRECHORUS

CHORUS

PRECHORUS: x2

Soldier

I haven't been blogging since a family member was in the hospital.  God has worked in our lives to bless us so on to the music.  Been busy mixing and doing test mixes before sending the final CD off to the printers.  Hopefully CD will be available by August 15th.  Here are the lyrics to Soldier.

SOLDIER

BY

McEWEN/WILLSON

We march to beat as soldiers against the gates of hell.

Warring to get past the enemy, Satan tries to kill.

Putting off chains of disgrace, feelings that we’re dead.

Loathsome fighters, here we go to crush the enemy’s head.

CHORUS:

I want a double portion, I want to live.

Blessing those who are in need, help me to give.

Armor of Christ, Book of life

Words of truth will heal.

Loving those who hate God’s children takes a lot of strength.

Putting off the Devil’s attack makes a soul’s restrain.

Come on you worried soldier, don’t wait for the attack.

Binding up and casting out, we need to watch our back.

CHORUS:

I want to be a faithful servant all my day.

Serving You in all my child like ways. (x2)

SOLO

We march as soldiers fighting, battle day by day.

Go we with the saints before us, don’t get in our way.

Dreading road of circumstances, here we go again.

Soldiers we are determined, steadfast and win.

CHORUS

Led From Above lyrics

'Led From Above' was the last song written before the major mixing/mastering month.  I think we are just about ready to send to Discmakers and upload to CDbaby and iTunes.  Hopefully soon depending on fundage and what needs to be fixed around the house.  Have a great day.

LED FROM ABOVE

BY

McEWEN/WILLSON

We got to be bold and strong.

Worshiping all the day long.

Do you feel it in your heart?

Hold on to it or it comes apart.

CHORUS:

Don’t be caught off guard

Listen to Him in your heart

Fill you up with His love

We are led from above

Life is only but a vapor

Here now and then your gone

Sometimes we are not safe

Not to have that love and faith

CHORUS

It’s always the same ol’ thing

Looking out after ourselves

Working hard for nothing

Try to make ourselves feel better. (x2)

Grace will have us all

Lift up your hands and He will call

Give thanks to God alone

Praising Him for what He’s done

CHORUS