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After five days of around-the-clock collaboration, the Compassionart songwriters have officially put any new ideas on hold
11th January 2008 (Perthshire, Scotland)
After all, there’s more than 22 songs in their arsenal now, and time couldn’t be more of the essence.With an unabashed sense of anticipation about the future of these new worship songs, everyone from Steven Curtis Chapman to Darlene Zschech to Matt Redman is holed up in the studios at the House of Cantle, laying down track after track. And even though the pace has been nearly non-stop, the excitement in the studio has yet to fade. These artists clearly love working together, and the challenge of accomplishing so much in such a short time seems to have invigorated them.Well, that and the sense of community that’s permeated the week’s events. While most of those participating were professional acquaintances of his, Paul Baloche tears up talking about the deep friendships that have been forged.
I can’t even tell you how rewarding it was to hang out people who really get you and what you’re about,” Baloche says. “It’s a great way to start a new year, that’s for sure. That deep connection has made all the difference in collaborating together.”
A time of spiritual enrichment each day was also integral to the success of the Compassionart event. After a time of worship led by Tim Hughes, Joyce Meyer spoke today during the morning devotional. With her trademark sense of humor and refreshing candor, she spoke about the ever-changing life of a believer and challenged the artists in the room to write more songs that specifically communicate God’s intense love for them. After Meyer’s talk, a time of communion, led by Bishop Graham Cray, was easily one of the week’s highlights. It was here when everyone was reminded of the One who has called believers to reach out to the poorest of the poor—which is exactly why the artists behind the Compassionart effort got together in the first place.
Artist Update:
Last night during dinner the Compassionart artists got a very special phone call from Chris Tomlin, who wasn’t able to make it to the festivities due to a short-term illness. Feeling much better now, Tomlin expressed his disappointment about not being there for the festivities but is “excited” to hear what they’ve come up with in the meantime
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