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New Song Preview...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Lately I've had the "songwriting bug," so I've been coming up with ideas and melodies. One thing I love to do is to demo a new song in it's raw from and let everyone hear it. I feel that if the song shines through the low-production, then it's a good song. As I write and demo new songs I want to share them with those who are closest to me and my music. It's kinda a "thank you" for supporting me, a way to get feedback, and hopefully make your day a little more "musical." Below are the Lyrics.

The song "Like a Child" comes from Mark 10:15 - "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Sometimes we are so hung up on proving that what we believe is true, that we forget how important faith is. The truth never needs to be convinced, but rather it needs to be received. Sometimes we try to make a case for God and try to explain his existence, which has it's place in defense of what we believe, but should never be the premiss. God wants us to receive the truth like a child, and truth has a great way of always being proven through growing closer to God, and his word.

DISCLAIMER: This is a VERY rough/raw recording... please have mercy ; )

"Like a Child" by Raymond Gregory

[VERSE]

Thinking back to 1993

Playing tag and falling out of tree

I never let the Sandman get "the drop" on me

Time was far too important to waste on sleep

Why can't we be more like we were when we were young?

[CHORUS]

I want to fall in love with someone I've never seen

I want to have faith like I did the hour i first believed

I want to carry a cape in case I learn how to fly

Oh, i want to be more like a little child

[VERSE]

When did we loose our innocence?

Why were we so eager to give it all away?

We traded our youth for experience

And sometimes forget why we were made

Why can't we be more like we were when we were young?

[REPEAT CHORUS]

[BRIDGE]

We're all out to prove what we believe

But when I look at a little child

I start to think that we're the ones who are naive

I want to believe in you with all of my heart and mind

I want to be more like a little child

My day at Capitol Records.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

We finished out the new Harvest Worship CD, "Enter In," at Capitol Records in Hollywood CA yesterday. Here's a little inside look...

"Happily Married" V-Day Video!

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Many of you sent me your photos to be included in the Day7 Vday video. I had a lot of requests for it to be posted, so here it is. Share it with your friends and family, so they can see your photo!

Harvest Music Audition Video!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Valentine's Day Preview!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Many of you have sent me your photos to be included in the Valentine's Day video that will be shown at Day7@Harvest on Feb 14, during the song "Matrimony (Happily Married). I figured I'd start the festivities early and show off a few of the photos ahead of time (I'm impatient). There is still time to get your photos to me to be included. Just send a high rez picture file to Matrimony@RaymondGregory.Com. For more info CLICK HERE.

Today's Harvest Set...

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Sunday, 01/24/10
Forever- (Chris Tomlin)
The Risen King — (Raymond Gregory)
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Announcements/Offering
Exalted — (Chris Tomlin)
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Message
Pastor Greg
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Communion
Remember Me — (Steve Wiggins)
Nothing but the Blood — (TRADITIONAL)
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Closing Song(s)
The Risen King

Song for a rainy day...

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

This feels like a good rainy day song to me... I'm playing it a Day7 in Valentine's day... Don't forget to send me your married couple photos to be featured that night too! Matrimony@RaymondGregory.com - More info in the post below...

Getting Older

Valentines Day Video Featuring You!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

This coming Valentine's Day (02/14/10), I'm doing a special set for Day7@Harvest in Riverside CA. It will be a great way to celebrate a day of love, through music and the promise of the greatest love ever shown - God's love.

When I play the song "Matrimony," we are going to show a video, and that's where you come in. I want the video to be clips of various married/engaged couples, but I need photos! Imagine celebrating your love for your spouse in front of thousands people! (hint to guys - do it as a surprise) Even if you live too far to attend, the night will be webcast live.

To be in the video send a High Resolution photo to Matrimony@RaymondGregory.com. Please include your names, and how long you've been married. Also, there will be a special treat for the couple that's been married the longest.

Not Married? - this would be a great chance to honor someone that you know who is, like your parents...

Let's make this great! Blessings ,
Raymond Gregory.

Set list for 01/10/10

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

You’re worthy of my praise
Justified
Hosanna, the God who saves
You are my king
God with us

2010 happenings so far...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

It's 2010, and there is a lot in store for our little camp here. So far, here is what is in the works-

Magazine Feature - Inland Empire magazine has a feature of my music in the January issue.

New Worship CD - We have been recording a worship record at Harvest, and I'm happy to say that it will be released near the end of February! Many of you have asked where to get "The Risen King" and "Way to the Father," and I'm happy to say those song will be on it.

iTunes single - In spring, I'll be releasing an exclusive iTunes single of the song "Getting Older." Make sure you follow on twitter and facebook for announcements about that.

Valentine's Day Event - we are in the process of putting together a special V-day event. Stay tuned...

RADIO - You'll be hearing "Matrimony" on the radio a lot more pretty soon...

MORE SHOWS TO COME!

Thank You for being such a huge part of my music! Let's make 2010 a big year. Tell your friends and family about the music, and help me reach more people with my story. Love you guys!

Raymond Gregory

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