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Songwriter Wendell Kimbrough is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. Wendell shares his process of turning psalms into contemporary worship songs as well as his approach to co-writing music. Plus, they share industry tips and gear recommendations.
"A lot of times, as artists, we don’t actually know our work until other people respond to it. That’s why it is so important to be part of a community; to move toward community with your work and not hide it away." - Wendell Kimbrough
Wendell Kimbrough is a songwriter and performer, serving as worship leader and artist-in-residence at Church of the Apostles in Fairhope, Alabama. His music has been featured in Worship Leader Magazine and World Magazine; and Under the Radar Media selected his 2016 album Psalms We Sing Together as an honorable mention for albums of the year. In 2020, he was invited to serve on American Songwriter Magazine's panel of lyric judges.
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Universal Audio Apollo audio interface: https://amzn.to/3ni8HY8 [Affiliate link]Wendell's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wendellkmusicPsalm 62 setting: https://youtu.be/Vsg-pLr3iyEMusic video for “See How Good it Is”: https://youtu.be/XmQLBD70cak
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This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by are Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Oxborough. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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