Tips for Cowriting and Recording "Lamb of God" w/ Matt Redman | CCLI x Loop Community

May 26, 2023

Video Summary:

Introduction and Early Influences

Matt Redman started leading worship because he needed to, and it was motivated by the turbulent years in his teenage life, finding peace and calm in worship songs at church (00:01:29)

He was inspired by various worship leaders, including those from the Vineyard movement and had the opportunity to meet and learn from people like Andy Park and Martin Smith at a young age (00:03:09)

A normal week for Matt Redman involves a lot of admin work, songwriting, and co-writing with people from different streams of the church, as well as spending time with his family and enjoying activities like pickleball (00:07:37)

The album "Lamb of God" was recorded live at a location called "Mission San Juan Capistrano" in Southern California, which is the birthplace of Orange County and features the oldest standing working building in California (00:10:55)

The Making of "Lamb of God"

The centrality of the cross is a major theme in the album, with multiple songs focusing on this topic, and the artwork for the album features a statue of Christ on the cross covered in debris to represent the idea that all sin was placed on Christ (00:12:38)

The song "Son of Suffering" is one that is particularly exciting, as it portrays the heart of God and his solidarity with those who are suffering, and was written in collaboration with other songwriters including David Funk, Aaron Moses, and Nate Moore (00:14:09)

Songwriting Process and Collaboration

When cowriting songs, it's essential to prioritize quality over quantity, and not rush the process, even if it takes a longer period (00:20:29)

Writing songs over a distance, such as via Zoom or email, can be beneficial as it allows for a longer process of revisiting and reshaping the song (00:21:13)

Worship Leading and Maintaining Focus

As a worship leader, it's crucial to check one's motives and ensure that the focus is on Jesus and His glory, rather than personal gain or recognition, especially in the age of social media (00:22:59)

The Swedish Man's Poem and Gratitude for Matt Redman

A Swedish man wrote a poem about God that became a song and spread globally without him knowing, and this story is appreciated for its devotion to God (00:29:51)

Matt Redman is thanked for his contributions to the church through his music and for continuing to write and lead worship over the decades (00:30:25)