My Story
My Song Writing Journey
My songs are my life’s work but, in many ways, my life’s story, following its ebbs and flows.
Some are about LIFE, some about FAITH – oscillating between the two as my life unfolded.
In my teenage years and early 20s, I wrote mainly love songs but, after marriage, other aspects of life demanded my attention.
Joining the music ministry in my local parish rekindled my song writing passion. Initially writing songs for worship, my focus shifted to people on the fringes, often put off by faith terminology. Reflective songs followed about practical aspects of Christian life – such as community and service.
After my mother passed away, I wrote a song in her memory expressing gratitude for her gentle ways and their positive impact on me. This ushered in a new song writing phase, focusing on life’s close relationships with lover, family and friends – and their importance to our growth.
Finally, working in the community sector taught me much about those struggling with life’s challenges. Songs about social inclusion emerged – relationships beyond the comfort zone of those close to us.
These days, my songs traverse all of these inter-connected dimensions.
Songs that Inspire
When I play my songs publicly, people can be moved by the stories and messages, reinforcing chosen paths or inspiring improvements in simple and, in some cases, more profound ways.
Initially, this surprised me – and it happens with both my LIFE songs and my FAITH songs. There seems something there, especially in the words, that can touch the hearts of others.
While I am a Christian, my FAITH songs appeal to some people of other faiths and even of no faith. As humans, despite our differences, we share many universal values.
So, I decided to offer my songs of both types more widely to anyone interested, in the hope that others will find them helpful in some way.
Songs for You
Perhaps for you, INSPIRATION comes from some aspect of normal LIFE such as an idea or person; or perhaps from religious FAITH; or, as in my case, from both.
These songs cover both – perhaps offering a bridge between the two. Some offer what I hope are meaningful reflections on day-to-day LIFE, especially relationships; others, on aspects of FAITH.
Wherever you draw your inspiration from, I hope you find something here that resonates with and enriches your own life and those of your family and friends. If so, my songs will have achieved their purpose.
– Phil Murray