I have been reading a book that a good friend of mine has been so gracious enough to let me borrow. In a brief outline, this book goes into detail about writing a well structured worship song. In one of the examples I was truly touched. It had explained how some songs don't need lyrics, but sealed lips. Now what I was going for on this intro was just a feeling of peace almost like what you'd see in a calming rain and in God's presence. Which then as it builds up I wanted to cast an Image of God's hand stretching out to pull you into dance. I could go into more detail but "This song is just a canvas and your mind is the paint. Make it into your own masterpiece." - Aaron Burton

Ambient Intro

Just a simple drum track, a little blues guitar, and a little lead. This is a rough track thats in the workshop process.

Church Song 1

I had wrote a song awhile back about meeting back up with the woman of my dreams, and also whom I am engaged to. Usually they tell you to write a song first with a melody but in this special case I had the lyrics first. Hope you enjoy this laid back love song. 

SLOW DANCE

Tell me your favorite color and I will paint it in the sky
If your searching for the sand at the ocean we will lye
No matter what they're saying I will never change my mind
Close your eyes dear close your eyes 

These clouds they dance above us giving us pictures to view
You gaze in such great wonder I get lost into you
I would great you like the spring with each flower I'd bloom
Take your time dear take your time

Lets slow dance to your favorite song
I don't know the words so I'll hum along
I'll count in my head for my two left feet
As we slow dance until our lips meet 

Fighting time I'll break the hands off the clock just to spend another moment with you
I know you can't stop time but if we just pretend that i could pause the setting of the sun for you  
Cause I know what the night will surely bring cause moments like this don't last an eternity 
Surely as the leaves will change and as sure I could be everything and everyone is just season     even you and me    

Slow Dance:Demo

Just a small demo of a song I had started on. Enjoy

Lonely:Demo

This is a song thats been laying around my files for months...ok possibly a few years. Me and Robert Olivas spent a lot of time tweaking a lot of little things on this song. Though like all the other recordings I do. I have not equalized much on this track. But I'm just wanting to share my music. So i hope you enjoy. 

The Battle Demo

This song was composed by me, but was really written by Robert Olivas. It's a super long story that I'm going to condense. This wonderful Brother in Christ (Robert) came into my life about 6 years ago. Growing up with two sisters I never really had the older brother figure to look up to. He pretty much filled that role. Between sophomore/Junior year my parents were going through a divorce and i was a mess. But by the grace of God their relationship was healed. During that rough patch of my life and ever since then Robert has kept me out of so much trouble and has been more than a best friend...he's became my brother. Literally...the guy moved in with me almost 2 years ago. Right now he's taken his next step in his Journey we call "life". He is now a Missionary gone out on a 11 month missions trip around the world. Being so dear to his community and church, we all miss him very much which is mostly what influenced me to approach this song. It captures the meaning of a Missionary and tells a story about a Brother. 

Lyrics:
His pockets were empty but he had/ so much to give
Windows were boarded up in the house/ where he use to live
Standing there with a smile on his face/ and an outstretched hand
But inside he watched through a kaleidoscope as no buildings/ were left to stand

I stood on the edge of my grave tell the moon/ touched the grey sky line
Lost in our own city cause we had stolen/ all of the street signs
I dipped my toes into treacherous lands but it seemed/ so ordinary
Then a man grabbed me by my left hand to pull me out/ my friend the missionary

An eleven month adventure he considered himself/ a castaway
Fallen trees lie dead on the ground/ and thats where they chose to stay
Seeing life from a different prospective there's no telling/ what he found
Just like in the wooden hills we find peace/ in natures sounds    


The Missionary

THIS IS JUST A DEMO/NOT COMPLETE
Ever felt like your just a ghost to your crush? In this song I explain the trials I go through to get this girl to say what she feels. But really I'm just a ghost to her ("I walk through walls and call your name all I hear is silence/A voice calls out it sounds the same greeting me with kindness/I feel two hands fall upon and rest on my shoulders/My back turns into ice I'm frozen I've never been colder") on the second verse I explain the fact of her ignoring me and me becoming cold inside. On the bridge I'm being very sarcastic to her saying that she can make up her mind whenever she wants to. But then I explain how no matter how much I wanna hate her that I can't. the heart wins the battle in the end.

Verse 1:
I see a hand stretch across the sky but will i see it tomorrow
you say that I've been lost for years your voice filled with sorrow
but this southern sky holds more than just our secrets
I gaze upon the crescent moon I swear i'll never forget

Chorus:
in style you write the ending before the story even begins (stop this game)
your heart tells you to leap but your body doesn't want to go (let me be)
     
Verse 2:
I walk through walls and call your name all I hear is silence
A voice calls out it sounds the same greeting me with kindness
I feel two hands fall upon and rest on my shoulders
My back turns into ice I'm frozen I've never been colder 
 
Bridge:
Take your time we're not getting older (you)
keep that chip on your shoulder
I hate that I can't keep my distance (now)
You come to mind at least your consistent


@burton