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MY MUSIC WAS FREE

For several years, I have given my music away for free. That's right - not one cent. I have been met with resistance from the "pay folks" and have been the indirect subject of how free music isn't really appreciated yadda yadda. As I have and will continue to maintain my music is my way of paying it forward. Because the Lord has blessed me with the talents and I really have no desire to make any money from my music, I have wrestled with how I can feel better about what I do and dismiss the critics. And let me say, I have no problems with those who do sell their music - just their communication on why they think that pay music is superior to free music.

So, effective immediately my music will have a cost. The format is quite simple:

If you use my music in any performance, I would request you make a donation to either the general missionary or humanitarian fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I don't care if you contribute $5.00 or $.05. It's just a way to further the work of the Lord by you paying it forward. Think of the good you can do for a struggling missionary or refugee seeking refuge and safety. The scripture, "...if ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me" comes very clearly into my head.

I don't need or want to know of your contribution - that is up to you. My website will be updated with this information. I hope you find favor with this new method and pray the Lords choicest blessings on you as you reach out to His children.



By clicking on a link to listen or download, you agree:

* That you can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially as long as you give appropriate credit and provide a link to this website (ldshappymusic.com).
* You may not remix, re-engineer or otherwise alter the music or words without permission from the author(s).
* My originals are NOT sactioned/approved by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Permission from your Priesthood leader prior to rehearsing/performing is recommended.
* No warranties are given or implied. The work shall remain the property of LDS Happy Music.
* And lastly, please enjoy the music. Comments are encouraged. :)

Why my music will always be free

*** UPDATED 20 April 2016 *** See Main Page Header.

 I know that this subject is a sticky wicket and I can completely understand and respect why people will want to sell their music. For some it is their livelihood - it is their bread and butter. They do that to justify their years of schooling and experience. I get that.
While I have no professional experience or schooling in music, I write because I love to. In my beliefs, I have the comforting knowledge that everything we have on this earth has been given to us by the Lord that made us. We all have things that we excel in as well as things that we enjoy doing. Music production is one of my things I enjoy doing.

I also am grateful for the knowledge that when we share our talents with others, we are blessed by a loving Father in Heaven. I am blessed to have a good full-time job, a great wife and family, and many other things. And I’m grateful to have the opportunities to share those talents which the Lord has freely given me. In my own thinking, by giving away my music free, I am helping to “pay the debt” to my creator. I do this that others might find some sort of joy in the message of my music, and thus live up to my moniker of “LDS Happy Music”. smile emotico

5 comments:

  1. KryssyDecember 2, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful sentiment, and beautifully said. Thank you for sharing!

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    are these songs church approved?

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  3. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Debbie, as always, they are available for use but your Bishop has the final say. I would like to believe that the music and words are in keeping with the principles of the gospel, but they have not been officially church approved. The only approved songs are those that have won or received special recognition in the annual church music submission process. I hope that answers your question.

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  4. j1948May 23, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    Rick, I have been asked to sing a solo in a few weeks with the theme of Joseph Smith. I love your version with the melody of Come Thy Fount. I'm a Baritone and was hoping to download the original you posted but could not find it on PDF'S. I'm very excited to share this arrangement with the congregation. PS I was the original Zacharias in the first production of "Savior of the World" I am very thankful that gifted musicians as yourself are willing to share your talents. I hope to hear from you soon so I can start rehearsing. Thanks, Joseph

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    1. UnknownMay 23, 2016 at 5:16 PM

      Hi Joseph and thanks for responding. You can find the link to the PDF here: http://www.ldshappymusic.com/2015/05/joseph-smiths-first-prayer.html. It's the 2nd one down the list. Thanks for the kind words and I hope that you and the congregation feel the sweet spirit as you testify with this arrangement. It truly was a labor of love. You can email me at ldshappymusic@gmail.com if you have other questions.

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