Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.
This hymn has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. And because I know how beloved it is, not just for members of The Church of Jesus Christ but for Christians everywhere, I was pretty intimidated to arrange it. I had to tell myself — all I can do is approach it my own way and do my best.
I recorded My Song in the Night on a day that is sacred to me — the anniversary of my son Eli’s passing, six years ago. In the hardest days before and after his death, I went to the piano over and over again. I sang Peace in Christ until I could breathe and then I sang it again at his funeral. Music wasn’t a distraction from the grief — it was the way through it. I chose to record this hymn on that day because I know what it means to need a song in the night, and I know that the Savior’s atonement and resurrection are not just beautiful doctrines. For me, in those days, they were the only light I could find.
Finding Wholeness: Behind Our Arrangement of “Bread of Life, Living Water” Website Article: Bread of Life, Living Water Article YouTube Video: Bread of Life, Living Water There is a special kind of magic that happens when music brings two people
It makes me wonder why we would stumble through life—unsure of what we are doing or where we are going—when we could instead hold the hand of the Savior, the Lord of the universe. By allowing Him to lead us, we avoid pitfalls and wrong turns; He lifts us when we fall, strengthens us when we are weak, and leads us toward life, living waters, peace, and rest.
Website Article: http://marileekaymusic.com/song-stories/ Hello! I am posting today to share a couple of things I have shared recently that aren’t necessarily a full, new arrangement or original composition. I haven’t posted in more than a month, but I have three
President Russell M. Nelson was a beloved prophet and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who possessed a huge and tender heart. He wrote the lyrics for the hymn “Our Prayer to Thee,” which was included in the new LDS hymnbook, before he passed away in September 2025. His tenderness, testimony, and humility are deeply felt within the lyrics of this new hymn.
It was fun and interesting for me to look at the whole of the month of January’s teachings through music. These truths are foundation and beautiful.
This beautiful Christmas Carol was recently added to the LDS Hymnbook. This arrangement features a violin & vocal solo along with SATB harmonies. Thank you to members of my Ward and Stake at Church who joined with me to record this arrangement!
I have been wanting to arrange more of the newly added LDS hymns and this was one that someone in a comment from another video had recommended I do, this and Gethsemane. I finally was able to do them both!
“Where Can I Turn for Peace?” YouTube Link Ever since I created this arrangement of “Where Can I Turn for Peace?”, this hymn has had new meaning for me. For some reason, I needed to really look at the lyrics