How “Keep On the Way” Became a Declaration of Purpose
Songs have a mysterious way of evolving—sometimes unexpectedly. This particular piece started with lyrics written by a dear friend. Though the original version had a different direction, I found myself especially drawn to the first two lines. They held a kind of energy, a spark of inspiration that felt worth exploring.
I followed that spark, allowing the song to take on new meaning and momentum. What emerged was something more personal—yet also bigger than me. It began to speak to ancient themes, to stories and truths that resonate through generations.
One moment in Keep On the Way that continues to grip me is the tutti line—the full, unison phrase that both opens and closes the piece. It feels monumental, almost cinematic. To me, it calls to mind that powerful scene when God gave the commandments to Moses and the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. That connection felt so strong, so central, that I chose to close Keep On the Way with the singing of the Ten Words—the Commandments themselves.
Keep On the Way has since become more than just another track in my repertoire. It has become a kind of anthem. Bold. Declarative. Rooted. It’s the opener in my set of orchestrated numbers, setting the tone for what’s to come—not just musically, but spiritually.
I didn’t set out to write an anthem. But sometimes, songs know what they want to become.
