SongArise

07/05/2026

Don't forget MOTHER'S DAY this Sunday. Need something to send her. Here it is .... and feel free to share it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzyWy-Sb5Y...

04/05/2026

Need something to send to that special person this Mother's Day. Here it is .... and feel free to share it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzyWy-Sb5Y...

28/03/2026

Hello friends and music-lovers,

Hope you're all well.

It's almost the end of March 2026, and our Cape trip is now a beautiful memory. It was amazing to see God's creation is all it's magnificence, and at the same time know that man is destroying this creation in war, pollution, and other destructive activities …... and here comes My April Fool's Offer........

I OFFER, FREE OF ANY CHARGE..... (for each day of April 2026)
TO THE FIRST 30 SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS/BANDS/CHOIRS/MUSIC GROUPS;
THEIR NON-EXCLUSIVE CHOICE OF ANY OF MY SONGS, TO PERFORM/RECORD.

Once I'm advised of the Song Title to my e-mail address (as below), I will send the MP3, lyric/chord sheet and backtrack (where I have), so that you can play around and experiment with the song. When you get to the stage of performing/recording, you will be free to arrange the music to your own sound, without making any major changes to the melody or lyric. Costs of production, distribution and marketing will be for your account on the understanding that I will be sent a copy of your final recording for marketing my songwriting service.


I've just added 3 songs to my www.songarise.co.za site under “03 Rough Demo's”. Two are under “Secular” > “Contemporary” being “Her Bright Smile” and “When You're Here in my Arms” and the third being “Glory to the Lord (Psalm 138) under “Christian” > “Other”. All these new “Rough Demo's” are marked “**NEW:” and appear first within their categories.

Please bring this message to the attention of any music-lovers/creators you may know. If they're interested in taking up my April Fool offer …..my e-mail address is [email protected] .

Let Music bring Good news to South Africa.

Blessings to you all. Have a great weekend.

Frank

Are you a singer looking for new or original songs? Visit a South African songwriter's music website for great material: Song Arise - songwriters are amazing

05/02/2026

Hello everyone.
Hope you're all well, knowing that January 2026 is now history …... but the festive season memories linger on. Hope you all had a great time.
On the music side …....... I've recently added quite a few new songs to my www.songarise.co.za site under “03 Rough Demo's”. They're all under “Secular”, with two under “Country” and one under “Contemporary”. All these new “Rough Demo's” are marked “**NEW:” and appear first within their categories.
They are:
1. “The Trail”. Remember the TV Program “Rawhide” about the cattle drives. I dreamed about being a cowboy on those herd-trails when I was a kid. The trails occurred in the USA from about 1860's to 1890's, with the most famous trails being “The Western Trail” and “The Chisholm Trail”. Both trails started in Texas moving northward through other States. Over 12 million head of cattle were moved during this time to northern railheads and pastures;.
2. “Let Me Hold You”. We all need some support when a bad day occurs;
3. “Show Me”. A Contemporary song about a relationship which is facing some challenges. Sometimes we forget that when you argue/fight …. you must “play the ball and not the man”;
Hope you'll enjoy the added songs..... so if you're musical or your friends are …....give any of my song material a try, land let me know the title so that I can send you the lyric/chord sheet and the backtrack (if held). My e-mail address is [email protected] .
Blessings to you all. Have a great weekend.
Frank

Are you a singer looking for new or original songs? Visit a South African songwriter's music website for great material: Song Arise - songwriters are amazing

17/01/2026

Hello Friends .......... on this mid January Saturday evening.

I hope you're all well, and wish you everything of the best for this 2026. I'm sure you all had a wonderful festive season (although it may already seem so long ago), but when you need some "time out", make yourself comfortable .......and take a listen to some of my new songs.

They are easy to locate as they're marked **NEW: and are the first songs in their category. You'll find them on www.songarise.co.za > 03 Rough Demos > Secular > Contemporary , and I hope that you'll really enjoy them.

Remember ........... If you or your friends are looking for new song material to perform or record, give me a try. I'd love to be part of your success.

Blessings. 😃😄🤣😃

Are you a singer looking for new or original songs? Visit a South African songwriter's music website for great material: Song Arise - songwriters are amazing

26/11/2025

It's less than a month till Christmas, and “Lion Jay & Friends” have recorded a number of my songs for their Christmas Album!
Here's a link to my favourite song they've done (titled “Don't be Afraid”): it's very happy and will be sure to lift your spirits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ocDBLx1hS4

You can find all the songs on the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4CUWM7SyQ361hlgU9FZVgE

Feel free to spread our authentic South African Christmas spirit with your friends and family – I hope it blesses you all.

Lion Jay · album · 2025 · 8 songs

22/11/2025

It's almost Christmas, and “Lion Jay & Friends” have recorded a number of my songs for their Christmas Album!
Here's a link to my favourite song they've done (titled “Don't be Afraid”): it's very happy and will be sure to lift your spirits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ocDBLx1hS4

You can find all the songs on the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4CUWM7SyQ361hlgU9FZVgE

Feel free to spread our authentic South African Christmas spirit with your friends and family – I hope it blesses you all.

Lion Jay · album · 2025 · 8 songs

07/11/2025

Hi Everyone. Hope you're all well, and that you're getting yourselves prepared for the GREATEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!! . It's only just over 6 weeks away ........ and there's always so much left to do. But take some time out, relax, and listen to some of my new tracks on www.songarise.co.za . They're all marked as **NEW: and are the first songs within their categories, so they're not difficult to locate. If you or your friends are looking for new song material to perform or record, give me a try. I'd love to be part of your success. Hope you enjoy them. Blessings. 😃😄🤣😃 Frank.

Are you a singer looking for new or original songs? Visit a South African songwriter's music website for great material: Song Arise - songwriters are amazing

04/11/2025

For this Christmas ….. Looking for new songs to perform or record this festive season? If so ..... try me. Songs can be heard on www.songarise.co.za under 03 "Rough Demos" > Christian > Christmas. On your request I will forward the lyric/chord sheet and the MP3, unless I am contractually restricted for that particular song. Here's the link to “Mary's Song” as an example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Q_z4HPPSU&list=RDb6Q_z4HPPSU&start_radio=1 . Hope you find something you love....... and merry Christmas as you spread the joy.

Mary's Song - written by Frank van Doorene, performed by Stephen BernhardtIs a song inspired by the reaction of Mary to the angel God sent and how she surren...