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Ray Melograne

About Me

Ray Melograne’s MusicFrom a young age, I’ve always had two passions in my life: the Lord and music. I started writing worship songs in the church at the age of 12 and continued to progress until I became a worship leader. I also studied music education in college, and became a music teacher in the public schools. Both of these experiences were very rewarding, but I couldn’t help but feel that there was something more that I should be doing. While leading worship, I recorded a CD of several of my original worship songs. During this time I realized my love for recording, producing and sharing the music the Lord gave me with others. I also started writing and performing more contemporize Christian songs. These songs came out of various experiences I’ve been through and impressions the Lord has given me. I saw that people (saved and unsaved) related to the experiences conveyed in these songs. This led me to start a new ministry, traveling to various venues sharing my testimonies through song. It also caused me to start two more CD projects. While launching this ministry, I met a missionary named Mike Bartel. He has a vision to help girls, here in the North Eastern United States, who were victims of human trafficking. He wants to build a place that can house and rehabilitate these girls while sharing the love of Jesus with them. This was the latest piece of the puzzle that the Lord revealed. God called me to partner with Mike Bartel’s ministry by raising awareness at each of my musical events and donating a portion of my new CD sales to his ministry.

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Music:

Member Since: 4/2/2007
Band Website: indieheaven.com/artists/raymelograne
Influences: Just to name a few. Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Dave Koz, Kenny G, Harry Connick Jr., Joshua Redman, Michael Buble`, David Benoit, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Ron Kenoly, Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Keaggy, Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche, Mark Schultz, Third Day and Mercy Me
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Why do we struggle?

Why do so many Christian ministries struggle to survive in the northeast (especially on Long Island)? Why are the churches so much larger down south? Why are there so many more opportunities for Chris...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:47:00 PST

Hearing God’s Voice

As I've mentioned earlier, I have been reading out of Ecclesiastes. This last time I opened up to the next chapter everything was dry. I wasn't getting anything out of it. Then I went to the Lord in p...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:08:00 PST

Why do we worship?

The Lord has been reminding me about the difference between temporal things and eternal things. So many people worship the Lord when they are happy. When something great happened in their life, they a...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:01:00 PST

Why do I do this?

Why do I write, record and perform these songs? It isn't for fame or money. There are easier ways to get that! I could just go on a reality TV show. No, I have a different motivation. I love the Lord ...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:53:00 PST

A Word From Ecclesiastes

I've been studying Ecclesiastes lately, and the Lord has really been speaking to me. Solomon was one of the wisest men on earth. He was also one of the most wealthy kings in the world. Yet, he spends ...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:51:00 PST

Digital Download Are Now Available

My songs are now available for digital download.  Click on this link to check it out! ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> http://www.indieheaven.com/ct/...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:37:00 PST

Encouragement of the Month

This is a poem that was submitted by: Elisabeth Ann Keyes Good News Club Coordinator & Teacher TrainerChild Evangelism FellowshipSuncoast Chapter    My Cornerstone Holy One, Unchanging L...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:16:00 PST

Want to purchase one of my CDs?

All of my CD's are available for purchase on my indieheaven page.  Click on this link ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> http://www.indieheaven.com/ct...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:56:00 PST

Do You Want To Hear All Of My Music!

I have all of my songs up-loaded at this link:   http://www.indieheaven.com/ct/?ad=1&ref_id=81622" target="_blank">..http://www.indieheaven.com/images/banner/3_b.gif" border=0>   Just d...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:39:00 PST

Review written by Bill Buppleman of Holy Grounds August 2007

If you would like to read the review about Ray's performance @ Holy Grounds click on the link below. http://www.holy-grounds.com/prev-melograneaug07.html  ...
Posted by Ray Melograne on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:00:00 PST