Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
Maybe a risky topic to get into  , but what music/artists are you interested in?One of my favorites is Keith Green... ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
lostreflections Member Posts: 131 From: Registered: 05-29-2002 |
Pretty much all I listen to anymore is instrumental Celtic & American Indian music. When I want to hear something with vocals I listen to Gary Puckett, Styx, Journey or Ronnie Milsap. |
BlazeQ Member Posts: 260 From: USA Registered: 05-11-2002 |
I was thinking of posting this R&B & really "churchy" music are probably the only types of music for which I have some dislike. Every other style I'm usually fine with (in Christian music). I like a lot of the bands in Christian music. My most favorite are Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, dcTalk, & Paul Coleman Trio. My favorite artists are probably Michael W. Smith & Rich Mullins. I could keep going on and on with others I like, but I'll keep it short I listen to Keith Green from time to time Brice, have you ever heard of John Huling? Great American Indian music. You should check him out. BlazeQ ------------------ |
BKewl Member Posts: 144 From: St. Charles, MO, USA Registered: 07-10-2002 |
The sweet goodness of Christian metalcore. Here are a few bands I enjoy: Norma Jean(Luti-Kriss), Zao, Living Sacrifice, Embodyment, Training for Utopia, Hopesfall, Underoath, etc. |
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MeanManInOz Member Posts: 388 From: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Registered: 06-26-2001 |
The only good Christian bands IMO are Rez, Messiah Prophet, Darryl Mansfield, Glenn Kaiser and Larry Norman. I presume the question relates only to Christian bands ? |
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BlazeQ Member Posts: 260 From: USA Registered: 05-11-2002 |
I wouldn't think it pertains only to Christian music. I myself rarely listen to secular music, one of the exceptions being Tosca by Suzuki. BlazeQ ------------------ |
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MeanManInOz Member Posts: 388 From: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Registered: 06-26-2001 |
I listen mostly to secular music because it's better. I listen to music because I like it, not because I endorse the lyrics. I really like Jimi Hendrix at the moment, he is just awesome, especially his ballads. |
Klumsy Administrator Posts: 1061 From: Port Angeles, WA, USA Registered: 10-25-2001 |
i'm really getting into apologetix lately... they are soooo funny yet filled with great doctrine, memorable and they do a real good job at their parodies in most cases (though you have to expect that covering such a wide genre of music, they aren't going to do it all well) i particularly like their paraody of "bohemian rapsody" but with music in general. I like a wide variety from some old hymns to modern worship to quite heavy stuff, but for me.. but its more about whether the music is annointed (or by what measure) than the style that gets me.. though of course thats something that can't be measured in a tangible way, but can be dicerned by the SPirit, but often you can tell by the lives and words of the people who preform it. If there life is a reflecting of beautifully serving the Lord with humility, the music is going to reflect that.. If Glorifying CHrist is their primary concern, then their music is going to reflect it.. If being a band is more important than taking up their cross then their music is going to reflect that, even if they have catchy tunes and perfectly sound lyrics.. I bet the sound of davids psalms would sound horrid to our modern ears ( ancient mideastern music was not that great very simple scales etc), But Boy David's music would have been annoited...
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
As I've said before, most of what I remember ARE the lyrics, so I have to disagree with secular music being better. I think we should be careful about the influences we allow into our lives, bad lyrics included. A little stupidity here and there by secular writers is one thing, all out assaults on true morality is another. Some people may be able to ignore the words being said but I can't count myself that lucky all the time. That said there are plenty of good secular songs out there which I enjoy as well. Every good thing comes from God. Also, I've got a theory that a lot of song writers went on strike and so artists have had to write their own lyrics. I heard the following lyrics at a shoe store: "I got hope like soap on a rope." Try singing that with a streight face Al Yankovic anyone? ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
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nfektious Member Posts: 408 From: Registered: 10-25-2002 |
quote: Amish Paradise! Rocky Road! and 3 or 4 cassettes of other insane hits! yeah ok i like silly stuff from time to time. i'm an easy going guy for the most part so humor is something i really appreciate - even in secular music. i hate pop music. pop music being made fun of is another thing i haven't listened to secular music (i mean to say listened by choice) for quite some time. i guess i can say that for any music actually. but that's changing. it's nice to have some tunes playing in the background while at work or play. i used to be - and i guess still am - into the "older" christian stuff (whitecross, whiteheart, petra, d&k, allies, mws, russ taff, wayne watson, margaret becker, amy grant, bride, mylon lefevre/broken heart, david meece...and so much more). i really like the "newer" stuff coming out from the "indie" labels (tooth/nail, gotee bros, etc). does that date me? heheh |
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BlazeQ Member Posts: 260 From: USA Registered: 05-11-2002 |
Lyrics are a main part for me. What is it that I always hear people quoting? Oh yeah... "Garbage in, garbage out." Pretty simple. Also, Christian music has progressed a lot and currently most of it is on par with the secular. The lyrics put it over the top. I do like some of the great musicians who produce in secular industry. Bob Dylan and Leo Kottke being my favorite.
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
Gotta agree with ya there Nfektious! Life doesn't take me serious so why should a I take it serious (or something like that)? I grew up listening to Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith and Wayne Watson and Twila Paris... BlazeQ, Rich Mullins is one of my favorites as well "If you're fightin' for zion and you're on the Lord's side, I think you're gonna find there ain't no trouble at all..." ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
Something kinda funny related to one of Michael W. Smith's more recent songs came about as we were driving and listening to the radio...The song was about Colorado and at the time we were driving through that state...The lyrics mentioned its big clear sky or something like that...At the time we were in the middle of hurricane force winds, rain and loads of kicked-up dust. You couldn't see more than twenty feet away at times, much less the sky. It seems someone at the station had a wry sense of humor.... ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
c h i e f y Member Posts: 415 From: Surrey, United Kingdom Registered: 03-07-2002 |
hey, you thought that this was a risky topic Crptc_Prgrmr why ? sorry if I said this in another thread, but sarah maclachlan I just love her music, especially "Angel", anybody else 'know' her ? ------------------ why not access chiefy's NEW worklogs ? |
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
Because people have such varied tastes. Obviously it hasn't gotten all that controversial after all... Anyone heard Mark Lowry's renditions of some popular Christian music?... "I..am..look'n for a surgeon, who'll work overtime to find my face in this world, my face in this world..." ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
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graceworks Member Posts: 455 From: Corvallis, Oregon, USA Registered: 03-03-2001 |
quote: Al fan here. Ray Stevens too. -Tim ------------------ |
Simdrone052 Member Posts: 13 From: Bartow, Florida, USA Registered: 10-16-2002 |
I enjoy Al Hmm, I love Chevelle, Creed, Some of the BETTER System of a Down stuff (go to www.songmeanings.net and look for 'Science', 'Aerials', 'Storage',and 'Chop Suey', just have to defend myself on this one, because they are known to use unacceptable lyrics sometimes) I like one Skillet song, Jars of Clay, DC Talk, 12 Stones, and most of the harder christian stuff that you probably havent heard of. ------------------ |
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Klumsy Administrator Posts: 1061 From: Port Angeles, WA, USA Registered: 10-25-2001 |
Simdrone052 if you like heavier christian music, ------------------ |
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Simdrone052 Member Posts: 13 From: Bartow, Florida, USA Registered: 10-16-2002 |
Ohhh, wow, these songs rule! Fallacy and stand are what I have downloaded so far, but thats just becaue I have a crappy old 56k... ------------------ |
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
Just listened to some Rich Mullins music again, still some powerful lyrics, and the melodies are stunning. There's just more depth and meaning to it than most Christian music out there. 14 years later I can't help but feel a bit disapointed at modern Christian music. ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
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BlazeQ Member Posts: 260 From: USA Registered: 05-11-2002 |
I agree about some modern Christian music, however there is good stuff being produced. Just have to find it  Earthsuit is REALLY good. They are heavy rock and from the couple songs I've heard (3 to be exact  ) they have pretty deep lyrics.BTW have you heard Mitch McVicker? He was one of Rich Mullins buddies and survived the accident that killed Rich. He sounds fairly similar to Rich Mullins and has a couple songs that they wrote together. ------------------ |
InsanePoet Member Posts: 638 From: Vermont, USA Registered: 03-12-2003 |
U2 is my favorite band. ------------------ |
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Crptc_Prgrmr Member Posts: 169 From: Registered: 02-05-2002 |
I've only seen Mitch McVicker as a co-writer with Mullins, haven't heard anything by him since. ------------------ Faith without works is like a song you can't sing, it's about as useless as a screendoor on a submarine... |
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Klumsy Administrator Posts: 1061 From: Port Angeles, WA, USA Registered: 10-25-2001 |
oh i just love rich mullens music, just bought some new cd's (lost all the old ones) recently.... such powerful lyrics, and his music , though not a style of everyone's liking is unique and well done... I think he'll always be my favourite Christian musician... not just because of his music, but because of his heart, his submission to God, and the power of his message in the lyrics.. ------------------ |
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InsanePoet Member Posts: 638 From: Vermont, USA Registered: 03-12-2003 |
Yes I am quite fond of Rich Mullins. I don't neccessarily like his style, but he put his whole heart into his music in utter praise to God. May he continue to rejoice at Home. ------------------ |
onfirepreacher Member Posts: 14 From: Bray, Wicklow, Ireland Registered: 09-14-2002 |
Hi Insane poet You said "U2 is my favorite band." They are good aren't they. I went to school with them and know all them well. 3 of them gave their lives to the Lord. Bono (Paul Hewson), Larry Mullins and the Edge (David Evans also his sister Gillian). I have been with and seen Bono in some pentecostal churches, but he sometimes goes through a struggle with his faith and delves into catholocism or buddhism. I would ask those of you who read this to pray that the confusion leaves him and he will continue to grow in his walk with the Lord, I'm sure he would inspire many to come to the Lord (I know some who did after listening to October). Remember, when you hear them, pray for them. God Bless, Shaun Aisbitt 2Chronicles 5:13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth forever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; ------------------ |
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InsanePoet Member Posts: 638 From: Vermont, USA Registered: 03-12-2003 |
I will pray for him. I wasn't around for October (is it any good?) the oldest U2 alblum I have is War.
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Robokid2002 Junior Member Posts: 6 From: Registered: 11-22-2002 |
Well I have lots of music i like. Im into the rock, punk stuff and these are the stuff i think are cool P.O.D.! Thousand Foot Krutch Newboys (some songs are cool, like breaskfast) dctalk is cool audio adrenaline some skillet stuff Pillar! Kutless! BlindSide ------------------ [This message has been edited by robokid2002 (edited February 11, 2003).] |
ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
I like alot. mostly christian.
I mostly like Rock, HipHop and Rap are cool, I like Techno, occasional Pop is okay. Later. ------------------ |
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Christian Member Posts: 400 From: Australia Registered: 09-15-2002 |
Is P.O.D. a 'christian' group ? |
Whoosh Member Posts: 19 From: FL Registered: 12-31-2002 |
Like most everyone else here I like several different styles of music. That wasn't always the case, but ever since I started my walk with the L-rd I have found my "music horizon" has broadened. My favorite groups ( at least right now anyway [This message has been edited by Whoosh (edited January 08, 2003).] |
D-SIPL Moderator Posts: 1345 From: Maesteg, Wales Registered: 07-21-2001 |
quote: POD (Payable On Death) claim to be a christian band. Haven't heard much other than 'Alive' so wouldn't know, but this is interesting Anyways music i like... Drum n Bass, Hard House, Hard Trance, Rock (metal, grunge etc etc), some hip-hop and rnb. Bands i like: InMe, Placebo, S.O.A.D, Killswitch Engage. I like some stuff by Slipknot, but make a point of not listening to it. Ermmm... Thin Lizzy Dj's i like: John Digweed, Judge Jules, Zinc, Randall, Micky Finn, Hixxy, Sy, Slipmatt, Vibes. Mc's i like: Shabba and Skibadee Think thats it. --D-SIPL ------------------ |
Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Genre: Christian: Metal (instrumental, metalcore, melody), Rock, Contemp. Worship/Praise, Classical, Opera, Instrumental Piano, Gothic and mixes of the above. |
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ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
yeah, P.O.D. is christian. There lyrics aren't always explicitly christian, but I find a lot of tie-ins. they would refer to God as Jah. They may not always seem like a christian band, because they don't approve to much of a "christian subculture." They are more into a sortof ministry. I guess. Later! ------------------ |
CobraA1 Member Posts: 926 From: MN Registered: 02-19-2001 |
I listen to various sorts of music - some christian, some secular. I love some of the hymns if played by a good organist. You should hear an organ played by students fresh from college . I listen to some DC Talk and Newsboys also. I've heard some Creed. My tastes vary from time to time. |
rowanseymour Member Posts: 284 From: Belfast, Northern Ireland Registered: 02-10-2001 |
I didn't think I liked hip-hop until two days ago when I stumbled on some free hip-hop tracks on mp3.com. I was expecting lyrics like those of Eminem or Dr Dre abouting killing people but all the stuff I've found so far has been awesome poetry by artists who are Christians. I've downloaded about 40 tracks of it tonight. Some of its very subtly Christian (I might try and trick my non-believing mates into listening to it ) and some of it is spiritual warfare. I really really recommend... My favs... I like free things ------------------ [This message has been edited by rowanseymour (edited January 11, 2003).] |
Krylar Administrator Posts: 502 From: MD, USA Registered: 03-05-2001 |
Hiya, I still listen to Stryper often...and it's been YEARS since they released stuff. Metal is my bag, mostly, although I listen to a bunch of different stuff at this point...including classical ;D -Krylar ------------------ |
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falkone Junior Member Posts: 9 From: Registered: 07-06-2002 |
Chicago's early albums.. their first one was the best.. they just got worse and worse... Electric Light Orchestra is an excellent group (well, Jeff Lynne that is.. the only real member.. ) as well.... |
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Christian Member Posts: 400 From: Australia Registered: 09-15-2002 |
I hate to admit it, but I've been listening to a bit of Stryper of late. |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
quote: I've heard alot about them, but I actually haven't heard any of thier music. Anyone have a link where I could download some song samples? ------------------ |
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Christian Member Posts: 400 From: Australia Registered: 09-15-2002 |
They are basically 80's glam/rock. Which is a style I like a lot. www.stryper.com appears to be down at the moment, so there's no link with samples, although you can always get some with winmx or whatever it is people use at the moment. |
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SLAM Member Posts: 36 From: Miami, FL Registered: 12-29-2002 |
Don't remember the last time I heard Stryper, I remember the band name though. One of my current favorites though is Tourniquet. Microscopic View of a Telescopic Realm is an excellent album. They've acheived an awesome balance where a Christian can be uplifted in listening to it, and a secular person can also listen without feeling suffocated by a Bible-over-the-head approach. Excellent job to them :-). Yeah, I also listen to POD, they're one of my favorites. They do have a very strong Christian message when you begin listening for it. "The Messenjah" on the Satellite album is one of my favorites for that. ------------------ What part of that do some people not understand? He who dies with the most frags wins, |
Soul Joy Member Posts: 35 From: Hallettsville, TX , USA Registered: 12-18-2002 |
I don't know if any of you are in the San Antonio TX area but Michael Sweet who was the lead singer for Stryper. For more information go by http://www.stryper.com You can check him out also at http://www.michaelsweet.com although there is no updated schedule on his personal site. ------------------ |
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Soul Joy Member Posts: 35 From: Hallettsville, TX , USA Registered: 12-18-2002 |
ops forgot to say he and his new band are posted to be in San Antonio on Feb 9th at the Catacombs. http://www.catacombs.fr.st/ ------------------ |
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BlazeQ Member Posts: 260 From: USA Registered: 05-11-2002 |
Thanks for the info. I haven't been to the Catacombs yet, though I've heard a lot about them. I'll check that out ------------------ |
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Soul Joy Member Posts: 35 From: Hallettsville, TX , USA Registered: 12-18-2002 |
I am sorry but I have been in contact with Michael and I am sorry but I was up to late and did make a mistake. His brother Robert and his new band Embliss will be at the cats in San Antonio. Please forgive the mis-information Sincerely, David Kelsey Soul Joy Records ------------------ |
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c h i e f y Member Posts: 415 From: Surrey, United Kingdom Registered: 03-07-2002 |
What is everybody listening to nowadays? ------------------ |
GUMP Member Posts: 1335 From: Melbourne, FL USA Registered: 11-09-2002 |
Currently I am listening to the soundtrack for the game Halo. I also have been listening to a lot of classical and soundtracks for movies. Pretty much the only category of secular music no one can argue against (unless the soundtracks feature artists that are ungodly). |
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ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
lol.. chiefy, you dug this up? haha
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