Where is all of the good Christian music?

We talked at length about songwriting and what producers are looking for. He also said that the second verse should be exactly like the first verse in the number of syllables used—suggesting that it has some sort of sub-conscious effect on the listener... YIKES!

I don't think he was pulling my leg. It's what he does...it just seemed odd. But I believe he was telling it straight so far as what's producers are looking for in commercial products.

JacobLyre said:

I don't think he was pulling my leg. It's what he does...it just seemed odd. But I believe he was telling it straight so far as what's producers are looking for in commercial products.

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I wouldn't change anything about your music because you will be another atm machine.

I'm trying to make music that will relate to the listener stylistically. The content of the songs are kind of a snapshot of where "was" at the time of the writing. Have no intention of diluting the message.

What is "good" musically speaking to one person is horrible to another. Personally, I cant' stand music that includes screaming. I used to love hard rock...now it's too much for me. That may be because of all the time in recent years I've spent meditating in the quiet of primitive woodlands?

Most of my life I didn't like potato salad. It would make me wretch. Now I love it. Have no clue how that happened either.

There are tons of indie artists out there of all stripes. I think whatever you believe is good music, is out there, and lots of it...seek and ye shall find.

Reverbnation is a good place to look. There is Indieheaven also.

If you like acoustic music (from a master guitar player) from a songwriter a deep thinker and a true student/master of music, look up Chris Lucas. He'll never be in the main stream likely, but he'll always be a the top.

Hmm I will check him out. I can see why you may not like screaming if your listening to another washed down metalcore bands, then yeah it sucks. I listen to metal and stuff all the time. With this genre, you can just mix anything you feel like together and no screaming is required!

As a constant music searcher, especially for good christian music (which I have started to regain hope) stay on here and build a reputation. Who knows how many viewers you may get from this site, just friendly advice

Extol is back!
EXTOL - OPEN THE GATES (Official) - YouTube

My Epic is a band I've discovered recently.

Lower Still - My Epic - Lyrics - YouTube

I like deep worship songs,not the bubblegum type.

Lower still by Epic is a pretty cool song. I don't normally care for heavy metal music because of the inherant anger that it tends to convey, but the lyrics to that song made up for it.

This is my subjective take on things:

In Secular Music there's a gazillion styles of music. The Christian Labels basically put out three types of music, Gospel, CCM and Worship. There's some sub categories of Gospel and CCM but the well budgeted, professionally produced stuff isn't very adventurous.

"Good" music, for you is probably not one of the above but is, musically, one of the gazillion styles not well represented in mainstream Christian music.

There's lots of independent Christian artists recording pretty much every style. Basically in their living rooms. But they're sincere and doing the best they can. I'd encourage you to seek them out on youtube, christiansongwriters.org etc. I think JacobLyre is right "seek and ye shall find".

If you want stuff that's been written, performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by full time pros at every step of the process, there's gotta be a big enough paying fanbase to support it. It's simple economics.

Peace,

Ian

There is a lot of symbolism in contemorary christian music. You have to have an ear for it.

I am new to this forum and do not have my 50 posts so I'm not allowed to leave a link. But you guys looking for some good christian music may want to check out a band named "This Old Tent". They are a beautiful subtle christian band. their web address is thisoldtent followed by .com They also have some beautiful videos on youtube you can find if you type thisoldtent in the search. It's like listening to the holy spirit.

Check out Explorechristianmusic.com
They have a huge selection of christian artists. This website might help you get an idea of different bands. You can search by genre and find the genre you prefer.

Bernoulli123 said:

I am new to this forum and do not have my 50 posts so I'm not allowed to leave a link. But you guys looking for some good christian music may want to check out a band named "This Old Tent". They are a beautiful subtle christian band. their web address is thisoldtent followed by .com They also have some beautiful videos on youtube you can find if you type thisoldtent in the search. It's like listening to the holy spirit.

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Funny story, I had a few classes with their base player Tom Jackson. Pretty funny I'm reading this post as we speak.

jonathanriddle said:

I spend alot of time looking for good Christian music. But I keep coming across artists that are just sappy and weak on doctrine, on the Gospel, on the real truth of the Bible in their music. It gets frustrating sometimes when I want to worship and hear music that glorifies God and I keep having to skip songs on Pandora or change the radio station because it's just another song about how God is love and I was worth everything He did to save me. So where is the real Christian music, the ones that declare that I was never worth it, that He's worthy of all the praise and that people need the Lord!?

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I always like listening to Don Francisco. I hope that he out lives me, so that I can appreciate his music all of my life. He seems to enjoy letting his music and video be free for others. His wife, Wendy, plays music at times with him on stage. I really love this guy and hope to meet him in Heaven one day. I would also like to meet Keith Green who has already gone on (1982). Keith makes unusual music and songs, but I believe that his heart was in the right place. I don't go out to seek good Christian music. I did at one time, but fell short of finding it on my own. Friends introduced me to these two artists. I would never care to meet an actor or actress or even President of the USA or any rich and powerful person, but meeting these guys would be a wonderful treat. I would be unworthy, but thankful. Praise God!

I Have Chosen You - Don Francisco - YouTube

Keith Green - Easter Song (live) - YouTube

This is a short song by Keith Green, but filled with his heart.

My Eyes Are Dry - Keith Green - YouTube

If I get a chance to one day see Don Francisco at another concert, I would like to go with my family. There are some things that we come across in life that bring us great pleasure in the Lord. Thank God for his servants still serving us around the world.

I better stop here. I do enjoy my old favorites. This isn't a song, but a letter of sorts.

A Parent's Love - I Cried After Watching This... - YouTube

It would be nice to find some more recent artists, but my satisfaction in music seems to be met.

God Bless everyone! Feel free to check out my music at:
http://www.georgearriolamusic.weebly.com

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