Christian Music?

[Proselyte]

Hello. I was wondering if there is an official position on Christian Music by the Catholic Church? Are there any rock bands that sing about Christian themes that are overtly Catholic?
Are Catholic musicians encouraged to write or compose worship type music? Or would they be steered more to secular music?
As a musician myself, I was just curious about that. (I won't debate, I promise )

 

[Filia Mariae]

Hello. I was wondering if there is an official position on Christian Music by the Catholic Church? Are there any rock bands that sing about Christian themes that are overtly Catholic?
Are Catholic musicians encouraged to write or compose worship type music? Or would they be steered more to secular music?
As a musician myself, I was just curious about that. (I won't debate, I promise )

Not all music, even with a Christian theme, is appropriate for liturgical use. But Catholic musicians are certainly encouraged to create music in praise and glory of God.

Some contemporary Catholic artists are Matt Maher, Bob Lesnefsky (aka "Righteous B"), and Bob Rice.

 

[Proselyte]

I'm not sure if bands like Delirious, Matt Redman or Switchfoot have crossed the Catholic radar. Would those be deemed ok? I like their style and they seem to have a good message.

Thanks for replying.

 

[DJ B.K.]

Well I'd think it perfectly fine to listen to it, but playing some of it in church would be a different story.

 

[Miss Shelby]

I'm not sure if bands like Delirious, Matt Redman or Switchfoot have crossed the Catholic radar. Would those be deemed ok? I like their style and they seem to have a good message.

Thanks for replying.

Yeah sure, they'd be fine for casual listening.

Michelle

 

[Filia Mariae]

I'm not sure if bands like Delirious, Matt Redman or Switchfoot have crossed the Catholic radar. Would those be deemed ok? I like their style and they seem to have a good message.

Thanks for replying.

Sure, and BTW, some of the members of Switchfoot are Catholic.

 

[Maynard Keenan]

I'm pretty sure the music is left up to personal preference. As long as it isn't something that tears you down or leads you astray, it shoud be fine.

 

[Proselyte]

Thanks for the replies so far.
At the churches I attend, we have worship leaders who lead the worship band through contemporary and traditional songs.
As a Christian musician, I have been wondering whether to use the gift of music for worship or just write about whatever like I had before I renewed my faith.
As long as the music is positive with a good message, I assume the Church is fine with Catholic musicians creating secular music like you would enjoy a secular movie or something? How would a Catholic musician use his instrument for God? (Like drums, electric guitar or anything else modern?)

Thanks!

 

[Miss Shelby]

Here is a friend of mine's site along with links to his songs and CD's. It's how he uses his gifts and talents from the Lord. http://www.corsanctum.com/

Michelle

 

[Truffle]

I really wish our music was different at our church.It's really not uplifting for me at all. I'm not wanting to rock out or anything but I wish we could sing songs like Healing Rain or Awesome God. I can't see this changing-I mentioned our music one time to our elderly Priest and he hugged me and said..this isn't American Idol. LOL

 

[marciadietrich]

I have been to a Mass that had mariachi music.

I think much of what is played in service at Mass will vary by the culture somewhat.

A good more rock/hard rock type sounding Catholic band is Seven Sorrows: http://www.sevensorrows.com

Marcia

 

[GK]

Transubstaaaaaaaaaaantiation!

I know he was named on the first page, but I'll bring up Matt Maher again. The guy just plain rocks.

 

[RedTulipMom]

John Michael Talbot is my favorite Catholic musician! LOVE HIM LOVE HIM! Such uplifting music!! I highly recommend checking him out! He even did some songs with Michael Card!

http://www.johnmichaeltalbot.com/

 

[RedTulipMom]

oh...oh..Sal Solo is another Awesome Catholic Musician. He is from England and visits the STates alot and does concerts at Catholic churches. I have been to a few of his concerts and he even led our bible study group once. His cd's are excellent!

http://www.salsolo.com/home.html

 

[Ave Maria]

John Michael Talbot is my favorite Catholic musician! LOVE HIM LOVE HIM! Such uplifting music!! I highly recommend checking him out! He even did some songs with Michael Card!

http://www.johnmichaeltalbot.com/

What are some of his best songs? I just looked at a site where I often buy single songs and he has a ton of songs on there. Unfortunately Righteous B or Matt Maher was not on there.

 

[RedTulipMom]

What are some of his best songs? I just looked at a site where I often buy single songs and he has a ton of songs on there. Unfortunately Righteous B or Matt Maher was not on there.

Go to the link i gave..up top ..click on albums..all his albums come up..click on any of them and there are sample songs from each album you can listen to before purchasing!! i personally love The Table of Plenty album from 1997!

 

[ctay]

You can go here, http://www.altavista.com/audio/ look up artists and download mp3's.....

 

[DJ B.K.]

www.phatmass.com has a bunch of good Catholic hip hop.