Plenipotent's Search for Christian Music

[Citanul]

Well I'm sure you're great at it!

 

[TheLastGeek]

I really like Jericho Walls & Rise Up Lazarus. I’ve never heard them sung in church but it’s just music. They’re about defeating lies & trusting God. I find them very helpful & listen to them before doing something that I think could be challenging.

I love "Rise Up" too. Good choice!

I wonder if many people of the current generation just blindly accept the whole praise/worship team thing in church, because they've never experienced the moving beauty of hearing a church choir singing live, or having the whole congregation sing together in unison, with no voices above the rest. There's really nothing like it. It feels like a little slice of what we'll be experiencing in Heaven.

I enjoy some contemporary Christian music, along with many old hymns. But when I'm actually IN church... I don't want to hear the stuff I hear on the radio.

 

[TheLastGeek]

I tend to not contribute to these sorts of discussions as I usually listen to metal and progressive rock, and those aren't generally what people are interested in hearing.

But here's something which is on the more accessible side. These songs are taken from a rock opera called "Jesus Christ the Exorcist", about the life of Jesus and focusing mainly on his last few days. And for anyone wondering, that is John Schlitt of Petra in the second video, who has definitely still got it.

Hey, Petra had some crazy good songs back in their day!

 

[DragonFox91]

I love "Rise Up" too. Good choice!

I wonder if many people of the current generation just blindly accept the whole praise/worship team thing in church, because they've never experienced the moving beauty of hearing a church choir singing live, or having the whole congregation sing together in unison, with no voices above the rest. There's really nothing like it. It feels like a little slice of what we'll be experiencing in Heaven.

I enjoy some contemporary Christian music, along with many old hymns. But when I'm actually IN church... I don't want to hear the stuff I hear on the radio.

Churches originally fought against including more than a piano or a simple stringed instrument or 2 b/c they were concerned it'd lead to taking away from the human voice........They were absolutely right.

Again, I have to say it doesn't mean they're doing it wrong, I've attended churches regularly where the music is very focused on the leaders, & the church has stuck to what I would say is correct teaching & ministries. Just what can it lead to, what is it promoting?

I'm not sure where it's coming from. Seminaries encouraging churches to be seeker-friendly. The leaders wanting to fulfill their dream of playing in a band. The congregation being bashful in singing. Mix of problems.

 

[DragonFox91]

I like this one too

 

[peaceful-forest]

He's a country singer, but he has two gospel albums that I listen to. Alan Jackson. I'll post the albums from YouTube.

 

[Plenipotent]

I really like Jericho Walls & Rise Up Lazarus. I’ve never heard them sung in church but it’s just music. They’re about defeating lies & trusting God. I find them very helpful & listen to them before doing something that I think could be challenging.


Me too. I hear you. My family's church is starting to get into that where it's just lead singers & loud music blasting to drown out the congregation even if they wanted to join in............I've gone regularly to other churches that do that. I think it largely destroys the purpose. If I just wanted to listen, I'd stay home & just listen to music. I guess it's still a lesson in humility, just take it in, be happy the leader is so passionate, & I suppose I don't really believe it's a wrong way to worship (some people do like it & do see it beneficial), I just think it's a bit off.

The church I go to more consistently doesn't do that & I'm grateful. So what I'm working on is when I go w/ my family is to recognize that just b/c some churches do stuff a little different, it's not necessarily wrong.

I share your sentiments, and I'm in agreement with both of you. Although I'm still relatively new to Christianity, one of my initial forum posts revolved around my thoughts on worship music within the church.

Personally I find absolutely nothing edifying about what is considered worship music by many today.

I’d probably bypass at least the last 50-100 years from my search.

There are some beautiful songs on this album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdMhpsHf9e3pSF-Q_pQU97xKpYW9bVn4z&si=KisLycYfT4ykp9qT

Thank you so much!

 

[Plenipotent]

I love "Rise Up" too. Good choice!

I wonder if many people of the current generation just blindly accept the whole praise/worship team thing in church, because they've never experienced the moving beauty of hearing a church choir singing live, or having the whole congregation sing together in unison, with no voices above the rest. There's really nothing like it. It feels like a little slice of what we'll be experiencing in Heaven.

I enjoy some contemporary Christian music, along with many old hymns. But when I'm actually IN church... I don't want to hear the stuff I hear on the radio.

I believe that if individuals can connect with worship through music, that's wonderful. Personally, I find it a bit distracting. I have a deep appreciation for music, but I prefer to enjoy it in my own personal time rather than during a church service. To me, it takes away from the message and takes me away from God and not towards him.

 

[TheLastGeek]

I like this one too

Oh man, I love Toby Mac. His songs are so uplifting to me.

"Lift your head
It ain't over yet
So MOVE
Keep walking
Soldier, keep moving on.

I can hold your hand
But I can't turn your eyes to freedom"

 

[TheLastGeek]

I've been appreciating Toby Mac's music for like... 20 years now. His style may just sound like another hip-hop/pop song, but the messages just hit straight to my heart sometimes. I heard "Irene" a long, long time ago, and as a new single mom who was scared, struggling, and felt so alone and depressed, it felt like it was being sung directly at me.

"Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayers
Just cast your cares
And please beware
Of snakes
They come in all shapes and sizes
Tempt you
Put scales on your eyelids

Keep your head up
Don't you ever let up
The storm will pass
You'll be ready for the next one

Hey, little girl, with the pressures of the world on your shoulders
Don't say that it's over

Hush, little baby
Don't you cry
Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby
Everything's gonna be all right
The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight"

 

[Plenipotent]

I'm going to have an amazing playlist in no time!

 

[Citanul]

Hey, Petra had some crazy good songs back in their day!

Absolutely. @Plenipotent, if you're looking for Christian rock music, you can't go wrong with Petra.

 

[Niels]

Great idea for a thread. My tastes are pretty eclectic, too.

 

[Plenipotent]

Great idea for a thread. My tastes are pretty eclectic, too.

Awww yeah! All these suggestions is like a thumbnail of what my playlist is going to look like. I appreciate the input!

 

[LoveDivine]

This may not be your style, but I thought I would share. I love this violin version of my favorite hymn

 

[Plenipotent]

This may not be your style, but I thought I would share. I love this violin version of my favorite hymn

This is absolutely my style. I have no style, so everything fits.

 

[Richard T]

If I may speak for earlier contemporary Christian music I'd suggest looking at Carmen, Petra, Leon Patillo, Mylon Lefevre and Amy Grant. Phil Keaggy and Paul Clark too for a bit of jazz. So much great music to discover out there.