What makes a song or band great?

[Sketcher]

Musical talent is what makes a band great.

The Holy Spirit should be there, but He won't work through every song to reach every person in the same way. One song or even part of a song can hit Person A hard, but it might not do a thing for Person B. So all a band can really do about including Him is just pray over the lyrics and maybe pray before band practice.

 

[deep_thought_generator]

this is true ^^

 

[foo-oswald]

not trying to offend you, just trying to get you to think.

Most who are new to this forum roll in and do exactly what you did. You're not the first, and you won't be the last, to wander in here and try to get everyone "to think."

Those of us who are believers and choose to listen to music that doesn't meet your- or anyone else's- definition of "Christian" music are not unthinking individuals. Far from it, my brother...

Music is only a small portion of what we do in worship. Worship is a 24-hour-a-day occurence...

Now, I'll address the OP: IMO, a band is good if they can take the stage and play well. I can't tell you how disapointing it is to hear a song on the radio, enjoy it, and then suffer through the live performance because the band just can't hack it. That is what makes a band musically good to me.

I guess that quality is so high on my list because I'm a musician, and I know what it takes to be "good" at what I do.

God has touched my heart with lyrics from U2, Coldplay, The David Crowder Band, Jewel, and many others. The band doesn't have be in the CCM market to be instruments of God...

 

[deep_thought_generator]

i never said i was trying to get "everyone" to think...only the person with the list...not that that really matters.

my own definition, fortunately, does not matter. worship comes from within. as stated in the Word.

besides...i merely stated that this is the way i choose to live. i never said that i expect anyone else to...only to THINK about where im coming from.

one of the great things about being a Christian is the freedom that we are given. but we must keep ourselves in check so that our freedom does not confuse non-believers. and just because we can do something...does not mean that it is good for us.

"All things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial" 1 Cor 10:23
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I'm still stickin with what i said...the only thing that determines a good worship band is annointing. period. when God's hand has a role in it...everything else falls into place.
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i think your definitions of good music would fit secular music quite well though.
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I guess that quality is so high on my list because I'm a musician, and I know what it takes to be "good" at what I do.

what the heck is that? im not sure if you mean to, but you sound rather arrogant in this statement. if not...pay no attention to this. i apologize.

however, i too am a musician/songwriter. i know my guitar quite well, and i understand that technicality plays a major role in attracting listeners. but i do not take credit for any of it. the Almighty One is responsible for all of it. he chose to give me the ability that i have. he chose to give me the words to write and sing that will speak to people how he sees fit.


anointing

love all,

Zack

 

[Idicious]

i never said i was trying to get "everyone" to think...only the person with the list...not that that really matters.

my own definition, fortunately, does not matter. worship comes from within. as stated in the Word.

besides...i merely stated that this is the way i choose to live. i never said that i expect anyone else to...only to THINK about where im coming from.

one of the great things about being a Christian is the freedom that we are given. but we must keep ourselves in check so that our freedom does not confuse non-believers. and just because we can do something...does not mean that it is good for us.

"All things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial" 1 Cor 10:23
---------------

I'm still stickin with what i said...the only thing that determines a good worship band is annointing. period. when God's hand has a role in it...everything else falls into place.
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i think your definitions of good music would fit secular music quite well though.
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I guess that quality is so high on my list because I'm a musician, and I know what it takes to be "good" at what I do.

what the heck is that? im not sure if you mean to, but you sound rather arrogant in this statement. if not...pay no attention to this. i apologize.

however, i too am a musician/songwriter. i know my guitar quite well, and i understand that technicality plays a major role in attracting listeners. but i do not take credit for any of it. the Almighty One is responsible for all of it. he chose to give me the ability that i have. he chose to give me the words to write and sing that will speak to people how he sees fit.


anointing

love all,

Zack

I've probebly spent a few days total if you count up the the total time thinking on this subject I ofcourse respect your thoughts on it

 

[foo-oswald]

i never said i was trying to get "everyone" to think...only the person with the list...not that that really matters.

besides...i merely stated that this is the way i choose to live. i never said that i expect anyone else to...only to THINK about where im coming from.

It seems as though I have offended you. That wasn't my intent. I apologize.

However, if your desire was to merely get one individual who posted in this thread to "THINK about where (you're) coming from", you should have addressed that individual clearly.

I'm still stickin with what i said...the only thing that determines a good worship band is annointing. period. when God's hand has a role in it...everything else falls into place. i think your definitions of good music would fit secular music quite well though.

If that's your point of view, good for you. However, the OP didn't ask what makes a good "worship band". He asked a general question about what makes a band good. No specific genre implied other than the fact this thread exists in the Contemporary Christian forum. I would guess that if the OP wanted to discuss worship bands, he would have posted this thread in the Praise & Worship forum...

I feel my definitions apply to any band in any genre. God's hand having a role in the day-to-day existance of a band can be the catalyst for the band to commit themselves to excellence. Which, in turn, produces the end result of playing well live.

what the heck is that? im not sure if you mean to, but you sound rather arrogant in this statement. if not...pay no attention to this. i apologize.

No, I think you're jumping to conclusions. Apology accepted...

however, i too am a musician/songwriter. i know my guitar quite well, and i understand that technicality plays a major role in attracting listeners. but i do not take credit for any of it. the Almighty One is responsible for all of it. he chose to give me the ability that i have. he chose to give me the words to write and sing that will speak to people how he sees fit.


anointing

love all,

Zack

Believe me, I am aware of the fact that God has given me the talents I possess. I am also aware that those talents must be maintained through commitment and practice, or they will begin to fade away. I've learned this through experience over the last 18-or-so years.

That's what I meant when I stated I know what it takes to be good at what I do...