One day, I just thought, "Hey, why don't we take a break from all those intense theological and political debates and just talk about the very reason we're all here in this group: music." So... who are your favourite guitarists and what song contains your favourite guitar work/solos by them?
Do you write music? Poetry? Melodies? Do you want to be involved in music someday, by that I mean be in a band and travel the land? What kind of music would you want to perform in your group?
What music inspires you the most? How did you begin learning guitar, and how did the desire to do so come about? How did you get your guitar? What were the first songs that you learned? What are your favourite songs to play?
How do you get most of your music? Do you buy cds, purchase mp3s, or get it for free () from your friends and 'other sources' ()?
Whatever is music related, feel free to talk about it here.
One day, I just thought, "Hey, why don't we take a break from all those intense theological and political debates and just talk about the very reason we're all here in this group: music." So... who are your favourite guitarists and what song contains your favourite guitar work/solos by them?
Do you write music? Poetry? Melodies? Do you want to be involved in music someday, by that I mean be in a band and travel the land? What kind of music would you want to perform in your group?
What music inspires you the most? How did you begin learning guitar, and how did the desire to do so come about? How did you get your guitar? What were the first songs that you learned? What are your favourite songs to play?
How do you get most of your music? Do you buy cds, purchase mp3s, or get it for free () from your friends and 'other sources' ()?
Whatever is music related, feel free to talk about it here.
planetogo wrote on Apr 11th, 2009 at 9:55am : I'm a CD person. I can't really get back into the downloading music thing... Music lives on flat round things after all.
Wait a second... *looks at planetogo's favourite bands section on his profile*... you have CD's of all those artists?
But yeah... I'm a CD person too (remember the days of casettes? Oh yeah). Though an album has to be pretty stinking good for me to buy the whole CD. I guess that's where legally downloading songs is nice. But don't music on CD's have greater digital and technological integrity to how it was originally recorded than mp3s?
I can't really get back into the downloading music thing
You mean you were once into it? Okay, I must confess... I was too, and I had a ludicrously large collection of music (though I'm sure there are others who have yet larger music collections) that was acquired by the internet and friends. Lately, I get a kick of searching and collecting good, obscure and out-of-print 'Jesus Music' (music made by hippies in the 60's and 70's who became Christians but kept their long hair and music style)... I wonder if out-of-print music is illegal to download?
Most of that music collection was on my desktop, which recently bit the dust. Heh, I guess that's one way to get rid of it all! I had some stuff left on my mp3 player, and I have a comfortable CD collection that, eventually, I will learn to live off of (probably when I go to Bible college).
I want to be careful, though, of buying CD's in a rush lest that fascination with the artist of the CD subsides, and that CD becomes rarely listened to. I want my music collection to comprise of keepers.
And by keepers, I mean music that's spiritually AND musically inspirational. A rare combination indeed.
How about the rest of y'all?
[QUOTE u='planetogo' d='2009-04-11 09:55:40']I'm a CD person. I can't really get back into the downloading music thing... Music lives on flat round things after all.[/QUOTE]
Wait a second... *looks at planetogo's favourite bands section on his profile*... you have CD's of all those artists?
But yeah... I'm a CD person too (remember the days of casettes? Oh yeah). Though an album has to be pretty stinking good for me to buy the whole CD. I guess that's where legally downloading songs is nice. But don't music on CD's have greater digital and technological integrity to how it was originally recorded than mp3s?
[QUOTE]I can't really get back into the downloading music thing[/QUOTE]
You mean you were once into it? Okay, I must confess... I was too, and I had a ludicrously large collection of music (though I'm sure there are others who have yet larger music collections) that was acquired by the internet and friends. Lately, I get a kick of searching and collecting good, obscure and out-of-print 'Jesus Music' (music made by hippies in the 60's and 70's who became Christians but kept their long hair and music style)... I wonder if out-of-print music is illegal to download?
Most of that music collection was on my desktop, which recently bit the dust. Heh, I guess that's one way to get rid of it all! I had some stuff left on my mp3 player, and I have a comfortable CD collection that, eventually, I will learn to live off of (probably when I go to Bible college).
I want to be careful, though, of buying CD's in a rush lest that fascination with the artist of the CD subsides, and that CD becomes rarely listened to. I want my music collection to comprise of keepers.
And by keepers, I mean music that's spiritually AND musically inspirational. A rare combination indeed.
Mr. Big was my original inspiration to pick up bass. Billy sheehan was like, "weedley-weedley weedley-weee," with his four stringed guitar and I thought it would be so cool if I could do that to. Paul gilbert also contributed a lot to my music genesis. Like planetogo I'm a CD man.
Funny story of how I got my bass actually, was looking at some basses and my mom was like, hey, if you pay for half I'll get you it. So I got a used american fender bass and the next thing I know I'm practicing for 6 hours a day and jamming to every nirvana song ever made.
I'm definitely interested in doing this for a living though the chances are small. I can see myself playing anything really, I love indie and blues and jam bands and funk and what's better is that I can play and do play all of them often with the 50 thousand bands I'm in.
Mr. Big was my original inspiration to pick up bass. Billy sheehan was like, "weedley-weedley weedley-weee," with his four stringed guitar and I thought it would be so cool if I could do that to. Paul gilbert also contributed a lot to my music genesis. Like planetogo I'm a CD man.
Funny story of how I got my bass actually, was looking at some basses and my mom was like, hey, if you pay for half I'll get you it. So I got a used american fender bass and the next thing I know I'm practicing for 6 hours a day and jamming to every nirvana song ever made.
I'm definitely interested in doing this for a living though the chances are small. I can see myself playing anything really, I love indie and blues and jam bands and funk and what's better is that I can play and do play all of them often with the 50 thousand bands I'm in.
A couple years ago I started playing guitar just because I was bored with playing piano. My mom had an acoustic guitar so I started messing around with it. The first whole song I ever learned to play was About A Girl by Nirvana. A few months after I started I got my electric guitar, a nice Yamaha. So I got addicted to it and I've been playing as much as I can ever since.
I really want to start a progressive Christian rock band this Summer. I figure as long as I'm playing music I should go in a constructive direction with it. So I want to write Christian music that most people who are into rock would listen to intentionally. Most Christian bands to me just come across kind of generic musically. I'm not saying all, just most that I've heard. I think I'd want to go into a direction that's heavily influenced by Rise Against, Chevelle, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Skillet. I like all kinds of different genres but I think it's hard rock/metal that would suit me best. That's just what I have the most fun playing.
So I've been writing music but none of it's really Christian. It's not bad, it's just weird, random nonsense that doesn't amount to anything. I'd like to find a good lyricist and singer to collaborate with and leave the instrumental end mostly up to me. So yeah that's basically my story. I'd love to start a band and tour and show people what Christianity is really about.
Oh and I way prefer buying CDs over downloading MP3s. I wish I had a buttload of money so I could burn it all on music.
A couple years ago I started playing guitar just because I was bored with playing piano. My mom had an acoustic guitar so I started messing around with it. The first whole song I ever learned to play was About A Girl by Nirvana. A few months after I started I got my electric guitar, a nice Yamaha. So I got addicted to it and I've been playing as much as I can ever since.
I really want to start a progressive Christian rock band this Summer. I figure as long as I'm playing music I should go in a constructive direction with it. So I want to write Christian music that most people who are into rock would listen to intentionally. Most Christian bands to me just come across kind of generic musically. I'm not saying all, just most that I've heard. I think I'd want to go into a direction that's heavily influenced by Rise Against, Chevelle, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Skillet. I like all kinds of different genres but I think it's hard rock/metal that would suit me best. That's just what I have the most fun playing.
So I've been writing music but none of it's really Christian. It's not bad, it's just weird, random nonsense that doesn't amount to anything. I'd like to find a good lyricist and singer to collaborate with and leave the instrumental end mostly up to me. So yeah that's basically my story. I'd love to start a band and tour and show people what Christianity is really about.
Oh and I way prefer buying CDs over downloading MP3s. I wish I had a buttload of money so I could burn it all on music.
Dude, I was listening to the radio a couple nights ago, and an old OC Supertones song came on (they were a Christian ska band). I'm totally into ska now.
I like pretty much everything. From pop-punk to hard classic rock, as long as someone's playing a guitar or the music is catchy, I'm probably gonna be into it.
I'm all about buying CD's. Right now my music collection is....well, almost non-existant. I have FF5's Dance or Die and tobyMac's Portable Sounds. I plan on expanding it with some Relient K, Hawk Nelson, Stellar Kart, DecembeRadio, Kutless, Skillet....the list goes on and on.
I love playing guitar. And singing. Those are tied as my favorite things to do with playing baseball. Unfortunately, I suck at playing guitar (I need to start taking lessons. The technique is all wrong) and I'm a horrible songwriter. That's probably because I try to force it out instead of just letting what I feel flow out of me.
I absolutely would LOVE to be in a touring band. I want to show people that being a Christian doesn't mean you can't have fun.
Oh, and for anyone interested, Hawk Nelson puts on an awesome show
Dude, I was listening to the radio a couple nights ago, and an old OC Supertones song came on (they were a Christian ska band). I'm totally into ska now.
I like pretty much everything. From pop-punk to hard classic rock, as long as someone's playing a guitar or the music is catchy, I'm probably gonna be into it.
I'm all about buying CD's. Right now my music collection is....well, almost non-existant. I have FF5's Dance or Die and tobyMac's Portable Sounds. I plan on expanding it with some Relient K, Hawk Nelson, Stellar Kart, DecembeRadio, Kutless, Skillet....the list goes on and on.
I love playing guitar. And singing. Those are tied as my favorite things to do with playing baseball. Unfortunately, I suck at playing guitar (I need to start taking lessons. The technique is all wrong) and I'm a horrible songwriter. That's probably because I try to force it out instead of just letting what I feel flow out of me.
I absolutely would LOVE to be in a touring band. I want to show people that being a Christian doesn't mean you can't have fun.
Oh, and for anyone interested, Hawk Nelson puts on an awesome show
I listen to Metal, specifically death metal. Some of my fav bands are Necrophagist, The Faceless, Luna Mortis (More progressive metal), Death, Carcass, Arch Enemy, and Impending Doom.
I also love Jazz Fusion (Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan), Shred (Satriani, Jeff Loomis) and Progressive Rock/Metal (Dream Theater, Opeth, Rush, Camel).
I can't stand popular music, I can't stand most modern music period (Christian or Not). I like the music I listen too to be well thought out. It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song.
I couldn't care less about lyrics for the most part, it's all about the music to me. So any band that actually has an interesting sound, that puts the music first above anything else, and actually puts an interesting piece of music together I will probably like.
I'm pretty rounded in what I play, I'm probably best as a Death Metal Rhythm player but I play a lot of fusion type lead stuff, acoustic and I do a lot of ambient/soaking type music with my Dad (Pastor) at church.
And yes it is my dream to be in a touring death metal/metalcore/progressive metal band of some kind, I love the metal community, it really is like a family. I have never met a metalhead I didn't get along with.
And I really wanna show the world what a relationship with Jesus Christ really is about, not the religious garbage that is passed off for Christianity today.
I listen to Metal, specifically death metal. Some of my fav bands are Necrophagist, The Faceless, Luna Mortis (More progressive metal), Death, Carcass, Arch Enemy, and Impending Doom.
I also love Jazz Fusion (Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan), Shred (Satriani, Jeff Loomis) and Progressive Rock/Metal (Dream Theater, Opeth, Rush, Camel).
I can't stand popular music, I can't stand most modern music period (Christian or Not). I like the music I listen too to be well thought out. It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song.
I couldn't care less about lyrics for the most part, it's all about the music to me. So any band that actually has an interesting sound, that puts the music first above anything else, and actually puts an interesting piece of music together I will probably like.
I'm pretty rounded in what I play, I'm probably best as a Death Metal Rhythm player but I play a lot of fusion type lead stuff, acoustic and I do a lot of ambient/soaking type music with my Dad (Pastor) at church.
And yes it is my dream to be in a touring death metal/metalcore/progressive metal band of some kind, I love the metal community, it really is like a family. I have never met a metalhead I didn't get along with.
And I really wanna show the world what a relationship with Jesus Christ really is about, not the religious garbage that is passed off for Christianity today.
Necrophagist777 wrote on Apr 12th, 2009 at 4:40am : It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song.
Music doesn't have to sound like there's much thought put into it or the guitar doesn't have to be really complicated like Led Zeppelin. Songs can sound great with just a simple chord progression. Angel's Wings by Social Distortion is a great example of that.
[QUOTE u='Necrophagist777' d='2009-04-12 04:40:10'] It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song. [/QUOTE]
Music doesn't have to sound like there's much thought put into it or the guitar doesn't have to be really complicated like Led Zeppelin. Songs can sound great with just a simple chord progression. Angel's Wings by Social Distortion is a great example of that.
Necrophagist777 wrote on Apr 12th, 2009 at 4:40am : It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song.
Music doesn't have to sound like there's much thought put into it or the guitar doesn't have to be really complicated like Led Zeppelin. Songs can sound great with just a simple chord progression. Angel's Wings by Social Distortion is a great example of that.
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.
[QUOTE u='Potee' d='2009-04-12 13:37:54'][QUOTE u='Necrophagist777' d='2009-04-12 04:40:10'] It doesn't have to be super technical but I like the artists to actually put thought into the music and make it interesting. And most Christian Bands (Worship,Rock,Pop,Punk,Hardcore) really do a terrible job at that. A power chord progression or a never ending breakdown does not = a song. [/QUOTE]
Music doesn't have to sound like there's much thought put into it or the guitar doesn't have to be really complicated like Led Zeppelin. Songs can sound great with just a simple chord progression. Angel's Wings by Social Distortion is a great example of that. [/QUOTE]
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.
Necrophagist777 wrote on Apr 12th, 2009 at 2:28pm :
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.
I'm not a big fan of social distortion but i like angel's wings. And Shinedown isn't very complex yet they're amazing, in my opinion
[QUOTE u='Necrophagist777' d='2009-04-12 14:28:58']
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.[/QUOTE]
I'm not a big fan of social distortion but i like angel's wings. And Shinedown isn't very complex yet they're amazing, in my opinion
Necrophagist777 wrote on Apr 12th, 2009 at 2:28pm :
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.
I'm not a big fan of social distortion but i like angel's wings. And Shinedown isn't very complex yet they're amazing, in my opinion
LOL I thought this conversation was over? Shinedown is too commercial for my tastes, but they aren't as bad as some bands in their genre.
Well I find social distortion and similar bands very bland and boring, but that is just me. I have no reason to argue with anyone that likes them though. Music is all about personal taste. I just prefer a little more complex music.[/QUOTE]
I'm not a big fan of social distortion but i like angel's wings. And Shinedown isn't very complex yet they're amazing, in my opinion[/QUOTE]
LOL I thought this conversation was over? Shinedown is too commercial for my tastes, but they aren't as bad as some bands in their genre.
Nice to see you all discussing music (at least my thread is serving some sort of purpose), just don't get lost in subjective arguments.
Dude, I was listening to the radio a couple nights ago, and an old OC Supertones song came on (they were a Christian ska band). I'm totally into ska now.
Hehe, I remember the Supertones.
Oh and Natrone, thanks so much man for recommending DecembeRadio on that thread a while back, remember? Those guys know how to rock the way I like it! God bless you bro.
I can't stand popular music, I can't stand most modern music period
I just prefer a little more complex music.
Ditto with Necrophagist.
As for me, my first favourite guitarist was Pete Townshend, of the Who. For those who don't know, the Who were from London and were one of the most popular hard rock bands of the 60's and 70's, with a string of hits throughout those decades. Alot of their recordings have become classics, such as the concept album 'Tommy' (which I have) and 'Who's Next', which is the album that made Pete my first favourite guitarist. In case you all didn't realize by now, I really like classic rock.
Then I heard about Eric Clapton, and he became a favourite of mine too, but then I discovered...
...Duane Allman....
...of the Allman Brothers Band. They're a blues-rock band that can jam for hours at a time from '69 to the present day, and Duane was the primary guitarist, and maaaan... the song that made him my guitar hero was "Dreams". The solo is otherworldly, and it would put me into a coma. That was probably also the song that really drove my desire to get an electric. In case you all didn't realize by now, I really like blues-rock.
Since classic rock became my favourite genre, I became dissatisfied with contemporary Christian music, and most modern music in general (except DecembeRadio and Verra Cruz and Jars of Clay and Switchfoot...okay, modern music isn't that bad). The only Christian music I had that was classic rock was Bob Dylan's three gospel albums, and while they're excellent lyrically, it can get a little old after prolonged listening.
Then, last year, I discovered an entire era of Christian music from the late 60's to the 70's called "Jesus Music" that came out of the 'Jesus Movement', which were hippies who got saved but kept their long hair and music styles. Dad remembers it. Some of my favourite artists from that era are...
Larry Norman - This guy is awesome. He's got the longest blonde hair I've ever seen on a guy and he's one of the best songwriters I've ever heard and he made one of the first Christian rock albums 'Upon This Rock', released in '69.
Resurrection Band - These guys were also really good. They were among the first forerunners of Christian hard-rock/metal. The leader, Glenn Kaiser, went solo and is still going to the present day and is also one of the best Christian bluesmen (and guitarists... and singers) I've ever heard as well.
Yeah... that's me. Sorry if I became a bit too much of a music nerd on you all.
Anyway, hey Victory, since your a bassist, I have a question about bass guitars for ya... what's the difference between Fender Precision basses and Fender Jazz basses?
Nice to see you all discussing music (at least my thread is serving some sort of purpose), just don't get lost in subjective arguments.
[QUOTE]
Dude, I was listening to the radio a couple nights ago, and an old OC Supertones song came on (they were a Christian ska band). I'm totally into ska now.[/QUOTE]
Hehe, I remember the Supertones.
Oh and Natrone, thanks so much man for recommending DecembeRadio on that thread a while back, remember? Those guys know how to rock the way I like it! God bless you bro.
[QUOTE] I can't stand popular music, I can't stand most modern music period[/QUOTE] [QUOTE] I just prefer a little more complex music.[/QUOTE]
Ditto with Necrophagist.
As for me, my first favourite guitarist was Pete Townshend, of the Who. For those who don't know, the Who were from London and were one of the most popular hard rock bands of the 60's and 70's, with a string of hits throughout those decades. Alot of their recordings have become classics, such as the concept album 'Tommy' (which I have) and 'Who's Next', which is the album that made Pete my first favourite guitarist. In case you all didn't realize by now, I really like classic rock.
Then I heard about Eric Clapton, and he became a favourite of mine too, but then I discovered...
...Duane Allman....
...of the Allman Brothers Band. They're a blues-rock band that can jam for hours at a time from '69 to the present day, and Duane was the primary guitarist, and maaaan... the song that made him my guitar hero was "Dreams". The solo is otherworldly, and it would put me into a coma. That was probably also the song that really drove my desire to get an electric. In case you all didn't realize by now, I really like blues-rock.
Since classic rock became my favourite genre, I became dissatisfied with contemporary Christian music, and most modern music in general (except DecembeRadio and Verra Cruz and Jars of Clay and Switchfoot...okay, modern music isn't that bad). The only Christian music I had that was classic rock was Bob Dylan's three gospel albums, and while they're excellent lyrically, it can get a little old after prolonged listening.
Then, last year, I discovered an entire era of Christian music from the late 60's to the 70's called "Jesus Music" that came out of the 'Jesus Movement', which were hippies who got saved but kept their long hair and music styles. Dad remembers it. Some of my favourite artists from that era are...
Larry Norman - This guy is awesome. He's got the longest blonde hair I've ever seen on a guy and he's one of the best songwriters I've ever heard and he made one of the first Christian rock albums 'Upon This Rock', released in '69.
Resurrection Band - These guys were also really good. They were among the first forerunners of Christian hard-rock/metal. The leader, Glenn Kaiser, went solo and is still going to the present day and is also one of the best Christian bluesmen (and guitarists... and singers) I've ever heard as well.
Yeah... that's me. Sorry if I became a bit too much of a music nerd on you all.
Anyway, hey Victory, since your a bassist, I have a question about bass guitars for ya... what's the difference between Fender Precision basses and Fender Jazz basses?
Jazz basses own precision basses. Seriously, the jazz bass has a thinner neck a more versatile tone, and an overall better feel while the precision has a wider neck and has a more pop punk tone to it. You can play anything old and new qith a jazz, but if you want to play something with a bright punchy sound you need a precision.
Jazz basses own precision basses. Seriously, the jazz bass has a thinner neck a more versatile tone, and an overall better feel while the precision has a wider neck and has a more pop punk tone to it. You can play anything old and new qith a jazz, but if you want to play something with a bright punchy sound you need a precision.
Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
tyronelab wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 9:55pm : Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
all are punk or acoustic? never heard underoath? the almost? emery (although they arent a "christian" band, but still all christians in a band), switchfoot (also like emery)? there are a lot more that are not punk or acoustic, or in between.
tyronelab wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 9:55pm : Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
all are punk or acoustic? never heard underoath? the almost? emery (although they arent a "christian" band, but still all christians in a band), switchfoot (also like emery)? there are a lot more that are not punk or acoustic, or in between.
tyronelab wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 9:55pm : Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
Glenn Kaiser.
Victory2134 wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 8:53pm : Jazz basses own precision basses. Seriously, the jazz bass has a thinner neck a more versatile tone, and an overall better feel while the precision has a wider neck and has a more pop punk tone to it. You can play anything old and new qith a jazz, but if you want to play something with a bright punchy sound you need a precision.
Thanks dude! I asked because my favourite bassist, Berry Oakley from the Allman Brothers Band, had a Fender Jazz bass with a Hagstrom pickup.
tyronelab wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 9:55pm : Anyone know any good Christian Blues/ Jazz artists? All the music I've heard are pop punk or acoustic, or somewhere inbetween, and are great even though I don't normally go for that sort of music (more because the lyrics in those genres are normally rubbish). Be great to hear my favourite type of music with Christian lyrics.
Glenn Kaiser.
Victory2134 wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 8:53pm : Jazz basses own precision basses. Seriously, the jazz bass has a thinner neck a more versatile tone, and an overall better feel while the precision has a wider neck and has a more pop punk tone to it. You can play anything old and new qith a jazz, but if you want to play something with a bright punchy sound you need a precision.
Thanks dude! I asked because my favourite bassist, Berry Oakley from the Allman Brothers Band, had a Fender Jazz bass with a Hagstrom pickup.
Ahhh......I don't know dude. I mean, those are genres with very few artists to begin with, let alone artists who play Christian music.
Ok, so they're a massive big time pop band...but I love the Newsboys.
Wood&Metal, I don't feel like quoting this, but you mentioned Jars of Clay...dude, they rock.
For anyone who wants some Christian music that's...well...just kinda weird....Family Force 5 is where its at. Imagine this...techno-pop-metal-hiphop-dance hybrid. Yeah.
So, I get to see Relient K next weekend. I'm excited beyond belief. I mean, sure, they're kinda "just another pop-punk band" but....actually, no, they're not. After this, I just need to see Family Force 5 (they'll be in the area in August!) and Stellar Kart. Interestingly enough, I've found that most of the cookie-cutter pop-punk bands in Christian music actually are very, very talented musicians. They just play the pop-punk because it's both what they like to play and because it focuses more on the lyrics, which is what Christian music is more about.
Ahhh......I don't know dude. I mean, those are genres with very few artists to begin with, let alone artists who play Christian music.
Ok, so they're a massive big time pop band...but I love the Newsboys.
Wood&Metal, I don't feel like quoting this, but you mentioned Jars of Clay...dude, they rock.
For anyone who wants some Christian music that's...well...just kinda weird....Family Force 5 is where its at. Imagine this...techno-pop-metal-hiphop-dance hybrid. Yeah.
So, I get to see Relient K next weekend. I'm excited beyond belief. I mean, sure, they're kinda "just another pop-punk band" but....actually, no, they're not. After this, I just need to see Family Force 5 (they'll be in the area in August!) and Stellar Kart. Interestingly enough, I've found that most of the cookie-cutter pop-punk bands in Christian music actually are very, very talented musicians. They just play the pop-punk because it's both what they like to play and because it focuses more on the lyrics, which is what Christian music is more about.
I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
I'll be seeing Six Star Hotel and Bluetree (they wrote God of this City which was covered - not as well as the original imo - by Chris Tomlin) (hopefully) at a Christian festival I'll be volunteering at. I'll prob miss the act on the Sunday night - most likely Foy Vance - because that is usually a busy night for the team I'll be with (and was last yr for the youth group I helped lead along with 8 others - usually the night where spiritual stuff comes to a very vibrant front) but I'm not worried.
I'll be seeing Six Star Hotel and Bluetree (they wrote God of this City which was covered - not as well as the original imo - by Chris Tomlin) (hopefully) at a Christian festival I'll be volunteering at. I'll prob miss the act on the Sunday night - most likely Foy Vance - because that is usually a busy night for the team I'll be with (and was last yr for the youth group I helped lead along with 8 others - usually the night where spiritual stuff comes to a very vibrant front) but I'm not worried.
fifer wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:47pm : the best ska band ever was five iron frenzy!
Uhhh, The best ska band is Catch 22. And I think they're all christian...
lol, just kidding, but seriously listen to some early catch 22. They're amazing.
fifer wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:47pm : the best ska band ever was five iron frenzy!
Uhhh, The best ska band is Catch 22. And I think they're all christian...
lol, just kidding, but seriously listen to some early catch 22. They're amazing.
Natrone wrote on Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:12am : I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
I do, have been doing so for about 20 years too.
Best piece of advice I can give is to buy a good rhyming dictionary, then just read it. Once you see all these different rhyming words lined up in columns, you're brain kinda fills in the blanks and you start seeing the lines to songs, it really is inspirational.
Natrone wrote on Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:12am : I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
I do, have been doing so for about 20 years too.
Best piece of advice I can give is to buy a good rhyming dictionary, then just read it. Once you see all these different rhyming words lined up in columns, you're brain kinda fills in the blanks and you start seeing the lines to songs, it really is inspirational.
I've been writing songs for a few years. Being honest and personal is the key, even if you're saying something simple. Always be sure to go over what you've written to make sure it says what you want it too and doesn't lead to any, possibly undermining, misinterpretations. I'm a big believer in artistic communication.
I've been writing songs for a few years. Being honest and personal is the key, even if you're saying something simple. Always be sure to go over what you've written to make sure it says what you want it too and doesn't lead to any, possibly undermining, misinterpretations. I'm a big believer in artistic communication.
fifer wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:47pm : the best ska band ever was five iron frenzy!
Uhhh, The best ska band is Catch 22. And I think they're all christian... lol, just kidding, but seriously listen to some early catch 22. They're amazing.
Victory2134 wrote on Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:59pm :
no, FIF is better than catch 22..
fifer wrote on Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:47pm : the best ska band ever was five iron frenzy!
Uhhh, The best ska band is Catch 22. And I think they're all christian... lol, just kidding, but seriously listen to some early catch 22. They're amazing.
Natrone wrote on Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:12am : I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
you have to focus on the good instead of just the bad..you dont want to just writting protest pop punk school kid angry songs, lol..
Natrone wrote on Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:12am : I hate to double post...
But who here writes songs? I'm trying to but I'm awful at writing lyrics. So far all they've been about is complaining about how pointless school is when you start to get older
you have to focus on the good instead of just the bad..you dont want to just writting protest pop punk school kid angry songs, lol..
Haha....but that's the kind of music I like!!!
Slacker, thanks for the advice dude! I mean, I have a rather expansive vocabulary already (haha, that's what I always say to prove that I really do have a good vocab) but the rhyming is what kills me.
Haha....but that's the kind of music I like!!!
Slacker, thanks for the advice dude! I mean, I have a rather expansive vocabulary already (haha, that's what I always say to prove that I really do have a good vocab) but the rhyming is what kills me.
I guess I'm pretty old for this group, Pete Townsend? I remember seeing Led Zepplin before their first album release for 3 bucks. Jimi Hendrix scared the daylights out of my mom. That was when people still thought rock was the devils music. In 1964 the Beatles inspired me to play guitar, I was 13. Ah yes the bad old days.
I guess I'm pretty old for this group, Pete Townsend? I remember seeing Led Zepplin before their first album release for 3 bucks. Jimi Hendrix scared the daylights out of my mom. That was when people still thought rock was the devils music. In 1964 the Beatles inspired me to play guitar, I was 13. Ah yes the bad old days.
Write music? Yes I do. Also poetry. I write poems, songs, Nyahbinghi chants and dancehall toasts. As it is, I have a (very) small 'career' as a reggae DJ but since most of the time I do it for free with other people's equipment its more of a hobby than a job. I would like to take it further, possibly buy my own equipment, but that will have to wait a while.
In terms of what music inspires me most; reggae and Nyahbinghi. I draw inspiration from pretty much every corner of the reggae spectrum from roots to dancehall to dub to ragga. Nyahbinghi however is something much closer to my heart. Its not something I perform, although I have incorporated elements of Nyahbingi drumming and chanting into some of my songs. Pure Nyahbingi music is the true music of Rastafari.
In terms of the artists that influence my music, at the moment its going through a bit of a change. Before I was influence more by the old guard of the reggae world. The likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown and Lee Perry but recently I've been listening to a lot more dancehall and ragga, especially Capleton, Sizzla, Garnett Silk, Queen Ifrica, Macka B and Buju Banton.
And as to how I get most of my music... Regular trips to record shops in Brixton and Camden, the occasional purchace from HMV, car boot sales and markets and if I absolutely can't find what I'm looking for, then I will download it.
Write music? Yes I do. Also poetry. I write poems, songs, Nyahbinghi chants and dancehall toasts. As it is, I have a (very) small 'career' as a reggae DJ but since most of the time I do it for free with other people's equipment its more of a hobby than a job. I would like to take it further, possibly buy my own equipment, but that will have to wait a while.
In terms of what music inspires me most; reggae and Nyahbinghi. I draw inspiration from pretty much every corner of the reggae spectrum from roots to dancehall to dub to ragga. Nyahbinghi however is something much closer to my heart. Its not something I perform, although I have incorporated elements of Nyahbingi drumming and chanting into some of my songs. Pure Nyahbingi music is the true music of Rastafari.
In terms of the artists that influence my music, at the moment its going through a bit of a change. Before I was influence more by the old guard of the reggae world. The likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown and Lee Perry but recently I've been listening to a lot more dancehall and ragga, especially Capleton, Sizzla, Garnett Silk, Queen Ifrica, Macka B and Buju Banton.
And as to how I get most of my music... Regular trips to record shops in Brixton and Camden, the occasional purchace from HMV, car boot sales and markets and if I absolutely can't find what I'm looking for, then I will download it.
One of my favourite lyrically and musically is kutless. Probably no one here has heard of Rapture Ruckus. He mixes hip-hop with rock, and his guitarist is awesome.
One of my favourite lyrically and musically is kutless. Probably no one here has heard of Rapture Ruckus. He mixes hip-hop with rock, and his guitarist is awesome.
Wood & Metal wrote on Apr 11th, 2009 at 10:40am : [QUOTE u='planetogo' d='2009-04-11 09:55:40']
You mean you were once into it? Okay, I must confess... I was too, and I had a ludicrously large collection of music (though I'm sure there are others who have yet larger music collections) that was acquired by the internet and friends. Lately, I get a kick of searching and collecting good, obscure and out-of-print 'Jesus Music' (music made by hippies in the 60's and 70's who became Christians but kept their long hair and music style)... I wonder if out-of-print music is illegal to download?
Dude... have you heard of Bethlehem? They were one of the "Jesus Music" bands. My dad was the bass player.
You mean you were once into it? Okay, I must confess... I was too, and I had a ludicrously large collection of music (though I'm sure there are others who have yet larger music collections) that was acquired by the internet and friends. Lately, I get a kick of searching and collecting good, obscure and out-of-print 'Jesus Music' (music made by hippies in the 60's and 70's who became Christians but kept their long hair and music style)... I wonder if out-of-print music is illegal to download?
[/QUOTE] Dude... have you heard of Bethlehem? They were one of the "Jesus Music" bands. My dad was the bass player.
My favorite christian rock band is Red and my favorite "secluar" bands are KoRn and Evanescence. My favorite guitarists are Joe Satriani and Brian Head Welch (ex-KoRn, became a christian). I love Searching and Mind Storm by Joe Satriani. I love every song by Evanescence, KoRn and Red so I can't decide xD.
My favorite christian rock band is Red and my favorite "secluar" bands are KoRn and Evanescence. My favorite guitarists are Joe Satriani and Brian Head Welch (ex-KoRn, became a christian). I love Searching and Mind Storm by Joe Satriani. I love every song by Evanescence, KoRn and Red so I can't decide xD.
Wow... I don't think I saw Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge or Creed on here. Whether you like the bands or not, you can't deny how talented the man is. One Day Remains by Alter Bridge is probably my favorite album of all time; it spans every emotion, every tone, and every level of the musical spectrum. No other band has fit my life, or my dreams on the guitar, like they have.
...Get the album.
Wow... I don't think I saw Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge or Creed on here. Whether you like the bands or not, you can't deny how talented the man is. One Day Remains by Alter Bridge is probably my favorite album of all time; it spans every emotion, every tone, and every level of the musical spectrum. No other band has fit my life, or my dreams on the guitar, like they have.
...Get the album.
ASJerrell wrote on Sep 28th, 2009 at 9:59pm : Wow... I don't think I saw Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge or Creed on here. Whether you like the bands or not, you can't deny how talented the man is. One Day Remains by Alter Bridge is probably my favorite album of all time; it spans every emotion, every tone, and every level of the musical spectrum. No other band has fit my life, or my dreams on the guitar, like they have.
...Get the album.
He's not my absolute favorite but I agree he can't be overlooked. He is amazing in Alter Bridge. Hell even in Creed he had lots of good stuff. My favorite Alter Bridge songs are Open Your Eyes and Blackbird.
ASJerrell wrote on Sep 28th, 2009 at 9:59pm : Wow... I don't think I saw Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge or Creed on here. Whether you like the bands or not, you can't deny how talented the man is. One Day Remains by Alter Bridge is probably my favorite album of all time; it spans every emotion, every tone, and every level of the musical spectrum. No other band has fit my life, or my dreams on the guitar, like they have.
...Get the album.
He's not my absolute favorite but I agree he can't be overlooked. He is amazing in Alter Bridge. Hell even in Creed he had lots of good stuff. My favorite Alter Bridge songs are Open Your Eyes and Blackbird.
CaMacKid wrote on Sep 28th, 2009 at 8:15pm : My favorite christian rock band is Red and my favorite "secluar" bands are KoRn and Evanescence. My favorite guitarists are Joe Satriani and Brian Head Welch (ex-KoRn, became a christian). I love Searching and Mind Storm by Joe Satriani. I love every song by Evanescence, KoRn and Red so I can't decide xD.
RED is awesome
CaMacKid wrote on Sep 28th, 2009 at 8:15pm : My favorite christian rock band is Red and my favorite "secluar" bands are KoRn and Evanescence. My favorite guitarists are Joe Satriani and Brian Head Welch (ex-KoRn, became a christian). I love Searching and Mind Storm by Joe Satriani. I love every song by Evanescence, KoRn and Red so I can't decide xD.
I love playing christian music, but not really listening to it. I like 1 or 2 songs but I couldn't sit and listen to it for hours.
I like (mainly) blues rock a la Cream, Allmans and indie a la Silversun Pickups, Death Cab For Cutie, Portugal. The Man. nothing quite gets the right feel, ever. my favorite radio christian song is probably All Around Me by Flyleaf though.
I love playing christian music, but not really listening to it. I like 1 or 2 songs but I couldn't sit and listen to it for hours.
I like (mainly) blues rock a la Cream, Allmans and indie a la Silversun Pickups, Death Cab For Cutie, Portugal. The Man. nothing quite gets the right feel, ever. my favorite radio christian song is probably All Around Me by Flyleaf though.
It seems to me that the majority of Christian rock bands are just carbon copies of secular bands. And unfortunately, most of them aren't as good as their secular counter-parts. I blame this on the record companies. They're just trying to cash in on what's popular. When I listen to most of the Christian bands that students have brought in for me to figure out, I'll hear one or two cool songs, and the rest of the album is filler. One band that I'd recommend to those of you who would like to hear something a little more original is King's X. Their first 4 or 5 albums are great and blatently Christian, even though they didn't consider themselves a Christian band. Sadly, the bass player/lead singer has decided that he is no longer a Christian. And his turning away from God has greatly affected their music in a less than appealing way. So I wouldn't suggest any of their last 5 or 6 cds.
It seems to me that the majority of Christian rock bands are just carbon copies of secular bands. And unfortunately, most of them aren't as good as their secular counter-parts. I blame this on the record companies. They're just trying to cash in on what's popular. When I listen to most of the Christian bands that students have brought in for me to figure out, I'll hear one or two cool songs, and the rest of the album is filler. One band that I'd recommend to those of you who would like to hear something a little more original is King's X. Their first 4 or 5 albums are great and blatently Christian, even though they didn't consider themselves a Christian band. Sadly, the bass player/lead singer has decided that he is no longer a Christian. And his turning away from God has greatly affected their music in a less than appealing way. So I wouldn't suggest any of their last 5 or 6 cds.
From what I heard, it was more of a case of Christianity turning away from King's X's bassist/singer Doug Pinnick.
Quite a lot of their albums were marketed through Christian book stores, most of which removed their albums from sale after Pinnick's announcement in 1998 of his homosexuality. This in turn has caused Pinnick's current agnosticism as he cannot identify himself with a religion that would be so quick to treat him so harshly once they found out the nature of the sexuality that he happened to be born with.
From what I heard, it was more of a case of Christianity turning away from King's X's bassist/singer Doug Pinnick.
Quite a lot of their albums were marketed through Christian book stores, most of which removed their albums from sale after Pinnick's announcement in 1998 of his homosexuality. This in turn has caused Pinnick's current agnosticism as he cannot identify himself with a religion that would be so quick to treat him so harshly once they found out the nature of the sexuality that he happened to be born with.
SlackerBabbath wrote on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 4:55am : From what I heard, it was more of a case of Christianity turning away from King's X's bassist/singer Doug Pinnick. Quite a lot of their albums were marketed through Christian book stores, most of which removed their albums from sale after Pinnick's announcement in 1998 of his homosexuality. This in turn has caused Pinnick's current agnosticism as he cannot identify himself with a religion that would be so quick to treat him so harshly once they found out the nature of the sexuality that he happened to be born with.
You had to go and open that can of worms didn't you? First of all, from the very beginning, King's X never claimed to be a Christian band. Whenever asked about it, they always denied it. It's obvious from their early lyrics that Christianity is what they're tlaking about. But none the less, they insisted that they were not a Christian band. And I think that hurt their career. Christian radio wouldn't play them, because of their denial. Secular radio wouldn't play them because everyone thought they were Christians.
As for being born homosexual...The bible says in many places that homosexuality is a sin. Why would God say something is a sin, and then create you to be just that. I believe that homosexuality is a choice, just like all sin. A true Christian doesn't hate gay people, just as God doesn't hate them. We hate the sin.
[QUOTE u='SlackerBabbath' d='2009-10-02 04:55:05']From what I heard, it was more of a case of Christianity turning away from King's X's bassist/singer Doug Pinnick. Quite a lot of their albums were marketed through Christian book stores, most of which removed their albums from sale after Pinnick's announcement in 1998 of his homosexuality. This in turn has caused Pinnick's current agnosticism as he cannot identify himself with a religion that would be so quick to treat him so harshly once they found out the nature of the sexuality that he happened to be born with.[/QUOTE]
You had to go and open that can of worms didn't you? First of all, from the very beginning, King's X never claimed to be a Christian band. Whenever asked about it, they always denied it. It's obvious from their early lyrics that Christianity is what they're tlaking about. But none the less, they insisted that they were not a Christian band. And I think that hurt their career. Christian radio wouldn't play them, because of their denial. Secular radio wouldn't play them because everyone thought they were Christians.
As for being born homosexual...The bible says in many places that homosexuality is a sin. Why would God say something is a sin, and then create you to be just that. I believe that homosexuality is a choice, just like all sin. A true Christian doesn't hate gay people, just as God doesn't hate them. We hate the sin.
I'd rather not get into this in this thread because it's supposed to be a music thread to get away from intense theological and political debates. But we can pick it up on the 'New SlackerBabbath Thread' if you wish.
EDIT.
OK now that that conversation has been moved to a better thread for it, I'd like to just bring the subject back on track by saying that my greatest musical influence is Motorhead. I've seen them on every British tour since they released the 'Bomber' album in 1979 and I was even present when the live album 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith' was recorded.
I'd rather not get into this in this thread because it's supposed to be a music thread to get away from intense theological and political debates. But we can pick it up on the 'New SlackerBabbath Thread' if you wish.
EDIT.
OK now that that conversation has been moved to a better thread for it, I'd like to just bring the subject back on track by saying that my greatest musical influence is Motorhead. I've seen them on every British tour since they released the 'Bomber' album in 1979 and I was even present when the live album 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith' was recorded.
SlackerBabbath wrote on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 5:24am : OK now that that conversation has been moved to a better thread for it, I'd like to just bring the subject back on track by saying that my greatest musical influence is Motorhead. I've seen them on every British tour since they released the 'Bomber' album in 1979 and I was even present when the live album 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith' was recorded.
So you're not really an atheist afterall. Because as is mentioned in the movie Airheads, "who would win in a fight between Lemmy and God? Trick question, Lemmy is God."
SlackerBabbath wrote on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 5:24am : OK now that that conversation has been moved to a better thread for it, I'd like to just bring the subject back on track by saying that my greatest musical influence is Motorhead. I've seen them on every British tour since they released the 'Bomber' album in 1979 and I was even present when the live album 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith' was recorded.
So you're not really an atheist afterall. Because as is mentioned in the movie Airheads, "who would win in a fight between Lemmy and God? Trick question, Lemmy is God."
Well, I could argue that you are an atheist, just like me, after all there are thousands of gods and goddesses that neither of us believe in, you just happen to believe in one more god than I do. But just one god out of thousands? Fair enough that one god makes for a 'theism', but as a percentage surely that makes you 'more' atheist than theist?
Well, I could argue that you are an atheist, just like me, after all there are thousands of gods and goddesses that neither of us believe in, you just happen to believe in one more god than I do. But just one god out of thousands? Fair enough that one god makes for a 'theism', but as a percentage surely that makes you 'more' atheist than theist?
I happen to believe in absolute truth. Jesus said "I am the way", not one of the ways. As C.S. Lewis said, "Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord."
I happen to believe the latter.
I happen to believe in absolute truth. Jesus said "I am the way", not one of the ways. As C.S. Lewis said, "Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord."
I happen to believe the latter.
Hmmm, Akhenaten said practicaly the same thing about 1300 years before Jesus, but if that's what you believe, then good for you.
Personaly I don't for many, many reasons.
Now can we get back to the music? the 'New SlackerBabbath Thread' or the 'A question for our resident atheist' thread that you started yourself would both be better places to discuss this.
Hmmm, Akhenaten said practicaly the same thing about 1300 years before Jesus, but if that's what you believe, then good for you.
Personaly I don't for many, many reasons.
Now can we get back to the music? the 'New SlackerBabbath Thread' or the 'A question for our resident atheist' thread that you started yourself would both be better places to discuss this.
seth's daddy wrote It seems to me that the majority of Christian rock bands are just carbon copies of secular bands. And unfortunately, most of them aren't as good as their secular counter-parts. I blame this on the record companies. They're just trying to cash in on what's popular.
When I listen to most of the Christian bands that students have brought in for me to figure out, I'll hear one or two cool songs, and the rest of the album is filler.
Overall... is is pretty much true.
But if you delve into the metalcore genre, you'll find some pretty original Christian groups. Underoath, The Devil Wears Prada, and August Burns Red a few of the top metalcore bands at the moment... and they're Christians.
[QUOTE u='seth's daddy']It seems to me that the majority of Christian rock bands are just carbon copies of secular bands. And unfortunately, most of them aren't as good as their secular counter-parts. I blame this on the record companies. They're just trying to cash in on what's popular.
When I listen to most of the Christian bands that students have brought in for me to figure out, I'll hear one or two cool songs, and the rest of the album is filler.
[/QUOTE] Overall... is is pretty much true.
But if you delve into the metalcore genre, you'll find some pretty original Christian groups. Underoath, The Devil Wears Prada, and August Burns Red a few of the top metalcore bands at the moment... and they're Christians.
Maybe I'm too old, but I can't get into the metalcore bands. I love heavy music. It just has to have melody. I can't deal with screaming. The metal stuff I grew up on; Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, etc., all had guys who could actually sing. Ozzy can't really sing, but at least he's got melody. I have a student who brings in The Devil Wears Prada, all the songs sound the same. But he probably doesn't like my taste in music either. But as I tell every student, there are only two kinds of music, the kind you like and the kind you don't. Not wrong, just different.
Maybe I'm too old, but I can't get into the metalcore bands. I love heavy music. It just has to have melody. I can't deal with screaming. The metal stuff I grew up on; Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, etc., all had guys who could actually sing. Ozzy can't really sing, but at least he's got melody. I have a student who brings in The Devil Wears Prada, all the songs sound the same. But he probably doesn't like my taste in music either. But as I tell every student, there are only two kinds of music, the kind you like and the kind you don't. Not wrong, just different.
^agreed on metalcore.
I can't stand the stuff.
though I think the band Silverstein is hilarious. RAAARAAARAAAAAGGG!! I love you like this, heart smooch smooch, GAAARRRRRAAAAAAAGAAAAAA!!!!! happy face, kisses!
then again, every time I show someone Portugal. The Man, they ask me if the singer is that girl from Portishead. I don't hear it.
^agreed on metalcore.
I can't stand the stuff.
though I think the band Silverstein is hilarious. RAAARAAARAAAAAGGG!! I love you like this, heart smooch smooch, GAAARRRRRAAAAAAAGAAAAAA!!!!! happy face, kisses!
then again, every time I show someone Portugal. The Man, they ask me if the singer is that girl from Portishead. I don't hear it.
Well it depends on the metalcore bands that you're listening to. Most of them are very melodic... like All That Remains, or Demon Hunter, or Killswitch Engage. All these bands have singing as well as screaming (liking the screams is a purely acquired quality... I hated them at first). I can't stand metalcore bands that ONLY scream.
The Devil Wears Prada is one of the more heavier metalcore bands. I don't like them that much. They're overrated if you ask me.
As for Iron Maiden... and Dio... they're just plain awesome. Rock on, man.
Well it depends on the metalcore bands that you're listening to. Most of them are very melodic... like All That Remains, or Demon Hunter, or Killswitch Engage. All these bands have singing as well as screaming (liking the screams is a purely acquired quality... I hated them at first). I can't stand metalcore bands that ONLY scream.
The Devil Wears Prada is one of the more heavier metalcore bands. I don't like them that much. They're overrated if you ask me.
As for Iron Maiden... and Dio... they're just plain awesome. Rock on, man.
Paul Gilbert is a HUGE influence now. He plays fast and melodic, which is great, and no questionable lyrics, which is also a plus. I usually try and get CD's, as I have no way to put more music on my MP3 player. I hope to one day travel the world in a band composed of Christians, just not a Christan band. Not trying to bash or anything at all, but I don't find a lot of Christian music too interesting, except the message, I'm more instrumental, with usually little or no lyrics. And that's what I have to say about that.
Paul Gilbert is a HUGE influence now. He plays fast and melodic, which is great, and no questionable lyrics, which is also a plus. I usually try and get CD's, as I have no way to put more music on my MP3 player. I hope to one day travel the world in a band composed of Christians, just not a Christan band. Not trying to bash or anything at all, but I don't find a lot of Christian music too interesting, except the message, I'm more instrumental, with usually little or no lyrics. And that's what I have to say about that.
You know guys, there are more artists not affiliated with the "Christian genre" that are Christians than most people realize. What's been really awesome is seeing all the bands that have had a whole crapload of success after their albums were sold places other than Christian bookstores and the "Religious Music" sections of other stores.
^Awesome man.
You know guys, there are more artists not affiliated with the "Christian genre" that are Christians than most people realize. What's been really awesome is seeing all the bands that have had a whole crapload of success after their albums were sold places other than Christian bookstores and the "Religious Music" sections of other stores.
^Agreed, but I've listened to Slipknot before. From what I've heard (the two most recent albums), they're not really anti-christian. The lyrics are just very dark, that's all.
^Agreed, but I've listened to Slipknot before. From what I've heard (the two most recent albums), they're not really anti-christian. The lyrics are just very dark, that's all.
Eh who cares what you listen to. I can listen to Satanic things all day, but I'm not gonna get convinced or anything. I've even tried reading the Satanic Bible. It's actually a fun and easy read. The whole Satanism thing isn't as crazy as people think it is.
Anyways, I really hate when Christians publicly bash on and use religion against non-christian things like metal concerts, gay clubs at schools, gay rights, abortion, etc. It's really stupid. It makes Christians look like hateful bigots. Please guys, if somebody starts doing stupid "evangelical" things, tell them to F*CK OFF. just kidding. Have a little conversation with them and convince them that they're dissuading people from Christianity.
Eh who cares what you listen to. I can listen to Satanic things all day, but I'm not gonna get convinced or anything. I've even tried reading the Satanic Bible. It's actually a fun and easy read. The whole Satanism thing isn't as crazy as people think it is.
Anyways, I really hate when Christians publicly bash on and use religion against non-christian things like metal concerts, gay clubs at schools, gay rights, abortion, etc. It's really stupid. It makes Christians look like hateful bigots. Please guys, if somebody starts doing stupid "evangelical" things, tell them to F*CK OFF. just kidding. Have a little conversation with them and convince them that they're dissuading people from Christianity.
^It depends on the delivery. I really don't like it when people are hateful to others because they do non-Christian things, but honestly we SHOULD defend our faith, but in a loving way.
I'm not going to agree with you about abortion though. That's just freakin' wrong man, and people need to realize that. I mean, I'm not going to go up to someone who had an abortion and say "God hates you and you're going to hell." because this is both not true and not the right way to go about it. And, like Ronald Reagan said, "I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born."
Same thing kinda goes for gay rights with me. I'm not going to support it, and I'm going to express my views on it. However, that doesn't mean I'm going to be a jerk about it.
Now then, on topic, diggin' Switchfoot and Hawk Nelson's new albums. Give 'em a listen if you haven't yet.
Oh, and Nick.....HUH??????? TELL STORY NAO!
^It depends on the delivery. I really don't like it when people are hateful to others because they do non-Christian things, but honestly we SHOULD defend our faith, but in a loving way.
I'm not going to agree with you about abortion though. That's just freakin' wrong man, and people need to realize that. I mean, I'm not going to go up to someone who had an abortion and say "God hates you and you're going to hell." because this is both not true and not the right way to go about it. And, like Ronald Reagan said, "I've noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born."
Same thing kinda goes for gay rights with me. I'm not going to support it, and I'm going to express my views on it. However, that doesn't mean I'm going to be a jerk about it.
Now then, on topic, diggin' Switchfoot and Hawk Nelson's new albums. Give 'em a listen if you haven't yet.
Oh, and Nick.....HUH??????? TELL STORY NAO!
White Shirt this weekend was on the radio a little after 9 PM on X103.9 and the songs were payed for in a donation to the childrens hospital.
it was, oddly enough, right before a Switchfoot song. :P
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White Shirt this weekend was on the radio a little after 9 PM on X103.9 and the songs were payed for in a donation to the childrens hospital.
it was, oddly enough, right before a Switchfoot song. :P
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