What do you listen to on Pandora?

[ILG]

I remember Hoove saying he likes the lullaby (or nursery) channel.

I listen to Jim Brickman radio. I really like that. I also listen to Mountain Stream and some oldies.

[Hoovie]

Well I do like the Lullaby songs, but also listen to Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver, Billy Joel, Tom Paxton, and Vineyard, and some Bluegrass.

I just create new channels around the artist or group.

[Digging4Truth]

I always find it interesting how many Christian people listen to secular music on a regular basis. No judgments. I just find it interesting.

I "ain't askeered" of secular music and I might listen to a song here or there once or twice a year and most years I won't at all but that's just never been my lifestyle and it always catches me by surprise I guess.

[ILG]

Well I do like the Lullaby songs, but also listen to Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver, Billy Joel, Tom Paxton, and Vineyard, and some Bluegrass.

I just create new channels around the artist or group.

Very cool. I have a PP and Mary station and I LOVE John Denver's music. Billy Joel is okay.

[ILG]

I always find it interesting how many Christian people listen to secular music on a regular basis. No judgments. I just find it interesting.

I "ain't askeered" of secular music and I might listen to a song here or there once or twice a year and most years I won't at all but that's just never been my lifestyle and it always catches me by surprise I guess.

Back in the day, I didn't listen to the devil's music either. ;) Jim Brickman is more like Muzac piano though.

[Digging4Truth]

Back in the day, I didn't listen to the devil's music either. ;) Jim Brickman is more like Muzac piano though.

Like I alluded to... I don't view certain types of music as the "devils music". I have just lived my life with Christian music and I listen to it every day.

I just don't have much use for what secular music has to say. It isn't as much about how "bad" some music is as it is how much I enjoy what Christian music has to say.

[Hoovie]

I always find it interesting how many Christian people listen to secular music on a regular basis. No judgments. I just find it interesting.

I "ain't askeered" of secular music and I might listen to a song here or there once or twice a year and most years I won't at all but that's just never been my lifestyle and it always catches me by surprise I guess.

For me it's more about the style than anything I suppose. I don't care for Country Gospel or Contemporary Gospel much at all. But the vineyard stuff is not bad and a lot of the Bluegrass is Gospel. I do have a Roby Duke CD I enjoy, too.

Certainly discernment should be used. There are songs that I listen to that are not appropriate for my daughters.

[Digging4Truth]

For me it's more about the style than anything I suppose. I don't care for Country Gospel or Contemporary Gospel much at all. But the vineyard stuff is not bad and a lot of the Bluegrass is Gospel. I do have a Roby Duke CD I enjoy, too.

Certainly discernment should be used. There are songs that I listen to that are not appropriate for my daughters.

Do they ever "catch" you listening to what you would prefer they not listen to?

Again... no judgments. I just find the line of thinking fascinating.

[Praxeas]

I remember Hoove saying he likes the lullaby (or nursery) channel.

I listen to Jim Brickman radio. I really like that. I also listen to Mountain Stream and some oldies.
"I need you to survive" channel

[ILG]

Like I alluded to... I don't view certain types of music as the "devils music". I have just lived my life with Christian music and I listen to it every day.

I just don't have much use for what secular music has to say. It isn't as much about how "bad" some music is as it is how much I enjoy what Christian music has to say.

Yeah, but instrumentals don't say anything. ;) When I was in the church, I missed listening to music I grew up with. It was like a black hole in my heart. I grew up singing with my mother a lot. We did quite a bit of music together. And then, it was like ( ) .................nothing. But listening to it was "evil", so I didn't................

[Digging4Truth]

Yeah, but instrumentals don't say anything. ;) When I was in the church, I missed listening to music I grew up with. It was like a black hole in my heart. I grew up singing with my mother a lot. We did quite a bit of music together. And then, it was like ( ) .................nothing. But listening to it was "evil", so I didn't................

Right.

I play the sax so I enjoy a good instrumental. A little David Coz or Kenny G. :)

[berkeley]

I "feel" music in a way that is hard to explain. There's a lot that I can't listen to. There's a band that I avoid because I get drunk with emotion if I listen to their stuff. It's very weird.

[ILG]

I "feel" music in a way that is hard to explain. There's a lot that I can't listen to. There's a band that I avoid because I get drunk with emotion if I listen to their stuff. It's very weird.

Not so weird. I am the same way.

[berkeley]

Not so weird. I am the same way.

It was really bad when I was younger. A song would be playing and people would be enjoying it. & I'm feeling a heaviness settle upon me.

[Digging4Truth]

It was really bad when I was younger. A song would be playing and people would be enjoying it. & I'm feeling a heaviness settle upon me.

This is part of my reasoning for what I choose in my own life. I don't like what I "feel like" after I've listened to secular music.

[berkeley]

This is part of my reasoning for what I choose in my own life. I don't like what I "feel like" after I've listened to secular music.

I guess you can say that we feel the spirit of the song. I am not a musician. I do not understand music. I "feel" it and can break it down by what I feel, and rarely by what I hear -to the surprise of my musically gifted friends.

[Hoovie]

Do they ever "catch" you listening to what you would prefer they not listen to?

Again... no judgments. I just find the line of thinking fascinating.

It's not really like that. No one is sneaking around... it's more about being age appropriate. My wife and I also might watch a PG 13 movie that our kids don't.

I am pretty much opposed to the "if it's not Christian you can't see it listen to it or enjoy it" mindset in general - even for the kids.

My oldest will be the star in The Little Princess at our theater next month. There is some "war" even some "drinking" in the show and would not be considered a Christian play at all. Yet there is much good in the play and we encourage her participation.

I think it's important to teach maturity in these things and understand we should never simply be a sponge for what we hear and see. (even at church... but that is a different subject. Or is it?)

I pretty much view music the same way.

[Azzan]

This is part of my reasoning for what I choose in my own life. I don't like what I "feel like" after I've listened to secular music.

I also find this fascinating like you. Would you care to provide an example of such a song that makes you feel in a way you don't like?

[Digging4Truth]

I also find this fascinating like you. Would you care to provide an example of such a song that makes you feel in a way you don't like?

No... I really can't. I remember feeling that way when I was at friends' houses when I was a kid and they would listen to secular music. Not only was that long ago but I probably didn't even know the song anyway.

And I just don't listen to secular music except for what might be contained in the occasional email link to a video containing such etc.

[Digging4Truth]

It's not really like that. No one is sneaking around... it's more about being age appropriate. My wife and I also might watch a PG 13 movie that our kids don't.

I am pretty much opposed to the "if it's not Christian you can't see it listen to it or enjoy it" mindset in general - even for the kids.

My oldest will be the star in The Little Princess at our theater next month. There is some "war" even some "drinking" in the show and would not be considered a Christian play at all. Yet there is much good in the play and we encourage her participation.

I think it's important to teach maturity in these things and understand we should never simply be a sponge for what we hear and see. (even at church... but that is a different subject. Or is it?)

I pretty much view music the same way.

Yes sir. I agree... on all points.

I have taught my kids that "this music" or "that music" isn't bad. Some would think they were sinning if they listened to a song that wasn't christian. But I have also taught them that we should consider what we do listen to and whether the messages are something we want a steady diet of.

There are certain things that are okay to eat but would not be okay to make our steady diet. It would eventually have a negative impact on our bodies.

The same goes for music and our spirit.

I bought my daughter Kelly Clarksons first CD. She wanted it. No problem.

I just have to teach them about decisions and pray they make the right ones. She's probably had that CD and maybe one more secular CD in her lifetime. But hundreds of gospel CD's and trips to lots of concerts.

So... I said that to say this. I agree with you completely on the subject of teaching spiritual maturity rather than layout out a list of do's & don'ts.

I've seen people flake out because somebody played a secular song etc. That's not strength. That's weakness.

So... again... we agree.

[Azzan]

To answer the question, it depends. :) No, seriously, it really depends upon what my mood is. I love all kinds of genres and go from one extreme to another.

[Hoovie]

Also, D4T, while my wife and I mostly agree on this, she almost exclusively listens to Christian music... even enjoys the black gospel choirs that I can't stand.

[berkeley]

Also, D4T, while my wife and I mostly agree on this, she almost exclusively listens to Christian music... even enjoys the black gospel choirs that I can't stand.

pentecostal bigot :foottap

[MissBrattified]

My Pandora stations are (my favorites are bolded):

Calm Meditation
Louis Armstrong
Ludwig van Beethoven
Romantic Era
Classical Era
Baroque Musical Era
Renaissance Music
20th Century
Middle Ages Musical Era
Jazz Holidays
Christmas Blues
Frank Sinatra
Donnie McClurkin
Clint Brown
Big Band/Swing
Eric Clapton
Classic Rock
Nature Sounds
French Guitar
Natalie Grant
Kari Jobe
Mississippi Mass
Israel Houghton

[Digging4Truth]

Also, D4T, while my wife and I mostly agree on this, she almost exclusively listens to Christian music... even enjoys the black gospel choirs that I can't stand.

LOL... Oh man. No black gospel? No contemporary gospel?

I'd live in silence without those.

If I ever come to Missouri and hang out for an evening with y'all. Remind me to let Kristin pick the music. :)

[Azzan]

Also, D4T, while my wife and I mostly agree on this, she almost exclusively listens to Christian music... even enjoys the black gospel choirs that I can't stand.

Dude, what's not to love about black gospel choirs?!

[Hoovie]

LOL... Oh man. No black gospel? No contemporary gospel?

I'd live in silence without those.

If I ever come to Missouri and hang out for an evening with y'all. Remind me to let Kristin pick the music. :)

If you come to Missouri, I'll take you to a nice restaurant and we'll let THEM pick the music!

[berkeley]

Dude, what's not to love about black gospel choirs?!

hav to start a whole nother thread

[Digging4Truth]

If you come to Missouri, I'll take you to a nice restaurant and we'll let THEM pick the music!

LOL... sounds like a deal. :)

[RandyWayne]

Also, D4T, while my wife and I mostly agree on this, she almost exclusively listens to Christian music... even enjoys the black gospel choirs that I can't stand.

I hear ya there on the black gospel and church choir music in general. Even today's contemporary christian has devolved into nothing but uninspired guitar strumming and boring rhythms. It feels like creativity left when the 80's did.

[Hoovie]

Dude, what's not to love about black gospel choirs?!

I hate them about as much as she hates this... (which is predominate on my ipod)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQSgGtgsfY

[MissBrattified]

Dude, what's not to love about black gospel choirs?!

One of my favorites (worth watching JUST for the director):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGrFu6dyAE

[Hoovie]

One of my favorites (worth watching JUST for the director):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGrFu6dyAE

VEEERRRY hard for me to watch this! The only way I can even appreciate it for a short time is prepare my mind and know that I am experiencing a distinct cultural expression.

As far as turning it on around the house... it makes me feel pretty much like the time we took the honey from the bees when the whether was too warm... Why did I even think this was a good idea??

[Digging4Truth]

One of my favorites (worth watching JUST for the director):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGrFu6dyAE

Yeah. I think the director is a bit over the top for me.

[MissBrattified]

VEEERRRY hard for me to watch this! The only way I can even appreciate it for a short time is prepare my mind and know that I am experiencing a distinct cultural expression.

As far as turning it on around the house... it makes me feel pretty much like the time we took the honey from the bees when the whether was too warm...

LOL!!!! Hoovie--it's okay to have FUN with music. And that video is 100% FUN. There's nothing terribly spiritual about it (although I would classify this song as an African-American Spiritual) ...it's just fun. If you've ever sang in a choir, you might understand because songs like this are SO much fun to perform. (And directors like that one make it even better!) :bliss :bliss

[Digging4Truth]

I hate them about as much as she hates this... (which is predominate on my ipod)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQSgGtgsfY

You should be proud of me. I made it through about 12 seconds. :)

The family that used to do the music in our church (before they moved off and we took the music program) was largely bluegrass.

Whew... wears mind out to even think about it. :)

[Digging4Truth]

VEEERRRY hard for me to watch this! The only way I can even appreciate it for a short time is prepare my mind and know that I am experiencing a distinct cultural expression.

As far as turning it on around the house... it makes me feel pretty much like the time we took the honey from the bees when the whether was too warm... Why did I even think this was a good idea??

I guess you won't be driving down for our youth service this coming Saturday with songs by Tobymac, Planetshakers etc? :)

[Azzan]

I hate them about as much as she hates this... (which is predominate on my ipod)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQSgGtgsfY

Okay I agree that we did disagree on music tastes. :heeheehee

[jfrog]

I hate them about as much as she hates this... (which is predominate on my ipod)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvQSgGtgsfY

:thumbsup Bluegrass is great!

[berkeley]

I guess you won't be driving down for our youth service this coming Saturday with songs by Tobymac, Planetshakers etc? :)

def. not!

[Digging4Truth]

def. not!

I fully understand. Different strokes for different folks.

We're going to have a great time and the alters will be filled. It's going to be great.

[MissBrattified]

Okay, my bluegrass tastes are VERY limited. I like Alison Krauss, a few songs by The Isaacs,
THIS ↓ song, and that's about it. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzK0739QQqQ

:toofunny :toofunny :toofunny

[Cindy]

I am very eclectic in my taste in music. I LOVE rock and roll. CCR, Rolling Stones, Janis, etc. I also like soul music and the blues. Bluegrass or country is very hard for me to listen to. I don't like Southern Gospel very much, I do like The Crabb Family, and Jeff and Sherri Easter, though. I like black gospel, and some contemporary Christian music.

[*AQuietPlace*]

I hear ya there on the black gospel and church choir music in general. Even today's contemporary christian has devolved into nothing but uninspired guitar strumming and boring rhythms. It feels like creativity left when the 80's did.
I cannot STAND most contemporary Christian music. It all sounds exactly the same. The same chords, the same tunes, the same whiny singing... on and on and on. I try to force myself to listen to our contemporary station sometimes, and I usually make it about 3 seconds before I'm reaching for the switch. It just grates on me like fingernails on a chalkboard.

The 70's and 80's had some GREAT Christian music. That's still my favorite.

[Azzan]

I cannot STAND most contemporary Christian music. It all sounds exactly the same. The same chords, the same tunes, the same whiny singing... on and on and on. I try to force myself to listen to our contemporary station sometimes, and I usually make it about 3 seconds before I'm reaching for the switch. It just grates on me like fingernails on a chalkboard.

The 70's and 80's had some GREAT Christian music. That's still my favorite.

I wore my Imperials albums out. I recently discovered them again and made a mix. That sound still sounds very modern.

[RandyWayne]

I cannot STAND most contemporary Christian music. It all sounds exactly the same. The same chords, the same tunes, the same whiny singing... on and on and on. I try to force myself to listen to our contemporary station sometimes, and I usually make it about 3 seconds before I'm reaching for the switch. It just grates on me like fingernails on a chalkboard.

The 70's and 80's had some GREAT Christian music. That's still my favorite.

This was the golden age of Christian music.

http://randyandgail.com/Music/Whiteheart.mp3

[*AQuietPlace*]

I wore my Imperials albums out. I recently discovered them again and made a mix. That sound still sounds very modern.
Me, too! Russ Taff, The Allies.... even Southern Gospel was great back then. I've been hunting down some of the oldies, they're available here and there.

[RandyWayne]

Me, too! Russ Taff, The Allies.... even Southern Gospel was great back then. I've been hunting down some of the oldies, they're available here and there.

Russ Taff was/is one of my favorites.

[CC1]

I cannot STAND most contemporary Christian music. It all sounds exactly the same. The same chords, the same tunes, the same whiny singing... on and on and on. I try to force myself to listen to our contemporary station sometimes, and I usually make it about 3 seconds before I'm reaching for the switch. It just grates on me like fingernails on a chalkboard.

The 70's and 80's had some GREAT Christian music. That's still my favorite.

Ditto!!! Everybody things they can write songs these days. The result is most songs are horrible to mediocre at best.

Not only contemporary christian music on the radio but praise and worship music in churches including my own. So many worship songs have great lyrics but are way too wordy and have no real melody. It is a chore to sing them and you definitely have to have the words on a screen.

[CC1]

Russ Taff was/is one of my favorites.

I am one of the few people who can't stand his singing. Sounds like he is singing with cotton balls in his mouth.

The Imperials were my favorite group as a kid and teenager then when he became a member I could hardly listen to them.

Russ has sang at Christ Church a couple of times during special services or a music conference. He has some real "daddy issues" from his youth and seems very resentful still in many ways. I have a hard time with adult men who blame a little hardship from being a preachers kid growing up on being dysfunctional today. How about a little self responsibility??

[Digging4Truth]

I am one of the few people who can't stand his singing. Sounds like he is singing with cotton balls in his mouth.

The Imperials were my favorite group as a kid and teenager then when he became a member I could hardly listen to them.

Russ has sang at Christ Church a couple of times during special services or a music conference. He has some real "daddy issues" from his youth and seems very resentful still in many ways. I have a hard time with adult men who blame a little hardship from being a preachers kid growing up on being dysfunctional today. How about a little self responsibility??

I played MANY games of pool in our garage with The Imperials' Sail On vinyl spinning. :)

[ILG]

My Pandora stations are (my favorites are bolded):

Calm Meditation
Louis Armstrong
Ludwig van Beethoven
Romantic Era
Classical Era
Baroque Musical Era
Renaissance Music
20th Century
Middle Ages Musical Era
Jazz Holidays
Christmas Blues
Frank Sinatra
Donnie McClurkin
Clint Brown
Big Band/Swing
Eric Clapton
Classic Rock
Nature Sounds
French Guitar
Natalie Grant
Kari Jobe
Mississippi Mass
Israel Houghton

You listen to quite a variety!!

[CC1]

I played MANY games of pool in our garage with The Imperials' Sail On vinyl spinning. :)

My favorite Imperials album was "The Imperials Live with Solid Rock" featuring Sherman Andrus from 1973.

[ILG]

One of my favorites (worth watching JUST for the director):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGrFu6dyAE

LOL! That director cracks me up. We just watched Shrek Forever After last night and he looks like the pied piper got him!!:slaphappy

[Digging4Truth]

My favorite Imperials album was "The Imperials Live with Solid Rock" featuring Sherman Andrus from 1973.

Ahhhh... of Andrus & Blackwood fame.

[ILG]

Just watch first 45 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2u_YuccHM

[CC1]

Ahhhh... of Andrus & Blackwood fame.

Yup.

Anybody listen to any "Sweet Comfort Band" in the late 70's?

[ILG]

Yup.

Anybody listen to any "Sweet Comfort Band" in the late 70's?

In the late 70's, I was listening to Olivia Newton John, Linda Ronstadt and Crosby, Stills and Nash. I would have been 12 or 13. Yeah, that was back when I was pulling pool balls out of pool tables with my brother while my mother and her girlfriend sang Itsy, bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini to all those people at the bar. LOL!

[Azzan]

I played MANY games of pool in our garage with The Imperials' Sail On vinyl spinning. :)

My favorite albums were One More Song for You and Priority. IMHO they were never the same after Taff left. I purchased the vinyl again a few years ago. :)

[Digging4Truth]

Yup.

Anybody listen to any "Sweet Comfort Band" in the late 70's?

I've just listened to a few on youtube and I don't remember them so far.

[Digging4Truth]

My favorite albums were One More Song for You and Priority. IMHO they were never the same after Taff left. I purchased the vinyl again a few years ago. :)

I liked Benny Hester back in the Taff days too.

[CC1]

In the late 70's, I was listening to Olivia Newton John, Linda Ronstadt and Crosby, Stills and Nash. I would have been 12 or 13. Yeah, that was back when I was pulling pool balls out of pool tables with my brother while my mother and her girlfriend sang Itsy, bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini to all those people at the bar. LOL!

In the late 70's in addition to good contemporary christian music I was listening to Olivia Newton John, Bread, and a lot of the Bee Gees! I will also admit I like disco music and listened to a lot of that on the radio although I didn't buy the albums.

[ILG]

In the late 70's in addition to good contemporary christian music I was listening to Olivia Newton John, Bread, and a lot of the Bee Gees! I will also admit I like disco music and listened to a lot of that on the radio although I didn't buy the albums.

Yes bread has a very mellow sound. I just had one of their CDs at home from the library here a while back. The BeeGees, well they were popular but quite different. ;) We were never into disco much. It was kind of "uncool" to like disco. But I can't say I disliked it either.

[Carpenter]

I have an eclectic mix of Hank Williams Radio, Elvis Radio, Classic Rock, Led Zeppelin Radio, Old School R&B...and Harvestime Radio. :D

[*AQuietPlace*]

Russ has sang at Christ Church a couple of times during special services or a music conference. He has some real "daddy issues" from his youth and seems very resentful still in many ways. I have a hard time with adult men who blame a little hardship from being a preachers kid growing up on being dysfunctional today. How about a little self responsibility??
He's actually gotten pretty much past that in the past few years. His dad was an alcoholic... and a preacher. They had some very real issues that never got worked out before his father died. Russ also struggled with addiction for a while. I read his story online somewhere, very interesting. But at some point a few years ago he really had a breakthrough. I think you can tell it in him now, he's much more peaceful.

[*AQuietPlace*]

Ahhhh... of Andrus & Blackwood fame.
Loved them!! MAN I miss the days when music was good!!!

[Scott Hutchinson]

I don't have Pandora or any XM radio.When I go see my mom,and she lets me ride in her car,I play a folkmusic channel or her Sirius radio.

[berkeley]

I have an eclectic mix of Hank Williams Radio, Elvis Radio, Classic Rock, Led Zeppelin Radio, Old School R&B...and Harvestime Radio. :D

CARPENTER!!! :highfive

[*AQuietPlace*]

I don't have Pandora or any XM radio.When I go see my mom,and she lets me ride in her car,I play a folkmusic channel or her Sirius radio.
Pandora is a website. If you have a computer you have Pandora. Pandora.com - you can create your own 'station' to listen to.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Pandora is a website. If you have a computer you have Pandora. Pandora.com - you can create your own 'station' to listen to.

Oh I see I didn't know that.

[Hoovie]

I just downloaded a few more Vineyard songs on my ipod.

"Take my Life" and "Draw me Close".

[Scott Hutchinson]

Pandora is a website. If you have a computer you have Pandora. Pandora.com - you can create your own 'station' to listen to.

I gather Pandora is free.

[Hoovie]

I gather Pandora is free.

Yes. I think it stays free if you keep it under 40 hrs a month.

[ILG]

I love LOVE LOVE Jim Brickman's music. Check him out on Pandora. Every time I heard his music, I would say "Wow! Who is that??" I figured it out and have a station all him. :)

[Ferd]

I have pandora on my iphone. It is great.

The Call (Michael Been and the Call influenced everybody but never made it bigtime)
U2 (should have been here from the beginning.
Ryan Adams (my newest find, I like this guy very eclectic)
Dead Milkmen (cant help myself and dont want to! )
Steven Curtis Chapman (love this guy)
The Flaming Lips (heard about them checked them out, never deleted the station)
Chuck Mangione (wacky right?)
Praise and Worship (I listen to this most of the time and when I am praying this is generally on)
Trace Adkins (ok my guilty pleasure. Honkey Tonk Badonk-a-donk cracks me up!)
Ray Charles (who doesnt love Ray???)
Train (solid)
Jack Johnson (immaromanticwhatcanisay?)
Michael Buble (immaromanticwhatcanisay?)
Brandon Heath (I have no idea what this is)
Salvador (maybe my favorite group. certainly my favorite christian group)
Hillsong (havent deleted it yet. too much "Jesus is my boyfriend" junk")
Chris Tomlin (great stuff)
Phillips, Craig, and Dean (love me some PCD)
Johathan Butler (I love jazz and this kind in particular. plus his christian stuff is off the hook good)

[The Mrs]

Somehow I ended up listening to the Bee Gees 'Stayin' Alive'.

Was halfway thru the song before I realized I was actually groovin' to the music sitting in my chair. :doh

And then I woke up and changed it. :heeheehee

[Scott Hutchinson]

I listen to Pandora now.
I listened to The Dillards,The Shadows,and Some Irish Folk Music and some other stuff.

[ILG]

Somehow I ended up listening to the Bee Gees 'Stayin' Alive'.

Was halfway thru the song before I realized I was actually groovin' to the music sitting in my chair. :doh

And then I woke up and changed it. :heeheehee

:laffatu

[Ferd]

Im going with Tune in Radio for Iphone today.

Love this thing!