Music In The Modern Church

[AreYouReady?]

There was one Christian group back in the 80s that had the sound of Queen ..but I cannot remember their name. I only remember the name of one of their songs. It was called "Mealtime Prayers". They were a strange group, but they had a message.

[KeptByTheWord]

Keith Green is an artist I've just discovered who I had no idea about. He was a former rock star turned Christian, and wrote some really amazing songs before he was killed in a plane crash in his late 20s.

Here is one of them...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3lv...ayer_embedded#

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

There was one Christian group back in the 80s that had the sound of Queen ..but I cannot remember their name. I only remember the name of one of their songs. It was called "Mealtime Prayers". They were a strange group, but they had a message.

Hmm, thought I'd dig it up, but there's 4 pages of "mealtime prayers," and 7 of "...prayer!"
Interesting hits, tho-yours is prolly in there somewhere?

[Michael The Disciple]

I am well pleased with this kind of music. Almost all scripture from Rev. 5, 11, and 19.

Justin Rizzo Worship Team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHEpR...ure=plpp_video

[Norman]

The 80's were the glory days for Christian music and unfortunately it is gone

I think it was the 1960's and 70's. Of all the new songs that have come out in the past 25 years, I think "Shout to the Lord" is one of the best.
I get weary when the sing the same short chorus for 15 minutes; I liked it when they would sing a chorus for 5 minutes then move into another one. Sometimes this can be done without missing a beat.

[Michael The Disciple]

For worship in Church Charismatic music from the 70's to the early 90's is the ultimate. I liked the Christian Rock from the 70's through early 90's also for edification and enjoyment but not for Church. Same with Bluegrass. I really like it but not for the meeting.

I dont think any secular music should be played in the Church meetings. Now and then my wife and I play some romantic type songs like 50's doo woop. I dont think Christians should make a habit of secular music.

I also have a playlist of songs from my youth that tho not specifically Christian they did point me to believe in Christ.

As to modern music the only thing that really moves me much in recent years is Misty Edwards and some of the other IHOP artists.

[Sethern]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gdcF...eature=related

[thaddaeus417]

I don't listen to many music except that which is based on the word and which praises God. There was a lot of power in the old time songs and you know what, there is a lot of power in the old time songs.

[Titus2woman]

KeptByTheWord said: Keith Green is an artist I've just discovered who I had no idea about...

Oh I love Keith Green I found him a few years ago when we were sharing songs on a Christian Homesteader forum.

I like Christian music that is in a musical style I enjoy... so heavy guitar riffs, harmonica, sax... strong vocals... but yes lyrics are everything. There has to be a message that speaks to me.

Do I think 'my' music has a place in church... well...no, not really. People are so different in their tastes and styles of music that what is joy to my ears may be like fingernails on a blackboard to another. And no one should have to 'suffer' through the music.. I find that when a church gets a big music program going it tends to control the tone of fhe services and I find that disturbing.

[jediwill83]

actually you see the same "control the tone" thing in smaller churches too...always the same certain songs gets everybody running....