Music?

[KeilanS]

Hey all, I was wondering what kind of music you listen too, and if you have any opinions on what Christians "should" listen too?

Myself, I listen to a strange combination. I have a mix of Christian worship and Christian rock songs, and then I have some non-Christian heavy metal/punk songs. Surprises a lot of people when I'm listening to my music collection and it will jump between screaming anti-government metal and gentle hymns... well I guess gentle is the wrong word, I still like fast music but it's definatly not punk like my other music.

Anyways, what kind of music do you all listen too? (and if you have any similar tastes to mine, any recommendations?) I

[KeilanS]

I agree with you, a short time ago I felt I should fix up my music so I got rid of all my pirated music (approximately 400 songs) and most of my "bad" music. While I still listen to a group called Rise Against quite often (sort of an anti-government group), my music has gotten better.

I'm attempting to move into more of the Christian punk music, although I have found it to be harder to find. I'm buying some stuff from a group called Demon Hunter in the near future... so I'll have to see if thats any good.

[markinprayer]

Hi Thanks for this post! I beleive that it is up to each person but for me, It is my beleif that what I let my mind hear and take in is what I have thoughts about. So I dont watch much tv all Chrstain when i do, with the exception of a sporting event and all Christain music a big veriety of music but all Christain, I love It all from rap to the old Gospel Hyms! God bless you.

Love Markinprayer!

[KeilanS]

Butero, I find that I agree with your post. I try to avoid music that directly promotes behavior like what you mentioned. However I find that usually I can get by with music that is more neutral in it's message. Like I'll listen to music that either promotes God/Good Behaviour, or music that just doesn't voice an opinion on the subject.

However, strange as it is, I have occasionally woke up singing softly to myself, once I believe it was punk music and once a hymn from church... not sure what to make of this, but I figured I'd throw it out here.

[Floatingaxe]

Be careful, little ears, what you hear!

[Bob Dole]

Hmm, my favorite bands are Fear Factory, Thursday and Atreyu. I listen to mostly metal, punk, industrial (lots of Nine Inch Nails.) I don't think it matters what music you listen to as long as you enjoy it. I'd probably listen to more Christian bands but all the songs are so Christ centered, yes I know that's the point but it's so annoying. I listen to music because I enjoy music, not because I enjoy being preached to. I just want something loud, fast, and angry, the kind of music that when you hear live you just get so pumped up you want to jump into a mosh pit and go nuts. Unfortunately the Christian music I've heard lacks loud, angry, energy filled mosh pits.

[KeilanS]

Hmm, my favorite bands are Fear Factory, Thursday and Atreyu. I listen to mostly metal, punk, industrial (lots of Nine Inch Nails.) I don't think it matters what music you listen to as long as you enjoy it. I'd probably listen to more Christian bands but all the songs are so Christ centered, yes I know that's the point but it's so annoying. I listen to music because I enjoy music, not because I enjoy being preached to. I just want something loud, fast, and angry, the kind of music that when you hear live you just get so pumped up you want to jump into a mosh pit and go nuts. Unfortunately the Christian music I've heard lacks loud, angry, energy filled mosh pits.

I know what you mean!!! I don't mind Christ centered music as long as it doesn't sound like a sermon. I also like fast, loud, angry music.

If you are looking for some Christian Stuff, here is some you might want to look into.

1. Kutless (A lighter Christ-centered kind of band, you probably wouldn't like it, but I do and I seem to enjoy the same music as you.)

2. Thousand Foot Krutch (This is a good one, not super heavy, but heavy enough and although when you think about it, there is a Christian perspective to their music, you wouldn't notice it if you didn't know they were Christian.

3. Demon Hunter and Underoath (These are both VERY heavy screamo angry bands, the Christ-centered part won't bother you because when you can even make out the words, they arn't like preaching).

Thats the main Christian stuff I listen to, so if you have some free time, you might want to check them out.

[Christian]

I am an ex- rock musician of 30 years.

I still love my 70's rock (mostly Southern rock Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers) and

some of the other "Classic rock" of the 70's (nothing dark or overtly sexual).

But if the Holy Spirit checks me on something I'll usually put it aside.

There is no Scriptures that tell us exactly what music to listen to, and it all comes down to "human" opinion and/or taste. I just don't think a little rock and roll is going to make God look at us in any less of a light, He does know our hearts. I just think it's important not to get all caught up in too much music, as it can become distracting and even idolatrous.

[Guest SheepDog]

There is no Scriptures that tell us exactly what music to listen to, and it all comes down to "human" opinion and/or taste. I just don't think a little rock and roll is going to make God look at us in any less of a light, He does know our hearts. I just think it's important not to get all caught up in too much music, as it can become distracting and even idolatrous.

[ho'adelphos]

4HIM is my favorite contemporary christian music group.