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Post by The Mrs 724 on Sept 18, 2006 19:36:02 GMT -5
Do you think Gospel Music should be literal? For example, some songs may use Jesus or God in every verse, while other songs don't mention his name at all. Somethings the songs that do not us His name sounds like a love song between two people in love not love between a Savior and a believer. Yolanda Adams' song "Open My Heart" was played on midnight love and on secular radio stations simply because non-believers didn't know who the song was written for.
Should Gospel songs mention Jesus/God in its lyrics?
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Post by BigRoc on Sept 18, 2006 21:27:43 GMT -5
Now a days what drives some musicians isn't the message of God but the money they receive. Thats why musicians are writing to sell cds. They just want the money not a relationship with God. They want a relationship with the radio and your pocket.
Musicians and record companies purposely leave out the name of Jesus so that the music can be sold in every market. The musician might have written with God in mind but the audience does not know this. The audience will then receive the wrong message/interpretation.
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BishopMuTu
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Post by BishopMuTu on Sept 21, 2006 7:17:43 GMT -5
Some people say that music doesn't belong in the church - RELAX MEEKTRAP! I AINT HATIN' ON YOU - others think that there is a place and time for it. It is my understanding that the Bible teaches that the first "minister of music" in Heaven was Satan before he was demoted and went against God.
So to me - obviously Christians should have no problem with music because the Bible teaches that God doesn't (at least in my opinion). Now the music should at least have some scriptural basis so that it is eddifying to the spiritual growth for the Christian.
I don't know that the song MUST mention God or Jesus - but it should never be assumed that the "loved" one spoken about in the song is somebody's "boo". Wrong message and some artist are doing that to sell more records.
Too many Christian folk downloading the songs free or getting a copy from their friends - an artist gotta get paid somehow!!! - lol ;D
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Post by mektrapp on Sept 25, 2006 18:43:13 GMT -5
No problem Bishop! I know YOU ain’t hating my skills. LOL! I do understand where you are coming from. I know also that Satan was a musician. It’s all about how you reference God with your music. Some people don’t like ….. lets say, Kirk Franklin. He has the song I’ve Been Looking for You, which has an old-school beat to it. A lot of people don’t believe that is appropriate. I do believe that times are changing and some times, you have to do what attract sinners and non-believers. If it is using some of their beats to get the message of God out there, then some times that is what needs to be done. I’m NOT saying that it is always right but I can see where it can save souls. At the same time, every song that has Jesus and God in it doesn’t need to be sung in morning worship. It’s a time and place for every thing.
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Post by angelndisguise on Sept 25, 2006 19:27:44 GMT -5
I agree Mektrapp! That Ol' Skool flavor doesn't always cut it. I love music and one thing that attracts me is the arrangement of the piece. Words are inportant, but the beat is what attracts you. Just like meeting someone new. Their appearance initally attracts you but their personality is also important. While on the subject, I think 99% of Gospel videos suck!
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Post by BigRoc on Sept 26, 2006 8:19:23 GMT -5
The VIDEOS DO SUCK ! Amen to that!
If the production and concept of the videos were better I believe that MTV BET and any other video station would have to play them. Some of the songs are just phenomenal but the video really makes you say " What were they thinking?"
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Post by BigRoc on Sept 26, 2006 8:34:02 GMT -5
What do you all think when secular artist sing, sell, produce, and get PAID off gospel music? What message does that send to people, the world and to fellow believers in Christ? Would it be okay for a gospel/Christian to sing world music?
Examples
R.Kelly Kirk Franklin Sam Cook Al Green Whtney Houston Dru Hill Faith Evans Mary J and the list just keeps going and going
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Post by mektrapp on Oct 2, 2006 19:22:03 GMT -5
I don't know whats up with those videos. I thought I was the only one thinking that they were a little....wack. That's a good question SolidRock. The arguement would be...is singing making money the same as preaching and making money. They are both spreading the message of God. It's their job, just like some full time preachers. Is it right or wrong, I don't know. I do know that it isn't easy getting the 5 minutes songs together. It takes a lot of time and energy to complete a CD. If they did the work....they should get paid.
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Post by BigRoc on Oct 11, 2006 9:36:02 GMT -5
For me, the music scene is dominated by sales and radio airplay. Artist sometime water down the Word of God to caterer to the listener. The radio stations play the same songs one hundred times a day! Why, because the station gets a kick back from the record companies for doing so. And we the listener don't demand that the radio stations do more we just turn the music up louder. In some areas there is only one radio station so the people are trapped and some ways!
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