Christian Contemporary Music

I actually expected you to post something like that in response to my list. :P You're welcome to post your own if you want - though it might be a lot shorter than mine...

;p alright here it is: My favorite christian songs from _*THIS*_ year: (tada!)

Not surprised. :P

I actually expected you to post something like that in response to my list. :P You're welcome to post your own if you want - though it might be a lot shorter than mine...

;p alright here it is: My favorite christian songs from _*THIS*_ year: (tada!)

Wow... xP Not even "What I Believe"?

I actually expected you to post something like that in response to my list. :P You're welcome to post your own if you want - though it might be a lot shorter than mine...

;p alright here it is: My favorite christian songs from _*THIS*_ year: (tada!)

Wow... xP Not even "What I Believe"?

Absolutely not! Skillet's new album is an abomination, for it copies the style of limpwristed nancies like chris tomlim and colton dixon and whoever else is out there.

Their only good albums (NOT SONGS, they have many great songs) are collide, Awake, and comatose! only about half, but they are awesome!

I actually expected you to post something like that in response to my list. :P You're welcome to post your own if you want - though it might be a lot shorter than mine...

;p alright here it is: My favorite christian songs from _*THIS*_ year: (tada!)

Wow... xP Not even "What I Believe"?

Absolutely not! Skillet's new album is an abomination, for it copies the style of limpwristed nancies like tobymac and hillsong and whoever else is out there. Their only good albums (which are amazing, I will say) are collide, Awake, and comatose! only about half, but they are awesome!

I wouldn't know, I just figured you liked that song. :P

no, no. It's okay, but I don't like it. It doesn't carry the epic awesomeness of their other songs like Hero or Rebirthing.

"What I Believe" has good words…main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal…they are so awesome!

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

KPOP is knocking at your door. :P

How can you not like Skillet's new album? :P
Awake is my favorite by far but Rise is amazing :)

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

forgive me, but that statement is utterly irrational. if a christian makes a light bulb that light bulb is not automatically better than a secular made light bulb. Same goes for paper. And books. and music.

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

forgive me, but that statement is utterly irrational. if a christian makes a light bulb that light bulb is not automatically better than a secular made light bulb. Same goes for paper. And books. and music.

Sorry, I worded that wrong. I am not meaning to say that all Christian music is better; but in a lot of ways, it is. Not because of the music itself, necessarily, but because of the lyrics/meaning of the song (if done the right way - i.e. not shallow, pointless, etc.). And I agree about the light bulb, paper, and books (books - meh, sorta). Obviously, there isn't a difference between how a Christian or non-Christian makes a light bulb, but there can be a major difference between secular and Christian music (if the Christian music really is Christian).

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

forgive me, but that statement is utterly irrational. if a christian makes a light bulb that light bulb is not automatically better than a secular made light bulb. Same goes for paper. And books. and music.

Sorry, I worded that wrong. I am not meaning to say that all Christian music is better; but in a lot of ways, it is. Not because of the music itself, necessarily, but because of the lyrics/meaning of the song (if done the right way - i.e. not shallow, pointless, etc.). And I agree about the light bulb, paper, and books (books - meh, sorta). Obviously, there isn't a difference between how a Christian or non-Christian makes a light bulb, but there can be a major difference between secular and Christian music (if the Christian music really is Christian).

granted. But now we're not talking about the quality of books and music. This is the subject of content.

"What I Believe" has good words...main reason why I like it. Hero's okay though.

Hero is not okay. Hero is AWESOME! anyway, ive kinda stopped listening to Skillet, just on rare occasions. I still like it, but it's music in harmony with conflict. I still LOVE it, but I'm not fighting supervillains at the moment, so therefore I listen to sad music. and besides Imagine Dragons has no equal...they are so awesome!

But Imagine Dragons isn't even Christian! Can't possibly be more "awesome" than Christian music. :P

forgive me, but that statement is utterly irrational. if a christian makes a light bulb that light bulb is not automatically better than a secular made light bulb. Same goes for paper. And books. and music.

Sorry, I worded that wrong. I am not meaning to say that all Christian music is better; but in a lot of ways, it is. Not because of the music itself, necessarily, but because of the lyrics/meaning of the song (if done the right way - i.e. not shallow, pointless, etc.). And I agree about the light bulb, paper, and books (books - meh, sorta). Obviously, there isn't a difference between how a Christian or non-Christian makes a light bulb, but there can be a major difference between secular and Christian music (if the Christian music really is Christian).

granted. But now we're not talking about the quality of books and music. This is the subject of content.

Ah, I see what you're saying. I agree about the quality.

Okay, so what exactly is KPOP?

Korean pop music, essentially. ;) Almost always in the Korean language. And usually similar in sound to what we would call electronica, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), and just straight-up pop music.

Oh, I see. Thanks!

Korean pop music, essentially. ;) Almost always in the Korean language. And usually similar in sound to what we would call electronica, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), and just straight-up pop music.

Thank you for the generalization, it was appreciated. :P

Okay, so what exactly is KPOP?

A better definition would be "popular Korean music". That is a broad overview of all the different styles, as KPOP covers pop to hip-hop to rap to rock to jazz and R&B. It depends on the artist, and the song.

Interesting.

Recently stumbled across "Here I Am Anyway" by Josh Wilson on YouTube… Such a great song! Never before have I heard a song that expresses my current thoughts so perfectly. :-)

My 5-year-old sister came behind me and started just singing Shoulders by For King and Country as loud as she could, implicitly begging for me to play it. I think she might just like that song just like her big brother. xD

My music leader and his wife are working on a new CD! I think it's called the Romans Project.

http://www.psallos.com/

My church's music leader and his wife are working on a new CD! I think it's called the Romans Project. http://www.psallos.com/

My music leader, Cody Curtis, finished his CD! They are hoping that it will be a way to minister to others. I have really enjoyed listening to it. You can listen to some of it here: https://psallos.bandcamp.com
Some of my favorites are 5, 6, 14, and 20.

How Great Is Our God is one of the best songs to have stuck in your head. xD

So why is it that every Matt Kearney song I've heard is in the key of A? I just find that weird. :P

Hi! Have you heard Colton Dixon's new song " through all of it"? Love that song! I want to learn to play it on the piano soon if I have time! It's so beautiful!

is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano… It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird… a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

Maybe he likes the key of A…. :p idk

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

That would be pretty awesome though :D I can play Awake and Alive on the drums :)

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

That would be pretty awesome though :D I can play Awake and Alive on the drums :)

Cool! What other instruments do you play btw? ;)

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

Skillet song on piano? That's right, it just sounds weird.

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

Skillet song on piano? That's right, it just sounds weird.

I second that.

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

That would be pretty awesome though :D I can play Awake and Alive on the drums :)

Cool! What other instruments do you play btw? ;)

I used to be able to play piano, but I can't really now ;) I kinda gave it up when I started playing drums in a band.

Hi! Have you heard Colton Dixon's new song " through all of it"? Love that song! I want to learn to play it on the piano soon if I have time! It's so beautiful!

Yes, I have, and I love it too! Definitely one of my favorites this year. :D Can play it on the piano too (I play by ear).

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's not in A? xP trolling alert

Ok, how about How Great Our Fathers love for us? One of the best songs ever! It is almost impossible for me to hear that song and not tear up in awe of how amazing our God is! If you haven't, look it up on y-tube!

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's _not_ in A? xP *trolling alert*

I've only listened to those songs so idk any other ones. :p I didn't even realize that he used only the A key for those songs untill you said so… Now whenever i hear them i try to figure out how you noticed it. :p :p ;)

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

Skillet song on piano? That's right, it just sounds weird.

ikr? :p

*is learning how to play Hero by skillet on the piano...* It's really hard. and fast. ^and it just seems weird... a Skillet song on the piano?! :p^ :p

That would be pretty awesome though :D I can play Awake and Alive on the drums :)

Cool! What other instruments do you play btw? ;)

I used to be able to play piano, but I can't really now ;) I kinda gave it up when I started playing drums in a band.

Cool! ;)

Ok, how about How Great Our Fathers love for us? One of the best songs ever! It is almost impossible for me to hear that song and not tear up in awe of how amazing our God is! If you haven't, look it up on y-tube!

I don't know a song by that exact title but I do know How Deep the Father's Love for Us. :)

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's _not_ in A? xP *trolling alert*

I've only listened to those songs so idk any other ones. :p I didn't even realize that he used only the A key for those songs untill you said so... Now whenever i hear them i try to figure out how you noticed it. :p :p ;)

Haha. =P Well, I have perfect pitch so it's easier for me to notice. xP

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's _not_ in A? xP *trolling alert*

I've only listened to those songs so idk any other ones. :p I didn't even realize that he used only the A key for those songs untill you said so... Now whenever i hear them i try to figure out how you noticed it. :p :p ;)

Haha. =P Well, I have perfect pitch so it's easier for me to notice. xP

That's great that You can sing in different keys, for me it's easier to sing in an A or a D chord. If a song isn't in that chord, I usually just change it.

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's _not_ in A? xP *trolling alert*

I've only listened to those songs so idk any other ones. :p I didn't even realize that he used only the A key for those songs untill you said so... Now whenever i hear them i try to figure out how you noticed it. :p :p ;)

Haha. =P Well, I have perfect pitch so it's easier for me to notice. xP

Oh ohkays. :p

Maybe he likes the key of A.... :p idk

I guess! The ones I've heard are "One Heart", "Ships in the Night", "Sooner or Later" and "Air I Breathe" and they're all in the same key! Does anyone more familiar with Kearney know of a song that's _not_ in A? xP *trolling alert*

I've only listened to those songs so idk any other ones. :p I didn't even realize that he used only the A key for those songs untill you said so... Now whenever i hear them i try to figure out how you noticed it. :p :p ;)

Haha. =P Well, I have perfect pitch so it's easier for me to notice. xP

That's great that You can sing in different keys, for me it's easier to sing in an A or a D chord. If a song isn't in that chord, I usually just change it.

Makes sense. Maybe that's Matt Kearney's problem. =P

I'm interested in hearing people's thoughts on Jonathan Thulin's latest song called "The Theory".

It reminds me of what I've seen from Phil Vischer in "What's In the Bible", as well as a recent edition of "Taking a Minute" with Jason Anderson. Although I don't think what Thulin sings is necessarily wrong, it does seem to be a compromise, which is already unfortunately all too common in Christian society today. He seems to be saying that if you have the most important thing right, nothing else matters…

So has nobody heard the song except me? :P

lol I've heard the song on the radio… I've just never really paid attention to it… I will next time i hear it and will tell you what i think about it. ;) :p

I've heard it, just didn't see this until now. I'll look it up when I can get into Spotify (it's not responding for some reason).

So, 20 the Countdown Magazine just did a special show counting down Chris Tomlin's best praise and worship songs so far (either performed and/or (co-)written by him). Seeing as Chris is a favorite of mine, I was quite interested. So here's the list.

1. At the Cross (Love Ran Red)
2. Because He Lives (Amen)
3. Even So Come
4. Jesus Loves Me
5. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
6. God and God Alone
7. Good Good Father
8. How Great Is Our God
9. I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)
10. Our God
11. Shout Hosanna
12. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
13. Crown Him (Majesty)
14. Lord I Need You
15. Lay Me Down
16. The Wonderful Cross
17. I Will Follow
18. Sing, Sing, Sing
19. Holy Is the Lord
20. Forever

Well, what do you think? Accurate? No?
I had a few thoughts; first, there's a few songs that are quite glaringly missing. Where is I Lift My Hands, We Fall Down, Jesus Messiah, and I Will Rise (my personal favorite by him)? Seems like all of those should have been shoe-ins. And there's several other songs I can think of that I would have thought would probably make it into a top 20 chart.
Second, why so many newer songs? The majority of these "top 20" were just released in the past 3-5 years. The top 4 are all less than two years old! I had not even heard of at least two of these songs before, they are so new. Chris has many awesome older songs (Wonderful Maker, Enough, Famous One, to name a few) that I think (maybe it's just me) are probably much better-known than, say, God and God Alone (the newest song on the chart, only released earlier this year as far as I can tell).
Finally, maybe it's just me again, but I would have expected How Great Is Our God, Whom Shall I Fear, and Our God to be much higher than they actually were on the chart. In fact, I fully expected How Great Is Our God to be #1; that At the Cross took that spot was a real surprise.
I guess to fully cover Chris's best songs probably would have wanted a top 30 or 40 chart. =P

If nobody replies to (or reads xP) this, I don't mind; just wanted to voice my opinion. xP