Hey guys, I’ll try to make this abbreviated as I have to start my schoolwork soon… Anyways, I had an interesting thought that invaded my cranium this morning: “Why isn’t Christian music better… Why not THE BEST?”
As most of you know I am a Christian, but I try to not be a cultural Christian. Anyways, about music. Shouldn’t Christian music strive to be more creative than any other types of music? Shouldn’t we want it to be amazing and thought provoking?
Here is my problem with Christian music. Most bands have the mindset of “Oh, we will do some simple guitar riffs and maybe throw in an echo and chorus effect… then try to convert everyone by singing about Jesus. Hey drummer, you can do a four on the floor beat, right?”
I do not think that is a very good attitude to have. Here is a solution I suggest- Be a good band first, then be a Christian band. That might seem horribly horrible and twisted, but just let me explain myself. It is true that everything we do is worship of something, right? Well perhaps it would be a good idea to strive to make creative and wonderful music for Jesus.. that is what I mean by a good band first. The second part is a little trickier. See I disagree with certain aspects of ‘witnessing’ as in “Hey stranger, Jesus is cool– You need him? Of course you do. Here are pretty colors.” not that I think it’s evil, or anything, but in my opinion building relationships with people is the best way to go about that kind of transformation. So by being an amazing band first,and playing your hearts out for God… would be pretty awesome. On top of that, getting tons of coverage because you are ‘the new thing’… not just in CCM, but in the secular realm as well would be the perfect opportunity to say something to the effect of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.
To end all of that, I’d just like to say I don’t dislike Christian music… but it could be better as a whole.
Thanks for taking time and reading this, I shall see you soon – among the internets.
Peace.















