"Preferences in arrangement are purely for our own delight. Somebody had a creative idea, they exercised it, the Christian thing to do is to encourage them - and not poop on their idea because it doesn't match our preferences."
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Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cory Zipperle Jan 6, 2011. 56 Replies 0 Likes
First, let me say that I don't have a problem with a rock beat in music. "Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music" right? It seems to be a big rage in most progressive churches to tweak classic…Continue
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Stevo replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"I should qualify - while there are many modernized versions of hymns I don't like, there are many I do like. I think "sing a new song" incorporates everything from a fresh new song to a re-freshed old song."
Toni replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"Wow - talk about resurrection from the dead of an old thread.
The pop music of 150 years ago wasn't all good, and sometimes it doesn't do any harm to re-do a hymn, especially of the new feel brings a fresh feel and isn't just…"
Robert Alain Vitray replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"It is, after all a matter of taste. I am rather unfond of some of the tunes in my hymnal written during the fifties and sixties. They sound like cinema background melodies to me. And things like including lyrics about air travelers…"
Stevo replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"I really didn't like what Baloche did to that hymn. In fact, I'm not finding many modernized versions of hymns that sound good - it's just personal preference I guess. It's kind of like imaging that kid on American Idol doing his…"
Robert Alain Vitray replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"I got here by googling "rock and roll hymns." Although you make many good points which prove definitively that some attempts at rocking classic hymns fall flat. I am at this moment listening to Paul Baloche's version of…"
Shane Goh replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"The thing that comes to mind when I read this original post is a story I heard of a worship leader in some church. If I'm not wrong it was Matt Redman, and his church banned music at one point because it was getting too big. It apparently…"
Matt Allison replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"Shocking statement about Stairway - the lyrics don't really have any relevance to anything. One of the best rock songs ever written! I can think of a lot worse demon inspired songs! (sorry - ranting back)
Yeah, not always completely inspired…"
Wayne Pau replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"Great reply. =) I echo much of this sentiment. One wise ministry worker once emoted to me:
>> I will pray for more patience, the trouble is we only hear complaints and not satisfaction or when things are OK.
Our pastor is regularly…"
Todd Evans replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"I apologize in advance for rehashing what appears to be an old topic. I actually found this topic when I did a google search for "Rock n Roll Hyms." I'm a guitarist/bass player, and looking to take over the reigns of our praise team…"
Junjie replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"Gimme a Youtube video, RObert! This I gotta see! :)"
Junjie replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"How do you do that? You come from the First Church of the Sopranos? :D"
Danny D replied to Phil Williams's discussion 'Things You Don't Like About Worship Music!'"What I don't like? When the music is at hearing loss level and you cant hear the person next to you singing."
Stevo replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"That made me laugh - "AC/DC is just annoying". But I'd be careful claiming that anyone was especially anointed by God."
Danny D replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"Lee, Thanks for getting back to the heart of this post. I have heard hymn lyrics put to new original music and that can be very creative and make a good song. One Saturday night at the Coffeehouse, The Three Guys Band played a really rocking song,…"
Stevo replied to Danny D's discussion 'Why turn a hymn into a rock-n-roll song? Rant'"A time when piano and organ were too revolutionary? When was that?
As for the last part, generally yes. But there is that "preference" thing that comes into play, I do end up with lots of different ideas from people and I just can't…"
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