Need fresh new music

[Chad]

Good day audience. I need some brothers' and sisters' recommendations for andrenalized Christian music. I've asked this a few times, but now I need a new start again. I've been listening to the same old half dozen Christian songs in my car every day. I'm wearing them out and I don't want that to happen. I have 15 songs on my computer, but the 6 or so in my car are my favorites.

I need to add more new music so I can draw away from the secular sounds. I came to realize that the secular music I've been listening to for the last 20 years (I'm actually 26 years old by the way) is very powerful, in a way to hurt someone. For example, it makes me feel adrenalized in the wrong way sometimes, especially driving a car. I don't feel possessed by music or such, just that it pumps me up to a point where I feel a bit crazy adrenalized rather than hyper for GOD adrenalized. Naturally, secular music is not going to get me fueling for GOD. That is why I wish to drop the junk and pickup some new worship music.

Here is what I listen to as of current:

Casting Crowns
- Who Am I (my favorite)
- Voice of Truth
- If We are the body

Rebecca St James
- Breathe
- Above All
- GOD
- God of Wonders

Mercy Me
- I Can Only Imagine

Hilsong
- Our GOD
- Worthy is the Lamb

Third Day
- I belive

The secular music I listen to is mainly Guns N' Roses. I grew up on that since '87 and to be honest, I love the music. Its my thing, the energy, the power and adrenaline. I have yet to hear any worship music that strong and it does bother me because the gift of music is from GOD, so something out there should easily top of any secular band (amen).

What can anyone here recommend? Please refrain from 80's hair spray bands LOL.

Thanks in advance :shade:

 

[Snowrose]

Hi Chad,

I am at this moment listening to a wonderful artist/singer named Ross Parsley from his album "I am free". The songs I like the most (I like them all though) are:

Hear us from Heaven
I stand in awe
I am free
On my lips

I myself tend to listen to music that is easy listening but I do like some of the fast pace worship songs. I love songs that worship the Lord - slow or fast as long as they are easy on my ears.

Best wishes,
Snowrose

 

[Faithful Son]

Tree63 my friend, that's the only energy Christian music I listen to.
It's a South African band, and they rock. lol at guns 'N roses, that's the last thing I expected you to listen to Chad. I have got a huge collection of secular music and until a few months ago, I listened to heavy, death, power and nu metal every single day.

Tree63 change my mind and now I'm at ease. If my friends come over I play a metal song or two, but it never gets me in the same mood it always did.

 

[Chad]

Thanks snowrose and teraside. I'll look into this now and sample them.

 

[Gideon]

I agree with Teraside. That was good counsel. Tree 63 is excellent. Some fresh air to the contempory christian music scenario. You will enjoy it for sure. It has a rock sound to it. Go for their album Tree63 - "The Answer To The Question." Excellent job.

I remember your previous mail asking the same question. And if you remember my opinion was to listen to PETRA. For me PETRA is the best Christian Rock Band. They are not playing anymore.... after about 30 years of ministry(different line up of course).

I'll give you the name five of the very best albums by Petra. You should listen to it. I can guarantee that you will love them.
1. Petra - On Fire
2. Petra - Beyond Belief
3. Petra - Unseen Power
4. Petra - Wake Up Call
5. Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out

This five albums came out with best line up of Petra. All veterans.

John Schlitt - Lead Vocals
Bob Hartman - Guitars, (Lyricist)
John Lawry - Key board
Louie Weaver - Drums
Ronny Cates - Bass

John (lyrics) & Dino Elefante - Producers

I say, Petra is one must-hear band for every christian music lover. They rocked for Jesus. Uncompromising lyrics rich in the word. Unique style of rock music. Pls Chad.... go and listen to it. For me Petra was God's answer when I needed deliverance from secular rock. I'm sure you will love it

God bless
Gideon

PS. There are other Petra albums which are good. But I suggest you listen these albums first. Then I'll tell you about the older albums.

 

[lou]

audio A

The first thing I do in the morning to wake up is play some christian music to set the mood for the day and I like Audio Adrenaline there music just gets me fired up for jesus and somtimes thats all I need is a little spark!!!!!!!!! laura

 

[dpg3]

The first thing I do in the morning to wake up is play some christian music to set the mood for the day and I like Audio Adrenaline there music just gets me fired up for jesus and somtimes thats all I need is a little spark!!!!!!!!! laura

There is lots of good interesting Christian Alternative music out there.
The Seventy Sevens

[edited by Chad: no links without permission as clearly stated in the forum rules and above the text editor in red bold]

The Choir

Newsboys

That's just a few you could also try Charlie Peacock, Adam Again, The Violet Burning. There is also lots of Christian Blues and Rap!!
If you have a Christian bookstore close to you, go and listen to the demo music they have and see what you might like. I use to do that all the time and that's how I got to know a lot of Christian music!!!
Good luck and good listening!!!

 

[Chad]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I really appreciate it

I'm going to sample these and respond afterwards.

God bless you all

 

[Jonah2005bt]

Here Are Some Nice Songs!

The songs you listen to are great songs! One of my favorites is, "I Believe." But here's what I have been listening to lately & awesome tunes they are! And I think you might agree. If you haven't heard of these Music Groups, then I urge you to check them out. I really do think you will enjoy them.

By; 4HIM

01 Fill The Earth
02 You Rein
03 It's All About Jesus
04 The Final Word*
05 Candle In The Rain*
06 Bigger Than Life*
07 Visible
08 Let Your Kingdom Come
09 No Other Reason*
10 The Promise

By; INTEGRITY'S i W O R S H ! P - N E X T
DISC 1

01 My Redeemer Lives
02 Better Is One Day
03 You're Worthy Of My Praise
04 Famous One
05 Bonus Cut: I Can Only Imagine
06 Bonus Cut: I Love You Lord
07 Agnus Dei
08 Everyday
09 Heart Of Worship
10 Lord I Lift Your Name On High
11 Refiner's Fire
12 Here I Am To Worship
13 Shout To The Lord
14 Hungry (Falling On My Needs)
15 Made Me Glad
16 Bonus Cut: GOD Is Great
17 That's Why We Praise Him

DISC 2

01 Romans 12:1
02 Friend Of GOD
03 Fields Of Grace
04 Sweeter
05 Blessed Be Your Name
06 Cannot Say Enough
07 He Reins
08 For Your Glory
09 In Christ Alone Medley
10 Reign
11 Offering
12 Thank You Lord
13 Word Of GOD Speak
14 True Worship Song
15 I Will Do The Same
16 I will Rise Up

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Chad: How about new arrangements of old standards. For instance , Vineyard Music has updated arrangements for the old standard "Amazing Grace" that really rock.

SLE

 

[alas]

not Christian music but try The Polyphonic Spree...get Together We're Heavy....awesome cd

 

[talei-v]

Hi all ,

TobyMac's 'Diverse City', is really good to work out to, run or bike ride, it just gets you psyched up and ready to go.
It's really upbeat.

Avalon, 'A Different Light' is just awsome! it's mellow (but that may depend on your definiton of mellow ).


Amy Grant, 'Unguarded' I like the song 'every where I go' I like her old christian albums, I think it speaks to me more (it may be more for girls then it is for guys). Although, the Holy Spirit speaks to all so it wouldn't really matter. They are a bit rare to find now (esp. in Australia), but you can find her albums on ebay.

From Secular music, I like U2, Bob Marley, UB40, etc.:note: :note2: :note:


Godbless!

 

[Truth]

One of my favorite CD's is Todd Agnew's "Reflections of Something". You might also like Switchfoot, or for a more energy filled listen...Kutless. I currently have a mp3 capable player in my car, and on a recent road trip with my 14 yr old daughter, I had a disc with over 100 tracks of all types of inspirational music. The disc never repeated a track in over 4 hours of driving!

 

[TryphinaKinJC]

Hey Chad,try Passion-Our God is Great it truly ROCKS
-There is none like you
-Indescribable
-Here is ur God

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Re: Fresh New Music

What about instead of, or along with, all new music, we could have new, creative arrangements of at least some of the old hymns?

Those old hymns have timeless messages and, recreated in the modern modes, can and do still have awesome impact.


SLE

 

[Truth]

Grace Like Rain, by Todd Agnew fits that bill. Using the lyrics from Amazing Grace and arranged in a way that brings new life and attention to a song we've all heard a thousand times!

 

[Jonah2005bt]

This is a awesome Topic that Chad started!!

I like this topic because it also lets us {as well as Chad} to be introduce to all different kinds of Christian Music!
Once again, here are a list of some of my favorite Christian Music. Please, tell me what do you think of my taste in Christian music!
Here's what I have been listening to lately. And, awesome tunes they are! And I think you might agree. If you haven't heard of these Music Groups, then I urge you to check them out. I really do think you will enjoy them.
By; 4HIM
01 Fill The Earth
02 You Rein
03 It's All About Jesus
04 The Final Word*
05 Candle In The Rain*
06 Bigger Than Life*
07 Visible
08 Let Your Kingdom Come
09 No Other Reason*
10 The Promise
By; INTEGRITY'S i W O R S H ! P - N E X T
DISC 1
01 My Redeemer Lives
02 Better Is One Day
03 You're Worthy Of My Praise
04 Famous One
05 Bonus Cut: I Can Only Imagine
06 Bonus Cut: I Love You Lord
07 Agnus Dei
08 Everyday
09 Heart Of Worship
10 Lord I Lift Your Name On High
11 Refiner's Fire
12 Here I Am To Worship
13 Shout To The Lord
14 Hungry (Falling On My Needs)
15 Made Me Glad
16 Bonus Cut: GOD Is Great
17 That's Why We Praise Him
DISC 2
01 Romans 12:1
02 Friend Of GOD
03 Fields Of Grace
04 Sweeter
05 Blessed Be Your Name
06 Cannot Say Enough
07 He Reins
08 For Your Glory
09 In Christ Alone Medley
10 Reign
11 Offering
12 Thank You Lord
13 Word Of GOD Speak
14 True Worship Song
15 I Will Do The Same
16 I will Rise Up

 

[butterfly]

Hillsongs

Chad, how about Hillsong United and Planet Shakers, they rock but still worship.
Then we can always take you to the Israel Houghton or even Cece Winans.
Petra and 4Him, Hillsongs has a new cd on it's way,can't get the name but it will be awesome. There are so much more out there.Will keep you informed with the latest out there.

Enjoy and get your praise on.
Channy

 

[the new justin]

Dont know if you like Christian rap but if you do here is a list of Christian artist.
Lecrae
Cross movement
flame
Dae-Lee
The Truth
The Channel
Vicktory
Trip lee
Tha GIM
3D Remedy
Luis Valderez
Gospel gangsters
And theres many more. You can download alot of them for free off myspace if you find the artist page or from lime wire. You might just like it.

 

[WingedGrace]

One band I recently discovered is Fighting Instinct. Some of their songs are hard rock, others are peaceful and worsipful. But all in all, I love their sound and style.
I also enjoying listening to DecembeRadio.