Disney World in Orlando, Florida offers a weekend in Christian Music. I forgot what they call it or when they hold it, but it was a wonderful experience. Two days and nights full of every major Christian artist/musician under the sun plus rides and entertainment sections were open too.
If you live in or near Florida check with your churches or your search engine for details. See, Disney isn't all that bad (seed boy and all).
I felt the same way at a Joyce Meyers seminar last year. The music was GREAT, the teachings were fresh and inspired, and the whole atmosphere was one of...clean and crisp anticipation, that something GOOD was about to happen!
Sounds like a great time, corrydj. I'm familiar with some of the music you mention, and there's some good stuff happening. I would agree with you, there is a lot of good being done throughout the world in many Christian corners-vibrant, good, heart-felt things. It's invigorating to hear your comments and experience!
I checked out "Hillsongs" out of Australia several years ago, and from the first time I heard a tape of their music, I had a similar reaction to yours here. It just knocked me back. All I could think was "WOW!" Their music was very powerful, well produced, good scoring and arranging, just well built pop music. My daughter and a group from a local church went there a couple years to an annual get together, attended some music workshops (she plays drums) and had a blast. While we're not members, we were enlightened by the experience.
I too wish that the Way would raise their eyes up and see what's out going on in the fields beyond the corn in Ohio.
"Sincerity" was always one of those buzz-kill words that red flagged anyone's efforts as being sub-standard. I can picture Wayfers reading your words and thinking "but it's no guarantee for truth!" Yet, those people you saw were out, working hard, doing what they believed was right and at some personal expense to boot, not holed up in solitude enetertaining themselves like some Pharisees-on-bingo-night.
Thanks for posting that! Sounds like your were busy!
We're all heading to see Tower of Power tonight, up here in northern California. Can't wait! Love that funk.
--------------
Is the time/space meter needle supposed to be jumping around like that? *tap-tap*...sqwrkltpzfttt@#$%^&!!!!!!.....
CoryDJ: I love your post. It is going to be so helpful to people out there that allowed their belief in God to die with their belief in TWI.
I love Micheal W. Smith and his video CHANGED just about kept me togther about 9 years ago.
I was out of TWI for about 6 years, I guess,
and I was telling God in the wee hours of the morning how alone I felt. I did not have a church, I had lost my TWI friends by choice or by the fact that I left and some stayed in.
I missed hearing singing and I missed being with believers. I was still at a point 9 years ago that I wished TWI could recover. And low and behold Michael W Smith's video came on the TV. The Video CHANGED. I cried thru the whole thing.
I loved the songs and the freedom whereby the danced around the stage.
I was in a corps band and was actually yelled out for "moving". They were under the impression that by moving around you could "sexually" pull a whole audience out of fellowship (while the bast@rd$ were out having sex - go figure).
On the CHANGED video Smith was junping and moving and dancing and having a blast!!! Plus the costumes were great and appealing to kids!
It really blessed me to see this whole group of people loving God! I also love Point of Grace and Jars of Clay.
My favorite is 4Him the song "Where there is Faith" It is such a deep God loving song it makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
And yes, Christian music has come a long way! I give credit to those Christians who allowed their followers (bad word, but you know what I mean)
LW...I'll check into that Orlando thing, sounds cool! Glad to see Disney is coming along on that one.
Hopeful...Never heard of the seminars. I'll check that out too.
And Dot...too funny about not being able to move on stage. Good goodness almighty, that is hilarious and stupid all at the same time!
BTW...Michael W. was great on stage the other night. Very inspiring, quite entertaining and he's a cutie too! Sorry, couldn't help but notice. And if he weren't sitting at the piano most of the time I might of gotten to see him move a little!
johniam, yes, he's playing with them and sounds great. if you have a chance to see them do it if you like their music. their entire lineup is exceptional. you can check their schedule out at their site, towerofpower.com
corrydj, their drummer Dave Garibaldi is/was a grad. Skip Mesquite, sax player of the original lineup, also.
I've enjoyed the songs of Jars of Clay and Audio Adrenaline. It's good stuff. Lots of good music!
Is the time/space meter needle supposed to be jumping around like that? *tap-tap*...sqwrkltpzfttt@#$%^&!!!!!!.....
I know what you mean about the music- it is uplifting and full of love. I like the 'worship' music the best. The CD's entitled 'Accoustic Worship' have been a real inspiration to me and many members of our church (yes, we bought a CHURCH and every Sunday morning we go to CHURCH!)
I wonder if anyone has tips on how to run a 'worship service', has anyone been to one that was a blessing to them?
A few years ago I was invoved in a bible study. I went to church on sundays, bible study on tuesdays and potluck dinner on thursdays. Several of my friends in that group went to a conference called One Day. You can learn more about this one day a year where thousands of college kids get together in a town, that year 2000 in Tennessee, to sing and praise God. They put out a cd of the music called Passion that is available in most Christian retail stores.
Also, Sonic Flood is a great group that sings some great songs. The way had some okay songs but I was not that impressed. Christian music has evolved to where it gets even the most quiet person to sing along too becuase the music is great and the love is all around.
Recommended Posts
L.W.
Disney World in Orlando, Florida offers a weekend in Christian Music. I forgot what they call it or when they hold it, but it was a wonderful experience. Two days and nights full of every major Christian artist/musician under the sun plus rides and entertainment sections were open too.
If you live in or near Florida check with your churches or your search engine for details. See, Disney isn't all that bad (seed boy and all).
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hopefull
I felt the same way at a Joyce Meyers seminar last year. The music was GREAT, the teachings were fresh and inspired, and the whole atmosphere was one of...clean and crisp anticipation, that something GOOD was about to happen!
Link to comment
Share on other sites
socks
Sounds like a great time, corrydj. I'm familiar with some of the music you mention, and there's some good stuff happening. I would agree with you, there is a lot of good being done throughout the world in many Christian corners-vibrant, good, heart-felt things. It's invigorating to hear your comments and experience!
I checked out "Hillsongs" out of Australia several years ago, and from the first time I heard a tape of their music, I had a similar reaction to yours here. It just knocked me back. All I could think was "WOW!" Their music was very powerful, well produced, good scoring and arranging, just well built pop music. My daughter and a group from a local church went there a couple years to an annual get together, attended some music workshops (she plays drums) and had a blast. While we're not members, we were enlightened by the experience.
I too wish that the Way would raise their eyes up and see what's out going on in the fields beyond the corn in Ohio.
"Sincerity" was always one of those buzz-kill words that red flagged anyone's efforts as being sub-standard. I can picture Wayfers reading your words and thinking "but it's no guarantee for truth!" Yet, those people you saw were out, working hard, doing what they believed was right and at some personal expense to boot, not holed up in solitude enetertaining themselves like some Pharisees-on-bingo-night.
Thanks for posting that! Sounds like your were busy!
We're all heading to see Tower of Power tonight, up here in northern California. Can't wait! Love that funk.
--------------
Is the time/space meter needle supposed to be jumping around like that? *tap-tap*...sqwrkltpzfttt@#$%^&!!!!!!.....
Link to comment
Share on other sites
corrydj
Socks...
Saw Tower of Power a long time ago, but they were great! Lots of brass, extra cool!
Weren't a couple of them supposed to be pfal grads?
Also, failed to mention earlier that 3/4 of the group "Point of Grace" was pregnant and near term, but they still showed up for the event.
God Bless those who do God's work!
corrydj
ladda~dee ladee~daa
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dot Matrix
CoryDJ: I love your post. It is going to be so helpful to people out there that allowed their belief in God to die with their belief in TWI.
I love Micheal W. Smith and his video CHANGED just about kept me togther about 9 years ago.
I was out of TWI for about 6 years, I guess,
and I was telling God in the wee hours of the morning how alone I felt. I did not have a church, I had lost my TWI friends by choice or by the fact that I left and some stayed in.
I missed hearing singing and I missed being with believers. I was still at a point 9 years ago that I wished TWI could recover. And low and behold Michael W Smith's video came on the TV. The Video CHANGED. I cried thru the whole thing.
I loved the songs and the freedom whereby the danced around the stage.
I was in a corps band and was actually yelled out for "moving". They were under the impression that by moving around you could "sexually" pull a whole audience out of fellowship (while the bast@rd$ were out having sex - go figure).
On the CHANGED video Smith was junping and moving and dancing and having a blast!!! Plus the costumes were great and appealing to kids!
It really blessed me to see this whole group of people loving God! I also love Point of Grace and Jars of Clay.
My favorite is 4Him the song "Where there is Faith" It is such a deep God loving song it makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
And yes, Christian music has come a long way! I give credit to those Christians who allowed their followers (bad word, but you know what I mean)
to be creative.
Dot Matrix
Link to comment
Share on other sites
corrydj
LW...I'll check into that Orlando thing, sounds cool! Glad to see Disney is coming along on that one.
Hopeful...Never heard of the seminars. I'll check that out too.
And Dot...too funny about not being able to move on stage. Good goodness almighty, that is hilarious and stupid all at the same time!
BTW...Michael W. was great on stage the other night. Very inspiring, quite entertaining and he's a cutie too! Sorry, couldn't help but notice. And if he weren't sitting at the piano most of the time I might of gotten to see him move a little!
corrydj
ladda~dee ladee~daa
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dot Matrix
Cute! For sure!
On the CHANGED video he speaks of how he met his wife and his 5 kids --
So if I was going to lust for amoment -- that killed it. But he is CUTE!
Dot Matrix
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dot Matrix
Hopeful
I LOVE Joyce Myer and watch her every morning at 8:30 am here in Atlanta.
She teaches from a point of humaness I am so thankful for!
She is coming to Atlana and we will probably go to hear her teach!
Dot Matrix
Link to comment
Share on other sites
johniam
Is Dave Garibaldi back in Tower of Power? I know he did atleast one tour with Mickey Hart's band in the last few years.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
ciythog
What a great song... I love it
there's another greeat one out there that I don't know what the title is but it has the line
" I have no axe to grind"
another great song...
and I love Point of Grace
CIYTHOG
Col.1:12
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Freebird
Hey, Ciythog, I know the song you're thinking of -it's "No Stone to Throw" by Sierra. It has that line about no axe to grind. I love that CD!
Link to comment
Share on other sites
ciythog
Thank you....
Link to comment
Share on other sites
socks
johniam, yes, he's playing with them and sounds great. if you have a chance to see them do it if you like their music. their entire lineup is exceptional. you can check their schedule out at their site, towerofpower.com
corrydj, their drummer Dave Garibaldi is/was a grad. Skip Mesquite, sax player of the original lineup, also.
I've enjoyed the songs of Jars of Clay and Audio Adrenaline. It's good stuff. Lots of good music!
Is the time/space meter needle supposed to be jumping around like that? *tap-tap*...sqwrkltpzfttt@#$%^&!!!!!!.....
Link to comment
Share on other sites
wow76-78
I know what you mean about the music- it is uplifting and full of love. I like the 'worship' music the best. The CD's entitled 'Accoustic Worship' have been a real inspiration to me and many members of our church (yes, we bought a CHURCH and every Sunday morning we go to CHURCH!)
I wonder if anyone has tips on how to run a 'worship service', has anyone been to one that was a blessing to them?
Link to comment
Share on other sites
meganpenworthy
A few years ago I was invoved in a bible study. I went to church on sundays, bible study on tuesdays and potluck dinner on thursdays. Several of my friends in that group went to a conference called One Day. You can learn more about this one day a year where thousands of college kids get together in a town, that year 2000 in Tennessee, to sing and praise God. They put out a cd of the music called Passion that is available in most Christian retail stores.
Also, Sonic Flood is a great group that sings some great songs. The way had some okay songs but I was not that impressed. Christian music has evolved to where it gets even the most quiet person to sing along too becuase the music is great and the love is all around.
all the world is but a stage
Link to comment
Share on other sites
insurgent
I love the song about "you can't keep a good man down" and cartoon characters getting saved.
I wonder if that cartoon song is by the guy who used to do the impersonations at the ROA.
Some of the music is lame, but even the lame songs are better than antying TWI thought of producing.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
corrydj
Insurge...
The cartoon song is by Chris Rice and the name of it is "Cartoons."
"Can't Keep A Good Man Down" is by Newsong
Both are really great and the kids LOVE the cartoon song!
Megan....
Sonicflood is one of the best bands out there. "Write Your Name Upon My Heart" is just one of their great songs.
corrydj
ladda~dee ladee~daa
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.