Secular Music, So Far Away...

[brandelynmarie]

I Rich Mullins! Edited January 6, 2012 by brandelynmarie

[MithLuin]

Rich Mullins, hehe.

Do people here know Anonymous 4?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSHUwpTezK0[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX_dPjxc8s[/media]

[MarysLittleFlower]

[quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1325720588' post='2362994']
Why is that? How does secular music make you feel?
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I realized when I wrote my post, I was mostly thinking of what's on the radio for my age group (early to mid 20s) as 'secular music'. This music in specifically (Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry, or the rap or heavy metal groups, etc) really doesn't make me feel anything, I think I just got bored from it to be honest. So I'm mostly talking about today's mainstream, popular secular music, that many people my age listen to. Maybe it's the subject matter and the lyrics, but also I tend like classical music more (in terms of the actual musical style). I can't really get into rap, or metal, country (except I like "Jesus take the wheel" ), or R&B (when I was younger I loved this one though). I can listen to jazz but I'm more drawn to Classical, Gregorian chant, or artists like Enya, Josh Groban, etc. Sometimes I listen to soundtracks or music from other cultures. I also like some Christian artists that would be considered more 'rock music' like Casting Crowns. I like some Catholic artists too.

When I was younger (pre-teen) I listened to the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys.. hahaha that's the age you really want to fit in. I really liked the Spice Girls though.

[quote name='MithLuin' timestamp='1325737577' post='2363171']

Sometimes....I *am* angry. And frustrated. And I see nothing wrong with listening to music that is angry, too. It's not quite like blowing off steam, but, it can help, in a way, I guess. My roommate and I dubbed this song 'Physics Music' during college - because it expressed our emotions while doing physics homework so well.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lg2AAXaWCU[/media]

[/quote]

lol! "Physics Music" Is this song actually about Feanor, - from the Silmarillion?? (I can't really imagine there being another one though ).

[quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1325856404' post='2363921']
I Rich Mullins!
[/quote]

me too! He's the first Christian music artist I came across. I've always liked his music. (and I wish I could have met him while he was alive).

Edited January 8, 2012 by MarysLittleFlower

[MarysLittleFlower]

[quote name='MithLuin' timestamp='1325999580' post='2364855']
Rich Mullins, hehe.

Do people here know Anonymous 4?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSHUwpTezK0[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX_dPjxc8s[/media]
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I have one of their songs!

Edited January 8, 2012 by MarysLittleFlower

[MarysLittleFlower]

Here are some Christian songs that I think are great

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-_C-nw-Ws"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-_C-nw-Ws[/url]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWLus6Ga_w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWLus6Ga_w[/url]

[MarysLittleFlower]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXuFPCUczQ&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXuFPCUczQ&feature=related[/url]

[Strictlyinkblot]

For me, I've noticed I've far less of a need to listen to secular music. Don't get me wrong, I love a good beat. I used to do a lot of ballroom, latin and swing dancing and my ipod is full of the music. But... I haven't actually listened to my ipod for several months. I find I prefer to be in silence.

Also, I've noticed my reading tastes have really changed. I used to love historical romances (don't judge me!). In the past year I've no desire what so ever to start reading one of them. I think God is gradually filtering my tastes so they're more in line with what will help me in my vocation, rather than disturb me. Does that make sense?

[his_remnant]

[quote name='Strictlyinkblot' timestamp='1326028544' post='2364948']
For me, I've noticed I've far less of a need to listen to secular music. Don't get me wrong, I love a good beat. I used to do a lot of ballroom, latin and swing dancing and my ipod is full of the music. But... I haven't actually listened to my ipod for several months. I find I prefer to be in silence.
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For me it goes in cycles. Sometimes I listen to a mix of Christan and secular (I admit that country holds a special place in my heart). Sometimes I listen to one artist for weeks. sometimes I just stay in silence. I think that what we listen to and read mirrors what we have inside but it also feeds what we have inside so sometimes when we find that one thing is no longer feeding our soul we change it consciously or unconsciously.

[MithLuin]

[quote name='MarysLittleFlower' timestamp='1326012571' post='2364924']
lol! "Physics Music" Is this song actually about Feanor, - from the Silmarillion?? (I can't really imagine there being another one though ).

[/quote]

Hehe, yep! Blind Guardian's 'Nightfall in Middle Earth' is a concept album of the Silmarillion! It's great....if you like German metal. Okay, to be honest, I [i]don't[/i] like metal, except for this band, but I do love their music (particularly their Tolkien-inspired songs). I've even seen them in concert! This particular song is set after Fëanor burns the ships, so...yeah, he's a bit angry at the time!

Edited January 8, 2012 by MithLuin

[marigold]

[quote name='MithLuin' timestamp='1325999580' post='2364855']
Rich Mullins, hehe.

Do people here know Anonymous 4?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSHUwpTezK0[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBX_dPjxc8s[/media]
[/quote]

Ooh, I especially like that first one!

[marigold]

[quote name='Strictlyinkblot' timestamp='1326028544' post='2364948']
For me, I've noticed I've far less of a need to listen to secular music. Don't get me wrong, I love a good beat. I used to do a lot of ballroom, latin and swing dancing and my ipod is full of the music. But... I haven't actually listened to my ipod for several months. I find I prefer to be in silence.

Also, I've noticed my reading tastes have really changed. I used to love historical romances (don't judge me!). In the past year I've no desire what so ever to start reading one of them. I think God is gradually filtering my tastes so they're more in line with what will help me in my vocation, rather than disturb me. Does that make sense?
[/quote]

Definitely






(I like historical romances too but I just don't seem to have the headspace for them these days.)

Edited January 8, 2012 by marigold

[marigold]

I was thinking about this some more and realised it's [i]recorded[/i] music I don't like as much. It just seems to grate really quickly. Whereas live music is great still. I don't know why this might be?

[BigJon16]

I listen to a 50/50 mix of Christian rock/worship music, and "secular" rock.


I enjoy a lot of classic rock, "oldies" and modern indie/alternative rock. I'm a huge fan of Irish folk-rock stuff. Bands like Flogging Molly, The Pogues, or Scythian.



Does it hinder my spiritual life? Not at all! In a way it almost enhances it. I'm not a monk locked up in some monastery. God allows me to enjoy life, and good music. Mostly because I have self control. Sure, some of the songs I listen to have cussing in them or some sort of "secularistic" theme, but I don't allow it to influence me in any way.

I am a drummer, and I get sick of drumming to Hillsong United, Matt Maher, or the David Crowder Band, and have to pop on some Skynard, or Coldplay.

[FutureCarmeliteClaire]

My favorite kinds of music are Catholic hip-hop and Gregorian Chant! I do enjoy some kinds of secular music and I agree with MargaretTeresa when she said that it reminds us of how the world needs Christ.