Author Topic: Christian Bands (Read 14567 times)

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:20:54 PM »

Quote from: drb1200 on July 19, 2009, 11:17:19 PM

What's with all the death metal? What is so good about some guy screaming his head off?

I like heavy rock.

Screamo is NOT death metal... and I dislike both.

Death metal is a WHOLE different story, with what I call "Cookie Monster" vocals.

Colin Michael · « **Reply #26 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:28:47 PM »

I think this song is lyrically genius.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuPuc8zbQ5s#

I'm not a fan of Relient K, but I respect them.

This collaboration should speak for itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4QbEcVVBHM#

Arch Angel · « **Reply #27 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:39:26 PM »

Here's probably my favorite song my favorite song by Flee the seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnaEiHlYQ4E#

and this one won't allow me to embed, but I love it as well. it's a bit heavier though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUR5V7ykdpA#

And John Reuben has too many good songs for me to pick on to post. just Youtube his name if you wanna hear.

FresnoRedemption · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:35:32 PM »

Some of the best:

Phil Keaggy: Heavily regarded as the best guitarist in Christian music.

A.D.: Christian progressive band from the 80's, started by Kerry Livgren of Kansas.

Saviour Machine: Probably the closest band we have to progressive metal.

Mortal: One of the first (if not the first) Christian Industrial bands, and one of the most influential Christian bands (and not just in the Christian arena). Also, their lyrics are incredibly deep and very theological.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:47:37 PM »

Quote from: FresnoRedemption on July 22, 2009, 02:35:32 PM

Saviour Machine: Probably the closest band we have to progressive metal.

Never thought I'd see someone else bring them up on here.

However, I'd disagree they're the closest. Theocracy can get pretty progressive on Mirror of Souls, especially the 20 minute title track. I know there are others but my mind is blanking.

FresnoRedemption · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:54:52 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on July 22, 2009, 02:47:37 PM

Quote from: FresnoRedemption on July 22, 2009, 02:35:32 PM
Saviour Machine: Probably the closest band we have to progressive metal.

Never thought I'd see someone else bring them up on here.

However, I'd disagree they're the closest. Theocracy can get pretty progressive on Mirror of Souls, especially the 20 minute title track. I know there are others but my mind is blanking.

Actually, you're right. I completely forgot about Theocracy. Theocracy is, indeed, an amazing band and definitely progressive metal.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2009, 03:12:40 PM »

Also, I listed Neal Morse earlier, while hes not always metal, hes VERY progressive, but he has the drummer from the #1 progressive band on board so...

Long live progressive metal, best music ever created.

Colin Michael · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2009, 03:13:58 PM »

Christian rock hard!

LukeSnyder · « **Reply #33 on:** July 22, 2009, 03:51:03 PM »

Quote from: xCaLeBx on July 22, 2009, 03:47:37 PM

August burns Red: Right up there with Bury Your Dead and White Chapel they have one of the best if not the best drummers in music today the vocals aren't

I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to disagree with you

The drummer for August Burns Red is good, don't get my wrong, but he's simply an above average drummer. I can play all of his stuff, its not that hard. Check out George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Bobby Jarzombek, Virgil Donati, Inferno, Romain Goulon, etc. All way above his level.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #34 on:** July 22, 2009, 03:52:16 PM »

Quote from: LukeSnyder on July 22, 2009, 03:51:03 PM

I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to disagree with you The drummer for August Burns Red is good, don't get my wrong, but he's simply an above average drummer. I can play all of his stuff, its not that hard. Check out George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Bobby Jarzombek, Virgil Donati, Inferno, Romain Goulon, etc. All way above his level.

You failed to list Mike Portnoy.

LukeSnyder · « **Reply #35 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:01:52 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on July 22, 2009, 03:52:16 PM

Quote from: LukeSnyder on July 22, 2009, 03:51:03 PM
I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to disagree with you The drummer for August Burns Red is good, don't get my wrong, but he's simply an above average drummer. I can play all of his stuff, its not that hard. Check out George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Bobby Jarzombek, Virgil Donati, Inferno, Romain Goulon, etc. All way above his level.

You failed to list Mike Portnoy.

Portnoy is an awesome drummer, but I don't think he makes top ten, IMO. Jarzombek can easily play any of Portnoy's stuff, and he comes up with musical ideas that are far more interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtUYw3t0wA#

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #36 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:15:50 PM »

Ok I'll admit hes good (and hes in a lot of Progressive metal bands, props), but I'll still raise you a Paradigm Shift!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pofqHfSvy_8&fmt=18#

LukeSnyder · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:30:08 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on July 22, 2009, 04:15:50 PM

Ok I'll admit hes good (and hes in a lot of Progressive metal bands, props), but I'll still raise you a Paradigm Shift!

Nice choice

I've never seen Portnoy play something that I can't. I mean, quads and sextuplets are pretty elementary, especially at that speed. What he has a knack for is not overplaying, and throwing down really solid tracks. Jarzombek on the other hand... man, I can't even transcribe his stuff. His ability to innovate is truly an inspiration. If you could even give me a HINT as to what is going on from :30 to :37, you have a much better ear than I do. I've heard it many times, and I still can't come close to playing it. Thats such a crazy section, super technical, polyrhythmic, in an odd time sig, but it also has an awesome feel. On the other hand, the intro to Paradigm shift (which is probably the hardest section of the song) is actually really easy. Just alternating quads and sextuplets. Don't get me wrong though, technical difficulty is irrelevant if it doesn't sound good, and portnoy sounds good. But IMO jarzombek sounds better, and is far, far more technical.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2009, 04:35:18 PM »

Personally, the fact that mike is CAPABLE of overplaying, but doesn't is what makes him my favorite. He makes the desicion to play what fits the song (and DT usually isnt uber fast), rather than just show off.

Though I agree that part at 30 to 37 is awesome.

Do you have AIM? We can just talk on there rather than hijack this thread.

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:59:03 PM »

Quote from: The Marti on July 19, 2009, 11:15:17 PM

I'm a huge fan of Skillet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKT5SjcrSFg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fke.nelson&feature=player_embedded#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuyupBmHfVQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fke.nelson&feature=player_embedded#

These are the two new songs that have been released as singles off their new album coming out next month. The reason I like Skillet is because every song of theirs does NOT sound the same. Some bands you hear the same sounds again and again. And the lyrics are pretty awesome too. Their stuff ranges from ballads (like "The Last Night" and "A Little More") to practically screaming (like Hero and Rebirthing). It's good stuff. They're probably the highest quality Christian band I know of at the moment.

I'm also a HUGE fan of Lincoln Brewster. We use a lot of his songs at the contemporary service at my church, and I really like how awesome he is at guitar. I heard him live at Creation for the first time this year, and really liked him live. I'm a big fan of his song "Today is the Day," and "The Power of Your Name"'s chorus is underneath my profile picture on my FB page.

~Marti

You and me both Marti. I am addicted to Skillet. The first song I put on my mp3 player when I turn it on is Savior but I think that will change when Awake comes out in August. Oh Yeah!!!!

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #40 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:15:08 PM »

I read through this thread and was dissapointed not to see Emery ever be mentioned. I figure it's probably due to genre. Yeah, their pretty metalcore.

I think Emery is definately one of the best bands of christians that no one has ever heard of. I really enjoy their lyrics the most out of any band I have ever head. The way they flow the lyrics is so amazing, and when I listen to old songs by them, I can find new hidden meanings or things I didn't thnk of or notice before. Every time I listen to songs like "Don't bore us get to the chorus" or "Studying Politics" or "Returning the smile you had from the start" I find excellent observations of culture brilliantly woven into a song.

Another cool thing about Emery is how their songs sort of interact. Like, for example, their 3rd album, I'm only a man, is much more pop-like and not similar to any other work. They remained a somewhat unknown band. On their next EP, a song lyric was as follows: "We wrote the songs that they want, we thought they'd love us but they don't, but they don't". Personally, I think they wrote the 3rd album intentionally pop like due to its much more satirical feel. It was almost like they were making fun of some pop/techno sounds. Still a great album.

Tsavong Lah · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:04:54 AM »

Quote from: Colin Michael on July 19, 2009, 11:28:47 PM

This collaboration should speak for itself.

Ahh, so good. Have you heard of It Might Get Loud?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sBLir8H2zM#ws-hd
Does it get any better? I mean, really.

Quote from: Janissary on July 22, 2009, 10:15:08 PM

I read through this thread and was disappointed not to see Emery ever be mentioned. I figure it's probably due to genre. Yeah, their pretty metalcore.

I think Emery is definately one of the best bands of christians that no one has ever heard of. I really enjoy their lyrics the most out of any band I have ever head. The way they flow the lyrics is so amazing, and when I listen to old songs by them, I can find new hidden meanings or things I didn't thnk of or notice before. Every time I listen to songs like "Don't bore us get to the chorus" or "Studying Politics" or "Returning the smile you had from the start" I find excellent observations of culture brilliantly woven into a song.

Another cool thing about Emery is how their songs sort of interact. Like, for example, their 3rd album, I'm only a man, is much more pop-like and not similar to any other work. They remained a somewhat unknown band. On their next EP, a song lyric was as follows: "We wrote the songs that they want, we thought they'd love us but they don't, but they don't". Personally, I think they wrote the 3rd album intentionally pop like due to its much more satirical feel. It was almost like they were making fun of some pop/techno sounds. Still a great album.

Emery is awesome.

lightningninja · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:07:41 AM »

Emery is Christian? I love that one song... I don't know the names cause they're all weird... but it's like:

You kept on replying
It was all in my head
But you're just a liar
And I've got the proof

That's an AWESOME song.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #43 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:12:00 AM »

Yeah, they are christians. And that song is thoughtlife.

FresnoRedemption · « **Reply #44 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:58:55 AM »

Quote from: Colin Michael on July 19, 2009, 09:44:08 PM

Quote from: adamfincher on July 19, 2009, 09:28:02 PM
Quote from: Colin Michael on July 19, 2009, 06:52:09 PM
Sixpence None the Richer: Leigh Nash has an incredible voice, the instrumentation and songwriting is incredible.
Relient K: They write really great songs and combine lyrics very well. I don't care for their style much anymore, but they definitely have musical ability.
Underoath: I don't think anyone else has been as innovative as they have been in the world of metal. Their new album's Sigur Ros influence especially gives them a place up here.

In all honesty, I think it's not so much that I hate Christian artists as much as it is that all Christian artists are corporate and I hate corporate music (with some exceptions). Since the world of indie isn't labeled Christian/non-Christian, by liking almost exclusively indie music after about '95, I am thereby hating Christian music.

Also, Jack White, Ricky Skaggs, Bono, Bob Dylan, Kanye West MC Hammer, R Kelley, Elvis Presley, Run DMC, Alice Cooper, Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, and many other artists are all Christians.

Quote from: adamfincher on July 19, 2009, 06:46:01 PM
The Becoming (my cousin's band on tooth and nail, they r gothic Christian lol),
They're from Nashville, I know some of the guys. Which one is your cousin?

Another great band of Christians would be Kings of Leon. Their dad is a pastor.

caleb owens. yup.
I'm not sure if I know him. I know Patrick and one of the other guys who's name I can't remember.

Christian music seems to be lacking in the folk department. I suppose there's John Foreman, but I didn't think he was very good when I saw him. Also, I can't think of any Christian indie besides Deas Viel (who suck) and Leeland (who's pretty decent).

If you're looking for Christian folk, I'd recommend Caedmon's Call, Silers Bald, Carolyn Arends, and Eli. Also, there's a band called Scarecrow and Tinmen. They're not around anymore, but they've often described their own sound as "techno-folk."

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #45 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:43:22 AM »

I am a huge fan of Emery, they are definitely one of my favorite bands. I have one of their really sweet shirts in my closet.

However, I would disagree that they remained a somewhat unknown band after I'm Only a Man. The Question reached its peak at spot 45 on Billboard, which is the band's highest peak out of all of their albums. In Shallow Seas We Sail hit 50. I'm Only a Man hit 78.

I think they made the third album different to simply try new things and show they are capable of more than one style. I think the result was phenomenal.

Kirk

Colin Michael · « **Reply #46 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:00:19 AM »

I saw Emery with The Becoming, As Cities Burn, Gym Class Heroes (before they got big), and He is Legend. It was right after The Question came out.

He is Legend stole the show; I found Emery boring in comparison.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #47 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:08:57 AM »

Yea, I would agree that they aren't the best band live. I like their studio stuff. I saw He is Legend, mewithoutYou, Showbread, and a lot of other bands with them. Those three had way better live shows than Emery. mewithoutYou especially. But we all know that MuteMath has the best live show ever. Family Force 5 also knows how to put on a concert. House of Heroes is really good as well.

And I know these aren't Christian bands, but I saw Rise Against in concert a month ago and Chevelle in concert on Monday night. Both had good stage presence and put on good shows, feeding off the energy of the crowd.

Kirk

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #48 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:39:33 AM »

I've been wanting to see Rise Against, but they are never around my area. Chevelle is comming in August though. Good to know they do well live. Maybe I'll go.

Colin Michael · « **Reply #49 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:18:36 PM »

Quote from: Captain Kirk on July 23, 2009, 10:08:57 AM

But we all know that the Boss has the best live show ever.

fixed.

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Author Topic: Christian Bands (Read 14567 times)

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