Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Worship Songs in Modern Musical Genres

It is a familiar scene; there is a band onstage, playing electric guitars, the keyboard, the drums, with a lead vocalist singing in front of a crowd of cheering twenty-somethings holding cups of drinks, with hands raised, cheering. Only the drinks aren't alcoholic, and the rowdy crowd isn't filled with angst, but rather joy. The venue is a Christian community center, and the band is playing worship songs.Such is the scene when one thinks about Christian worship songs, a genre of Christian music that includes songs in the stylings of traditional music genres, but containing lyrics that have theological messages.As with the example given above, the genre's style makes it easy for people to familiarize themselves with the songs, and still hear the message in a form that is inviting, rather than alienating. For instance, people who are brooding and emotional might find it easier to reconnect with their faith if they are exposed to Christian Rock music, rather than listen to a traditional church choir.It is this familiarity and popularity that allows praise and worship songs in the many different Christian music genres to be used in evangelization and mission work. The songs are often used to connect with people who are less fortunate, or have lost their way, or are looking to find answers. It has done so very effectively, as evidenced by the constantly growing popularity of the music and the continuous rise of interest.But there are also critics, those who have concerns about what these forms of Christian music can actually do. Many refer to the fact that there are stereotypes about what rock and hip-hop songs usually say, having sexually-charged, angry, or other inappropriate words and language, and that despite Christian versions of these containing theological messages, that they are still subconsciously sending the wrong message.

But the continuous popularity of Christian music among the fans shows that, despite what critics might say, these modern worship songs are here to stay. Craigslost.net is home to a wide variety of articles, including others about music such as

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