This video just made me understand that I have been playing Gospel pattern in a ccm church... No wonder they keep telling me I'm not anointed and that i want to show my self... But I love gospel ❤
I don't think he said playing simple isn't anointed. He even said CCM isn't boring and doesn't necessarily need to add more sophistication and spontaneity..so I think there is nothing to defend
yeah i agree - for someone who is new to church, CCM would probably be less intimidating. dont get me wrong tho - i've gorwn up wit both and i love gospel.
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb I think you are right with respect to the guitar parts in CCM. It takes a good ear and knowledge of presets to make different appropriate combinations of sounds and accompaniments on the electric guitar while playing CCM. But I think a well versed gospel musician could probably learn that in a few weeks if he has the resources (pedalboard, software, etc.) or gets into learning the tricks about them.
Excellent observations Brother. I'm Pastor James from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in East Africa. I love your Channel and learn a lot from it. I'm a Pastor, Bible Teacher, and Worship Leader/Musician
The final comment sums up the WHOLE MUSIC worship -- that God sees our heart , no matter how musical we r !! I love this honest video!! Hallelujah!! Pls have more of such brutally honest videos
The two piece organ and drum combo was fire growing up!!! I currently go to a ccm/gospel church, I play both piano and drums; we got drummers, bass guitar, saxophone and another keyboardist
In the early days of my career... I watched your videos... I learn the chords and applied it into some of my songs... And then after a while.... It become my identity.... And then it shapes me as the musician I am now... Thank you for creating the great content like this. Even though I am a muslim. But I do respect you. We may have different faith but we can respect each other. And you're right. No matter how you do it... Serve god with pure heart. It doesnt matter whether you do simple things or sophisticsted things. Salute to you KC.
Agreed that the difference in complexity between gospel and CCM is undeniable. it should be noted however that, as with any other genre, there is a huge difference between the way amateurs play CCM and the way the PROS play CCM. Definitely not something that could be learned in a matter of weeks. I've been working on it for years and still have much to learn!
Well stated KC. Thank you for sharing your early experiences of self doubt. We've all been there but the important thing is to always remember the one person we must focus on is God. The gifts come from him and on judgement day he won't as us how many licks we played, he won't ask us how many chords we practiced. He will evaluate us based on whether we were faithful to use his gifts for his glory.
It’s Such A Blessing To Have You As our Musical Coach., Thanks Again For Reminding Us That The Ultimate Goal Should Be To Purely Serve GOD No Matter What., Appreciating Your Commitment From Tanzania🇹🇿 GOB Bless you KC.
The Production , The MD & the committment to excellence!!. Its 2 schools of thought happening 1 is the commitment to making the Music Great for God the other school is saying if we just sing and Pray together the music can be simple or occassionally somewhat sloppy & God will Bless it & Us.. 😂😂😂. The World needs both though...
I was into gospel music but I found that we musicians we deviate from ushering people into the presence of God to showing off our skills, especially when we’re aware that other fellow musicians are in the audience. I started getting worried, every Sunday, people will compliment how I play and they’ll tell me how dark were my chords but yet the same people can’t remember the message that was preached
But God always ask for excellence in worship specially when we offer our sacrifices, is simple good for God? Aren't we should be giving our best in worship, so, what if musicians throw everything in his arsenal to worship God, we are not to Judge if he's doing it for self glorification or for God's glory, but even singers overplay(do a lot of adlib) isn't this self glorification or very deep into worship? Only God can tell what's really in our hearts. In the book of psalms, multiple times it was mentioned to worship God Majestically, skillfully, extravagant, with joyful noise to exalt his name, and simple music it seems, is not enough. Or maybe (CCM style) is just a defense mechanism of most musicians in churches who fails to play skillfully. Because if its that so, then we are just like Cain, offering something from our harvest, but not giving our best.
1. CCM is about giving "space". More like meditation with pretty chords 😎. 2. Gospel is more busier, that's a different level. The chord vocabulary is well 🤯.
Facts. Gospel It’s filled with extensions and substitutions. Gospel music is really a fusion sound. Although most people don’t wanna call it that. Mix of every sound in this earth.
I was invited to play at a “CCM” church few weeks ago on keyboards. We had couple songs where it was just keyboard for the songs. I gave them a few “flat 5” and “7 sharp 9” and Diminished 7th chords. The WL looked over at me with a big grin on his face. 😂
I agree totally. We mainly do CCM but I incorporate jazz and gospel. I have to study jazz and gospel to stay engaged and challenged with my craft. But at the same time understanding my role as a worship musician. Sometimes less is better.
CCM is a great way to worship and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Gospel is for great musicians that want to jam and have fun and show all those wonderful skills
KC, I was wondering if you could speak to the "importance" of keyboard players understanding how to keep all your chords in the (sweet spot) middle, using (two-handed) rootless chords, especially when playing with a Bass player; by continually inverting chords to KEEP you in the "sweet spot. Thanks for all of your teaching!
I agree with you Sir KC CCM is easy.. I am more on CCM but I want to mix it with Gospel Chords runs and all because with gospel music it gives life to the song you are playing. Thank you so much for all the tutorials. It's a bit complex but learning a lot. God bless
100! You're hilarious, bold, and right. I've played in CCM, multicultural, and gospel churches, and this has been my experience, too. Of course, there are other differences, such as in rhythmic patterns or how the music is improvised vs. orchestrated. After making a Hammond shout, it can be hard to play pads in CCM because it feels like I'm not doing anything, but I'm learning that there are a lot of nuances in pad techniques to build tension. It's all good if we remember our purpose and play for the right reasons.
KC, This one was funny. I was a guy with my cellphone out all the time😂😂 I was Gospel all the way in my early days, but now I've grown to enjoy both. P.S. I love your channel and really really appreciate the time you take to make us better musicians. Thank you.
I really appreciate how you broke it down. I think you basically covered the major differences. I appreciate your humility. Great content. Happy I came across this info. God bless.
Pretty Simple Music seems like a a sarcastic brand 😋 the way you guys teach the power of simplicity as the basis of everything colorful... Love the way KC you always take something simple & take it up as far as it can get 🔥 🔥 🔥 even if it's just one chord for a track #Respect 🇸🇿
CCM does a great job in keeping it simple and the focus stays on the worship. I love gospel but it is (imo) harder to pull off. I’ve gone to smaller churches where the keys, bass, drummers are all over the place. Sounds like each players is having a solo the whole song. But when done properly, it is amazing. I 100% prefer gospel when done right
all I know is the African American (ADOS) church is the premiere musical institution of the U.S. and by extension the world. IT is produced in one way or another ALL of the best singers, musicians, choir directors, etc
Very well put. Remember though, that CCM is broader than the modern Hill Songs type stuff we here. Take a listen to the earlier Michael W Smith albums, Michael English self titled album, Steven Curtis Chapman Great Adventure album, Bob Carlisle.... And you will hear a whole different type of CCM, with lots of chords and nuances. So to me, CCM has evolved over time, and there is still a CCM out there that have some really cool chords.
i've grown up with a good mix of both but I must admit it is easier to forget the purpose and focus of worship with traditional gospel than with CCM. I have seen this happen in both genres though. It is still completely possible with CCM, because often people confuse emotionalism i.e. people lifting their hands / crying in CCM with true worship, but the musicians can often be very distracting in gospel.
CCM is another way to praise our God. When I came to my present church it was culture shock. I was not familiar with CCM but I’ve learned to appreciate it. Gospel is totally different. What I’ve learned in the past few years is that while as a musician Gospel is more fun , all too often the message of the song gets lost for many congregants. It can become a Show and less a service. CCM can be cookie cutter and lose folks in the sound alike songs. Ideally our mission as musicians is to point folks to God, not to musicianship of riffs and screaming guitars. Less show , more Jesus . Regardless of the musical leaning.
Greetings Sir. Thanks for sharing this with us. Please I want you to make a video where you give your point of view on the gospel music level in Nigeria especially on the keyboard.
thanks Bro.. less we forget. the more we lose..appreciate the encouragement. now about that organ and the drummer in a sweat shop. for 4hrs of praise breaks..there were many in one service..that why they got rid of testimony service..lol😁😆🤣
Personally I can’t wait until CCM has run it’s course and churches go back to hardcore gospel and choir music. I lose interest within the first minute of most CCM songs. I’ve turned down many church gigs due to the fact the entire service is all CCM. My soul just can’t do it 😅😅😅
This is really educating. The difference is clear. By the way, love the backup sounds and the Examples of both the CCM and Gospel. Hook a brother up. Wanna learn them..😂❤
this made me laught super hard!!! I definitely cannot hang with gospel worship cuz its too much changing and passing of chords but i like the energy. im trying to get right with god and currently learning how to play electric for a CCM church band. i needed that laugh
I prefer CCM. Keyboard-wise, It’s about textures and space. Lyrics and a pure connecting experience with God is paramount with praise & worship and the music should not be distracting from that, but supportive. Gospel music sometimes tends to get over-the-top with screaming divas and/or showboating musicians 😅 but that’s just my opinion.
Hey KC. This was cool stuff. IMHO it really has to do with what you are raised on both as a musician and a listener. If all I ever heard or played was straight majors and minors with zero passing tones and the same or similar pop/rock progressions, you might say that is what has been baked into me, hence, allowing me to focus on the worship and lifting up Jesus, but in the same token, if I have been only exposed to Gospel music from the age of 2, hearing passing tones, polychords and pentatonics everywhere might really be just as familiar to me to the point that I perceive it as simple, as it is the only thing I have ever known which yields the same results, where I am focused on God and the music, even at that level of playing still takes a second seat to the Worship. So it really is what you are exposed to the most, musician or non-musician. Musicians and listeners on the Gospel side have to really slow things down with CCM with their ears and with their hands, as CCM is a very stripped down version of what they are used to musically, like a car without all the bells and whistles, but that car will still get you where you need to go, so it is equally effective in terms of the Worship experience from start to finish. At the same time, I think the people from the CCM side might be inclined to think there is a lot of flesh in Gospel music, because it is so challenging and sometimes impossible for them to truly grasp and technically master, as they simply don't know it and were not raised on it, so they immediately will judge it as a display of technique, but I know plenty of guys who can play over a bunch of changes and rhythmic variations almost effortlessly, and they as well as their congregation, are just as laser focused on God in the worship experience. Why? Because it is also baked into them, they practiced to the point where it is no longer technical, but a part of who they are. Don't get me wrong, there are some pseudo divas and showboaters out there, but that is not necessarily tied to their technical ability as it is with their heart. It exists on both sides where you got the Cory Henry/Jason White wannabes on the Gospel side since it is largely keyboard driven, but you also can have an Eddie Van Halen/Steve Vai wannabe on the the CCM side since it is often guitar driven. All of it still goes back to the heart of the person, Bro!
yeah I agree with you - i've grown up with a good mix of both but I must admit it is easier to forget the purpose and focus of worship with traditional gospel than with CCM. I have seen this happen in both genres though. It is still completely possible with CCM, because often people confuse emotionalism i.e. people lifting their hands / crying in CCM with true worship, but the musicians can often be very distracting in gospel.
KC, I believe that licks without the spirit of God been expressed is a waste of time relating to serving him, we have this duty to create an atmosphere where he can dwell, it's deep........
CCM sounds like it mainly uses Guitarist who rely on First-Position "Open" chords. The legacy of Arlo Guthrie and Bob Dylan predominate (Guthrie said "Anyone who plays more than Two Chords is just showing off!"). I have occasionally played fill-in gigs at Black churches though I'm mainly a Jazz organist (originally influenced by Theater Organists). I have work with Blues and R&B singers and my "Back Door" experience in gospel.
There's nothing wrong with saying that CCM is easy, and it can get boring and repetitive. Growing up in a Spanish church, it was a lot closer to the gospel experience. Of course, there are also all the Latin styles ... salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, various Mexican styles (mariachi, ranchero, etc). There are a lot of English CCM songs translated into Spanish, and many of them don't work well. Spanish music can get funky, sweet, and everything in between. Personally, I find CCM to be somewhat of a cop-out. Some of the songs are very inspired, but some of them seem like they were written for the sake of being written, because the band had to put out something to keep making money. Check out how many genres this Spanish Christian song covers: th-cam.com/video/yrgN_2gUYKk/w-d-xo.html
CCM-Pop-Gospel is where it's at for me! I think I'll disagree with you a little on the instruments side. Modern CCM leans heavily on syth keys work and keys programming
I'm not a keyboard player but if i play certain melodies on the keyboard i can play ccm chords but i love me some gospel music and i really like ccm but when it comes to bringing them both together ong it gets exciting frfr
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb I used to visit churches that did ccm and it was awesome most songs that are popular are ccm mixed with gospel music today as a praise and worship leader I mostly sing those songs than the original gospel music
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb oh thank you I have to start listening to them more when I first heard them harmonize through their songs and not just singing in unison I knew right there they were different from some of the ccm songs from back in the 2000s
This video just made me understand that I have been playing Gospel pattern in a ccm church... No wonder they keep telling me I'm not anointed and that i want to show my self... But I love gospel ❤
I think CCM is easier for people to engage in , you can play simple and be anointed as well , you don’t need all the tricks
I don't think he said playing simple isn't anointed. He even said CCM isn't boring and doesn't necessarily need to add more sophistication and spontaneity..so I think there is nothing to defend
@@femiolamide7540 I’m agreeing with him , I’m not defending anything .
yeah i agree - for someone who is new to church, CCM would probably be less intimidating. dont get me wrong tho - i've gorwn up wit both and i love gospel.
@@fj3571 I think everyone can learn from each other. He mentioned now that there are churches that seek to unify different styles
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb I think you are right with respect to the guitar parts in CCM. It takes a good ear and knowledge of presets to make different appropriate combinations of sounds and accompaniments on the electric guitar while playing CCM. But I think a well versed gospel musician could probably learn that in a few weeks if he has the resources (pedalboard, software, etc.) or gets into learning the tricks about them.
Man thru shade at CCM musicians in the most nicest way possible😭😭😭😭 Js playin!! Much love
Bwahahaha!!! Well... At least I wasn't as bad as Katt Williams, so I'm safe 😀
Excellent observations Brother. I'm Pastor James from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in East Africa. I love your Channel and learn a lot from it. I'm a Pastor, Bible Teacher, and Worship Leader/Musician
Hey there Pastor James!! Thanks so much for watching our channel, you are a man of many hats for the Kingdom! Much love to you in Tanzania! ☀️💚
The final comment sums up the WHOLE MUSIC worship -- that God sees our heart , no matter how musical we r !! I love this honest video!! Hallelujah!! Pls have more of such brutally honest videos
Ah thanks so much brother!! Absolutely, God looks at the heart!! So glad you enjoyed the video, much love! ☀️💚
The two piece organ and drum combo was fire growing up!!!
I currently go to a ccm/gospel church, I play both piano and drums; we got drummers, bass guitar, saxophone and another keyboardist
In the early days of my career... I watched your videos... I learn the chords and applied it into some of my songs... And then after a while.... It become my identity.... And then it shapes me as the musician I am now... Thank you for creating the great content like this.
Even though I am a muslim. But I do respect you. We may have different faith but we can respect each other.
And you're right. No matter how you do it... Serve god with pure heart. It doesnt matter whether you do simple things or sophisticsted things.
Salute to you KC.
Most Definitely
Agreed that the difference in complexity between gospel and CCM is undeniable. it should be noted however that, as with any other genre, there is a huge difference between the way amateurs play CCM and the way the PROS play CCM. Definitely not something that could be learned in a matter of weeks. I've been working on it for years and still have much to learn!
Well stated KC. Thank you for sharing your early experiences of self doubt. We've all been there but the important thing is to always remember the one person we must focus on is God. The gifts come from him and on judgement day he won't as us how many licks we played, he won't ask us how many chords we practiced. He will evaluate us based on whether we were faithful to use his gifts for his glory.
It’s Such A Blessing To Have You As our Musical Coach., Thanks Again For Reminding Us That The Ultimate Goal Should Be To Purely Serve GOD No Matter What.,
Appreciating Your Commitment From Tanzania🇹🇿
GOB Bless you KC.
Absolutely!! That's what it's all about! 🙏 Thanks so much for your support, much love to you in Tanzania! ☀️💚
The Production , The MD & the committment to excellence!!. Its 2 schools of thought happening 1 is the commitment to making the Music Great for God the other school is saying if we just sing and Pray together the music can be simple or occassionally somewhat sloppy & God will Bless it & Us.. 😂😂😂. The World needs both though...
❤❤you’re a major inspiration to many Nigerian musicians like me. Thank you, sir❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
You’re the best
Ah, thanks so much John!! Much love to you in Nigeria!! ☀️💚
I was into gospel music but I found that we musicians we deviate from ushering people into the presence of God to showing off our skills, especially when we’re aware that other fellow musicians are in the audience. I started getting worried, every Sunday, people will compliment how I play and they’ll tell me how dark were my chords but yet the same people can’t remember the message that was preached
But God always ask for excellence in worship specially when we offer our sacrifices, is simple good for God? Aren't we should be giving our best in worship, so, what if musicians throw everything in his arsenal to worship God, we are not to Judge if he's doing it for self glorification or for God's glory, but even singers overplay(do a lot of adlib) isn't this self glorification or very deep into worship? Only God can tell what's really in our hearts. In the book of psalms, multiple times it was mentioned to worship God Majestically, skillfully, extravagant, with joyful noise to exalt his name, and simple music it seems, is not enough. Or maybe (CCM style) is just a defense mechanism of most musicians in churches who fails to play skillfully. Because if its that so, then we are just like Cain, offering something from our harvest, but not giving our best.
🎉My Mentor for life I love you sir
Wow!! Thanks so much sir!! Much love ☀️💚
Yes baby. Hammond organ alone AND that TAMBOURINE!!! amennnn!!!!!! Hallelujah
☀️💚☀️💚
🔥 thank you kc ♡ man i have grew because of you my playing went from regular basic to highter realm all praises to God of course
Glory to God!! Love to hear this man!! Thanks so much for watching!! ☀️💚
1. CCM is about giving "space". More like meditation with pretty chords 😎.
2. Gospel is more busier, that's a different level. The chord vocabulary is well 🤯.
Facts. Gospel It’s filled with extensions and substitutions. Gospel music is really a fusion sound. Although most people don’t wanna call it that. Mix of every sound in this earth.
I was invited to play at a “CCM” church few weeks ago on keyboards. We had couple songs where it was just keyboard for the songs. I gave them a few “flat 5” and “7 sharp 9” and Diminished 7th chords. The WL looked over at me with a big grin on his face. 😂
I agree totally. We mainly do CCM but I incorporate jazz and gospel. I have to study jazz and gospel to stay engaged and challenged with my craft. But at the same time understanding my role as a worship musician. Sometimes less is better.
same here!!!
Awesome video I enjoy it! 👍🏾👏🏾💯
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tbwhy you say that ?
CCM is a great way to worship and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. Gospel is for great musicians that want to jam and have fun and show all those wonderful skills
Hey there Martin!! I can see that!! Although I've found myself worshipping and jamming to both genres depending on the song! Much love ☀️💚
KC, I was wondering if you could speak to the "importance" of keyboard players understanding how to keep all your chords in the (sweet spot) middle, using (two-handed) rootless chords, especially when playing with a Bass player; by continually inverting chords to KEEP you in the "sweet spot. Thanks for all of your teaching!
I agree with you Sir KC CCM is easy.. I am more on CCM but I want to mix it with Gospel Chords runs and all because with gospel music it gives life to the song you are playing. Thank you so much for all the tutorials. It's a bit complex but learning a lot. God bless
100! You're hilarious, bold, and right. I've played in CCM, multicultural, and gospel churches, and this has been my experience, too. Of course, there are other differences, such as in rhythmic patterns or how the music is improvised vs. orchestrated. After making a Hammond shout, it can be hard to play pads in CCM because it feels like I'm not doing anything, but I'm learning that there are a lot of nuances in pad techniques to build tension. It's all good if we remember our purpose and play for the right reasons.
God never said musicians should never get paid. It’s called WORK. And along with that comes a tremendous responsibility.
Been following you for about 6 years or so. I always appreciate your transparency.
Ah, love to have had you along with us!! Thanks so much for your support! ☀️💚
Enjoying the fresh content and excellent lively presentation.
Thank you, Sherman for helping KC
KC, This one was funny. I was a guy with my cellphone out all the time😂😂 I was Gospel all the way in my early days, but now I've grown to enjoy both. P.S. I love your channel and really really appreciate the time you take to make us better musicians. Thank you.
YES SIR!!! Organ and drums. 🎹 🥁
You can take the super highway or you can take the long beautiful, scenic backroads. I love the backroads of gospel.
I veiw it as different styles. They are all necessary. We do it all in our church too
True. Learn the simple chord progressions and your golden!! Urban much more complex. Both are great!!
Thank you man. It's all about Jesus
Yes it is!! Thanks so much for watching my man!! ☀️💚
I really appreciate how you broke it down. I think you basically covered the major differences. I appreciate your humility. Great content. Happy I came across this info. God bless.
Thanks so much my brother!! So glad you enjoyed the video, much love!! ☀️💚
The best song of the year.❤
I love you sir... 😊
Thanks for always sharing
Absolutely! Much love to you sir ☀️💚
Yes definitely remember those organ and drum days. Running bass with the left hand! Lol
I love how you share and teach Casey. Watching from Swaziland 🇸🇿💕✌️
Ah, thanks so much!! Much love to you in Swaziland!! 🇸🇿☀️💚
My homeboy in college would ask me to play organ at this small country church while he was on drums. I miss it.
Ah, love that!! I started out on drums!! ☀️💚
Love the last part💯🌟
Thanks so much!! ☀💚
KC your videos are always so impactful, insightful and entertaining. Love it my man!
Ah, thanks my man!! I truly appreciate your kind words, much love! ☀️💚
Pretty Simple Music seems like a a sarcastic brand 😋 the way you guys teach the power of simplicity as the basis of everything colorful... Love the way KC you always take something simple & take it up as far as it can get 🔥 🔥 🔥 even if it's just one chord for a track #Respect 🇸🇿
Mkhaya🇸🇿💓✌️
Wow!! Love how you described it!! The power of simplicity is where we're at!! Thanks so much for your love and support! ☀️💚
Got it. I learn on a Hammond on 70. 80 s so true
I love great skilful and innovative music but try to remind myself as often as possible, that men hear music and genres, God hears hearts
Love this! It really does come down to the heart of worship, no matter what you're playing! Much love ☀️💚
I remember you and Sherman when we were all kids coming up playing. Use to come from Mt Sinai to Fullers and jam with you cats
Wow I enjoyed this video. thank you so much:)
Thanks so much!! ☀💚
You the absolute best KC! May the Lord bless you! Thanks for all your insights and teaching!
Ah thanks so much!! All glory to God!! Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚
Hallelujah
3:04 that looks (and sounds) like Antuan Walker. One of my favorite musicians!
CCM does a great job in keeping it simple and the focus stays on the worship.
I love gospel but it is (imo) harder to pull off. I’ve gone to smaller churches where the keys, bass, drummers are all over the place. Sounds like each players is having a solo the whole song. But when done properly, it is amazing. I 100% prefer gospel when done right
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tbCan you explain your experience and what you found complex about CCM?
all I know is the African American (ADOS) church is the premiere musical institution of the U.S. and by extension the world. IT is produced in one way or another ALL of the best singers, musicians, choir directors, etc
Very well put. Remember though, that CCM is broader than the modern Hill Songs type stuff we here. Take a listen to the earlier Michael W Smith albums, Michael English self titled album, Steven Curtis Chapman Great Adventure album, Bob Carlisle.... And you will hear a whole different type of CCM, with lots of chords and nuances.
So to me, CCM has evolved over time, and there is still a CCM out there that have some really cool chords.
i've grown up with a good mix of both but I must admit it is easier to forget the purpose and focus of worship with traditional gospel than with CCM.
I have seen this happen in both genres though. It is still completely possible with CCM, because often people confuse emotionalism i.e. people lifting their hands / crying in CCM with true worship, but the musicians can often be very distracting in gospel.
Yeah, I agree and co-sign with pretty much everything you said. And yes...I was that guy on the organ with a drummer for years...LOL
CCM is another way to praise our God. When I came to my present church it was culture shock. I was not familiar with CCM but I’ve learned to appreciate it. Gospel is totally different. What I’ve learned in the past few years is that while as a musician Gospel is more fun , all too often the message of the song gets lost for many congregants. It can become a Show and less a service. CCM can be cookie cutter and lose folks in the sound alike songs. Ideally our mission as musicians is to point folks to God, not to musicianship of riffs and screaming guitars. Less show , more Jesus . Regardless of the musical leaning.
big facts on the original church 2 piece organ and drum
Amen
Thanks brother! ☀💚
bro that is true theres time you feel like giving this have lift me up 4 real
It’s true, CCM is basic and sometimes quite repetitive.
PS: looking into your course.
This drop 2 chord works like a magic for me..
Most songs I struggle to play just keeps coming naturally to my fingers😅 thanks so much boss
Ah love to hear this man!! So glad it's helping you out!! Much love ☀️💚
Amazing subject.
Hammond and drums! You know it!
Greetings Sir. Thanks for sharing this with us. Please I want you to make a video where you give your point of view on the gospel music level in Nigeria especially on the keyboard.
This channel has all the bops! 🎶💃💕 Keep them coming!
hahaha... thanks so much!! 🎶💃💕 Much love ☀️💚
True talk sir 😊😊.. More wisdom ❤❤❤
Thanks so much Danny!! Much love ☀️💚
Thanks so much for this sharing. Very true and so useful!! And very well balanced in your opinion. Thank you sir. God bless you!!!!
Ah thanks so much! I truly appreciate your kind words! Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚
Thanks Sir. Blessings again… 😎👍🏽
Thank you sir! Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚
I can add that the backing vocals on Gospel music are more prominent. More harmonies on Gospel.
thanks Bro.. less we forget. the more we lose..appreciate the encouragement. now about that organ and the drummer in a sweat shop. for 4hrs of praise breaks..there were many in one service..that why they got rid of testimony service..lol😁😆🤣
Thanks you brother 🔥🎹🥰
Absolutely my brother! So glad you enjoyed the video ☀️💚
Personally I can’t wait until CCM has run it’s course and churches go back to hardcore gospel and choir music. I lose interest within the first minute of most CCM songs.
I’ve turned down many church gigs due to the fact the entire service is all CCM. My soul just can’t do it 😅😅😅
😂😂😂
I play CCM. “Where’s the lie?” 😂😂😂 I’d play gospel if I could! Great video.
Speaking all facts in this video
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🔥as always! Truth to it all bro! ❤
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This is really educating. The difference is clear. By the way, love the backup sounds and the Examples of both the CCM and Gospel. Hook a brother up. Wanna learn them..😂❤
this made me laught super hard!!! I definitely cannot hang with gospel worship cuz its too much changing and passing of chords but i like the energy. im trying to get right with god and currently learning how to play electric for a CCM church band. i needed that laugh
@6:30 was dope fact
I prefer CCM. Keyboard-wise, It’s about textures and space. Lyrics and a pure connecting experience with God is paramount with praise & worship and the music should not be distracting from that, but supportive.
Gospel music sometimes tends to get over-the-top with screaming divas and/or showboating musicians 😅 but that’s just my opinion.
Man you just be killin’ the keys 30 seconds at a time.
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Hey KC. This was cool stuff. IMHO it really has to do with what you are raised on both as a musician and a listener. If all I ever heard or played was straight majors and minors with zero passing tones and the same or similar pop/rock progressions, you might say that is what has been baked into me, hence, allowing me to focus on the worship and lifting up Jesus, but in the same token, if I have been only exposed to Gospel music from the age of 2, hearing passing tones, polychords and pentatonics everywhere might really be just as familiar to me to the point that I perceive it as simple, as it is the only thing I have ever known which yields the same results, where I am focused on God and the music, even at that level of playing still takes a second seat to the Worship. So it really is what you are exposed to the most, musician or non-musician. Musicians and listeners on the Gospel side have to really slow things down with CCM with their ears and with their hands, as CCM is a very stripped down version of what they are used to musically, like a car without all the bells and whistles, but that car will still get you where you need to go, so it is equally effective in terms of the Worship experience from start to finish. At the same time, I think the people from the CCM side might be inclined to think there is a lot of flesh in Gospel music, because it is so challenging and sometimes impossible for them to truly grasp and technically master, as they simply don't know it and were not raised on it, so they immediately will judge it as a display of technique, but I know plenty of guys who can play over a bunch of changes and rhythmic variations almost effortlessly, and they as well as their congregation, are just as laser focused on God in the worship experience. Why? Because it is also baked into them, they practiced to the point where it is no longer technical, but a part of who they are. Don't get me wrong, there are some pseudo divas and showboaters out there, but that is not necessarily tied to their technical ability as it is with their heart. It exists on both sides where you got the Cory Henry/Jason White wannabes on the Gospel side since it is largely keyboard driven, but you also can have an Eddie Van Halen/Steve Vai wannabe on the the CCM side since it is often guitar driven. All of it still goes back to the heart of the person, Bro!
yeah I agree with you - i've grown up with a good mix of both but I must admit it is easier to forget the purpose and focus of worship with traditional gospel than with CCM.
I have seen this happen in both genres though. It is still completely possible with CCM, because often people confuse emotionalism i.e. people lifting their hands / crying in CCM with true worship, but the musicians can often be very distracting in gospel.
KC, I believe that licks without the spirit of God been expressed is a waste of time relating to serving him, we have this duty to create an atmosphere where he can dwell, it's deep........
Facts great video
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Kc I hear you, brother, our church only have keyboard an drums the keyboard split to play bass, an the presence of the is there
CCM chords are simple triads and very few altered or or 7th chords.
CCM sounds like it mainly uses Guitarist who rely on First-Position "Open" chords. The legacy of Arlo Guthrie and Bob Dylan predominate (Guthrie said "Anyone who plays more than Two Chords is just showing off!").
I have occasionally played fill-in gigs at Black churches though I'm mainly a Jazz organist (originally influenced by Theater Organists).
I have work with Blues and R&B singers and my "Back Door" experience in gospel.
Our spiritual experience is just different. It's not a matter of better or "emotional"...we connect different with Elohim.
Thanks soooo much 😘
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Hammond organ and a drummer is everything😂😂
Yessir my bro Tony!!! Run a complete service with just those 2!!!
Well...I love Gospel more but CCM is better for worship experience
K C please what software do you use. I love those pads and strings you always use. Please share it with me thank
What was that bell sound bro? Shew!!
It's all about Jesus
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Thanks so much boss.
Please when is the sub formula coming out?
There's nothing wrong with saying that CCM is easy, and it can get boring and repetitive. Growing up in a Spanish church, it was a lot closer to the gospel experience. Of course, there are also all the Latin styles ... salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, various Mexican styles (mariachi, ranchero, etc). There are a lot of English CCM songs translated into Spanish, and many of them don't work well. Spanish music can get funky, sweet, and everything in between. Personally, I find CCM to be somewhat of a cop-out. Some of the songs are very inspired, but some of them seem like they were written for the sake of being written, because the band had to put out something to keep making money.
Check out how many genres this Spanish Christian song covers: th-cam.com/video/yrgN_2gUYKk/w-d-xo.html
Facts
CCM-Pop-Gospel is where it's at for me! I think I'll disagree with you a little on the instruments side. Modern CCM leans heavily on syth keys work and keys programming
well said
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I'm not a keyboard player but if i play certain melodies on the keyboard i can play ccm chords but i love me some gospel music and i really like ccm but when it comes to bringing them both together ong it gets exciting frfr
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb I used to visit churches that did ccm and it was awesome most songs that are popular are ccm mixed with gospel music today as a praise and worship leader I mostly sing those songs than the original gospel music
@@AdamFontenet-iy3tb oh thank you I have to start listening to them more when I first heard them harmonize through their songs and not just singing in unison I knew right there they were different from some of the ccm songs from back in the 2000s