You mean the "chorus"......... ":^) "I could sing of Your love forever".......X 8. We all do it to make the point stick. BTW: Most christian songwriters don't realize that God wants to hear new songs too. He gave us creativity and we've squandered it for the most part. The world has more ingenuity but not a better subject to sing about....... been there done that.
@@gowdaramesh1745 Not a woosh. The song was designed to sound exactly like regular Christian songs, it took time and effort through the creative process. It was played for laughs in the script though, by seeming to be something made on the fly. It wasn't, and the person I'm responding too 100% believes that it was. You're not too bright, honestly.
What is the purpose of our existence? Is it simply to have a good job, build a family, and enjoy life? Is that all there is? Certainly not. We’re made for so much more. Your purpose is to know God. After we die, the Bible says we’ll face God as our Judge. Have you ever rebelled (sinned) against God? Examine yourself by God’s Law, the Ten Commandments. Have you ever told a lie? Ever stolen (the value is irrelevant)? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” In God’s courtroom, our sins are very serious crimes. They’re so evil that the just punishment is death and eternity in a terrible place called Hell. The Bible says that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He is rich in mercy and provided a Savior: “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Jesus Christ died on the cross, paying the death penalty for sinners. He then rose from the dead three days later, defeating death. Hundreds saw Him after His resurrection; it’s no fairy tale. Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies about the promised Savior, written in the Holy Scriptures hundreds of years before His birth. Religious rites, sacred traditions, or attending church can’t save you. Salvation is a free gift of God that you can’t earn. To know God and have your sins forgiven, do what the Bible says: repent and believe. Trust in Jesus as you’d trust in a parachute-don’t just “believe” it can save you, put it on and cling to it with all of your being. Wholeheartedly commit yourself to following Christ, and turn your back on sin. Then show your gratitude by obeying His command to be baptized. Be sure to also join a Christian church and read the Bible daily. God will never let you down@Bigg GIB'S fun house
Musician: “How can I use my art form to glorify God?” Producer: “How about a repetitive structure of only 3-4 chords and vague lyrics mentioning God, landmasses, and water”
Charles Carpenter you're mentioning a different paradigm in music. Even then that was just influence over the band. What CCM is now is just corporate music with mentions of God, vague struggles, and references to themes or palces in The Bible.
Exactly. I think if people truly want to glorify God with their gifts, they will want to work hard to create art that is creative and well-thought-out.
@Michael Kevin Millet did I really just think of a melodie for this song and then sing it? Yes, yes I did and it sounded like a perfect christian song. Good job!😂😍
“Come, Thou, fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace. Streams of mercy, never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above! Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love!” Is so _SO_ much better than “You’re a good good good good good good good good good good father it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are”
I think it's a good song if you have trouble believing God is a good father and that you are loved by Him, but for someone who has no trouble believing that all that repetition really gets old by the second time you hear the song. I do like it, but that's why I never actually listen to it, and if they just switched the repeated lyrics with something else it would've been just fine. Simplicity is fine, but to repeat it so many times like a chant... I don't like chants...
purplecatlover1825 randompizza I keep seeing you on videos completely unrelated to Starkid making these references and it’s honestly the best thing ever
Even worse example from my church: "You can have my heart, you can have my heart, you can have my heart, you can have my heart, you can have my heart, woah." That's it, that's the whole song.
"We have pretty much given up on reaching non-Christians...." That's the one line that has explained modern hermit-like Christian youth culture for the past 15 years.
@Dancer, are you kidding? People are accepting Jesus every day through believers. There are youth doing great things for Jesus. If you only look at the negative, that is all you will get.
I was literally thinking of “Glory, glory, GLORY! Lord God Almighty! Worthy is the King of Heaven. Oh raise your hands and sing.” I think I am close. I haven’t heard that song in a while.
"You have to put out a Christian album, a Christmas album, a Live album, a Worship album and a Greatest Hits album. That's one heck of a career if you ask me!" Lol!😂😂 Every Christian artist out there!
I'm a musician. (Organist/pianist,keyboardist) and have been playing in church since I was 12yrs old. (I'm 61 now) I've played for almost every denomination you can name, as well as schools, community groups, soloists, competitions, voice students, colleges, theaters musicals, clubs, you name it, I've been there. But, playing in church, was where my heart was. But, I left the church a few years ago, because I didnt seem to fit "in" any longer. The rock bands, special lighting, mood settings, fog machines, worship team leaders who were more like rock "idols", etc. took me to a place whwre I didnt feel like I was in cburch any longer. It was more like my theater days, and the church was now NO different than any theater I played in. Worshiping the Most Holy One of Isreal should be so much more than the trite festival type "worship" that is now in the modern day church. The great hymns are gone, speaking and singjng words of knowledge and meaning are missing, and praying to the Most High has become a trendy, fun filled rock concert, instead of worshiping the One True HOLY LORD. I tried to fit in, and did for several years, but it kept getting more secular each year, to where there was no difference between a rock concert in a theater, and "church". Its nice to see your channel saying some of these things, thank you so much.
This is one of the reasons why my husband and I have really struggled with going to church these past few years. We're in our 30s and all we want is real genuine church, not trendy church. We've just had a little daughter and I really have struggled with not taking her to church regularly when church was such a large part of my life going up and well into my 20s. I don't know why but it just seems like it has changed and we are left behind. I am praying that we find community and other Christians that feel this way, because I feel very alone at the moment.
It's almost like everyone nowadays cares more about enjoying themselves than actually dedicating themselves to a higher power. All while claiming the moniker of "spiritual" and claiming everyone but themselves who actually cares about such dedication "hypocrites".
This secular type music has almost destroyed the pentacostal movement. Now instead of worship, everyone just sways like there in a trance. Very few churches now that have real worship.
@@dawsonowens1207 unfortunately Satan has influenced or should I say perverted what God has predestined...the less we mention and acknowledge Jesus the less power we have...and we as Christ followers should know better but have allowed ourselves to be blindsided...hope this answers your why..
I mean Christian music is literally at this point worse than pop music in regards to formulaic writing, as funny as this video was it's only funny because it's completely true. They know since they can push away criticism by playing the "God card" of music; they can write absolutely bland and meaningless music and Christians will still listen to it. The whole idea is "well it's easy to listen to and sing along to, and it's coming from a good place", and then because of that we can completely ignore just how bland it is because it says the word God in it. It's kinda disgusting to me, but idk. Anyone who gets offended by that is stupid, because it's the truth.
@@mav.- I mostly agree with you. I mean I still think that everyone has their own opinion/style and that's fine, but I personally really don't like the repettitiveness either. ~:~
@@mav.- Ye. The funny part is people will say metal is "satan music" and then turn around and listen to "good good father x100" whilst my "satan music" has lyrics with much more meaning and sing much better praise to God.
In this verse, Samuel, one of the early leaders of Israel, orders genocide against a neighbouring people: “This is what the Lord Almighty says... ‘Now go and strike Amalek and devote to destruction all that they have. Do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’” (1 Samuel 15:3)The ending of Psalm 137, a psalm which was made into a disco calypso hit by Boney M, is often omitted from readings in church: “Happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us - he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.” (Psalm 137:9)The Lord is speaking to Abraham in this story where God commands him to sacrifice his son: ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.’ (Genesis 22:2)
Blessings, by Laura Story was written based on life experiences. Laura wrote it while her husband was in the hospital with cancer. It’s an amazing song. It really touches your heart ❤️
"His robes for mine: God’s justice is appeased. Jesus is crushed, and thus the Father’s pleased. Christ drank God’s wrath on sin, then cried, 'Tis done!' Sin’s wage is paid; propitiation won." The hymns are where its at.
It's a reference to Michael Tate joining the Newsboys but it also has overtones of iconic bands like Petra who changed their singer... the sarcastic point is: why start something new/original when you can just shuffle a few pieces around and capitalize on the existing market value of the current band name?
The problem with most 'Contemporary Christian Music' is that it has abandoned Jesus. It stews on struggles; or refers to some being that could just as easily be a romantic partner, rather than the Creator Almighty. It tries so hard to be 'seeker-sensitive' that it fails to deliver Who people are seeking. It seeks to remake God as needing man, instead of man needing God. Some of it seems to lack reverence. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. There does not seem to be an honest understanding of the desperate straits that man is in, nor of the magnitude of God's grace and mercy in delivering us from Hell. Much of what is passed off as Christian music only vaguely fits the bill. It is pop music first, and Christian second. We need to get to a place where we understand that God is to be feared. We have grace and mercy, yes; but the Bible warns very strongly about the dangers of using that grace as an excuse to go along with the world Monday through Saturday, and the results of being a Christian in word only. We need music which recognizes that regardless of our struggles, we are called to be holy and righteous even if it costs us everything. God is not a genie, or a magic fairy Who does our wishes. We are His creation, made to do His wishes, and our music should reflect that.
Exactly those chords!! And let's not forget the 'Bing-chinga-CHING' style of guitar strumming that not only is about 90% of Christian music rhythm, but also about 90% of today's country music too. Awful, awful stuff.
+Gerald Njuguna --Amen! I'm glad to see SOMEONE here who knows what *actual* Christian worship music is! God bless you, brother! These people here in comments are clueless. You're the ONLY one I have found thus far who KNOWS what TRUE worship music is! That's sad to me.. Pray for them all.
The Forehead Well, some people like myself think it sounds cheesy. I've been in praise and worship for 13 years and when I learned of the "Unforseen kiss" version, I insisted on using that. And I also never knew who did the original.
Appreciated!! I'll be sure to look into some of these artists I haven't heard of. A few of them I know are good, but are a bit too "vanilla" for me. ;)
thanks John for making this video. I am Musician who is Christian who has been trying to put a band together for 5 years. My music comes from the heart, Is rock and will have no repetitive lyrics that are empty. I know that sells records. But as God knows my heart he knows the kind of music I listen too and want to write and how it will reach people
Every time my mother turns on the radio, even through my own headphones, even through my own daydreaming, I can INSTANTLY tell when a Christian song has come on. And because they all sound the exact same, my brain is always trying to "remember" the song, even though I've never heard it before...
I'm late to reply, but your spot on. I don't see what other's see in CCM nowadays, I've been listening to CCM for a little over 20 years and the mid 2000s changed everything. I can't stand Air1 or Klove any more :/ I used to have those on 24-7, now it's Metal all the way. My friends have moved on to Rap or Hard core bands, CCM is just so awful that more and more are turning away from it. Non Christians don't even listen to CCM at all, I've met more metal heads that aren't saved, that listen to Christian metal ( yes there's a lot of bands out there, especially from Metal Core through Black ) and are totally fine with it. Trying to find someone who isn't a Christian that listens to Newsboys or has even heard of them is a challenge in and of itself. Nuff said.
If it's popular, It's probably unbiblical. That's why believers are also known as, The Remnant. ~ WAIT … What a great name for my band! THE REMNANT !!! (Now what is the name of this record label?)
You left out one popular CCM song format...the Jesus is my boyfriend songs. Lines like this could be in any love song.... You make me feel so good.’ ‘I’m falling in love with you.’ ‘Oh, I adore you.’‘Touch me, touch me, 'I love the way you hold me' and the list goes on and on.
"I want to touch you" is another. Plus even though there's some truth to the lyrics in Draw Me Close to You, it still sounds way too sensual and romantic...
RockyMtn Hiker we see the way we are. Paul had an encounter with Christ- which could be seen as God “touching his heart”. And until we go past religious routine to actually falling in love-through the Holy Spirit - with all that Jesus is, Christ-like living would be elusive and frustrating. Guess what I’m trying to say is: you gotta stop processing those lyrics through sensual filters. They speak more to having a personal walk with God, where your heart is open to Him and His word, beyond just being perfunctory “Christians”
"We've basically given up on reaching out to non-Christians" SO SAD BUT SO TRUE! That's what I like about bands that give out music that can be interpreted in many different ways. Like Skillet and Thousand Foot Crutch.
It is hard to find good Christian music. Although I've found myself liking some of the mainstream music and adding it to my playlist, I end up finding myself wanting more of the old hymns and not the "oh poor me and my vague issue" stuff. I want more praise music that just sings about God being just awesome. It's not supposed to be about us anyway, and if it is, shouldn't the songs be more specific as to what we should do to live a passionate and Christlike life? I also really like the artists from the 60s to the 80s when music in general was developing more. There's Larry Norman and Petra, who have made a lot of profound songs. Sorry for the rant but this video opened the floodgates. *WATER REFERENCE*
There's plenty of good Christian music out there. Examples: Danny Gokey, Elevation Worship, Lacrae, Housefire 3, Casting Crowns, Israel Houghton, Micah Stampley, Fred Hammond, NF, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, Skillet etc. The problem with Christian music, is that the radio likes playing the same songs repeatedly from generic artists, so people are lead to believe that all Christian music sucks.
I completely agree with you. All of that music was far superior to the cheap, watered down (another water reference, heh heh), Christian music we have now.
Becky Boofer Calling it a lifestyle shows you think it is a choice, like wearing Levi's instead of Wrangler. I also don't think I said you are homophobic. Hating gay people doesn't make someone phobic, it makes them obviously ignorant of biology.
It's not just the Christian music industry. Anyone remember "I swear" done by both All-4-one and John Michael Montgomery? Any given song can be used by multiple groups depending on the writers and contract deals.
Westdog 01 I’m of that opinion. Having played in a church band for 4 years, there was clearly a formula that was used. Artists doing covers is also more rampant in Christian music than any other genre of music I’m aware of. Literally 5 or more versions of the same song is crazy. If I listen to CCM it’s only because I have my daughter with me. I get nothing from the lyrics or musical ideas.
Very funny and very true. Watching this should not just make us laugh, but also make us truly examine the state of Christianity in this country where we can laugh at this so hard because the majority of it is true.
YES! NAILED IT! What really bothers me is that there are also tons of talented and original Christian bands out there playing on the side, but they fall under the same umbrella term. To me that's like not making a distinction between funk and disco. Can we have a term for the kind of Christian music that all sounds the same, talks about the same stuff, and has the same set of chords, and have a different term for a Christian music that's actually music?
This is going to sound weird but the way I judge christian products is if it feels like they are trying to sell me it just cause I'm a christian; basically creating something to reach a demographic just to make money. if I feel that in your music, book, movie etc. I'm not going to like it. Also when the Christian industry is CONSTANTLY happy and fluffy. Y'all life hurts. The psalms are not just praises but laments which always end in praise. This is why I like christian rock and rap because they talk about real issues but still end in praise.
You should check out Remedy Drive. They are doing some really interesting things with their musical content as far as lyrics go, and they talk about a ton of difficult topics with a lot of candor.
A few of my favorite songs are : Breathe - Dunsin Oyekan Refiner - Maverick city music Imela & There is a place - both by Nathaniel Bassey I really hope this helps someone
This is why Christian Hard Rock/Metal is where its at. The passion and honesty in the lyrics is always so filled with conviction, I feel closer to God when listening to it.
Especially since the only genres they play on Christian radio is pop/soft rock and gospel (not to mention that they're on segregated "black" and "white" stations) Its like you have to give up on quality music when you become Christian. Play some gospel reggae, jazz, afro-beats, latin and island praise! Or throw a finger picked guitar or a killer bass line at least 😧
I often struggle to find good modern Christian music even when browsing Tidal or researching online. Most of my favorites come from older bands such as Jars of Clay, PFR, DC Talk, Petra, and Creed. DC talk was good enough to make secular radio stations request that the band place less emphasis on Jesus so they could air them.
********Wow!!!!!!******* ... Instantly, I remembered a quick conversation from my early 20s (about 20 years ago). I had an interest in becoming a Christian show producer. I happened to meet one at a coffee shop concert. He seemed very honest and weary, telling me with a sigh he thought there was too much "Industry" in the Christian music industry. John Crist is right on!!!!
Are you freaking kidding me????/He is one of the worst offenders. If one of his songs didn't include a thousand Oh oh oh's in in the chorus, I would fall over and die of a stroke. His CRAP MUSIC is bubble gum for Christians and he is no spring chicken.
Alexander Ferguson Blimey Cow did a hilarious video called "How to right a worship song in 3 minutes" or something like that and is similar in many ways, but both videos are fantastic.
Every pastor preaches to listen to Christian music instead of “secular music” 🤦🏽♂️, but this video kind of describes why I don’t for a reason. I am a musician, but musically I can’t stand listening to songs that sound the same. Not here to hate btw. Now if radio channels like the Fish in my state of GA (idk if they play the fish anywhere else) plays like Black Choir Gospel, ooooo I’d pull over to the side of the road just to get dancing and singing
this is literally my pet peeve as a musician and a christian. I hate how most common Christian songs all follow the same formula and become tired and uncreative. this commentary on it is funny though, appreciate someone actually commenting on it.
As a professional musician who grew up in church I've always been drawn to worship and prophetic worship music...artists like Israel Houghton...Jesus Culture...Planetshakers...Marvin Sapp and Hillsong just to name a few...what I've also learned is the more you grow in Christ, your taste in music sort of evolves...worship to me is a very deep intimate session with the creator and I've always been drawn to that type of music.
I'm curious to know what the satire would look like if this were to focus on actual worship music. It seems to me that a lot of Christian music isn't actually sung *to* God, but instead it's just about generally Christianity-related topics. Thankfully that seems to be changing a bit, but I'm hoping the industry as a whole will catch on sooner rather than later. I would so much rather be singing to God than just singing about something that is faith-related. When I turn on the radio, I want to hear a song that can take me into full-on worship mode. I would love to hear Him being glorified over the airwaves.
It would look exactly the same. I also love worship songs sung to God, and especially prefer them over vaguely faith-related songs, but that doesn't mean all worship songs are made equal. A lot of them contain the very same vague, repetative, boring lyrics.
Actually I'm glad that there's a variety of worship and struggle-related songs cuz worship songs alone get boring fast. Sure, you're singing to God but the context must vary. That's just my opinion.
As a worship musician this is hilarious. It has been quite the track the last 12 years watching things come into what they are now. I used to be in a band but now it’s backing tracks featuring a band, lol
Someone else may have mentioned this staple of Contemporary Christian music.... the repetition of phrases. Today in church we repeated the same 3 word phrase 13, yes, 13 times in a row!! Last Sunday, different church 4 word phrase repeated 8 times in a row. Are the writers too lazy to come up with more than a few words and a variety of notes? It's so frustrating...definitely not soul stirring!!
I went to this church where after the 3rd chorus, they repeated the bridge, then the chorus again, then the bridge again... You get the point. Like 3 songs lasted about half an hour, if I remember right. I haven't been there in awhile.
I’m both laughing and crying because of how this video points out the flaws of the ccm industry. My heart is filled with joy and great sadness simultaneously.
Disappointed that they didn’t mention that the bridge must be repeated like 8 times in each song
That's right, the bridge must be repeated.
The bridge must be repeated.
(Yeah) the bridge must be repeated.
Repeat the bridge.
75*
You mean the "chorus"......... ":^) "I could sing of Your love forever".......X 8. We all do it to make the point stick. BTW: Most christian songwriters don't realize that God wants to hear new songs too. He gave us creativity and we've squandered it for the most part. The world has more ingenuity but not a better subject to sing about....... been there done that.
I don't think they work for Hillsong...
Yeah and the Beatles never repeated phrases over and over. Fuck off
That song he made up in five seconds, I could actually hear on the radio
He didn't actually make it up in 5 seconds though, since it's a skit with a script..
@@sjb_92 Wowowowooooosh
@@gowdaramesh1745 Not a woosh. The song was designed to sound exactly like regular Christian songs, it took time and effort through the creative process. It was played for laughs in the script though, by seeming to be something made on the fly. It wasn't, and the person I'm responding too 100% believes that it was. You're not too bright, honestly.
Steve B
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if it took more than a minute to think up
@@sjb_92 well in the skit it was meant to be something made up in a couple of seconds. Probably not that hard to do irl.
John, you forgot one cardinal rule of Christian music, random Bible verse bridge that only partially connects with a stretch.
mhmm *cough cough* the blessing *cough*
@Bigg GIB'S fun house fez Zaza
What is the purpose of our existence? Is it simply to have a good job, build a family, and enjoy life? Is that all there is? Certainly not. We’re made for so much more. Your purpose is to know God. After we die, the Bible says we’ll face God as our Judge. Have you ever rebelled (sinned) against God? Examine yourself by God’s Law, the Ten Commandments. Have you ever told a lie? Ever stolen (the value is irrelevant)? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” In God’s courtroom, our sins are very serious crimes. They’re so evil that the just punishment is death and eternity in a terrible place called Hell.
The Bible says that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He is rich in mercy and provided a Savior: “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Jesus Christ died on the cross, paying the death penalty for sinners. He then rose from the dead three days later, defeating death. Hundreds saw Him after His resurrection; it’s no fairy tale. Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies about the promised Savior, written in the Holy Scriptures hundreds of years before His birth.
Religious rites, sacred traditions, or attending church can’t save you. Salvation is a free gift of God that you can’t earn. To know God and have your sins forgiven, do what the Bible says: repent and believe. Trust in Jesus as you’d trust in a parachute-don’t just “believe” it can save you, put it on and cling to it with all of your being. Wholeheartedly commit yourself to following Christ, and turn your back on sin. Then show your gratitude by obeying His command to be baptized. Be sure to also join a Christian church and read the Bible daily. God will never let you down@Bigg GIB'S fun house
@Bigg GIB'S fun house its guitar stuff
And is from the Message
the vague struggle is real
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Caroline Gramith haha best comment 😂
Genius!
I really feel that, but in an abstract way.
Lol
"Love the diversity "
Points to black guy. LOL
I get a good laugh every time at that part.
ReverseMeplease The black guys facial expression is just priceless
ReverseMeplease basically just Michael Scott from the office
yes and his face is hilarious when they point to him LOL!
So that’s why Christian music all sounds the same, their misunderstanding the term “diversity” for music.
Where!
Musician: “How can I use my art form to glorify God?”
Producer: “How about a repetitive structure of only 3-4 chords and vague lyrics mentioning God, landmasses, and water”
Charles Carpenter you're mentioning a different paradigm in music. Even then that was just influence over the band. What CCM is now is just corporate music with mentions of God, vague struggles, and references to themes or palces in The Bible.
Exactly. I think if people truly want to glorify God with their gifts, they will want to work hard to create art that is creative and well-thought-out.
In the valley's desert, I see a storm"
There
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@Michael Kevin Millet did I really just think of a melodie for this song and then sing it?
Yes, yes I did and it sounded like a perfect christian song. Good job!😂😍
@Michael Kevin Millet just sprinkle in a couple of jesus' and you're good to go. The next Chris Tomlin single!
could be death metal too
Michael Kevin Millet thought it was real
@@royboyx4 we'll need some"the end" and a lot of "you"s
The most tongue in cheek way to call out the Christian music industry! Love your stuff, John!
If you steal that Legendary Artifact one more time!! :p
Ian's Channel us
Yeah, "John".
“Come, Thou, fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace.
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above!
Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love!”
Is so _SO_ much better than
“You’re a good good good good good good good good good good father it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are it’s who you are”
LOL! true!
I laughed so hard!
I think it's a good song if you have trouble believing God is a good father and that you are loved by Him, but for someone who has no trouble believing that all that repetition really gets old by the second time you hear the song. I do like it, but that's why I never actually listen to it, and if they just switched the repeated lyrics with something else it would've been just fine. Simplicity is fine, but to repeat it so many times like a chant... I don't like chants...
And I’m loooved by you it’s who I am it’s who I am it’s who I ammmm
@@essennagerry I agree with you.
As someone who listens to Christian music, this is too accurate
Link's Creepy Face Totally off topic but i love your username and icon!
I miss the days of scripture on songs
Try playing most of this CRAP. Imagine driving a Lamborghini and you are force to drive 30 miles per hour. Mindless, talentless crapola.
This is too realistic lol
Try black gospel from 1960s
They forgot how something must always be on fire.
Heart, mind, soul, city, land, eyes.
Choose one, put it in your song, and boom hit song.
Yep! Or you need to pour out something.......
All consuming fire
Love poured out for you
Rushing water carries me away
Wagon
Sorry I'm a huge nerd
But my heart belongs to God
purplecatlover1825 randompizza I keep seeing you on videos completely unrelated to Starkid making these references and it’s honestly the best thing ever
@@xpa-beads501 I make references for anything everywhere
You’re a good good father
It’s who you are
Repeat times 100
Done
Even worse example from my church:
"You can have my heart,
you can have my heart,
you can have my heart,
you can have my heart,
you can have my heart,
woah."
That's it, that's the whole song.
@@sarahhunter2855 I know that.
@@sarahhunter2855 Creatively bankrupt, are we?
100 verses later “and I am loved by you” song ends.
@@sarahhunter2855 Yeah that song is so annoying I change it if it comes on.
"We have pretty much given up on reaching non-Christians...." That's the one line that has explained modern hermit-like Christian youth culture for the past 15 years.
^^^^^^^^ Spot on.
@Dancer, are you kidding? People are accepting Jesus every day through believers. There are youth doing great things for Jesus. If you only look at the negative, that is all you will get.
secretagentman
Agreed
secretagentman HA HA, most people are deconverting. Only reason why Christianity is still alive is indoctrination. Actually it's EVERY RELIGION.
As a non-Christian, let me say thank you.
"geographical references - storm, valley, desert"
Set our hearts on fire, lord with your desire, Need you to take me higher. I made these lyrics up and typed them in on google, and 3 songs came up lol
+Jay Pond, you know what's bad? My first thought was, "Hey, I think I know that song."
Not exaggerating.
1000th like hehe
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Sounds like a great name for a band: "The Storm-Valley Desert".
glorY!
gloRY!
glORY!
gLORY!
GLORY!!
*drums come in*
*generic Christian chorus.*
What a bop.
"glory glory glory "
*Battle Hymn of the Republic stares sternly*
One more glory and the song would have been a Dove Award winning smash hit. You missed the mark
Audrey Hoover 😅 exactly!
@@edwindantes539 😅😅
I was literally thinking of
“Glory, glory, GLORY! Lord God Almighty! Worthy is the King of Heaven. Oh raise your hands and sing.”
I think I am close. I haven’t heard that song in a while.
"You have to put out a Christian album, a Christmas album, a Live album, a Worship album and a Greatest Hits album. That's one heck of a career if you ask me!"
Lol!😂😂 Every Christian artist out there!
You forgot "unplugged"!
Don't forget the acoustic versions...😂😂😂
I'm a musician. (Organist/pianist,keyboardist) and have been playing in church since I was 12yrs old. (I'm 61 now) I've played for almost every denomination you can name, as well as schools, community groups, soloists, competitions, voice students, colleges, theaters musicals, clubs, you name it, I've been there. But, playing in church, was where my heart was.
But, I left the church a few years ago, because I didnt seem to fit "in" any longer. The rock bands, special lighting, mood settings, fog machines, worship team leaders who were more like rock "idols", etc. took me to a place whwre I didnt feel like I was in cburch any longer. It was more like my theater days, and the church was now NO different than any theater I played in. Worshiping the Most Holy One of Isreal should be so much more than the trite festival type "worship" that is now in the modern day church. The great hymns are gone, speaking and singjng words of knowledge and meaning are missing, and praying to the Most High has become a trendy, fun filled rock concert, instead of worshiping the One True HOLY LORD. I tried to fit in, and did for several years, but it kept getting more secular each year, to where there was no difference between a rock concert in a theater, and "church". Its nice to see your channel saying some of these things, thank you so much.
This is one of the reasons why my husband and I have really struggled with going to church these past few years. We're in our 30s and all we want is real genuine church, not trendy church. We've just had a little daughter and I really have struggled with not taking her to church regularly when church was such a large part of my life going up and well into my 20s. I don't know why but it just seems like it has changed and we are left behind. I am praying that we find community and other Christians that feel this way, because I feel very alone at the moment.
@@stacey738 Maybe try going to a Catholic church? They're pretty genuine and all about tradition.
@@rebekahjiracek1525 Yeach but the whole "praying to the saints" thing is totally not my thing.
It's almost like everyone nowadays cares more about enjoying themselves than actually dedicating themselves to a higher power. All while claiming the moniker of "spiritual" and claiming everyone but themselves who actually cares about such dedication "hypocrites".
This secular type music has almost destroyed the pentacostal movement. Now instead of worship, everyone just sways like there in a trance. Very few churches now that have real worship.
They forgot to mention to never actually say "Jesus" or "God"
God is sometimes okay...but Jesus never🤐
They kinda did by never mentioning it.
@@jonathanpalmer228 lol true
@@msjennifersantiago12 why
@@dawsonowens1207 unfortunately Satan has influenced or should I say perverted what God has predestined...the less we mention and acknowledge Jesus the less power we have...and we as Christ followers should know better but have allowed ourselves to be blindsided...hope this answers your why..
LOL to "vague struggles" and MORE WATER REFERENCES hahaha :'D
"If anything goes wrong, one of you can join the Newsboys"
I have a friend who did that!
*Dies*
snwbrdr67stx so true.
We call them the Revolving Door lol
Or Audio Adrenalin lol
I lost it from drowning, sinking, rain rain on my face. MORE WATER REFERENCES
Case in point, Hill$ong United’s biggest hit
🤣🤣🤣🤣
They forgot how everything has to mention being set on fire by the end of the song
Mi Les ahaha is that a Blimey Cow reference?
Mi Les 😂😂😂😂
YASSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! lololol
Ha. True.
In Beavis voice "FIRE! FIRE! Hehehe man! Christian music rules!"
thank you. I laughed. I cried. I bought some Hillsong albums.
Nice subtle VeggieTales reference. Score.
They seem to be shilling for their record label.
Steve VanDusen In the spirit of honesty, I appropriated your comment when I shared this video. 😉
Steve VanDusen lol
It moved me, Bob.
“We’ll let you remake Good Good Father”
Brilliant
LMAOOO
Ironically, the chords A D G are the chords in the song "Highway to hell"
*insert clever nickname* isn't a clever nickname You can also play Bad Moon Rising by CCR with those chords.
Why do you know this 😂
😂😂
@Eli it's a joke- because those are considered generic chords for pop rock songs.
👁👄👁
“Three chords, simple rhymes, vague struggle” nail on the head; I died from laughter
“If anything goes wrong, one of y’all can join the Newsboys.”
😂
I feel like they should have said Audio Adrenaline. They have had, what 3 or 4 lead singers? Newsboys has just had Peter Furler and Michael Tait.
@@barrettdecutler8979 Don't forget John James!
@Sister Angie legend says after airing this video. Newsboys lost another band member.
Don’t forget DC Talk 😆
I’ve seen Newsboys live at soul fest 🤪
This video literally offended every hipster at my church. Thank you! - John
@EF pass me my crusade helmet
I mean Christian music is literally at this point worse than pop music in regards to formulaic writing, as funny as this video was it's only funny because it's completely true. They know since they can push away criticism by playing the "God card" of music; they can write absolutely bland and meaningless music and Christians will still listen to it. The whole idea is "well it's easy to listen to and sing along to, and it's coming from a good place", and then because of that we can completely ignore just how bland it is because it says the word God in it. It's kinda disgusting to me, but idk. Anyone who gets offended by that is stupid, because it's the truth.
@@mav.- Oh my gosh, yes! I hate it.
I miss the early stuff. It just proves how much of a sellout the organization really is.
@@mav.- I mostly agree with you. I mean I still think that everyone has their own opinion/style and that's fine, but I personally really don't like the repettitiveness either.
~:~
@@mav.- Ye. The funny part is people will say metal is "satan music" and then turn around and listen to "good good father x100" whilst my "satan music" has lyrics with much more meaning and sing much better praise to God.
As a Christian, I love this so much.
Ti Y
The content creator is a Christian - so is the rest of the cast
really? he is christian?
He does his stand up at Church's across the country.
*Only an Original Christian ✝ kid remembers watching veggie tales in sunday school*
Hailey Welman when I was a Christian kid it was all about The Music Machine. Veggie Tales was still decades away.
We were Catholic.... So I got to watch it at home! 😋👍
Oh my gosh yes
Veggie tales was my childhood
Us OCs
I personally love the mass hymns way more than current christian radio music.
same here- as Christian as I and my family are, we can't stand Christian music :/
Mass hymns are amazing
Same. My church still mostly sings hymns.
You should listen to yet not I but through Christ in me. It’s like a hymn but a little more modern
Fundamental and reformed Christian Churches enjoy hymns
Wow! I'm so glad my wife introduced me to your videos. You guys are great.
Auburn Medical Group are they christain
In this verse, Samuel, one of the early leaders of Israel, orders genocide against a neighbouring people:
“This is what the Lord Almighty says... ‘Now go and strike Amalek and devote to destruction all that they have. Do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’” (1 Samuel 15:3)The ending of Psalm 137, a psalm which was made into a disco calypso hit by Boney M, is often omitted from readings in church:
“Happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us - he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.” (Psalm 137:9)The Lord is speaking to Abraham in this story where God commands him to sacrifice his son:
‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.’ (Genesis 22:2)
Auburn Medical Group that’s like so accurate
Same
How is anyone not wondering how a group has a wife
If you listen to Christian radio for 1 hour, you can't tell where one song ends and the next begins.
Same guitar effects and drum beat in every song
This is so accurate it hurts.
Accreate
This is hilarious...except now I have Good Good Father stuck in my head.
yeah, me too.
Dan Becker it's a beautiful song
Dan Becker Housefires wrote that song and they're a little bit less of stereotypical Christian music if you're into genuine worship music
Dan Becker I love that song!
I want to remake Good Good Father. Let's all get together and do it at Chik fil a hahaha. We can call it Good Good Feather
Blessings, by Laura Story was written based on life experiences. Laura wrote it while her husband was in the hospital with cancer. It’s an amazing song. It really touches your heart ❤️
vague struggles.
"Uh, you ever heard of Winter Jam?"
Wow. This guy pulls no punches. He was *AT* Winter Jam!
Yes. Saw him there. 😂
"His robes for mine: God’s justice is appeased.
Jesus is crushed, and thus the Father’s pleased.
Christ drank God’s wrath on sin, then cried, 'Tis done!'
Sin’s wage is paid; propitiation won."
The hymns are where its at.
I don't think I've ever heard that hymn, but pretty profound lyrics.
"...if anything goes wrong, one of you guys can join The Newsboys..." BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
I didn't get that
It's a reference to Michael Tate joining the Newsboys but it also has overtones of iconic bands like Petra who changed their singer... the sarcastic point is: why start something new/original when you can just shuffle a few pieces around and capitalize on the existing market value of the current band name?
+Bob Edwards Haha thanks. I get it now
And audio adrenaline too haha
Bob Edwards also the fact that there are 4 people in the band and 12 former members
Wow, a little too close to home... I LOVE IT
The problem with most 'Contemporary Christian Music' is that it has abandoned Jesus.
It stews on struggles; or refers to some being that could just as easily be a romantic partner, rather than the Creator Almighty. It tries so hard to be 'seeker-sensitive' that it fails to deliver Who people are seeking. It seeks to remake God as needing man, instead of man needing God. Some of it seems to lack reverence.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. There does not seem to be an honest understanding of the desperate straits that man is in, nor of the magnitude of God's grace and mercy in delivering us from Hell.
Much of what is passed off as Christian music only vaguely fits the bill. It is pop music first, and Christian second.
We need to get to a place where we understand that God is to be feared. We have grace and mercy, yes; but the Bible warns very strongly about the dangers of using that grace as an excuse to go along with the world Monday through Saturday, and the results of being a Christian in word only.
We need music which recognizes that regardless of our struggles, we are called to be holy and righteous even if it costs us everything. God is not a genie, or a magic fairy Who does our wishes. We are His creation, made to do His wishes, and our music should reflect that.
Jjjj Cccc Exactly.....exactly......exactly. Let it be so among us.
Yesss
Example maybr; you say Lauren daigle
Agreed!! Couldn't have said it better myself!
Jjjj Cccc Yessss speak on it!
The holy trinity of christian music chords was incorrect. The correct chords are:
G5
Dsus
C9
And don't forget the relative minor (Em) in the bridge
Exactly those chords!! And let's not forget the 'Bing-chinga-CHING' style of guitar strumming that not only is about 90% of Christian music rhythm, but also about 90% of today's country music too. Awful, awful stuff.
Hey man,
You forgot about the most important chord................ Gsus.
Casey Goines C9, same thing.
Zack Whaley I think he was making a joke.
Don't you mean Gsus? (Christian pun)
The water part got me😂 I was even thinking of 10 more songs with a water theme in my head😂😂
Water is very common imagery in a ton of music
That old hymn "Trust and Obey"..simple words but powerful message..makes you think about your life as you worship
+Gerald Njuguna --Amen! I'm glad to see SOMEONE here who knows what *actual* Christian worship music is!
God bless you, brother! These people here in comments are clueless. You're the ONLY one I have found thus far who KNOWS what TRUE worship music is! That's sad to me.. Pray for them all.
I remember singing that in church when I was younger.
"if it hadn't been for that sloppy wet kiss line he'd be at the passion conference right now" hahaha
The Forehead lol same
Cory Knuth That line has been such a debatable subject among my praise and worship team, and apparently others. lol
The Forehead Well, some people like myself think it sounds cheesy. I've been in praise and worship for 13 years and when I learned of the "Unforseen kiss" version, I insisted on using that. And I also never knew who did the original.
Spot on too funny! Hope you guys enjoy my channel as well!
We use the sloppy wet kiss version at church camp. The kids like that version better because they relate better to it.
YES!! Dead on. This is why I'm 100% Christian but 0% fan of Christian music. I'm pretty much over it in three lines.
Appreciated!! I'll be sure to look into some of these artists I haven't heard of. A few of them I know are good, but are a bit too "vanilla" for me. ;)
For King and Country is soo worth it!!!
check out a youtubers page: The DJ's Disciple --- mixes, from all kind, ain't vanilla by all means and best of all, it's Christian
genuinelight4ever don't forget to check out Mr. Mints too. webpage is www.soundcloud.com/mrmintsofficial
genuinelight4ever Try checking out the band Attalus. Incredibly diverse and sincere. Fell in love with them instantly. Way different from CCM.
“And if God ain’t real, real isn’t.”
~ NF
NF is awesome
Wow. That's really good.
thanks John for making this video. I am Musician who is Christian who has been trying to put a band together for 5 years. My music comes from the heart, Is rock and will have no repetitive lyrics that are empty. I know that sells records. But as God knows my heart he knows the kind of music I listen too and want to write and how it will reach people
Jeff Tyma keep it up
Jeff Tyma like ryan shuppe
Hey Jeff do you have anything on Noisetrade? I love classic rock sounds and would enjoy listening to your stuff.
"We'll let you remake Good Good Father." Lol. SO wrong.
Every time my mother turns on the radio, even through my own headphones, even through my own daydreaming, I can INSTANTLY tell when a Christian song has come on. And because they all sound the exact same, my brain is always trying to "remember" the song, even though I've never heard it before...
It wasn't always like this. But then the 2000s happened and the rest is history.
Christopher Kendalls
Exactly.
I'm late to reply, but your spot on. I don't see what other's see in CCM nowadays, I've been listening to CCM for a little over 20 years and the mid 2000s changed everything.
I can't stand Air1 or Klove any more :/ I used to have those on 24-7, now it's Metal all the way.
My friends have moved on to Rap or Hard core bands, CCM is just so awful that more and more are turning away from it.
Non Christians don't even listen to CCM at all, I've met more metal heads that aren't saved, that listen to Christian metal ( yes there's a lot of bands out there, especially from Metal Core through Black ) and are totally fine with it.
Trying to find someone who isn't a Christian that listens to Newsboys or has even heard of them is a challenge in and of itself.
Nuff said.
Thanks for subscribing
But then Rich Mullins happened...
If it's popular,
It's probably unbiblical.
That's why believers are also known as, The Remnant.
~
WAIT … What a great name for my band!
THE REMNANT !!!
(Now what is the name of this record label?)
You left out one popular CCM song format...the Jesus is my boyfriend songs. Lines like this could be in any love song.... You make me feel so good.’ ‘I’m falling in love with you.’ ‘Oh, I adore you.’‘Touch me, touch me, 'I love the way you hold me' and the list goes on and on.
"I want to touch you" is another. Plus even though there's some truth to the lyrics in Draw Me Close to You, it still sounds way too sensual and romantic...
"Oh you make me feel so good" "Don't leave me alone" "I'm yours and you're mine"
southpark dunked that ball a long time ago
Dancer for Yeshua that’s because a relationship with God is more than romantic. In fact it is better than the normal romance here that we know of
RockyMtn Hiker we see the way we are. Paul had an encounter with Christ- which could be seen as God “touching his heart”. And until we go past religious routine to actually falling in love-through the Holy Spirit - with all that Jesus is, Christ-like living would be elusive and frustrating.
Guess what I’m trying to say is: you gotta stop processing those lyrics through sensual filters. They speak more to having a personal walk with God, where your heart is open to Him and His word, beyond just being perfunctory “Christians”
"We've basically given up on reaching out to non-Christians" SO SAD BUT SO TRUE! That's what I like about bands that give out music that can be interpreted in many different ways. Like Skillet and Thousand Foot Crutch.
Check out day of fire, 12 stones , flyleaf. Think youll like some songs
I think you'd like Nine Lashes
Yeah..
It is hard to find good Christian music. Although I've found myself liking some of the mainstream music and adding it to my playlist, I end up finding myself wanting more of the old hymns and not the "oh poor me and my vague issue" stuff. I want more praise music that just sings about God being just awesome. It's not supposed to be about us anyway, and if it is, shouldn't the songs be more specific as to what we should do to live a passionate and Christlike life?
I also really like the artists from the 60s to the 80s when music in general was developing more. There's Larry Norman and Petra, who have made a lot of profound songs.
Sorry for the rant but this video opened the floodgates. *WATER REFERENCE*
There's plenty of good Christian music out there. Examples: Danny Gokey, Elevation Worship, Lacrae, Housefire 3, Casting Crowns, Israel Houghton, Micah Stampley, Fred Hammond, NF, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, Skillet etc. The problem with Christian music, is that the radio likes playing the same songs repeatedly from generic artists, so people are lead to believe that all Christian music sucks.
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Try Messianic music.
I completely agree with you. All of that music was far superior to the cheap, watered down (another water reference, heh heh), Christian music we have now.
Keith Green
if you're gonna have A, D, and G chords, you definitely also need Bm
hahaah quadrinity
esMusicalus yeah, make it so basic, you're half-trained worship leader with a capo can play every song on Sundays! LOL
and c
Get out heathen!
G C Em D....with a capo wherever you feel like it. Put it on blindfolded
That shot at Jars Of Clay kind of stung... because I love that song.
Now I'm hungry for Chick fil A.
SteventheThorn lmao
I heard someone right after taking a bite of chicken sandwich, "Mmmmm homophobia never tasted so good!" 😟
Darla Dixon just because we disagree with the lifestyle doesn't make us homophobic, how many times do I have to say it ? Really !
Becky Boofer
Calling it a lifestyle shows you think it is a choice, like wearing Levi's instead of Wrangler. I also don't think I said you are homophobic. Hating gay people doesn't make someone phobic, it makes them obviously ignorant of biology.
joanna destiny Then being heterosexual must be a lifestyle too.
I wish I could like this twice.
Fishhunter2014 me too...So I'm creating another account! ;)
Apparently the CCM "word of the year" for 2018 is "fear." I've heard so many singers oppose it - calling it a liar, breaking up with it, etc.
In all seriousness, why does everyone make a version of everyone else's song? I hear the same song by 5 different artists. What's the deal?
Brett Davis remixes
It's not just the Christian music industry. Anyone remember "I swear" done by both All-4-one and John Michael Montgomery? Any given song can be used by multiple groups depending on the writers and contract deals.
The CCM industry is unoriginal nowadays.
Westdog 01 I’m of that opinion. Having played in a church band for 4 years, there was clearly a formula that was used. Artists doing covers is also more rampant in Christian music than any other genre of music I’m aware of. Literally 5 or more versions of the same song is crazy. If I listen to CCM it’s only because I have my daughter with me. I get nothing from the lyrics or musical ideas.
Everyone remakes other ppls songs because those are 25 songs K-love will play 😂 but seriously 😢
#Relevant HAHAHAAHHA this has to be the best Christian satire I've seen so far 😂😂😂😂
"Uh idk this is a big one OCEANS"
"Check mate"
😂😂😂
Very funny and very true. Watching this should not just make us laugh, but also make us truly examine the state of Christianity in this country where we can laugh at this so hard because the majority of it is true.
YES! NAILED IT! What really bothers me is that there are also tons of talented and original Christian bands out there playing on the side, but they fall under the same umbrella term. To me that's like not making a distinction between funk and disco. Can we have a term for the kind of Christian music that all sounds the same, talks about the same stuff, and has the same set of chords, and have a different term for a Christian music that's actually music?
That term is CCM
@@VickiChristchurchNZ Because it's a useful distinction we're missing.
“If it wasn’t for the sloppy wet kiss line he’d be at the passion conference right now”
That's the right way to sing it on Sundays, even if the worship leaders try to say otherwise. Sloppy wet kiss or no kiss at all damn it
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is going to sound weird but the way I judge christian products is if it feels like they are trying to sell me it just cause I'm a christian; basically creating something to reach a demographic just to make money. if I feel that in your music, book, movie etc.
I'm not going to like it.
Also when the Christian industry is CONSTANTLY happy and fluffy. Y'all life hurts. The psalms are not just praises but laments which always end in praise. This is why I like christian rock and rap because they talk about real issues but still end in praise.
Peace Love Hoppyness so true. Jesus was real and current. He dealt with social, economic and spiritual issues to reach the whole person. 😊
You should check out Remedy Drive. They are doing some really interesting things with their musical content as far as lyrics go, and they talk about a ton of difficult topics with a lot of candor.
A few of my favorite songs are :
Breathe - Dunsin Oyekan
Refiner - Maverick city music
Imela & There is a place - both by Nathaniel Bassey
I really hope this helps someone
Yeess refiner
This is why Christian Hard Rock/Metal is where its at. The passion and honesty in the lyrics is always so filled with conviction, I feel closer to God when listening to it.
Admit it, you’ve got nearly every song on the K-love radio memorized
I thought it was K-LUV...
WHY IS THIS DUDE STALKING ME
that radio is so artificial
Especially since the only genres they play on Christian radio is pop/soft rock and gospel (not to mention that they're on segregated "black" and "white" stations)
Its like you have to give up on quality music when you become Christian. Play some gospel reggae, jazz, afro-beats, latin and island praise!
Or throw a finger picked guitar or a killer bass line at least 😧
I often struggle to find good modern Christian music even when browsing Tidal or researching online. Most of my favorites come from older bands such as Jars of Clay, PFR, DC Talk, Petra, and Creed. DC talk was good enough to make secular radio stations request that the band place less emphasis on Jesus so they could air them.
Preach! I feel like sometimes our faith can become segregated.
I played bass in a college gospel choir for 3 years and never had a dull moment!
Skillet is a great Christian rock band that isn't super soft and wholesome
You don't have to give up on good music, you just have to stop listening to the radio.
********Wow!!!!!!******* ... Instantly, I remembered a quick conversation from my early 20s (about 20 years ago). I had an interest in becoming a Christian show producer. I happened to meet one at a coffee shop concert. He seemed very honest and weary, telling me with a sigh he thought there was too much "Industry" in the Christian music industry.
John Crist is right on!!!!
Literally. Toby Mac is the only person I know that tries different styles and even then his lyrics are kind of the same.
eh even his "musical uniqueness" is really sad compared to other non-Christian artists.
Are you freaking kidding me????/He is one of the worst offenders. If one of his songs didn't include a thousand Oh oh oh's in in the chorus, I would fall over and die of a stroke. His CRAP MUSIC is bubble gum for Christians and he is no spring chicken.
FWC Disciple look up bounce back by kamban. Most of his songs are fire
I love TobyMac!
He sounds like Justin Timberlake sometimes.
Before we start this: you guys haven't voted for Hilary?
D Double JT no
@@danielderma3473 yeah she's an idiot
I wouldn't vote for her if I was a liberal.
Leroy Lowe I’m democratic (only 17 though) and I wouldn’t have voted for her lol
@@danielderma3473 IKR shes a complete moron
2:22 I’m Christian and can say that politics is one of the main things that is taking us further from Jesus.
NF kinda defies this 😂😂
LeafTheLeopard 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gotta be an nf fan to get it
Oh my god so true!
That’s the point.. he rarely talks about it
He probably has vague struggle tattooed on his ass.
My mom gets mad at me because I don't like listening to Joy FM all the time because I say all Christian music is the same.
I have those friends who listen to nothing but Christian music on the radio 24/7. Look, I love God and all, but doesn't it get a _little_ tedious?
0:38 OMG When they played the Christian Chord chart, I was INSTANTLY transported to church! Like, "I know this song!!!" 😂🤣😂🤣
You just made this Larry Norman, Steve Taylor, Rez Band fan's day. Thank you.
Don't forget Petra!
Basement Berean ; Steve Taylor! Yes! Remember the song, Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's and Ballad of Baby Doe?!?
It's so good to see others feel the way I do about Christian music these days! This is so accurate!
“The revolving doors” that was brutal! Hahahaha!
I love John mark McMillan, I always made this point to everyone and it’s good to see that I’m not alone
Deju vu of Blimey Cow.
Emma Jones uh wat
Alexander Ferguson Blimey Cow did a hilarious video called "How to right a worship song in 3 minutes" or something like that and is similar in many ways, but both videos are fantastic.
write ;) lol
Or better yet, "how to rightly write a worship song" lolol!
One of us one of us!!!
Every country song includes these words:
-Dirt roads
-Girl
-Truck
-Saturday/Friday night
-Etc.
If ya got more put them in the comments
QUEEN QUEEN beer
America
Carson Slaven true. I forgot about that
Creek
Whiskey
Train.
More! Water! References! 😂
Every pastor preaches to listen to Christian music instead of “secular music” 🤦🏽♂️, but this video kind of describes why I don’t for a reason. I am a musician, but musically I can’t stand listening to songs that sound the same. Not here to hate btw. Now if radio channels like the Fish in my state of GA (idk if they play the fish anywhere else) plays like Black Choir Gospel, ooooo I’d pull over to the side of the road just to get dancing and singing
The strong bass sounds drive me stinkin' nuts. I tell my wife to shut it off!
The Fish started here in Nashville, TN and believe it or not they were actually progressive for Christian station when they first started out.
EVERY pastor? Well that’s not true lol
My dad, who happens to be a pastor, doesn't care what I listen to. He doesn't even like this type of Christian music. it's great.
As a Christian, I listen to secular music; I feel it's fine as long as it's not something outright Satanic.
this is literally my pet peeve as a musician and a christian. I hate how most common Christian songs all follow the same formula and become tired and uncreative. this commentary on it is funny though, appreciate someone actually commenting on it.
Wait... wait.. wait.."We'll let you remake 'Good Good Father.'.""
Hahaha That John Mark McMillan reference
As a professional musician who grew up in church I've always been drawn to worship and prophetic worship music...artists like Israel Houghton...Jesus Culture...Planetshakers...Marvin Sapp and Hillsong just to name a few...what I've also learned is the more you grow in Christ, your taste in music sort of evolves...worship to me is a very deep intimate session with the creator and I've always been drawn to that type of music.
I'm curious to know what the satire would look like if this were to focus on actual worship music. It seems to me that a lot of Christian music isn't actually sung *to* God, but instead it's just about generally Christianity-related topics. Thankfully that seems to be changing a bit, but I'm hoping the industry as a whole will catch on sooner rather than later. I would so much rather be singing to God than just singing about something that is faith-related. When I turn on the radio, I want to hear a song that can take me into full-on worship mode. I would love to hear Him being glorified over the airwaves.
dagman85 true. Now I realize that they aren't sung to God but are more about talking about struggles that other believers deal with.
True!!!
It would look exactly the same. I also love worship songs sung to God, and especially prefer them over vaguely faith-related songs, but that doesn't mean all worship songs are made equal. A lot of them contain the very same vague, repetative, boring lyrics.
Actually I'm glad that there's a variety of worship and struggle-related songs cuz worship songs alone get boring fast. Sure, you're singing to God but the context must vary. That's just my opinion.
dagman85 try Kari Jobe, Hillary Scott, Elevation Worship, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Amanda Cool, to name a few
“If anything goes wrong one of you guys can join the newsboys.” I DIED at that part! 😂
Lacey sturm is my fav Christian rock artist been a fan ever since flyleaf ❤
Yes I love her! And Flyleaf is one of those special bands that “crossed over” to mainstream rock stations!
@@leeleel.674 Exactly!! ❤❤❤
@@brandyguitron6729 You know she still sings? Check out Love Reflect Back.
@@Unknownevanuser yeah! I ordered it a couple days ago! ❤
As a worship musician this is hilarious. It has been quite the track the last 12 years watching things come into what they are now. I used to be in a band but now it’s backing tracks featuring a band, lol
How does this not have 2 million views. This is hilarious.
0:20 "Dirt roads, trucks, multiple uses of the word girl, oh shoot that's country music" I'm dying 😂😂😂😂
Someone else may have mentioned this staple of Contemporary Christian music.... the repetition of phrases. Today in church we repeated the same 3 word phrase 13, yes, 13 times in a row!! Last Sunday, different church 4 word phrase repeated 8 times in a row. Are the writers too lazy to come up with more than a few words and a variety of notes? It's so frustrating...definitely not soul stirring!!
I went to this church where after the 3rd chorus, they repeated the bridge, then the chorus again, then the bridge again... You get the point. Like 3 songs lasted about half an hour, if I remember right. I haven't been there in awhile.
Check out Psalm 136!
Funny, Christian, and sarcastic... All words that I thought just described me. Now I have company. It's who we arrrrrreee
THEN: Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now im found was blind but now I see.
NOW: Our God reigns(x8)
I’m both laughing and crying because of how this video points out the flaws of the ccm industry. My heart is filled with joy and great sadness simultaneously.