"You just can't find good Christian Music Videos or albums" ...I've heard it said, but it does seem all the great stuff is found by referral. A lot of Christians already have their playlist's of favorite artists, however for those who are just seeking... the search can be quite tiresome. The main reason I think, is because "christian" means many things to many people... so doing a online search may not give you even remotely what you want. Many times I have asked people if they have heard the new Christian Music, only to get back... "It all sounds the same" ...oh contraire mon frere... there is a world of inspiration in any form you can imagine, the following are a few of my faves new and old...
POD-Payable On Death... the name of a Christian Music Band who has made an impact on this generation and definitely ones to come. Each hard-hitting edgy music video produced by these guys portrays a gripping message of life in its rawest state... check these guys out on Facebook or YouTube for more info...
http://www.facebook.com/PayableOnDeathPO...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOESyEljm...Toby Mac a great artist... rap to vocals, this guy leaves it all on the table. Back in the day he led the DC Talk group... I was privileged to see one of their first performances in Kimberly, British Columbia, Canada... Awesome! Anything this guy does makes a dent... fun, inspiring and provocative... Toby Mac is Back!
http://www.facebook.com/tobymachttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coHKdhAZ9..."Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986) is a Contemporary Christian and R&B singer-songwriter and occasional actress. In 1998, she signed to ForeFront Records when she was 12 years old, and recorded her first album Genuine (2000), which sold 13,000 in the first week of release."
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacie-Orr...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUOcQnWbk...Third Day... Rock/ Christian Rock/Gospel Rock/Southern Rock... These guys kick-it Southern Style... a great addition to your playlist, worship and praise with some fun thrown in... good stuff that touches the heart...
http://www.facebook.com/ThirdDay?sk=app_...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3i-_VWxO...Nicole C. Mullen...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpCaNBhK4...Petra - Stand Up...
http://www.facebook.com/Petraband?sk=app...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w6o1zNW0...T-Bone: The Fighting Temptations...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqME8qsnr...Years ago we had a Youth Center and set it up much like a pub with monitors and screens, that featured different Christian music... for the most part we drew a crowd that wasn't "christian" and they loved it! Not because of the music, but because of the social mix... hanging out playing pool, listening to loud music... just having a ton of fun. It makes me wonder if Church was more like a pub, if more people would show up. It can get a little stuffy at times in a Church... no wonder sometimes that people think that Christians can't have fun... if that is all they see.
We take for granted that if I don't like a certain music genre others won't too... I encourage everyone to step into another's world... in music, culture and social events. It may give you a greater appreciation for the ones you are trying to reach and connect with. "Walk a mile in their shoes" ...that way if things don't work out, you can console yourself with the fact, that you are an entire mile away from them,
with a new pair of shoes !:]