Comments for sporadical. http://theclem.wordpress.com unregulated reviews Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:42:16 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on “Jesus Messiah,” Chris Tomlin by Lucaso http://theclem.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/jesus-messiah-chris-tomlin/#comment-27 Lucaso Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:42:16 +0000 http://theclem.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-27 Hmmm... I'm gonna have to say that I don't like the song that much. The lyrics are stellar of course, who can argue with those? But the melody and composition to me leaves me wondering. It's extremely predictable and to me that says that an artist hasn't spent enough time on the melodic content of their song. I will remind those reading that in Revelation the elders never cease to say day and night: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." If simplicity is a sin then someone ought to advise the elders standing in God's very presence. However back to the point at hand. Some predictable songs stick in my head, but this one doesn't. After the song is over I'm left wondering, how did that go again? Maybe not the worst song I've ever heard certainly, but definitely forgettable in my opinion. However I love Chris Tomlin and his music is used regularly by me in leading worship so this should not be interpreted as a slam on him. Hmmm… I’m gonna have to say that I don’t like the song that much. The lyrics are stellar of course, who can argue with those? But the melody and composition to me leaves me wondering. It’s extremely predictable and to me that says that an artist hasn’t spent enough time on the melodic content of their song.

I will remind those reading that in Revelation the elders never cease to say day and night: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” If simplicity is a sin then someone ought to advise the elders standing in God’s very presence.

However back to the point at hand. Some predictable songs stick in my head, but this one doesn’t. After the song is over I’m left wondering, how did that go again? Maybe not the worst song I’ve ever heard certainly, but definitely forgettable in my opinion.

However I love Chris Tomlin and his music is used regularly by me in leading worship so this should not be interpreted as a slam on him.

]]> Comment on “Jesus Messiah,” Chris Tomlin by theclem http://theclem.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/jesus-messiah-chris-tomlin/#comment-14 theclem Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:08:26 +0000 http://theclem.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-14 Different strokes for different folks... I'm not discrediting this song's ability to be encouraging to be some people - even edifying for others, but personally, I would have a difficult time worshiping with this because I would be so distracted by its plainness. There are times when a simple worship song is much better than a convoluted one, but I'm not sure simplicity is what Tomlin was going for, and there are ways to be simple without being trite (see "Let My Words Be Few" by Matt Redman). I would also have such trouble teaching this song to a congregation because it feels like I'm not really teaching a new song, but an old one rehashed. But when it comes down to it, it's really the heart that matters (/end cheesiness) and this song touches you, all the more power to it. I'm a big fan of Tomlin and wish him the best, but I think I'll stick to "How Great is Our God" for now. :) Different strokes for different folks… I’m not discrediting this song’s ability to be encouraging to be some people – even edifying for others, but personally, I would have a difficult time worshiping with this because I would be so distracted by its plainness. There are times when a simple worship song is much better than a convoluted one, but I’m not sure simplicity is what Tomlin was going for, and there are ways to be simple without being trite (see “Let My Words Be Few” by Matt Redman). I would also have such trouble teaching this song to a congregation because it feels like I’m not really teaching a new song, but an old one rehashed.

But when it comes down to it, it’s really the heart that matters (/end cheesiness) and this song touches you, all the more power to it. I’m a big fan of Tomlin and wish him the best, but I think I’ll stick to “How Great is Our God” for now. :)

]]> Comment on “Jesus Messiah,” Chris Tomlin by Tim http://theclem.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/jesus-messiah-chris-tomlin/#comment-8 Tim Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:01:48 +0000 http://theclem.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-8 In response to the above comments about the Church being 'weaned off baby food' .... Regardless of the quality of this tune, I'm not sure Chris (or anyone else) writing more complex melodies is exactly the kind of "food" that is going to grow and nurture God's people! It is definitely encouraging to praise God together singing wonderful songs, yes it is great when the music is original and interesting and we should encourage our songwriters in that, however the kind of Church maturing "food" talked about in the Bible is teaching about our wonderful King and Saviour Jesus, not intricate melodies (ie. 1 Cor 2 & Hebrew 5-6). In some way perhaps we should applaud Chris for the lyric of this song which draws us back to that which gives all Christian's hope - Jesus Messiah and what he's done! In response to the above comments about the Church being ‘weaned off baby food’ ….

Regardless of the quality of this tune, I’m not sure Chris (or anyone else) writing more complex melodies is exactly the kind of “food” that is going to grow and nurture God’s people!

It is definitely encouraging to praise God together singing wonderful songs, yes it is great when the music is original and interesting and we should encourage our songwriters in that, however the kind of Church maturing “food” talked about in the Bible is teaching about our wonderful King and Saviour Jesus, not intricate melodies (ie. 1 Cor 2 & Hebrew 5-6).

In some way perhaps we should applaud Chris for the lyric of this song which draws us back to that which gives all Christian’s hope – Jesus Messiah and what he’s done!

]]> Comment on “7 Things,” Miley Cyrus by theclem http://theclem.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/7-things-miley-cyrus/#comment-7 theclem Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:33:36 +0000 http://theclem.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-7 Music isn't limited by time or age; good music doesn't cater to only one audience and seeks to influence more than one demographic. - Clem Music isn’t limited by time or age; good music doesn’t cater to only one audience and seeks to influence more than one demographic.

- Clem

]]> Comment on “7 Things,” Miley Cyrus by joey http://theclem.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/7-things-miley-cyrus/#comment-6 joey Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:38:38 +0000 http://theclem.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-6 Maybe your too old to be reviewing current music? Maybe you should review Frank Sinatra's latest effort, instead. Maybe your too old to be reviewing current music? Maybe you should review Frank Sinatra’s latest effort, instead.

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