Are there any Gospel/Church Songs that you Dont like???

[Manofchrist101]

I'm not an Israel fan, but I will say this: his formula works for him. He's a very successful artist and has contributed a great deal to modern P&W. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that for this generation, he's probably contributed more to P&W than any other gospel artist.

I dont judge quality in terms of popularity....kim kardashian is popular and makes money as a successful tv personality but i wouldnt call that quality....Justin beiber has defined the tweens of our day but i wouldnt call that quality either.

[LaylaMonroe]

I dont judge quality in terms of popularity....kim kardashian is popular and makes money as a successful tv personality but i wouldnt call that quality....Justin beiber has defined the tweens of our day but i wouldnt call that quality either.

Ummm, first of all, welcome to LGM.

Secondly, I didn't say anything about quality - and I hate to break this to you, but non-musicians (who, by the way, make up the majority of an artist's fan base) couldn't care less about chord progressions. Most don't even know what that means. My comment has nothing to do with whether Israel puts out what you define as quality music (you do realize that that's pretty subjective, right?) and I never mentioned anything about his popularity. My comment is giving due respect to the person who contributed significantly to the introduction of what we know as P&W music as a genre. I'm not a fan, like I said, but I do believe in giving credit where it's due. I believe Israel Houghton is deserving of credit for what he has contributed to Christian/gospel music, not for record sales, 'quality of music,' or number of chord progressions.

[chevonee]

We used to wear this song out...."Don't let me miss heaven" by Bryan Wilson

Don't Let Me Miss Heaven.AVI

[THE WOLFMAN]

just to chime in,

If you wanna hear how israel really gets down check out his "Timeless Christmas" there's a lot more to him than "I am a friend of God."

And I do agree a lotta israel/lakewood stuff sounds the same. But as a music director that sees to the needs of the congregation and not my uber-musical tastes, his/Lakewood's stuff "congregationally" works, and works well.

and hes White/Jamaican, i believe.

[nessalynn77]

I love Israel.  Sometimes it's love/hate, LOL.  But he's good, and I believe he's genuinely himself and genuinely a worshipper, which is another rarity.

[SirTJ]

just to chime in,

If you wanna hear how israel really gets down check out his "Timeless Christmas" there's a lot more to him than "I am a friend of God."

One of my FAVORITES. I play that joint year-round.

In fact, all of Israel's studio work is a better representation of his musical capacity than his live stuff. His team writes good MUSIC...but they're usually found on his less-popular projects and not all of them are "sunday morning"-friendly.

[sjonathan02]

I love Israel.  Sometimes it's love/hate, LOL.  But he's good, and I believe he's genuinely himself and genuinely a worshipper, which is another rarity.

This.

[betnich]

But as far as his music goes....it ALL SOUNDS THE SAME TO ME.......alternative rock!....a few guitar licks here and there but very little chord progression...and it all blends together blandly

sounds a bit like "I Give Myself Away" and songs of that ilk...

[3rd-Day]

98% of them. I can barely stand to listen to gospel music. 

[Manofchrist101]

Ummm, first of all, welcome to LGM.

Secondly, I didn't say anything about quality - and I hate to break this to you, but non-musicians (who, by the way, make up the majority of an artist's fan base) couldn't care less about chord progressions. Most don't even know what that means. My comment has nothing to do with whether Israel puts out what you define as quality music (you do realize that that's pretty subjective, right?) and I never mentioned anything about his popularity. My comment is giving due respect to the person who contributed significantly to the introduction of what we know as P&W music as a genre. I'm not a fan, like I said, but I do believe in giving credit where it's due. I believe Israel Houghton is deserving of credit for what he has contributed to Christian/gospel music, not for record sales, 'quality of music,' or number of chord progressions.

Why does him "defining a generation" mean he deserves credit?????

If he didnt define it well then he doesnt deserve credit in my opinion

[LaylaMonroe]

Why does him "defining a generation" mean he deserves credit?????

If he didnt define it well then he doesnt deserve credit in my opinion

Your asking that question is evidence to me that I should just tap out.

See you on another thread.

[3rd-Day]

just to chime in,

If you wanna hear how israel really gets down check out his "Timeless Christmas" there's a lot more to him than "I am a friend of God."And I do agree a lotta israel/lakewood stuff sounds the same. But as a music director that sees to the needs of the congregation and not my uber-musical tastes, his/Lakewood's stuff "congregationally" works, and works well.and hes White/Jamaican, i believe.

Luther Mano Hanes had a big hand in the production. I do like this project though.

I agree. The simplicity of his "Lakewood Stuff" works very well.

[LaylaMonroe]

Ah, now I remember. It's "He Reigns" by Kevin LeVar. Yeah... that song is really spooky...

Listening now.

I will let you know whether you have a right to be spooked or not.

[LaylaMonroe]

LOL bc I see what you meant.

LMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sjonathan02]

LOL bc I see what you meant.

LMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1 I have no idea what 'ghost lions' are but +1. 














And, no, Sketch, you don't have to explain it. 

[LaylaMonroe]

Yeah, for the record, I have no idea what ghost lions are either, but it sounds like one more thing to worry about when I'm trying to go to sleep, so I'll pass on the explanation.

[sjonathan02]

LMSocksO I don't think it requires explanation. LOL

















*proverbially biting my fingers to keep from explaining it*

Yeah, for the record, I have no idea what ghost lions are either, but it sounds like one more thing to worry about when I'm trying to go to sleep, so I'll pass on the explanation.

 

[Steelpulz]

"Hallelujah Is the Highest Praise", I don't like it because it is not.

[THE WOLFMAN]

curious, what is it?

[pastor j sands]

Byron Cage's Air I breathe...............the song in itself is cool.......it's those "B Cage mutters" he does in between phrases that really grinds my gears, lol

Actually he does that in a lot of songs, lol