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Hey, I didn't see any threads about music tastes. I was just curious as to what kind of music you guys liked to listen to and/or play? (secular and non-secular alike)
 
My taste in music is rather... varied, i suppose would be the word for it. I'll listen to anything but rap and country types (classified as a general supergenre of course, variations like hip hop and bluegrass would also be classified under these two).
I listen to of soundtracks from games (Halo, Dow II -which is available for free on steam-, and FF), movies (LOTR, Star Wars, etc.), and I listen to more contemporary christian music (skillet, TFK, OC Supertones, Rich Mullins, Red, etc.), and christian metal (War of Ages, Living Sacrifice, Haste the Day, etc.)
I also listen to a bunch of secular music as well, ranging from AC/DC, Metallica, etc. and going into random stuff like Presidents of the USA, They Might be Giants, Alter Bridge, Ayreon, Nightwish, and on and on...
 
i vary like the person above me, i have issues finding christian music i like too. fav two bands, MXPX and theocracy though, i love techno and country though too.
 
Elader Arkon said:
I listen to of soundtracks from games (Halo, Dow II -which is available for free on steam-, and FF), movies (LOTR, Star Wars, etc.)
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I also listen to soundtracks from games, but not his games. ;)
I also like Techno.

My favorite Youtube list.

I also like Starcraft, Duke Nukem 3D (PC version), Street of Rage 3 (Sega Genesis) and few other tracks; Snowspeeder theme, The Port of Adia theme, UN Squadron - Clouds, Max Payne - Main theme, etc.

As for movies, mostly action themes; Aliens, Predator, Terminator Salvation, Transformers, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, etc.

My favorites are Haddaway - What is Love from, A Night at the Roxbury,
Robot Jox Fight Scene (Achilles vs Alexander) and Red Dwarf - Rimmer Song. :p
 
Let's see, if I look at my iPod, it should show me everything I've bought in the last year.

Now, you need to understand that I'm a 4th year English Literature major. As a result, I tend to judge my music strongly on the basis of content, and I pay no heed to the lines of supposedly sacred or secular music. I believe that art and freedom are extensions that come only from the Holy Spirit, and therefore all art is or was at one point God-breathed. Humans always corrupt it to some extent or another, but it begins with the Spirit.

Anyhow, I'll try to mention why I bought some of the more eclectic songs in here.

Billy Joel, The River of Dreams -- a song by a clueless seeker, trying to make sense of the real spiritual dimension in his life. He admits to not knowing, but says that he has to take it seriously.
Hans Zimmer, a few track -- Hans Zimmer is a soundtrack artist, so no lyrical content to speak of here.
Johnny Cash, Hurt -- a cover of a Nine Inch Nails song, which Cash spins in order to lament his own failings and pledge what little he has to Jesus Christ. "And you can have it all, my empire of dirt. I will let you down, I will make you hurt."
Junkyard Poets, Christmas with Junkyard Poets (album), Rock, Pop, Roll (album) -- Junkyard Poets are a local Christian band, indie, very excellent. They have decent lyrical content and a lot of eclectic musical funtimes. You can find them on Facebook and iTunes, among other things. Good for anyone who likes the eclectic.
Larry Norman, various songs -- I grew up with a phonograph and Larry Norman on vinyl. He's supposedly the original American Christian rocker. His style of blues is great, if you can stand his nasally singing. ;) He's a bit of a protest artist, so you need to be careful (some songs can get bitter, or protest things that are mildly out to lunch) but he's a real writer and musician, something that can be sadly lacking in the Christian music scene.
Linkin Park, What I've Done -- this is a rare find, a supposedly secular song that ponders the nature of grace and asks for forgiveness, both from one's self, others, and possibly even God. "...So let mercy come, and wash away, what I've done."
Men Without Hats, Pop Goes the World -- the first song we studied in my The Literature of Popular Culture class. Pop Goes the World is about literally that, the world being taken over by Pop Culture. It also contains some interesting lyrics about how to overcome such a state. "Every time I wonder where the world went wrong, end up lying on my face going ringy-dingy-ding-dong..." could be about drugs... or it could be about prayer. I'll let you figure that out yourself.
MxPx, Before Everything and After (album) -- I like MxPx. I like the way that this album contains honest lyrics about romance, life, and troubles, from a thoroughly Christian but not Pop Christian viewpoint.
Nelly Furtado, Powerless (Say What You Want) -- Oh, how the mighty have fallen. This is early Nelly, before she got eaten by the pop machine. This song is almost a preview of what was going to happen to her. Interestingly, the song has a very thought-provoking thesis: 'Cuz this life is too short to live it just for you. But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do? Nelly claims that many people live only for themselves because they feel that they can't do anything for anyone else. Very ponderful.
Project86, various albums and songs -- Project86 is one of my favorite groups. Driving guitars, amazing drumming (back before Rival Factions,) and amazingly poetic, but hard lyrics. Not for everyone (the lead vocalist has difficulty singing, or doesn't care, depending on the album, the songs are challenging, the poetry evokes disturbing images at times) but definitely one of the best bands in the Christian music scene. I've done a number of college pieces on them. In my opinion, the album Truthless Heroes is one of the best in Christian rock history.
Rammstein, Amerika -- "We're all living in America, America is wunderbar..." This song talks about the phenomenon of America being at the top of the global climate, where decisions in the U.S. effect the rest of the globe... but only the U.S. citizens get to effect those decisions. Not very complimentary to the U.S., per se, but also not just mindless anti-Americanism. And the music video is well worth a watch, as it unpacks these ideas in a much clearer way.
Rod Stewart, Rhythm of My Heart -- It's catchy. Poetic. Not worth much more than that. Does talk about the existence of love when it appears to be dead, but not a whole lot more than that.
Sixpence None the Richer, Don't Dream It's Over -- A very well-crafted, poetic song about persisting in the world, about being in the world and not of the world. It's actually a cover. The title is purposely ambiguous.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, various albums. Probably the biggest name in metal in America right now. Not necessarily if you ask the metalheads, but if you ask everyone else. Also, the band writes from a very strongly Christian (if left-wing) perspective. They capture the essence of childhood, of Christmas, and spin it into stories about God's grace, forgiveness, and salvation. I now own their entire library.
U2, No Line on the Horizon (album) -- I bought this on a whim. I'm a big fan of Bono, and have been interested in the journey of U2 now that they are all saved. A very odd album, but truly dedicated to following God and communicating ideas to people. Quite enjoyable. Contains profanity, grace, sensuality, freedom, and worship to God.
 
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Some of my favorite, uh.. non-Christian bands, are Radiohead, Incubus, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, John Mayer I guess..

I've only recently started listening to more Christian music, as I really like to fill myself with Godly lyrics as apposed to stuff about sex, drugs, etc.

and actually, i've been listening to a lot of gospel rap recently as well... some of my favorite Christian bands are Jars of Clay, After Edmund, and Casting Crowns... and for rap, check out Lecrae, Tedashii, or Sho Baraka- drop any of your preconceptions of rap and give it a try... maybe you won't like it, but you'll at least dig the message :p
 
I don't listen to a lot of rap these days. A lot of the Christian rappers just don't have skills (something that can be said for a lot of the secular rappers, too,) and the secular rappers tend to have nothing to say outside of depravity. I do like some of T-bone's stuff, though.
 
Neirai the Forgiven said:
I don't listen to a lot of rap these days. A lot of the Christian rappers just don't have skills (something that can be said for a lot of the secular rappers, too,) and the secular rappers tend to have nothing to say outside of depravity. I do like some of T-bone's stuff, though.
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AMEN
 
My two favorite bands are Gipsy Kings and Mana. I also enjoy a good dose of flamenco, including Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo.

Outside of those latin influences, I like T.I., Rihanna, Bubba Sparxxx, Akon (he makes me laugh), Eminem, Grits, Everlast, Fort Minor, Linkin Park, and maybe just a little Kanye West.

I also enjoy the occasional listen to the Beatles, Eagles, Queen, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, CCR, Sinatra, Blues Traveler, Bruce Springsteen, Journey, and John Lennon.

Oh! Can't forget E.S. Posthumus!
 
I normally don't comment in this but...

Thousand Foot Krutch - Welcome to the Masquerade

TFK sounds totally different with practically every album. They were sorta miss last time but the new one is awesome.

MUTEMATH, Falling Up (some of their remix albums are awesome like Exit Lights and Crashings), Kids in the Way (harder rock, scremo), Forever Changed (local band, worth a look for softer rock), Emery (harder depending on albulm), Anberlin (some are good, their acoustic songs are sorta meh).
 
I heard Feel Good Drag at what had to have been the perfect time for that to have been playing.

San Jose Sharks @ Anaheim Ducks, Sharks were up by a decent margin early in the game, and before a faceoff

"Was this over before it ever began?"

I chuckled
 
My personal top band at the moment is Flyleaf. They are playing in the area this month and I'd really like to go. The concerts are Flyleaf, Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin. Really should be one great show.
 
blackgravity said:
I heard Feel Good Drag at what had to have been the perfect time for that to have been playing.

San Jose Sharks @ Anaheim Ducks, Sharks were up by a decent margin early in the game, and before a faceoff

"Was this over before it ever began?"

I chuckled
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Go Sharks!!
 
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