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Post by Maarten on Feb 13, 2011 13:39:48 GMT -5
True, horrible content I'd rather not induldge in is found in all genres of music, not just black metal. In fact, it's found in all forms of media/entertainment I suppose.
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Post by Radiant Magnificence Alastair on Feb 13, 2011 21:41:37 GMT -5
Is Justin Beiber safe to listen to?
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Post by behemoth on Feb 14, 2011 16:23:27 GMT -5
OK, I see what you mean. Most old school Burzum fans were anti-Christian, no doubt. I however still listen to Burzum and enjoy it because of the music. I see the music as the real thing and the lyrics as the aesthetic, not the other way around. Like I said before, we all have a right to our own opinions so lets move on, unless you have some questions you wish to discuss, that's fine. I would not impede your right to your opinions. I don't own much "evil" music anymore, but as I said earlier I still listen to some on occasion. I too am a fan of Burzum. The lengthy post was to be specific because I think we were talking past each other. Not to make you give up your music.
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Post by behemoth on Feb 14, 2011 16:23:46 GMT -5
Is Justin Beiber safe to listen to? No.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 15, 2011 0:13:50 GMT -5
I like BB King a lot. His songs are rarely positive lyrics, but they sure have been comforting for me. Give this song a listen.
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Post by Jeremy on Feb 15, 2011 1:26:10 GMT -5
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Post by crazedshredder on Feb 15, 2011 12:25:36 GMT -5
I just got BB King's CD the other day, good stuff.
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Post by cmb on May 25, 2011 14:08:53 GMT -5
Well, obviously, it's a personal choice. A majority of what I listen to is secular, but there are bands I do not touch in any way. Deicide was mentioned in the initial post; I will never own a single album that Glen Benton is a part of. I just can't justify that degree of vitriol for my faith. It's not that big of a loss for me, as I never thought that were that good to begin with.
I can handle a little bit, but I'd rather not be bombarded with such blasphemy with every song. I guess it's basically the same argument that the uber-tr00 secular fans give, but at the opposite end of the debate.
But on the whole, I'm pretty open to anything that I feel sounds good. Truthfully, I'm not looking to be ministered to. I'm just a consumer of music. I guess it's a plus to find Christian bands who have the talent to stand toe to toe with the secular market, but because bands like Tourniquet, early Extol, Believer (debatable upon their return, I guess), BtA, etc. are so few and far between these days, that I hardly bother investigating unless someone recommends something to me.
So, I guess I don't have much of a problem with either side. But I do try to investigate thoroughly before I pick something up.
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Post by tohellwithhades on May 8, 2012 13:38:17 GMT -5
I probably have a 50/50 split in my library (though the only things that are "secular" or "Christian" about music are the messages and actions of the author). As a guitarist, I tend to listen to anything that speaks to me as a musician; anything that provides instrumental inspiration. Now, there are some bands that have amazing music, but I avoid because of their clearcut adversity to the faith and morality. Why? Well, I'm also a vocal nut too, so lyrics tend to stick with me.
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