"The decline of Secular AND Christian music"

Should this be retitled, "The increase of bitter sentiment unnoticed"?

Dare anyone look closer at the heart of the matter, taking stock how much of this is based on personal preference and opinion, just what is being churned backed out into contention. Something indeed is wrong with this picture, the spirit behind it ...

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Mike Balog

Ormly... I thought I would point out that several of Keith's songs have found there way into a couple of hymnals, as well as many many praise and worship song books. I would consider that to be a statement to the lasting value of the music he wrote.

And here it is... 2006, and we're still talking about a man who died in a plane crash in 1983. Keith's name always comes up in every discussion about music I've ever been involved in on this board. On this very website, where you are saying you never heard of him, there are several recorded teachings that he gave. Heck, his picture is on the first page that comes up when you come to this website.

So, regardless of whether [i]you[/i] have heard of him or not, a whole generation of believers have, and are still impacted by his music, his articles, and his audio teachings.

All this... from a man who [i]gave his music away[/i] for whatever a person could afford. He asked his record company to release him from his contract because he believed he would be sinning if he sold his music... he believed the gospel should be free. He rejected any awards that people wanted to give him. In his final year he turned down many offers to appear in concert in order to go to the mission field. When he came back he preached hard for missions... and then he went home to be with Jesus.

There is a list of poeple I want to meet when I get to heaven... and Keith Green is numero uno. (Other than Jesus, of course)

I think if you spent some time reading his articles (which are available on line for free), and get to know the man before you just write him off because you havent heard of him... you might be surprised. Pleasantly, I might add. And I believe you might actually find that in some modern music, there can be both creativity and ministry combined.

Krispy

Ok --- Like I said, he might be and you say he is, an ok guy. I won't argue with that.

Relax crsschk


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Ormly... you seem to be saying that if someone does something of eternal signifigance (I think I just butchered that spelling!) then everyone will have heard about it.

I dont think thats true at all. Now, Keith's few short years as a believer has effected millions around the world, especially when you considered that the Lord used him to inspire thousands to become missionaries.... who then impact others all over the world.

What about the rural backwoods preacher who has a 75 member church? No one outside the community has ever heard of him... but there he is. Preaching the Word. Impacting lives in his little community. World-wide fame is not the benchmark for God's glory in a person's life. Even Keith loathed the fame that came along with his particular brand of ministry. He saw it as a hinderence to God's work, and to his personal walk. It was a catch-22 for him. In order for God's message to get out, He gave Keith an audience... rather LARGE audience... but some folks put him on a pedestal... and Keith struggled with pride... but without an audience God's message couldnt go forth.

Krispy

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David Reynolds

I think it could be said that Keith Green's impact had more to do with his heart then his art. He was a talented guy for sure, but if well-crafted music was all he brought to the church (and world), he probably would have been only a minor blip in the history of contemporary Christian music.

It just goes to show you that, when it's all said and done, the quality of our music is not nearly as important as the quality of our walk with the Lord!

Blessings,

MC

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Mike Compton

MC... I agree with you. Notice that while discussing Keith, none of us really talked much about his music. We talked about his preaching, his attitude toward the recording industry, his heart for missions...

Krispy

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Diane