Recomendations please

[doctorwhogirl]

Could anyone recomend some good christian music. I grew up in pretty much a non-christian family and don't really know anything about christian music and what is out there. My taste in music is mainly rock/indie/alternative music although I do like some pop music.
Thank You.

 

[Caroline H]

I don't really have favourites, but like a bunch of different styles. Some that I really do like though are Matt Redman, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, FFH, ....and some others I can't really think of at the moment. You could try going to Tangle.com and surfing around there to see if you like anything. It's like a Christian Youtube where people post music videos and you can listen for free to all sorts of Christian music. That's how I find some of the things I never knew I liked

 

[jasoncran]

off topic are you into doctor who?

 

[Free]

Welcome to the forums!

I like a lot of rock and hard rock but I don't usually like the typical stuff. Some of my favorites are:

Project 86, Blindside, Red, Falling Up, The Myriad, Switchfoot's new single "Mess of Me," Mute Math (you'll never find better musicianship), Brian Welch (former Korn guitarist), After Edmund, A Rotterdam November, Manic Drive (check out the song "Music").

Worth checking out are The Classic Crime, Pillar, Anberlin, Decyfer Down, Eowyn, Ever, Fireflight, Flyleaf, Skillet, We As Human, Thousand Foot Krutch, P.O.D..

There are a ton of Christian bands out there in the whole general rock genre.

Check out the playlists on these radio stations/programs:

http://www.christianrock.net/ (check out the hard rock link on that site as well)

http://xtrlive.com/artist.php

http://www.hopeinanguish.com/site/

Most artists have myspace pages and are available on iTunes (of course that varies from country to country for some reason).

My favorite songs at the moment are:

Switchfoot--"Mess of Me"
Anberlin--"Feel Good Drag"
Pillar--"Whatever It Takes"
Mute Math--"Backfire" and "Armistice"
After Edmund--"Clouds," "Tears" and "Thank God"
Manic Drive--"Music"
A Rotterdam November--Enough (The End)

 

[hello_there]

Check out Matt honest, He's sorta got a Jason MRaz, Shawn Mcdonald, John Mayer type of feel, very catchy and Chill

myspace.com/matthonest
youtube.com/matthonest

 

[doctorwhogirl]

Thank you I will look up some of those websites you've all told me about. Hopefully I'll fine something I like.

off topic are you into doctor who?

Yes I am! I love Doctor Who and I'm a girl so that's where my username came from!

 

[kevkelsar]

I generally hear any new music I like on KLOVE, a national radio station. You can find out if they broadcast in your area by visiting their site at www.KLOVE.com.

 

[Michae1]

I really like Chris Tomlin and I highly recommend his music.

I discovered his music and other really great contemporary Christian songs on a radio station that I listen to. It is WGTS out of Washington, DC. They have a web site and you can stream their playlist.

http://wgts.org/2009/


I believe it was divine intervention that lead me to this radio station. I used to listen to classical music that had angelic flair to it. When my sons' school started, I would drive him to school in the morning and he did not want to listen to classical music. He hit the scan button and stopped at WGTS and liked the music. Then of course we did the dominate male thing of whose music we were going to listen to in the car.

Well he only won because I had to drive. But I also became hooked on the music. It is very inspirational and moving.

 

[orangetyler]

if you check out www.christianmusiczine.com they have some really good recommendations, lots of album reviews from christian bands

 

[StaceyS_ox]

I really like Britt Nicole, Jeremy Camp, Switchfoot, Kutless & Starfield.


I just discover new christian music whenever i seem to search for my favourite singers :L

 

[Twisted Hawk]

Lincoln Brewster is an amazing artists. If you want guitar solos to your music, this is great stuff!!!

 

[toddm]

Good recommendations so far. I'd also recommend Hillsong United, Third Day, Seventh Day Slumber, Todd Agnew, Rush of Fools, Tenth Avenue North, This Beautiful Republic, Sonicflood, Tree63, and Building 429. These are mostly what I would label rock/alternative (some are a little more pop rockish) and I don't think they were listed yet.

 

[cricketerboy]

Red
Skillet
Decyfer Down
Dead Poetic
X-Sinner
Whitecross
Mortification
Flyleaf
P.O.D.
Jeremay Camp
Kutless
Thousand Foot Krutch
Verra Cruz
Thebandwithnoname
Newsboys
Michael W Smith
Delirous
Matt Redman
Hilsong
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
August Burns Red
Living Sacrifice
Chris Tomlin
Lincoln Brewster
Destroy the Runner
Inhale Exhale (first album)
The Devil Wears Prada
Veni Domine
Brian Welch
12 stones
Norma Jean
BarlowGirl
As I Lay Dying
Jars of Clay
Relient K
Casting Crowns
DC Talk
Crave
Fee
Yfriday
Tree63

 

[Lewis]

Pillar is a Grammy-nominated Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Formation and independent albums

Pillar started in Hays, Kansas in 1998, when Fort Hays State University roommates Brad Noone and Rob Beckley got together with friends Travis Jenkins, Dustin Adams, and Michael Wittig, known as Kalel. [1] In 1999, Pillar released their first album, Metamorphosis, on their own independent label, Shadrach Records. After some more touring in Kansas, they released their second independent album, Original Superman, in 2000. Around this time they relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to try to find a larger fan base.

Flicker Records and Above

Soon after the release of Original Superman, Pillar became noticed by Flicker Records, who signed them in mid 2000.[2] After the signing, Pillar re-cut many of the tracks from Original Superman as well as a few new tracks for release on Above,their first major label album. [1] The album had medium success, selling almost 60,000 copies.[3] The song "Open Your Eyes" won a Dove Award in 2001 for Hard Music Song of the Year. Also, The songs Original Superman and Live For Him also helped in Pillar's success

Fireproof

In 2002, Noah Henson took over guitar duties and Pillar released their breakthrough album, Fireproof. Fireproof sold over 300,000 copies, and launched national tours. It also won two Dove Awards. [2] A few years later Pillar went back into the studio with Fireproof and released a newer, richer sounding version with little tweaks in songs, including a Bonus DVD. Resulting in two versions of Fireproof on the market. Soon after the release of Fireproof, drummer Lester Estelle, Jr. joined the band.[4]

Where Do We Go from Here

In 2004, Pillar released their next album Where Do We Go from Here. Where Do We Go from Here was as an instant hit among Christian rock fans everywhere, capturing #1 on sales in the genre for weeks. The album featured multiple hits, including "Bring Me Down", and, "Frontline" which topped the charts for months. Not only did Christian shows and stations play "Bring Me Down", it was requested heavily on secular stations as well. "Bring Me Down" was also featured on the sound track for Mx vs ATV: Unleashed.

Nothing Comes for Free and The Reckoning

Pillar released an EP called Nothing Comes for Free in June 2006. It featured 3 new songs (including "Everything") and 4 live tracks. The other two new songs, "Our Escape" and "Dangerous", are not available on their following album, The Reckoning. The EP was only available at live shows and at their webstore. A limited number of copies (10,000) were created.

Pillar then recorded their fourth album, The Reckoning, in late 2006. Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., We as Human, 10 Years, Disciple) produced the new album, as he produced all of their previous albums, and it was released on October 3, 2006. In support of The Reckoning, Pillar embarked on "The Days of the Reckoning Tour" throughout October and November 2006. Other Christian bands on the tour included Day of Fire, The Showdown (band), and Decyfer Down. The Reckoning received a Grammy Award nomination December 6, 2007 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. This was the first Grammy nomination that Pillar has ever received.[5]

For the Love of the Game

Pillar has played at both Cornerstone Festival and Creation Festival. It was revealed at Soulfest 2007 that the name of their next project would be For the Love of the Game, which was eventually released on February 26, 2008. They brought back the Pillar logo from "Where Do We Go from Here" and "Fireproof" for this album. ESPN used the new Pillar song, "For the Love of the Game," during montages highlighting the 2007 World Series on its program, Baseball Tonight. "For the Love of the Game" is the last Pillar record produced by Travis Wyrick.

Pillar recently helped Eowyn record her latest album "Silent Screams" with Beckley contributing vocals to the title track and Henson and Estelle also playing on the album. Pillar toured on the SHOUTfest tour with After Edmund and various other artists from September to November 2007. They also had a tour for For the Love of the Game from February to April 2008, with Brooke Barrettsmith, Wavorly, and Building 429.

In the fall of 2008, Pillar embarked on the For The Love of The Fan Tour, which enabled the fans to decide their own ticket price for the show. The tour lasted for three weeks and ended on September 26, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Lester announced the For The Love of The Fan Tour would be his last tour with Pillar. Kalel was not seen playing bass for Pillar, but was being filled in by Josh Gleave (formerly with Jeremy Riddle). Later, Kalel announced on his myspace page his decision for leaving Pillar is because Lester was no longer in the band and because Kalel was involved with helping independent bands such as One Minute Halo and Stars Go Dim. Kalel also stated that he wanted to be at home with his wife and two children and not be on the road all the time.

Kalel's Bass part was filled in for a short time by Josh Gleave. Richard Gilliland met Pillar while preparing for the Creation Festival tour, at the time he was playing for KJ-52, he then joined Pillar as Bass player and subsequently stopped playing for KJ, his first tour with Pillar was on Creation Festival. Pillar attempted to replace Lester several times. James Holloway was hired to play drums for the Creation tour. Chase Lovelace then joined the band; However, for unknown reasons, Lovelace left the band after only being a member for a couple months. Pillar's now current drummer is Taylor Carroll who joined around March 2009.

Confessions to present

Pillar announced on their personal website that they will be working on a new record. Rob stated that Rob Graves, who has worked with Red and Wavorly, will produce the new album. This will be the first Pillar record that was not produced by Travis Wyrick and the first album with the Pillar's new line up. Rob also stated that Graves is working with them while they tour and that they are looking at a September 22 2009 release date. Pillar has additionally announced that this album will be the "best one yet". It was announced on May 18 from their facebook group that the album will be called "Confessions". Insiderevolution.net claims to have access to the track list. Pillar's singles “Secrets and Regrets†- CHR and “Fire on the Inside†- Rock. was released July 17.

Members

* Rob Beckley: Lead Vocals (1998 - Present)
* Noah Henson: Guitar, Vocals (2001 - Present)
* Rich Gilliland: Bass (2008 - Present) (formerly with KJ-52)
* Taylor Carroll: Drums (2009 - Present)

Former Members

* Michael Wittig (AKA Kalel): Bass (1998 - 2008)
* Chase Lovelace: Drums (2008- 2009)
* Lester Estelle II: Drums, Vocals (2002 - 2008)
* Brad Noone : Drums (1998 - 2002)
* Travis Jenkins : Guitar (1999 - 2001)
* Dustin Adams : Guitar (1998 - 1999)

Former Touring Members

* Joey Avalos : Guitar, Backing vocals (2006-2007) - Filled in as second guitarist during "The Reckoning" era
* James Holloway : Drums (2008) - Filled in for Lester on Creation Festival tour
* Josh Gleave : Bass (2008) - Filled in for Kalel on For The Love Of The Fan tour

Awards

Winner

* Dove Awards of 2001 for "Hard Music Album of the Year" - Above by Pillar (Travis Wyrick; Flickerrecords.Com)
* Dove Awards of 2002 for "Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year" - "Live For Him" by Pillar (Rob Beckley, Travis Jenkins, Brad Noone, Michael Wittig)
* Dove Awards of 2003 for "Hard Music Album of the Year" - Fireproof by Pillar (Travis Wyrick; Flicker USA)

Nomination

The following are nominations that did not result in a win for Pillar, or those nominations that a winner has not yet been announced:

* 2003 Dove Award Nominee for "Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year" - "Fireproof" from the album Fireproof by Pillar (Rob Beckley, Michael Wittig, Brad Noone, Noah Henson; Flicker USA)
* 2008 Grammy Award for "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" for The Reckoning by Pillar.

Discography

Albums
Released Title Label(s)
1999 Metamorphosis Shadrach Records
2000 Original Superman Shadrach Records
2000 Above Flicker Records
2002 Fireproof Flicker Records
2004 Where Do We Go from Here Flicker Records
2006 The Reckoning Flicker Records
2008 For the Love of the Game Essential Records
2009 Confessions Essential Records

EPs
Year Title Label(s)
2003 Broken Down: The EP Flicker Records
2006 Nothing Comes for Free Flicker Records

Singles
Year Song Album
2000 "Open Your Eyes" Above
2000 "Original Superman" Above
2000 "Live For Him" Above
2002 "Fireproof" Fireproof
2002 "Indivisible" Fireproof
2003 "Further from Myself (Live Acoustic)" Broken Down: The EP
2004 "Bring Me Down" Where Do We Go from Here
2004 "Simply" Where Do We Go from Here
2004 "Frontline" Where Do We Go from Here
2004 "Hypnotized" Where Do We Go from Here
2006 "Everything" The Reckoning
2006 "When Tomorrow Comes" The Reckoning
2006 "Wherever The Wind Blows" The Reckoning
2008 "For the Love of the Game" For the Love of the Game
2008 "Smiling Down" For the Love of the Game
2008 "Turn It Up" For the Love of the Game
2008 "Reckless Youth" For the Love of the Game
2009 "Fire On The Inside" Confessions
2009 "Secrets And Regrets" Confessions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_%28band%29

 

[Mike]

Music's so subjective to anyone's taste, I don't know how you recommend groups or artists to someone. I like the www.tangle.com suggestion. Or there's www.godtube.com. Great ways to get a touch of different styles that you like.

For me:

Third Day - great in concert
Tenth Avenue North - young, but still have a presence on stage
TobyMac
Casting Crowns
Mercy Me

I just saw Laura Story, Downhere & Aaron Shust together. Great gig.

 

[jasoncran]

tenth avenue north is name after a road in lake worth, fl where they are from and i have an uncle that lives there ;)

 

[Mike]

tenth avenue north is name after a road in lake worth, fl where they are from and i have an uncle that lives there ;)

My son and I volunteered for a concert they gave at our church. We were "runners" for them. We spent the day of the concert with them and took them out to lunch. They said there's really no reason for the name. They just looked at the sign for the street and thought it would be ok. And they just kept it. I was expecting a more interesting meaning.

Good guys, all of them. Very easy going and down to earth. My son is going to their concert this Friday along with Mercy me and Third Day. I just realized this makes up most of my list. The thing is, Christian artists often show with multiple other groups - give them a chance and share the expenses - but the result is even the headliners only get about 6 or 7 songs. I could take in Third Day all night. To me, they are the best of the best. tobyMac's a close second, but I've never had the chance to see him - BOOM - OUT THE STEREO SYSTEM - THIS GOES OUT TO ANYONE LISTNIN' Love tmac!

 

[jasoncran]

the only way to get to lake worth via the interstate 95 is 10th ave N and sixth avenue south. on the turnpike 10th ave N is the only way.

funny they just said lets name ourselves after pointing to that sign

 

[Free]

Bump for new members looking for music recommendations of the rock/metal/alternative variety.

 

[Free]

It's worth checking out the artists listed on this site:

http://www.christianhardrock.net/

Don't forget to check out the links on that site to "Rock" and "Hip Hop," if that's your thing.