“Ohh…. I like all kinds of music.”
Posted on 22 Jan 2007
I’ve wondered how music preference influences one’s engagement/enjoyment of worship? I would argue that in our vastly splintered and music savvy community, one’s musical tastes are more significant factors–with regard to finding a church body–than a pastor’s teaching style. On the other hand, I can’t name a single friend who attends a church because the worship is wonderful and the pastor stinks. I have most certainly witnessed the opposite.
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no, I do not claim to like all kinds of music. I do like them Nords
Anonymous
25 Jan 2007 (22:35)
hey Zadok..
yeah, good thought. Aesthetic appeal and perception of authenticity trumps inclusion and appreciation every time.
Maybe shifting aesthetics in a service to gain participation is a dead end. I had another idea recently. I’ve been doing improv songwriting for about 14 years and the strength of the bonds of friendship my friends and i have gained/experienced in that setting have found no parallel. It would seem like an interesting endeavor to create an environment where improv is a skill and all arts are included in the mix.
We’re gonna try that on February 17th. You should come. We’ll see how it works together
toddfadel@gmail.com
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Zadok
29 Jan 2007 (17:35)
Todd! wow, what a pleasant surprise to find you here. Has been far too long. Improv eh? I am already a registered hack at the guitar, so any improv coming from me would be in the vocal category, which is also rather hacked. And 8 Mile officially put my freestyling to bed so I’d probably just do some creepy Enya garb.
Zadok