What do Christians have to sing about?
Why is singing such an important part of the Christian tradition? That might sounds like an odd...
How to choose worship songs for a church service
Have you ever wondered what kind of thought and planning goes into choosing the songs you sing...
Looking behind the lyrics of famous Christmas hymns
We linked earlier this week to some Christmas music resources at Songs and Hymns. But if you're...
Happy birthday, Mendelssohn!
The Christian church may not be the musical trendsetter that it has been in past centuries, but...
Celebrate the music of Easter!
What springs to mind when you think of Christmas? Chances are you think of Christmas trees,...
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Thousand Foot Krutch: Igniting Our Flames
Canadian rockers Thousand Foot Krutch have released their fourth album, The Flame in All of Us (Tooth & Nail) to critical acclaim. “We tried to delve deeper into what we love about music,” explains lead singer Trevor McNevan from his home in Brentwood, TN.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Thousand-Foot-Krutch-Igniting-Our-Flames.html
5 Things A beginning Worship Leader Needs To Know
A great article written by David Delgado for worship leaders showcased on FarsiPraise blog.
http://farsipraise.net/blog/2006/08/5-things-beginning-worship-leader.html
Review of Afterwords by Collective Soul
They say that you know a hit when you hear it. That is the case with the song "Hollywood" from Collective Soul's new album, Afterwords. "Hollywood" features a fun melody that you catch yourself tapping on the steering wheel in traffic and a chorus easy enough to remember for singing in the shower.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Review-of-Afterwords-by-Collective-Soul.html
10 reasons people don't sing in Church - Attention Pastors and Worship Leaders
10. You have played that song every week since 1999.
9. They don't know the song.
8. The Key of the song is too high or too low.
7. The music is too loud or too soft
READ MORE...
http://farsipraise.net/blog/2006/08/10-reasons-people-dont-sing-in-church.html
Rush of Fools’ Confounded Plans
Releasing their self-titled debut album in May, Rush of Fools has made quite an impression with listeners with the release of their first radio single, “Undo.” The song, a ballad about God’s forgiveness for His wandering children, has caused the band’s inbox to be inundated with e-mails from fans.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Rush-of-Fools-Confounded-Plans.html
Conquering the Fear of Flight with Wavorly
Life on the road for rock bands isn’t all glamor and glitz. True, there are adoring fans, concerts galore, and opportunities to travel. But then there are also down days, like the one that Wavorly was having the day before Matt Lott’s interview with YMX.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Conquering-the-Fear-of-Flight-with-Wavorly.html
Pages by Shane & Shane
The delightful duo of Shane & Shane returns to the music scene after three years with its fourth music project, Pages. Literally ripped from the pages of Shane Barnard’s personal music journal, Pages (Inpop ) is a worshipful journey that lulls its listeners into peaceful rest and communion with God
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Pages-by-Shane-Shane.html
Getting Real with Jake Smith
When New Orleans’ levees broke in August 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, singer/songwriter Jake Smith remembers sitting in his one-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana watching the news.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Getting-Real-with-Jake-Smith.html
Review of Even Heroes Need a Parachute
A hard rock sound, driving beats and guitar rifts grab your ear and keeps your attention throughout the entire album, which is filled with surprising maturity, both musically and lyrically, for a debut album.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Review-of-Even-Heroes-Need-a-Parachute.html
Do You Feel with The Rocket Summer
Bryce Avary, the brains behind The Rocket Summer, released his first album when he was only 16, an EP titled The Rocket Summer. Luckily, the name stuck and Bryce just released his third full length album, Do You Feel on Island Records.
http://ymexchange.com/Resource-Reviews/Do-You-Feel-with-The-Rocket-Summer.html