G.I.Jim wrote:Arkansas wrote:Just curious.
Been on your myspace playlist today, and I don't know if it was the clean, straight-laced sound of the lead vocals (except for that Dokken thing on Rumor's Out), or the Imperials-esqe harmonies, but my first thoughts were that these could be christian hits.
Then I read more of the thread and you were talking about going back to church and having a church band.
So, maybe these were written for rock, but with a few lyric changes, et al, I could hear this on christian a/c radio. And who knows, maybe you have been writing for the christian charts, but just don't know it yet. Maybe you should be working with Lincoln Brewster.
Btw, if you do eventually go that route, you could change your name to 'Faith Heart', and do an interesting logo thing with the Hs in the middle.
later~
That's very cool to hear, and honestly... I had never thought about it! I am a Christian (even though I don't always act like one, I AM working on this daily!
), but there are only one or two songs that I've ever written to be based around Christianity. Neither of those songs are on my myspace page either. Not because I don't like them, but they just don't fit in with my other music sound-wise.
You're the first person that's ever said that about our music, and I just thought it was cool to hear that. Alex and I spent an hour talking about it tonight, and it made for some very cool conversation. Alex is a believer like I am, and we have just never associated our songs with a Christian theme. Thanks very much for the feedback and insight!
Not trying to be some spiritual advisor, or social witness, but honestly, I heard Christian Rock all over your stuff. And you don't have to be a Bible-thumper to do it. Too often, you constantly hear Jesus-this or Lord-that, but the truth is great Christian Rock can still ROCK without all the typical Sunday School verbiage. You can have positive messages in your music, no matter how cutting edge the music is.
Check out Todd Agnew. His songs seem a little more touchy feely soft-pop at times, but go see him in concert. It's loud and over the top. If it's at a church, you'll see the blue hairs storming out, and the kids having a blast. Again, Lincoln Brewster. And if nothing else, look at Styper as a band, not just a gimmick. Look at Kansas. Kerry Livgren was all over it.
I for one, even though quite a heathen, have always thought that Melodic Rock had a great place in the contemporary churches. And wouldn't the world be a better place if it was in our kid's cars!
Just sayin... Sure, chase your arena rock dreams if you want, but maybe your true 'heart' is somewhere else.
later~
Like I said in PM... if you want to jam on anything, just let me know!!! I love playing and recording, and am always looking for a new challenge. I also love working with as many new people as possible... I learn something every time I collaberate with others... bring it on! 
dammmn it!
