The Heaven's Mix Work Thread (again!)

[braintrust (joel stud?)]

The problem isn't that Switchfoot doesn't want to be associated with CCM artists like Steven Curtis and Michael W., the problem is that they got sucked into a whirlwind of mainstream music and allowed the fame to take over. Now, when Switchfoot performs at a Christian venue (which is tougher to do thanks to their managers), cameras and video are not allowed, even from press. Their managers don't want anyone seeing them being at Christian music festival. Their new albums also feature more cryptic messages. Though some of the lyrics may be thought provoking or even symbolic, you really have to search and rip the song to shreds to find a reference to God. And when there is such a reference, it could just as easily be talking to some girl or a random person on the street.

However, I would almost support this more than being a CCM cover band. CCM demeans Christian music with mediocre artists who produce [I use this term loosely] albums with glorified worship songs. The music is usually brutal, offering very little in the means of originality, creativity, or musicality. The lyrics are often worse, demonstrating a complete lack of description. I've heard the phrase "I will lift my hands" (paraphrased) too many times in modern "Christian" music.

That's why I fully support Christian artists like Sufjan Stevens and Caedmon's Call who stray from that collective CCM genre and produce significantly better music with, most of the time at least, more of a message. The best Christian bands and artists are those who make amazing music and use their talents to the best of their ability. The artists who find more to sing about than how they are going to praise God and can actually demonstrate a sense of God in everything, even singing about their parents, a city, some random day, the girl they loved dying, the girl they love, eating lunch, and perhaps even brushing teeth. Artists like these are few and far between.

And btw, I've heard Chris Tomlin's version of Here I Am To Worship... and Michael W's, and 40 other people's. But I have not heard the one being stepped for this pack.

[Sakura Guy]

"We are Christian by Faith. Not Ny Genre" Switchfoot said this to Rolling Stone magazine last year. They confessed they're publicly and continue to do so at theyre concerts even the mainstream ones. If you read the rules for the submisssions i am accepting i amaccepting both CCM, Christian Rock, Worship, other Christian genre or any band or artist in the mainstream that are christian. This would include lifehouse, switchfoot, the fray, and stacy orrico,

EDT: I love the idea of making the pack legal. Will start sending emails asap

[flames12]

While I do like Caedmon's Call, I do prefer other bands and/or artists. One person whom I love using for Praise and Worship at church is Chris Tomlin. He is definately one of my favorite artists. Although a lot of people don't recognize it, a lot of the songs Jeremy Camp uses are actually Chris Tomlin originals. For instance, "Enough" was written by Chris Tomlin. Just search some of Jeremy Camp songs and you'll find they are his, re-released by Jeremy Camp. Not to say this is bad, just to say that Tomlin creates a lot of interesting music.

I also have not heard this version of "Here I am to Worship". I did say I prefer Tomlin's but that's just because Tomlin is my second favorite artist.

Also for the likes of Switchfoot it's not different from what I said. As far as they go it's a lot like Creed. The song "My Sacrifice" has lyrics if you search just enough you know they are talking about God. "Hello my friend we meet again, it's been a while where should we begin. It seems like forever. Within my heart are memories, of perfect love that you gave to me. Oh I remember, When you are with me....." not to repeat the whole song but that is speaking about God. In fact a lot of people don't give Stapp enough credit in the Christian music world. Sorry, that's just my input.

[Sakura Guy]

bump. sims please.

[Super_Ray]

How many sims would you like for this, ideally?

[Sakura Guy]

aiming for 25 at the very minimal

[SulferDragon]

Okay, this is perfect. See, my sister has been begging me to do Christian music, and now I'll have a reason to do some. Count me in on this, I'll contribute 1 or 2 files.

But tell me the details...
It's a pad pack, right?
Should my graphics be really pretty?
What difficulties are required (Light, Heavy, etc)?
Can I do music to any Christian group?
Anything else I should know?

I'll be more then happy to help if you let me.

[Sakura Guy]

pad pack
light thru heavy
graphics should be best of ur ability. if al u can do is crppy graphics then thats fine but if ur amazing then show it
any christian group

[SulferDragon]

EDIT: Scratch that; it's slow, and far to repetitive. Instead I will for sure step Flood by Jars of Clay <Edit ...again

And I'm happy to help, thanks.

[will-i-am]

My simfile is finally finished!



Sorry it took me soooo long to finish this. I didn't feel motivated to finish this because of the huge lack of interest going into this pack. Hopefully, more people will join in on this since I bumped the thread. Hope you like this!

[Ben Speirs]

Originally Posted by Super_Ray

I may even try to cook up some devilish challenge steps.

I laughed

[SulferDragon]

Oh, and I never said I finished Flood.

Download:
http://www.bemanistyle.com/sims/simfile.php?id=13685

Hope ya like it.

[Sakura Guy]

Thank You So Much!!! Yay Sims!!! Let's Keep This Thing Going Peoples!!!!

[Sakura Guy]

let's get to 25!
New sims!
Reborn - Rebecca St James - Sakura_Guy
Here is Our King - David Crowder Band - Sakura_Guy
Dead Man (Carry me) - Jars of Clay = Sakura_Guy

[Sakura Guy]

Four files by penguinman

Amazing Grace - Speed All Stars
Love Me Good - Michael W Smith
Live in Stereo - Newsboys
Jesus is Just Alright - DC Talk