Sometimes when we listen to Heavy Metal or so called THRASH by
many people, we just dismissed it as "How can christians ever say
that such music glorifies God"
In the Christian context, we must understand that MUSIC can be used
as a tool. MUSIC is such a powerful tool to spread messages. If you
have been into the local christian band scene, you may have heard
of a christian hardcore band now defunct called BLYSS. They are
christians and they played music which like you all said cannot
hear what they singing somtimes. You know what, they declare
themeselves christians but you have MALAYS and MUSLIMS and all
sorts of races, the Mohawks, the SKINs all turning up for their
gigs. We can hold an OFFICIAL gig stating it is a CHRISTIAN BANDS
gig and have BLYSS and still other religion people will still turn
up. You ask how is it powerful then.
I am fortunate to know them and in BLYSS's songs, you find messages
against DRUGS, against submitting to bad influences... contrary to
what many people think of such bands.. and most importantly they
told us, that music should be an off stage ministry. Whether you
are a christian band or not, whatever kind of music you play, you
must let the audience know you are willing to mingle and you are
friends in order for you to get your message across. That is why
some bands after playing just go into backstage, BLYSS do not...
after their set, they always come down stage and sit amongst people
who came to support them. The heavy music they play is just a draw
but to make a difference in people's lives, you need that personal
touch.
Therefore in the christian context, what kind of music you play
isnt important as to how you use the type of music to draw people
and get positive messages across.
