Post by Josh on Feb 21, 2007 20:02:47 GMT -8
Josh's Music Recommendations Series
Intro:
Most of my favorite musicians share a few distinct qualities:
Musicians who are Christians (as opposed to Christian musicians)
Veterans from the Jesus Movement of the 1970's or early 1980's who've been career musicians
Artists who have either gone 'underground' or have always been 'underground'- and we're talking the 'underground of all undergrounds'- the "christian underground"
Musicians who have often produced their own albums for a small, but enthusiastic audience
Artists who are great lyricists and innovative musicians, but who each seem to have somewhat unusual vocal stylings that take a little getting used to (you know, like coffee, wine, or cigars)
Since most people aren't familiar with these artists, I've taken it upon myself to promote them as much as possible. If you're looking for something beyond the latest musical trends (Christian or otherwise), I've got some cats to highly recommend. I'll try to highlight one every so often.
If you'd like to sing the praise of a musician, go ahead and start an appreciation thread.
Intro:
Most of my favorite musicians share a few distinct qualities:
Musicians who are Christians (as opposed to Christian musicians)
Veterans from the Jesus Movement of the 1970's or early 1980's who've been career musicians
Artists who have either gone 'underground' or have always been 'underground'- and we're talking the 'underground of all undergrounds'- the "christian underground"
Musicians who have often produced their own albums for a small, but enthusiastic audience
Artists who are great lyricists and innovative musicians, but who each seem to have somewhat unusual vocal stylings that take a little getting used to (you know, like coffee, wine, or cigars)
Since most people aren't familiar with these artists, I've taken it upon myself to promote them as much as possible. If you're looking for something beyond the latest musical trends (Christian or otherwise), I've got some cats to highly recommend. I'll try to highlight one every so often.
If you'd like to sing the praise of a musician, go ahead and start an appreciation thread.
The Lost Dogs is a 'collaboration band', originally made up of the lead singers of four different bands: Terry Taylor from Daniel Amos, Derri Daughtery from the Choir, Mike Roe from the 77's, and Gene Eugene from Adam Again.
Several years ago Gene Eugene passed away, leaving the band at three members until very recently when Steve Hindalong (also of the Choir) joined up:
The Lost Dogs have produced several albums since their debut in 1990. Their styling ranges from country and folk to blues and alternative rock.
In my opinion, their best albums have been Gift Horse, Nazarene Crying Towel, and Mutt.
Many of the songs we sing at group were written by this group (or members of this group), like: Beautiful Scandalous Night, Joel (I will pour my spirit...), Jesus on the Shore, If You Want To, Moses in the Desert, Diamonds to Coal, A Certain Love, Be My Hiding Place, Breathe Deep, Pray Where You Are, The Lust, the Flesh, God of Wonders...
Lost Dogs on MySpace: www.myspace.com/thelostdogsmusic