Funky Christian music? - Page 2

ac3320 · #21 04-16-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by totallyfrozen

Yes, but the request was specifically for Christian funk music. Therefore, it's more than reasonable to assume that the Chrsitian element is of primary concern. In other words, it's probably more important for the OP that the music is Christian than it is that it's funk. Otherwise, the specification of Christian wouldn't have been made. We all already know there is funk music out there. The request was made specifically for Christian funk.
...and I think Bigjohn missed the point entirely.

Also, I think you could be surprised at what's coming out of Nashville these days. Modern Christian music is a WHOLE lot better than it used to be. Every year it gets better and better...and more varied.

I think you missed the "point entirely" with regards to my post. Whatev's man!

burk48237 · #22 04-16-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by crack-boom

Check out newworldson.

YouTube - newworldson - Working Man
YouTube - NEWWORLDSON "Salvation Station"
YouTube - NEWWORLDSON - "You Set the Rhythm"

I checked these guys out, great stuff! Thanks! Great tunes, killer bass playing. It's refreshing to hear modern Christian music that is actually creative and soulful.

I second the Charlie Peacock stuff especially with Tommy Sims on Bass. And in the Urban Gospel vein Pages of Life by Fred Hammond is a bass clinic.

FilterFunk · #23 04-16-2011, 11:18 AM

Kirk Franklin. A joy to listen to. And quite funky!

sammyp · #24 04-16-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chasarms

Lincoln was the first that came to my mind. I like this one:

YouTube - Lincoln Brewster - Everybody Praise the Lord

yeah that's one of his best ones! the live album from 5 years ago is pretty smokin' to say the least too!

SketchMan3 · #25 04-17-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by burk48237

I checked these guys out, great stuff! Thanks! Great tunes, killer bass playing. It's refreshing to hear modern Christian music that is actually creative and soulful.

I second the Charlie Peacock stuff especially with Tommy Sims on Bass. And in the Urban Gospel vein Pages of Life by Fred Hammond is a bass clinic.

Maybe this is a bit trollish, and probably has nothing to do with your statement... but how is Christian music that just sounds more like what's already been put out there more "creative and soulful" than Christian music that sounds more like what's already been put out there? Whether it sounds like "Here I Am To Worship" or "Crazy Train" or "Soul Man", either way, it's still more of the same stuff that's already out there. Not bashing anything, here, just something I've been thinking about. I like it all, everything from Relient K to Fred Hammond to Rachel Lampa. Not a big fan of "New World Son"... it just sounds a bit... cheesy. Just my opinion. Reminded me of that Ska tune "Jesus is a Friend of Mine". I'm not a big "Funk" aficionado, though, so I wouldn't know. I was expecting something like Funkadelic.

I just re-read your post, and I get what you're saying. It's refreshing to hear modern Christian music that is creative and soulful. You're saying that modern Christian music that is creative and soulful is rare, not the other way around. I agree. Everytime I hear an "original" P&W song, it's all depressing Avril Lavigne chords.

BassMan4Him · #26 04-17-2011, 01:37 PM

Toby Mac has some decently funky stuff, also..

SketchMan3 · #27 04-17-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BassMan4Him

Toby Mac has some decently funky stuff, also..

"Getaway Car"
"Funky Jesus Music"
And another one from Lincoln Brewster YouTube - Lincoln Brewster - Let Your Glory Shine I don't know if this qualifies as funk, but it's pretty funky, IMO.

Secret Journey · #28 01-25-2012, 06:53 PM

Check these guys out from early 90's - Dig Hay Zoose
Kind of like a janes addiction sounding red hot chilli peppers sounding band. Check em out on youtube!

Buxtehude · #29 01-25-2012, 10:57 PM

70s band called Seawind. Listen to "We got a Way". Pretty sure it's on YouTube. Very funky bassline.

robbotbass · #30 01-25-2012, 11:01 PM

If you can find them there was a band called 7 back in the early 90's that was sort of fucnk infused Rock. Good luck finding anything from them however.

phat5 · #31 11-12-2012, 07:42 PM

So I'm a little late...........been on a funk fix lately. My favorite type of funk......guys like Rubicon, TOP, Sons of Champlin. But lately I've been diggin the horn section of "Here Come the Mummies". Unfortunately their lyrical content has little to be desired. I like how they fuse funk with Fania, which adds a bit of excitement for me. just checked out Fred Hammond for the first time today....really like his music, complete with a positive message.

Richland123 · #32 11-13-2012, 05:44 PM

Check out The Katinas. I saw them live and they really kicked it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miILY...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-FvS...eature=related

noeinstein · #33 11-13-2012, 05:57 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWgDQQ6aLjc

DWBass · #34 11-13-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike M.

I'd like some examples of Christian music that's in a funkier vein, if such a thing is out there.

I'm sure it is, just don't know who to look for.

Thanks.

It's called Urban Gospel.

Jhengsman · #35 11-15-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DWBass

It's called Urban Gospel.

+1
It is where you find Christian Funk, Christian R&B, Christian neo-Soul, and one place for Christian Blues.

There is a ministry called Urban Street Level who have recorded funky versions of many CCM or Christian Pop standards. As opposed to songs originally written with a funkier arrangement in the mind of the songwriter.