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Christian Music

Christian music is a broad topic, and there are many opinions about it. Because of the emotional content of music, the culture in which we grew up and were exposed to, etc., tastes in music can vary quite a bit from one to another. In my case, I try to remain open. Yet, in my opinion, sacred music in the classical form, at least some of it, is the highest expression of the musical arts, and demonstrates a lasting value, a refinement, a cultural achievement, that contemporary, popular music cannot be compared to. Yet, some popular music also displays talent, and insights, that cannot be denied. In my opinion, the sanctus of Berlioz' Requiem, or the Hallelujah chorus of Handel's Messiah, and similar works, represent the highest achiement of the musical arts, and can, by those who can appreciate them, enable and encourage true worship. Yet, also, some contemporary musicians who write and record their own Christian songs can give expression to their own personal worship and praise.
Below are some youtube expressions of Christian music that I appreciate, and may be of interest to you.



Berlioz' Requiem

Here is a youtube link to a video/audio performance of Berlioz' Requiem, conducted by Sir Colin Davis. This performance is the entire Requiem, lasting over an hour and a half. Sir Colin Davis has been conducting performances of Berlioz' Requiem for over forty years. His 1970 recording may be his best, a copy of which I have owned on vinyl for over thirty years. I recently purchased this same performance reissued by Pentatone in multi-format (standard CD, super audio CD (SACD), and in five-channel surround sound). The fact that it has been reissued in modern formats some forty three years after its recording speaks well for its perceived quality and significance. Click here.



Haydn's The Creation

Here is a youtube link to a video/audio performance of Joseph Haydn's The Creation. This performance is the entire The Creation, lasting over an hour and 45 minutes. The video and the audio quality are very good for a youtube performance. Click here.



Dion's The Truth Will Set You Free

Here is a youtube link to Dion, perfoming his song The Truth Will Set You Free. It is from his 1980 album Inside Job. I purchased this album on vinyl in 1981. Click here.



Dion's I Believe (Sweet Lord Jesus)

Here is a youtube link to Dion, perfoming his song I Believe (Sweet Lord Jesus). It is also from his 1980 album Inside Job. Click here.



Dion's He's The One (Jesus is The Way)

Here is a youtube link to Dion, perfoming his song He's The One (Jesus is The Way). It is also from his 1980 album Inside Job. Click here.



Daniel Amos' Hound of Heaven

Here is a youtube link to Daniel Amos, perfoming his song Hound of Heaven. This from his album Horrendous Disc. Click here.