Phantasmagorical Freek Friday

Let’s talk about music! Artists, groups, songs, albums, concerts, memories, instruments, soundtracks.

I am a “Freek” for Christian music that can be described these words: hard, speed, rock, Goth, metal, alternative, grunge, heavy, oh you get the picture. So, for your entertainment (or mine), every other Friday I will attempt to discuss this fantastic genre here at gzusfreek.blogspot.com. Anything goes! I will share with you my insight, knowledge, and passion. And you can share on what I've shared or on your own passion!

Please feel free to leave whatever appropriate comments you feel like leaving regarding – songs, albums, groups, or individual artists! Those I may think are Godly; you may have heard rumors to the contrary. I may feel it is great art, and you may disagree! And maybe you don't like this genre at all, and you may want to let me know how much you don't care! Let's get our hands dirty!

Can you believe it’s already been two weeks and time to talk about music, again!!!!? I bet you are thrilled.

But I have to tell you about this great band, 12 Stones. I saw one of their videos on a secular TV station a few years ago. I thought, “Wait a minute. Are these guys Christians?” And sure enough, I researched and found that they were! Well, here’s how it was explained on their fan site:
Quote: “Are they (12 Stones) Christians? Yes. Are they a Christian Band? No. They are a group of kids (young adults) out to have a good time making music and spreading a positive image and message to whomever wants to listen. The whole quote is here: http://www.12stonesfans.info/faq.html
And I say: This is kind of the new way to present yourself as a Christian writer, poet, musician. “I’m a Christian who plays music for a living. You don’t call a plumber who is a Christian, a Christian Plumber.”
I don’t know how I feel about that, but I love their music and it is very Christian to me.

Their music is heavy but not “Korn” heavy. They are kind of on the same field as Skillet. The singer sounds like Ozzy sometimes. At least I think so.

My favorite CD is: Potter’s Field.

My favorite lyrics are from a song called: The Last Song
Here the best line:
You never change You never stay the same
Like a picture perfect sunrise every time with
One last song to sing

My favorite melody would be the song: Photograph
I think you should listen to Photograph if you get the chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyi4Kti8eIA
The talk on youtube says the song is about suicide. I never got that from listening to it. I’ve since studied the lyrics and, if it is about suicide, I think it’s about not committing suicide. Just look at the bridge:

Did you forget about the things I said?
Fight the lies inside your head
Deny those who try to bring you down
Kill the pain and emptiness
Find a love and lose yourself
Without this life, you're just a memory

You be the judge. I thank Jesus for them “spreading a positive image and message”. Their music enhances my life and worship of Jesus Christ.