David Crowder, Switchfoot, Hillsong United, and Chris Tomlin

[BentLY]

It be awesome to have some of this bands on Rock Band:

David Crowder - Forever and Ever Etc.
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Switchfoot - Dare You to Move
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Hillsong United - Difference
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Chris Tomlin - Let God Arise
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I know a lot of people who would be stoked to see these bands on Rock Band :D

[Transbrak]

This forum has a search function, please use it

please request songs and bands not religions thank you.

[BentLY]

...im requesting those bands up there.

[Transbrak]

no your thread title is christian bands on rockband

not various band names

[BentLY]

sorry i cant change the title.

[thebeatles_rock]

ya... i agree with him... im christian.. but. U dont put a title sayng christian songs! just say... some songs suggestions... and just put the songs.! if you see... there is a relient k.. thread. they dont mention ANYTHING about them being christian.. or not.! .... all im saying.. dont mension any religious reasons. People dont care... at all!....

But ... good suggestions.. i love switchfoot! they would be great

[BentLY]

there ya go... changed the title. I just figured it out =P.

[Gouivel]

Why does everyone always have to bring religion into EVERYTHING!...Well keep jesus out of my videogames! do you see how putting a religious label on things will drive people away. I'm pissed enough that i have to play all the songs from the bonus tour that i REALLY dont care for, if they add religious music in there too my head is gonna explode!

[BentLY]

I didn't mean to bring religion into this. I just think these songs would be fun to play on rock band...just that

[Transbrak]

so how was putting christian into the title a good way to keep religion out of it.

[GlassPrisoner]

I don't understand why people are all upset about the title of this thread, but then again I don't understand why religion is so popular.

I like Switchfoot (for their music, not their religion) but I don't know the others.

[glacier985]

How about some Skillet or Spoken, I would much rather have them in rockband. Maybe some Still Remains to, although most of there songs wouldn't work to well (screaming), but then again Harmonix did say they want to include all genres of music. I'm still waiting for my Christian Hardcore and Metal.

[Destiny2007]

I agree....I would love to see alternative rock bands that have a positive message...and a great beat........such as Switch Foot, Mercy Me, NewsBoys, Audio Adrenaline, Jennifer Knapp, Toby Mac, Skillet, Kutless, Todd Agnew, Jars of Clay, SuperChic.

[BentLY]

my apologies. I tried changing the title but i cant. I saw other people posting up the type of music that the songs were connected to (i.e latin music, prog rock). I just thought it would be okay to title it christian since that is a genre of music. The intent was not to force christian beliefs at all.

[AchtungBaby!]

I agree....I would love to see alternative rock bands that have a positive message...and a great beat........such as Switch Foot, Mercy Me, NewsBoys, Audio Adrenaline, Jennifer Knapp, Toby Mac, Skillet, Kutless, Todd Agnew, Jars of Clay, SuperChic.

Mercy Me? Spare me.

I wouldn't mind having The Afters, Jeremy Camp, or Mute Math, though.

[BentLY]

I agree....I would love to see alternative rock bands that have a positive message...and a great beat........such as Switch Foot, Mercy Me, NewsBoys, Audio Adrenaline, Jennifer Knapp, Toby Mac, Skillet, Kutless, Todd Agnew, Jars of Clay, SuperChic.

THANK you for seeing what kind of genre of music i am heading towards.

Newsboys would be CRAZY

[GCJ]

Here's a thought, some of the proceeds from the ms points to download these songs could be donated to the charity or church of the original artist's(') choice....wait a minute, microsoft give away money what was I thinking! lol and besides isn't paying for a product of a strong religious platform to a profitting company/organization sacreligious? Or am I being too objective??????

[suicidekyd]

how about no, im sick or relegion as a whole....stay out of my games.

[sil3nceisintheair]

I would like to see some Christian Metal in here.

Underoath
Norma Jean
The Devil Wears Prada
Gwen Stacey


Stuff like that.

[Smidget]

so what are we up to now, 1 fresh christian rock request thread a week?

for all you who missed all the other threads:

the same bands have been mentioned in every single thread, multiple times within those threads, etc etc. (Red hasn't been posted in this one yet? *shocked* ) But I assure you with 100&#37; confidence (thats right, i said it) that Harmonix has seen all the other threads and have read the requests for these bands.

I'm not being a hater or anything as I have been listening to this music my entire life and also think some of it would be great for the game but every time i see the new "christian rock thread for the week" and open it up, the first post is just a repeat of bands that have already been said 10 times over. Just wanted to point that out.

EDIT:

have fun:

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=14522

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=1844

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=10681

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=8101

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=12820

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=7749


http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=14620

and the original gangsta himself:

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=834

[kersplat12785]

Why does everyone always have to bring religion into EVERYTHING!...Well keep jesus out of my videogames! do you see how putting a religious label on things will drive people away. I'm pissed enough that i have to play all the songs from the bonus tour that i REALLY dont care for, if they add religious music in there too my head is gonna explode!

That's the beauty of DLC. If songs are offered as DLC then nobody is required to download them. However, the people that really, really want to see these songs in the game may download them

[Transbrak]

That's the beauty of DLC. If songs are offered as DLC then nobody is required to download them. However, the people that really, really want to see these songs in the game may download them

yeah all 3 of them

[Proxelies]

I don't think adding Christian themed songs is a good idea, mainly because not everyones a Christian and some people might find it offensive that they put in songs relating to a religion. They could easily make it DLC though.

[Sam64]

It's funny how people get all offended by the idea of Christian bands because of religion, yet they don't mind KISS or Tenacious D.

If you want to keep religion out of video games, how about we start with satanism? Satanism is more religion based than Christianity. In fact, it says it the Bible to stay right away from religion.

Personally, I don't think Switchfoot would work. Theres just too much going on. Now Skillet, or Audio Adrenaline would probably work good.

[Robert Maynard]

If you want to keep religion out of video games, how about we start with satanism?

Huh?
I guess I just missed all those posts requesting more "Satanic Rock"..

[KillerMRK]

This = Bad idea. Some people will get all up-in-arms about having "Christian" rock in there.

Unitarian BTW. ;)

[joegibes]

Honestly, most of the songs in the title post aren't very suitable for Rock Band (maybe a worship team, but not a video game).

Rock Band needs some Disciple or Skillet or Spoken or Mute Math or Underoath or Thousand Foot Krutch or Project 86 or RED...

And on a not-so-similar note, Beatles and Zep would be much appreciated.

[0tj]

Wow this is funny, if you post a thread with the word "Christian" in it, you get flamed by more idiots than you can count, but if you post a thread about a certain band thats Christian you get no flames at all (i've seen it BTW). I think it would be good to have these bands on RB.

If you don't want "Christian Rock" don't buy it. Instead of flaming the poster with pointless comments, give a logical reason why it shouldn't be on RB.



In fact, it says it the Bible to stay right away from religion.

You don't even know why it says that do you? I'll tell you, it's because Christanity is not a religion. Christianity is a faith. Nice try though.

[karcz]

You know, there actually is a Christian Rock song on Rock Band. Flyleaf's - I'm so sick.
But, I totally know what you mean. I'm not really a religious person, but there are some awesome Christian Rock bands out there. Skillet is one of my favorite bands ever and their CR. Thousand Foot Krutch, awesome band. Pillar, Scars of Life, Kutless, Kids in the Way, Toby Mac, Disciple, these are all great CR bands. If you've not listened to any of these bands, you're missing out on some great rock bands.
This is an untapped genre that doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[karcz]

Honestly, most of the songs in the title post aren't very suitable for Rock Band (maybe a worship team, but not a video game).

Rock Band needs some Disciple or Skillet or Spoken or Mute Math or Underoath or Thousand Foot Krutch or Project 86 or RED...

And on a not-so-similar note, Beatles and Zep would be much appreciated.

How could I have forgotten Project 86 when I wrote my thread. But, after I wrote it, I went back and read all the comments and there were a lot of great bands mentioned that I failed to do so. Anyway, I think having some of these great songs available for download is a great idea.

[karcz]

Just one more thing and then I'll shut up. I just happened across this genre when I saw Skillet opening up for Saliva. Needless to say, I was instantly hooked.

[Robert Maynard]

Christianity is not a religion. Christianity is a faith.
That's some real bad dancing, son.

[MangyForestCat]

STOP BUMPING THIS ******ED THREAD BACK UP!

plus Christian Rock sucks... both the Christian and the Rock part of it...

[Fatal1ty_Reaper]

Wow you people are pathetic... I agree that some Christian music would be great in RB, people who say Christian Rock sucks are just narrow minded and instantly think worship or the "God this, God that" type of songs, the clearly dont listen to: Creed, Flyleaf, P.O.D. East West, Skillet, Demon Slayer, or any of the other good Christian bands out there.

Stop saying "OMFG KEEP TEH GOD OUT OV TIS!!!" and realise that rock is rock, religion doesn't matter at all, all that matters is this: Does it rock? And some Christain rock does, while some other Christain rock does not.

[xTheTruth72x]

GUYS (AND GALS) JUST STOP ALREADY!!! :eek:

lets not get another thread closed due to excessive religion or faith bashing! stick to the topic.

now, i like some christian genre bands and their sound so yes i would love some more to be on rock band (not that it isnt already).

[xTheTruth72x]

so how was putting christian into the title a good way to keep religion out of it.

"christian" is an actual genre of music. it's a way to classify what you may be listening to if you choose that song. i just dont understand what the confusion is. just like if you listen to "rap" genre music, more than likely there with be a lot bass and fast lyrics. metal: lots of drums, guitar, and aggressive lyrics. etc.

[Transbrak]

"christian" is an actual genre of music. it's a way to classify what you may be listening to if you choose that song. i just dont understand what the confusion is. just like if you listen to "rap" genre music, more than likely there with be a lot bass and fast lyrics. metal: lots of drums, guitar, and aggressive lyrics. etc.

no no its not

metal is a genre rap is a genre rock is a genre .....christian is a religion

its not that hard, really

[Kingfish]

no your thread title is christian bands on rockband

not various band names




yeah all 3 of them

You seem really on top of anything requested as "Christian Rock". "Christian Rock" IS a sub-genre of Rock(list of music genres here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rock_genres)) and as such would most likely be packed for sale as a "Christian Rock Pack 1" just a there was a "Punk Pack", therefore, why NOT ask for it this way?

If you are against requesting genres of music, why are you not slamming all the others that are asking for them and not just Christians? Why not be poised and post "ASK for METAL not Death Metal...just ask for good metal that’s all that’s needed!" Or do the same when someone asks for Hair Metal or Classic Rock.

Both sides of religion have agendas, those against it and those for it...and BOTH equally piss me off when they use inane arguments and are so blinded by their own beliefs that they just shut down all sense of reason or empathy(yes empathy) for those that have opposite views. I also find that those on either 'edge' of this argument...share WAY more in common than they will ever know or acknowledge.

Live and let live...does seeing "Christian" so upset you that you just can't ignore it? I wouldn't post in thread asking for Pagan Rock...for one) i know nothing about it, best leave that to those that know the music and for two) i wouldn't download it if they offered it so it affects me not.

[Renegade1007]

What could it hurt? Don't want to play the songs, don't download the songs....I for one, being Christian and enjoying all of those bands and songs would quite enjoy some songs in that Genre.

[Kingfish]

no no its not

metal is a genre rap is a genre rock is a genre .....christian is a religion

its not that hard, really

<buzzzzzzz>
"WRONG...here's a lovely parting gift for you and thanks for playing!"

It IS a genre of music...it might ALSO be a Religion and that Religion is strongly represented in that music...but it is an industry term too.

[Renegade1007]

<buzzzzzzz>
"WRONG...here's a lovely parting gift for you and thanks for playing!"

It IS a genre of music...it might ALSO be a Religion and that Religion is strongly represented in that music...but it is an industry term too.

QFT....Yes, it is a "religion" but "Christian Rock" is a sub Genre......Seriously, if you don't want it and they offered it, you wouldnt have to download it.....I think it would be something cool to have....As of right now, I would love to hook up Rock Band in my Church's Youth Room and play with the High schoolers (College goes with the Youth on Wedsday nights) but as of right now, I would have to be somewhat careful in what we play....It would be nice to get some Christian music so I don't have to worry about lyrics or whatever have you.

[Letol]

Oh come on guys, give him a break. He didn't mean anything. I've never really enjoyed Christian music or religion in my games but seriously, everyone is different and you don't have to flame him for that. He obviously didn't mean anything, he was just suggesting a different kind of band type, kind of like the poll about hard metal bands.

[xTheTruth72x]

no no its not

metal is a genre rap is a genre rock is a genre .....christian is a religion

its not that hard, really

dude! just check out billboard.com (you know, that organization that keeps track of the songs in every genre on the market). it's there!

why do you have to hate so much man? its just a game and the people at harmonix want our input. so we give it to em. you give your input to the other users, not harmonix. why not keep it with harmonix ok? most apreciated.

[Kingfish]

QFT....Yes, it is a "religion" but "Christian Rock" is a sub Genre......

Yup...my argument with the folks that scream "NO!!!" the moment Christian is mentioned is, it’s just as valid a TYPE of music as any other. If I mean hair metal but i just say METAL...then here comes the thrash, death, classic...and so on. By calling it by its name I am offending no one and I'm actually being exact in my meaning.

It’s a style/type of music, no better or worse than someone else’s choices but you HAVE to call it by what it is.

Its like this, if you don't like the music in my collection...i more than likely will not like yours but that doesn't make either of us a bad person...just different.

[xTheTruth72x]

Holla!!!!!

[q445187]

You people need to relax, if you want to go to hell, fine go, if not fine, don't.

The bottom line is not everone wants to hear negative crappy hateful lyrics about drugs, sex, cursing etc, some of us enjoy the same types of music with GOOD lyrics, uplifting, positive, encouraging stuff, it just so happens that Christian bands make songs that have the same TYPES of music that all you haters like, but with good lyrics.

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PLAY IT DON'T DOWNLOAD IT, BACK OFF.

I assume that whatever comes out will be as DLC, buy what you want, DUH!

[TorrentRage]

Why are people so sensitive about religion these days? It seems like whenever someone mentions faith in God, everyone who doesn't believe feels the need to tell them how stupid this belief is. I happen to be a Christian, myself. I have friends of various other religions, and those with no religion. We get along just fine.

Religion is part of life, and can't be ignored. Just becomes someone mentions a religion, or something related to religion, doesn't mean that they are trying to force their personal beliefs on anyone. Those who take offense to the mention of Christianity or any other religion, must have deeper issues.

That being said, I have never really been a fan of Christian Rock. However, it is a valid musical genre. I have no problem with it's optional inclusion in Rock Band (as DLC).

People need to stop being so sensitive!

[0tj]

Pretty much every Christian Rock band I have seen are labeled as Alt. Rock or Alt. Metal. So the way i see it the people that don't want it in RB are just complaining to complain. They don't have a point to their argument. Personally, i'm a Christain, but theres some Christian Rock I can't stand, and there's some that I really love. So i'm not just saying yes because i'm Christian, i'm saying yes because they have good music.

[Letol]

Lol, yeah, I'm not even Christian and I'm on your side.

[Formica]

Ah, yes, young people arguing about religion on the internet. It takes me back. When I was your age we didn't HAVE the interwebs to yell about God on! We had to use BBSes and take our turns flaming each other over Christ! And we liked it!

I don't care for Christian rock at all, but there's no question in my mind it's a legitimate and popular niche rock genre in North America. Some Christian rock DLC would make quite a few young Christians happy (not to mention enabling more youth pastors to bring this awesome game to their respective flocks) and make Harmonix more money. Where's the problem?

[brambler]

Kutless, Third Day, Seventh Day Slumber, Falling Up, Pillar, Skillet, Jeremy Camp,

And if calling them "Christian" bands offends people well then that is just ******ed.

What if someone doesnt like latinos and gets offended by "Latin" music, that would be no different.

[DirrtyBird]

Christian Rock is a genre making people who fall under that genre Christian bands. Anyone that says it isnt a musical genre or shouldnt be called christian bands should really do some research before they speak because it makes you sound ignorant.

I think it would be cool to have some of those bands in Rock Band. I would definatly like to see Underoath but i dont know how the screaming would work out.

[DirtyWindowz]

Okay I used to be like everyone who would be like "oh my GOD, it's Christian music, TURN IT OFF!" but just cause it's Christian music doesn't mean it's all about Praising God. In fact, I honestly can't stand music that presses religion. That said, I do love some Christian music, because it is uplifting and positive compared to mostly what is heard nowadays: sex, drugs, and explicicity (<--- is that even a word? lol) (which isn't terrible, but it gets tiring after a while)

That said, here are my suggestions: Skillet, Disciple, Anberlin, Seventh Day Slumber, Relient K, RED, Flyleaf, MXPX, Decyfer Down.

Seriously, I hate preachy music but honestly listening to these guys you can't even tell that their Christian. Matter of fact, I stumbled upon most of them without even knowing that they were Christian rock.

And it would be a good gimmick to get some more people playing the game as well. Quite possibly a good money maker :cool:

[Transbrak]

man seems the religious fanatics have taken over all day.....

the only reason christian is a genre is to advance the religions hold on pop culture, do you consider a song about a girlfriend girlfriend-rock no you dont so why should i consider a song about christians, christian-rock. because it looks better to all the people making money and all the little sheep are going to buy it.

if you want to discuss religions go to a religious forum, no need to do it here hopefully this one will be closed soon too like the others

[Badosh]

i dont know if these has been said
but flyleaf is a "christian" band..
so theyre are already christian songs in the game.,

[BentLY]

dude...david crowder freakin rocks....

[BentLY]

OKay, im sorry i placed the title as CHRISTIAN.
sincerely. if i could change it (which i tried) i would.
I do not believe in shoving a religion down anyone's throat.
I dont want to shove "Jesus into your video games"

BUt please! just acknowledge the fact that I and others like christian music...so why is it so harmful to request it?

I just proposed it to Harmonix so that they could offer some sort of DLC for the huge group tht likes this kind of music.

[BentLY]

dude...david crowder freakin rocks....

And for those Under Oath fans and Devil wears prada etc.

i think it would be GLORIOUS for people to have scream into the mike for rock band

[Renegade1007]

man seems the religious fanatics have taken over all day.....

the only reason christian is a genre is to advance the religions hold on pop culture, do you consider a song about a girlfriend girlfriend-rock no you dont so why should i consider a song about christians, christian-rock. because it looks better to all the people making money and all the little sheep are going to buy it.

if you want to discuss religions go to a religious forum, no need to do it here hopefully this one will be closed soon too like the others

dude, seriously get a hold of yourself and quit being such a D-Bag....doing what you are doing would be like you requesting Death Metal and me going, "NO, All death Metal does is forward the cause of Satan! Blah blah blah!" You are being as Narrow minded as those that you claim are narrow minded....therefore I bring this before you in hopes that you would see how Condescending you are being, get a hold of yourself and realize that we like a genre of music you may not like because 1) Its uplifting to us and 2) Its got lyrics that don't talk about sex, drugs, and alcohol which is a definate breath of fresh air now and days

EDIT: We are not debating religion here...at least that was never the intent...You made it that way....We were just trying to discuss another genre of music that could possibly be in this game because we would like it and it would help HMX, MTV, and EA make more money

[suicidekyd]

Christianity is a faith.

faith is relegion, relegion is faith.

and if you want this type of music might as well make it pagan music...then again bible thumpers dont know the real bible was a pagan book....the bible is a edited book with people, names and events edited for there needs, still till this day they edit it to how THEY feel.

you can say whatever all you want but truth is truth....last post here

[xTheTruth72x]

hey. check out "'that genre' thread" to discuss music and ONLY music

[Bryan Atomic]

Sure! You guys can have christian music as long as satanist music is made available to download also, along with islamic music and indian hindu music. I am willing to bet this has less to do with "good music" and more to do with "my religions music represented in this game so I can feel justified explaining it to my sunday school teacher"

Dalor Mendi for download ISAP please!

[HMXJohnlok]

Chill out. OP has changed title to discussion of bands. I suggest you keep this to a discussion of bands, rather than flaming the poster for taste in music.

[Renegade1007]

Chill out. OP has changed title to discussion of bands. I suggest you keep this to a discussion of bands, rather than flaming the poster for taste in music.

You have spoken...Thank you...lol...

With that being said, I would love for these bands to be in there....

[swag305]

I think that It would be an awesome idea.But for then all the Jesus haters won't hate , I think they should be track packs.

[JohnnyRhythm]

I would love some more Switchfoot and a little Relient K and Jars of Clay, and call me crazy, Sixpence None the Richer