Music in Churches

It is an old adage that hymns are boring. Why do you assume they're boring? Perhaps if you've gone to a church where music was not their specialty, I might be able to understand that complaint a little. But, don't dismiss the hymns entirely. They are part of the backbone of church music as it is today and something is being missed if you don't use the hymns on a regular basis, or at least occasionally.

There are two groups fighting against the music monstrosity. The first group says the collaboration can never be done. They are the younger generation of the church and some leaders of the church who wish they could be young again. They don't listen to what the church wants in the way of music, they assume. (This is just through my personal experience.)

The second group is the older generation and some of the young that have grown up with the hymns. They are not as tunnel visioned as the other, because they tend to accept, or at least deal with, the newer generation. The older generation feel as if they are being kicked out of church.

I personally can see both sides of the picture. However, each needs to give a little. The newer generation needs to respect the older and the older should allow for changes as well

However, I've always thought that there should be a way to collaborate both hymns and modern music, so it can please both groups. Arrangements have been made of hymns. But, why change the chorus melody and lyrics? Is that just to make it seem new? Probably a lot of the younger generation don't even know these hymns. Then, they are new to them. I personally would rather sing the "tried and true" version of the hymn, because that's how I know them. They can be tastefully done to fit both groups.

You can find excellent arrangements of the hymns that you could use in your service. Very orchestral sounding hymns are pleasing to the ear to most people. Some of those can even be pretty upbeat.

Hymns do not have to be slow! There are many positive, happy hymns, that are played slow, just because they are considered a hymn.

I was part of the worship scene for a lot of years, and this is was I think. I would like churches to bridge the gap for worship, so that everyone can enjoy going to church. Church should not be a big fight, it should be about bringing others to Christ.

Here are some examples of newer arrangements for hymns that could be used. http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000087
http://www.midimarvels.com/Sample_Page.htm
You can find more by searching in google for contemporary hymns, or instrumental worship.