The Worship Post Part 2: Just Add Vision

If you read Part 1 of my post on praise and worship music and thought “Brandon really dislikes Hillsong and thinks praise music is forever stuck in a cycle of mediocrity,” then you are only half right. To be clear, music should be enjoyed corporately in church. Musical simplicity is not inherently bad, but musical simplicity without vision and creativity can get stale. I believe that vision and a little bit of creativity can completely transform even the most basic song into a powerful experience. I know this because I have experienced it, both in my childhood and in my current church.

Instead of rambling on about what needs to change in the genre, I have decided to share some songs that have surprised me, moved me and challenged my pessimistic view of contemporary worship music.

Like I said, simplicity isn't a bad thing. Just add vision. Loads of it. Future of Forestry knows what I'm talking about.

Ghosts Upon the Earth by Gungor is a must listen. The album is a journey in worship and, like any work of art, is meant to be taken in as a whole.

Also, isn't it time we seriously brought hymns back?