Cory Broersma's Blog

I have been chatting with my brother lately about whether or not Worship music is becoming more of a business than a true artistic expression of ones love for God. Its such a touchy subject because there are so many factors involved. I have read a few descriptions from some indie worship artists about their music, and the thoughts are really cool, like they are looking for a new sound ect. and I think the music is good but the quality of the recordings and production are sometimes hard "get passed" so you can really hear the spirit of the music. My own music has a bit of an "unpolished" sound at times so I feel for these artists putting thier art on their sleeves for the church with only the humblest equipment. And in this day and age people are accustomed to the "perfect" radio quality, even the most non musical person can quickly spot a low budget production. This is where business has entered into worship, because with money even a "bad" song can be produced into something that sounds good. But what can be done for the people who want a new sound or music that doesn't fit the "mold" that the Christian labels want? How can we as "indie by choice" musicians get that polished yet creative sound? Or what about the artists (like me) that want to give away thier music but want the music they give to be the highest quality possible. Its hard to imagine the high quality without business, and it hard to imagine true creativity with business...... any ideas????

Cheers

Cory
www.freeworshipsongs.org

10 the four and twenty elders shall fall down before him that sitteth on the throne, and shall worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and shall cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
11 Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created. Rev 4:10-11