Fast v. slow music?

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I think a great many people are missing Bro. Tyler's point entirely on this
thread.

As a "professional" musician, I can relate exactly to what he is trying to
get across.  Let me give an example.

I cannot help but pay attention to chords, harmony, melody, and other
musical relationships because that is what I have been trained to do.  But,
there is something about a truly annointed song service, whether or not the
music is fast, slow, or totally off key, that makes me forget all about
what I have been trained.  I don't care about anything but the thick
presence of God in the music.

On the other hand, there are times when I can tell that no matter how good
the singer or musician is, they are trying too hard to make it musically
"perfect" instead of relaxing and letting God minister through them.  The
song could be absolutely beautiful (fast or slow), but it is a performance.
 It is the same feeling one gets when watching a "ham" over-act a scene.

It is true that to a certain extent, the service is what you make of it,
and you can choose to be "entertained" during song service.  But when the
musician is *trying* to entertain their audience (of people), it is often
impossible for those listening to tune that out and tune in to God.


Anneliese