Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Philosophy Of Adventist Music Seattle

By William Harris


Songs are usually intended to praise God, and they are traditionally the gifts that the Christians are given to praise God. More so, songs are usually the most important element in every spiritual program since it acts as an avenue to communicate with the Supreme Being. However, there are slight differences in the way people do their singing. The Adventist music Seattle has some principles that are followed by the congregation and the church takes this form of melodies to be compatible with the principles of the church.

Melodies such as the rock songs, pop songs, and jazz among many other similar genres are taken to differ with these principles. The reason behind this is because church anthems are normally considered to be the primary, eternal and acceptable form of praise to God. Therefore, in singing, there should be very careful and pre-mediated planning so that the congregation fully participates in singing.

Any song that is used during long sessions in the church is supposed to praise the creator. Thu, the melody should have a poetic rhythm, be singable and robust. Additionally, the church minister is usually required to show the keen interest in the singers so that he ensures the quality of a song observes all the set principles of the church.

If it chances that there is a choir in the church, it is mandatory to ensure that there is the availability of an overall song composer. The composer should thus make sure that the composed songs are meaningful and acceptable. More so, the singers are supposed to show a lot of preparedness and dedication while singing. Piano instruments should also be played in harmony with the songs and the instrumentalist should be experienced.

During the singing, the instrumentalist should be able to accompany the congregation in the worship melodies. If it chances that there are special songs or vocal solos in the church, the context of a music must be directed to praising God, and the singer should not sing to showcase his/her vocal prowess. The message should be communicated in a paramount way as well.

In the evangelism of young people or youth, the melodies must also follow the set principles at all times. The reason behind this is that youths usually like to select songs that showcase the youth culture. They thus use idiomatic features that tend to bring rhythmical problems with the songs. Therefore, they end up differing with church principles in singing.

There are so many traditional folk songs that are legitimate and respected thus some of them are acceptable in the Adventist melodies. However, any folk song is supposed to be judged just like the other songs thus it has to follow the general principles laid on the other themes. Any distortion of a human voice is not allowed. Thus it should be avoided.

More so, harmonic treatment of the instruments must be smooth and soothing. Therefore, if it is saturated, it may lead to distractions and alter the quality of the songs thus the spirituality will also be affected. Singers are supposed to be decently dressed, and while singing, they should not use visual cues that are excessive. Excessive musical amplification is also not allowed.




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