I've been thinking an awful lot about music today, and how different types make me feel when I listen to them. Contemporary Christian music rarely does anything for me, occasionally I find a song that does but most of it does not, but sitting down listening to a Choir or someone sing an old time hymn really just lifts me up. I just feel compelled to sing, sometimes it causes me to just drop to my knees and pray mid-song, and lift my hands even when just sitting in my home listening to it, swaying to the music (my version of dancing.).
Music has always been a HUGE aspect of my life. Even before I became a Christian and realized that the purpose of music was for worship. Upon becoming a Christian though, I was immediately introduced to bands like Casting Crowns, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder, Chris Tomlin the staples of Contemporary Christian, and I found many songs I enjoyed listening to, but I never really felt that connection. Upon listening to people like Jessy Dixon though, I immediately began to feel that connection with God. And I almost completely dropped the Contemporary Christian that had once consumed my life.
Anyway, old time hymns, and singers such as Jessy Dixon, Jimmy Swaggart, and Janet Paschal really hit the spot for me. I think I've already posted some songs here, but felt the need to go in to a little more depth.