Christian Music Industry Mafia
By Brian on Oct 25, 2005
“I’m so sick of sugar-coated songs from the Christian perspective,” (Nickel Creek guitarist and songwriter Sean Watkins) said, in his online journal. “One of the most comforting and inspiring lines to me is from the last chorus of ‘Come Thou Fount’ where it says, ‘Prone to wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.’ Not many un-watered-down songs make it through the filter of the Christian music industry mafia these days.”
So I guess Nickel Creek probably won’t get a lot of consideration for a Dove Award this year. I’m sure they can live with that disappointment.
Brian - Been a while since I visited your blog, but today I caught up. I really enjoy what you post and your take on what’s going on. Keep it up and say hi to North Carolina for me!
steven | Oct 27, 2005 | Reply
Seems there is a real problem in the Christian music industry these days. There are walls of control that certain companies, or individuals hold over exposure. Meaning, certain individuals hold a monopoly on what Nashville allows to become popular in the Christian sector. I won’t name names, but radio stations are part of the plot. Certain so-called Christian publishers hire people to take old songs,songs that have become ingrained in hearts and dissect these pieces extracting the most favorable licks, phrases and catchy lines to compose new songs with the conglomerates.
Producers keep out newcomers so they might pick and choose those who fit the style they want. WHAT A WASTE> I wonder what the giver of every good and perfect gift thinks when he sees all the money changers using his truths to pad there pockets? THIS IS THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN MAFIA
Robert G. B. | Nov 15, 2007 | Reply