Finding Music
Certainly, if we just use the term “music” loosely, there is an abundance of new material being introduced every day. If we narrow the definition to “Christian” music, there remains an incredible selection of sounds. But, when we look for music that fits what we believe is the right music to play, available choices become scarce.
This leaves us with two main sources of music: “Classic” music from the days when the majority of Christians held to the musical values we do, and new music from Bible colleges, missionaries and churches and a few other ministries that believe the way we do.
Christian Family Radio has been around over 40 years now, and that has left us with a library that includes a large number of “classic” Christian songs. In fact, many of these songs are still being aired on Christian Family Radio. But, hearing the same songs all the time would “wear them out”, so sources of new music are vital.
We feel that we have been blessed with some good sources that have a lot of fresh, new music that adheres to both biblical standards and standards we believe are Christ-honoring.
We still have several sources of new music. Leading providers are Faith Music Missions of Evansville, Indiana, and Majesty Music of Greenville, South Carolina. Another source that sells but doesn’t produce music is the Old Fashioned Christian Radio Music Store of Grand Prairie, Texas. Also, Sacred Music Services of Greenville, South Carolina has some really good offerings. We invite you to explore each of these ministries’ offerings to add to your personal music collection.
One thing that must be remembered is there is not a lot of demand in this present world for the kind of music we play. Most of our artists do not make much, if any, money from sales of their recordings. In turn, this leads to the necessity of saving costs when producing the songs, which means it’s unlikely you’ll find many new recordings that include a 100-piece live orchestra. Many of the musicians either do the work part-time or as part of their college education. Either way, we must work extra-hard to find those recordings that are done well before we place them on the air, and that means that there are a lot that do not “make the cut”, yet we are still able to find many good songs for you to enjoy.
We hope you agree with us that this results in a steady stream of godly, uplifting, enjoyable music for you and your family to listen to on this station. As always, we invite your comments and suggestions.
Thank you for all you do, and for honoring Christ in this ministry! I do have a question about finding a selection that has already aired. Yesterday, I heard a song while driving, and meant to look at your Recently Played list when I got home. I forgot! Is it possible to look further back than just what you have displayed here on your website? At roughly 7:55 pm last night (January 23), a man sang a different version of “I Shall Know Him” than what I’m familiar with in our hymnal. I want to locate the sheet music for special music at our church (Chinook Baptist Church, north of Pasco). If you know of any way to track that down, or point me in a direction, I’d appreciate it. Thanks for your time!
Thank you deeply, Martin, for offering us listeners separated music by which I am not constantly turning down selections with the rock beat on Christian stations. My husband and I ran across your station when driving back to Boise from Spokane. My, we were thrilled as we did not know such stations still existed. Praise God for your discerning heart! On another Washington station we were able to listen to our great Bible college teacher from Multnomah, Dr. John G. Mitchell, who had the entire Bible memorized and much of the old; and now, I can hear his program, “The Unchanging Word,” online as a result. Years ago, following his home arrival to heaven, they removed his program for one more progressive and ear-tickling. It truly saddened our hearts! My, I have been blessed driving through Washington state.
I do offer a question, on your evening music program, you sometimes play recordings of a man who is a perfect Irish tenor. My husband and I love his exceptional voice. Could you please provide his name please? Thank you, Val Lee author of Cliques in the Church, Queen Esther/Looming Holocaust, Revelation the Explanation and Apostasy in the Church—see Amazon or Barnes and Noble. All four books can be read, free of charge, at: “val lee weblog” https://vallee7.wordpress.com
I would like to know the artist who sang the song early this morning entitled, “Healer of My Heart, Lover of My Soul”. The operatic vocalist sang this song with such emotion and it really spoke to my heart.
I also thoroughly enjoy listening to Songs in the Night instrumentals following “Unshackled”. Thank you for such wonderful & varied song selections.
Blessings,
Rosalind Sanders