Hillsong Conference 2007
Posted by Travis on October 26, 2007Holy cow. I have to share this video I stumbled upon. I confess I LOVE seeing technology used in big ways in worship settings. I think that music and media are the languages of the people. I know it isn’t a MUST have, and I know that I do not represent everyone’s opinion here. I have some good friends that I would label ‘anti-production’ when it comes to ‘doing church.’ I just agree to disagree, Ron Burgandy would be proud.
There is more to worship than big sound, big screens and big lights. The heart has to be there, the passion, all that stuff that I guess I need to acknowledge. That being said, I KNOW that when I have more senses engaged, I am more engaged. When I get wrapped up by the sounds and all that ‘good stuff’ I love it. I focus in, I can get lost in worship in that moment. The flip side is how distracting it can be for me. I have to watch myself. I will end up spending the first 10 minutes of a big event evaluating equipment and production value. The next 10 minutes I will critique the front of house mix. After about 20 minutes I am in though. HaHa. I also believe that good production value helps the Church.
I know, I KNOW, I KNOW that Jesus doesn’t need me or my computer. However I am pretty confident he chooses to let me minister along side of him. I LOVE when a worship experience excels in technical production. I think this shows the world that the church can be an exciting and engaging experience. One possibly worth even giving a shot if you can get that 16 year old away from MTV and the movie theater. I consider it a modern time mission trip type of cultural relevance. So be it fortunate or unfortunate, the culture I minister in is overwhelmed with media. I think Jesus likes being in that media. And a last disclaimer… I think Jesus likes to be in the calm quiet, other-than-the-world stuff too. I just don’t think ‘we’ need much help and encouragement going there.
So without further delay, the AMAZING 12 minute intro to the Hillsong Conference. Let me know what you think of that Amazing Grace when you get done.
-Travis
Hmm….I thought I was going to listen to the Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony in the intro.
Kind of overwrought and dramatic but not bad.
OMG! Amazing. I totally just stole this and posted a link my self! I just balled through this! I want to go to a hillsongs conference!! Really, it blew me away!
welcome to blogging btw!
What a wonderfully creative opening! Reminds me of last time I saw Paul McCartney – he opened his gig with an orchestra + dancers performing a classical piece he had composed – it was like 30 minutes long, and WONDERFUL. Honestly, I love seeing Christians expressive the creative heart of our Creator! Good stuff!
you’ve expressed my thoughts to a “T”… that intro was pretty amazing and I wish I could have been there!
So, they’ve set quite a high water mark for the next Worship Under the Stars opening, eh?
its encouraging to see christians wield such a powerful tool in such a skillful way. thanks for sharing!
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“I LOVE seeing technology used in big ways in worship settings. I think that music and media are the languages of the people.”
Some people play guitar. Some people “play” multimedia screen and lighting rigs. When you are led in worship by a skilled artist it draws you into God’s presence regardless of the instrument.
I was so looking for Slash to jump up on a grand piano like the middle of the November Rain video.
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Way cool, reminds me of TSO concert. TSO has had a great understanding of mixing all the senses (they even make it snow) during their shows. It’s cool to see the church using something that engages every part of who we are. Now, how to do that in the local church?
Way cool, reminds me of a TSO concert. TSO has had a great understanding of mixing all the senses (they even make it snow) during their shows. It’s cool to see the church using something that engages every part of who we are. Now, how to do that in the local church?
I love this kind of stuff but this almost seemed so big that the spectacle overshadowed the focus on God. I usually hate when other people post comments like this! Look at Tomlin’s facial expressions while he’s singing – I can’t figure out if he’s thinking the same thing as me or just “This is SO cool!” I dunno – do you think something could be TOO spectacular and overwhelm the senses (leaving God as as after thought)?
I loved the music but definitely believe strongly in original music within the church. What’s up with bootlegging the opening riff from “Bittersweet Symphony”???
Like I said – I usually hate it when other people post comments like this one!
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[...] is technology killing the church? Published November 26, 2007 church , culture , inspire , music , random , song , technology is a killer , video , worship Is technology a killer? Is it killing the church? I don’t think so, but I’m still not sure yet. This video makes me think that it is and that it’s not, both at the same time – strange! This is very cool, but it’s also very produced. Maybe in a good way. I found this here. [...]
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