Same! 45 years old, almost never listen to secular music. People ask what I like, because it’s a great way to get to know someone, and they’re always confused when I say silence, and long formal podcasts. Songs are powerfully distracting.
When I started to finally take my faith seriously, I began to notice all the less than savory lyrics and almost stopped listening to any music with vocals. But I really enjoy music with some singing so now I usually listen to songs in foreign languages X^D
So comforting to know someone else has had this happen. I just don't listen to music much anymore. I was aleays so into music then suddenly...meh. i thought there was something wrong with me.
I agree 110%. Gets in the way of meditative prayer, distracts us from hearing God and feeling the nudges of the Holy Spirit. Plus when you get to know the people who are making the music now a days you'll understand why its so great at distracting us from God.
I don’t listen music much now because of the lyrics. First I was a true crime fan. Then I realized it was lots of evil people killing others etc . Now I listen to catholic UA-cam channels that gives me peace. I go to church on Sundays but after finding Catholic channels I realized I wasn’t give Our Lord Jesus Christ the time He deserves. So now I watch mass everyday , pray the rosary 📿 everyday and the Caplet everyday. I feel very fortunate my heart opened more for the Blessed Trinity 🙏
There's probably something wrong with me... but my brain's default setting is to treat the voice/lyrics like another instrument which add to the feeling and musicality but I'm not actively thinking about the meaning. I get a lot of mileage from videogame music while working. It's music basically designed to keep you engaged while your brain is otherwise engaged.
me too. i literally pay no attention to lyrics and what songs are about. my thought process is im listening to music, if i wanted to pay any mind to the words i would go listen to poetry
I am with you, Matt. I'm about to turn 62, and I ran off the rails about 10 years ago. I realize now that I was influenced by the popular music I listened to then. These days my musical diet is 95% without lyrics. Classical and Jazz make up most of that content.
I'm a big music fan, always have been. I decided to give it up for Lent this year to really challenge myself to engage more with my environment. I found that I was happier not wearing headphones whenever I was out and about. It was tough, but it ended up making my Lent one of the best I've ever had.
A classical musician’s heart is breaking here! There is beautiful, redemptive art in the classical canon, especially of instrumental music. I hope everyone saying they stopped listening to secular or pop music finds beauty in the great works one day!
I relate. I stopped listening to music once I started paying attention to the lyrics. Some of my favorite songs were full of questionable suggestions, evil intentions, or x rated imagery.
I had this exact same obsessive problem long ago when going to the gym. Almost every gym has some cool songs that makes you want to push harder, but then one day at mass the songs I wasn't even paying attention to started to haunt me. Very hard since I loved going to the gym. I obsessed about it for far too long. If you struggle with obsession (especially when it involves trying to change something that you enjoy doing), it takes a great deal of work to replace it with something else.
I listen to less music as I’ve gotten older, mainly due to how it affects me emotionally. Some music can bring me to tears, however I am merely driving to the grocery store. Lofi and music without lyrics helps fill in the mundane sometimes, but now I listen to music to relax or enjoy on vinyl. Very intentional.
I've got autism and love electronic music, but whenever I listen to it, the beat becomes the only thing I can think about. It takes me out of the present moment and distracts me from whatever I actually need to focus on. So now I reserve it for doing mindless activities like cleaning and exercise, and at other times I listen to calmer music like neo-classical and folk.
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I have not listened to music for like 8 years. I mean yeah if it's on in someone else's car or the store. But in my car, it's been off. Tired of the same ol same ol. Different songs and styles, but all started sounding like the same tune or same topic. Once I paid attention to the lyrics, they were not good lyrics. Drinking, women, alcohol, parties...and that was country music haha. And as far as Christian music, ehhh....same style, same tune....got tired of it. Instead, in the car, I listen to Bible in a Year with Father Mike, think of people who need prayer, or talk to God about things in my life. Silence is rare these days....but it is in silence that we can hear God.
I have as well. I feel like, as my heart has gotten quieter with time, lyrics often feel like ‘noise’. Even with Christian music. So I’ve become a huge fan of Nick Box and others who have beautiful ambient music, where I can enjoy the beauty of the music and my mind can think on the Lord without all the interruption. 🙂
I relate Matt!! I frequently listen to music without lyrics. I started doing it because of how the lyrics of love songs or rap make me think and then feel certain emotions I don’t want to be in. My go to is Jazz, Classical, Opera or Gregorian Chant too. If I really want some lyrics I start with Earth Wind & Fire 😂 Hope you all are okay from the storm. May God bless you and your family🙏🏽Thank you for what you do
Don't sleep on classical music! It seems dorky, but is actually a joy to listen to. I can best describe it as feeling like walking in a park on a brisk morning, or the feeling you get after a long sip of coffee.
I love classical music. I used to dance ballet and one of my favorite memories was doing movement to the live piano accompaniment... And there's many great classical pieces, so many styles/epoches, that everyone can find something for themselves.
I definitely find that when I listen to music, I will hear the song playing over and over in my head. I makes interior recollection much more difficult.
There’s really good Christian metal, though! Bands like Wolves at the Gate, American Arson, A Plea for Purging, and HolyName have literally brought me to tears with lyrics that are just so pure, relatable, incisive, and catchy. And HEAVY! Having their songs stuck in my head keep my thoughts and actions clean.
@@theautodidacticlayman yes I love prog. Thanks for the recommendation. I ask because I’m not the biggest fan of the punk influence in metalcore. I’d love to find some Christian metal bands outside of the metalcore umbrella.
I quit listening to music with lyrics for the same reason. I felt they were repetitive and it created an ear worm that lasted for 24+ hours. Maddening, so instrumental or just no music for the last 4 years.
I think i can relate to this! i struggle to listen to music with lyrics, its kind of too loud in my head and i tend to only pay attention to the song instead of the work Im doing. so i like to listen to songs with lyrics when I genuinely want to listen and enjoy it. also from when i was around 14 something i started to check the lyrics of the songs before i added them to my playlist. i still do it but with extra steps of watching the music video as well as checking if there is any article or interview of the artist talking about the inspiration behind the lyrics, all to make sure that Im not listening to something inspired by the evil. i started doing this after i got to know that a Korean artist of whom i loved to listen once said in an interview how her popular songs are most of the time inspired by an whispering she hears when she makes music. also even when the lyrics may seem okay the music video may show you that it really means something else. I believe that its a good practice to be mindful about what we consume.
I'm a musician, but I mostly listen to instrumental music if any now, too. It's easier to have on as background music, and I don't need to vet lyrics for my young kids.
1:00 I'm trending this exact same way atm. You can add psalms to that mix so, even if you do get lyrics stuck in your head, it'll be prayers instead of hate
You're not alone. I find myself mostly listening to lo-fi, jazz, country, or Chinese (for language learning, since I'm currently studying it). I don't want noise, I just want a meaningful composition or something to relax to. I'd rather listen to something that makes me feel happy or peaceful than unnecessarily angry or hyped up.
I listen to music all the time, though I am a graduate music student so it comes with the territory. That being said I listen almost exclusively to “classical” music, and usually is sacred choral music. I do get the songs and lyrics stuck in my head and walk around humming or singing constantly. It drives my wife crazy.
Same here too. 43 and when I hear songs from the 90's especially, they read like a bullet train to where we are now. 100's of hours of Gregorian chant and classical music have reversed the trend of them getting stuck in my head. When I would describe how it affected me, no one would understand 😅
I used to listen to a lot of metal/goth metal and video game music as a teenager. But as i got older i just stuck with video game music. It's so nice in the backround, and there is such a variety to suit my mood. 😊 And bonus is there is no inappropriate lyrics.
Matt, it’s a sign that you are maturing. The mind absorbs messages from music, whether you realize it or not. Subconsciously, it’s the equivalent of getting tired of eating chips and coke all day and wanting a clean meal. The body wants clean fuel, both audibly and digestive. Continue to feed your soul wholesome food.
If you think about what is the most “natural“ way to listen to music… It is in person. It would’ve probably been a war drum, a sacred song, or a communal song around a campfire. I think recorded music has probably been terrible for the art form, and the sense of communalism that we were supposed to get from music. It’s just my theory, but I think God had a design in mind for music, and listening to musicians and singers who aren’t there messes with that design.
I can relate. I used to love to listen to music, now I seem to only like instrumental. I also don’t watch TV which people find strange. I have some UA-camrs I follow, which are becoming more Catholic. I do watch The Chosen, that’s about it unless I catch a rare documentary on UA-cam.
Matt I also stoped listening to pop music in general , and I was wondering is there anybody who is in the same place as I😂 From a kid who had her radio and MTV videos on WHOLE day long... I could not dream this 😅
I relate to this 100%. Songs would get stuck in my head to the point it was really annoying. I also find music can artificially alter our mood or emotions and I prefer to accept reality at a base emotional level rather than pre conditioning myself into feelings that aren’t organic or authentic.
I've had The Mandalorian hero theme stuck in my head since it's come out. In its defense, it is pretty good. Jazz died when Thelonious Monk said he expected his listeners to study for his concerts
TOTALLY RELATE TO THIS. In my forties, as a parent, I only listen to classical music, Brother Isaiah, The Hillbilly Thomists, or the Psalms (all usually in the car after prayers). I mostly prefer silence or Gregorian Chant at home. I was traumatized by death metal as a teen. It led me to dark places. I prefer prayer.
I personally know myself how secular music helped a person went through hard times, even cancelled his plan to end his own life. It's not distraction, it's all more about self-control.
Much the same way here. I don’t listen, to music, very much as I feel it manipulates my thoughts and emotions. And, I don’t appreciate that any longer.
That is what music is supposed to do! It is supposed to tap into your emotions after all we are human. There's a lot of beautiful music out there you just have to look for it.
@@stanncie agreed, there is beautiful music out there. I find when I do listen it is to Pablo Casals cello suites (Bach) or maybe STP (eye of beholder/ear of listener). But, have to be in the mood for it ;)
I am a heavy metal fan, but I 100% am in the same boat with Matt. I listen to Lofi mostly now. Though I found some great Metal NO LYRICS playlists to just jam out to in the background.
@@OT-jr8qt The Glass Bead Game is one of my favorite songs in general. Where I never fully liked metal in any capacity, this song definitely changes that perspective of a metal song described as beautiful, something I’d never thought I’d say.
Pro tip from a classical musician: Instead of "quitting music", or resorting to only a few "safe" styles, try diversifying the genres and styles of music from time to time. If you are having this obsessions with some kind of music, doesn't mean it's bad, probably means you are not feeding yourself enough kinds of music. There are many types of world music, you also can listen to different styles of classical music (Renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, impressionism, xxth century, neoclassical, solo, chamber music, orchestral music, concert band music, sacred vocal music, secular sacred music, opera...), different styles of jazz, rock, pop, metal, etc.
I agree! Music is a huge part of my life. There's so much music out there that is not offensive. Also there's plenty of instrumental music you can listen to. I don't listen to the 'popular' music but if you just look a little you can find plenty to listen to
Oh yes the ADHD struggle with echolalia leaves me repeating music in my head and out loud all the time. Though I do it with my prayer verses, too. Never been more awkward then randomly saying "blessed be The name of the Lord begone Satan." Because it's become an unusual vocal stim. 😅
I listen to singer/songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, the occasional dance pop tune, and a lot of jazz and classical. Have never felt these to be sinful or unfruitful past times, as good lyrics and good music can cause you, if you turn your thinking correctly, to reflect on the glory of God.
Same lol i listened to Taylor Swift for like over a year almost exclusively and now i stopped because i get too depressed listening to some of her sadder songs all the time 😅 They still live rent free in my mind but I've noticed other random artists' songs getting stuck in my head instead, which i take as progress. Now i just listen to audiobooks, classical, lofi or some music with lyrics that still blend into the background
I thought I was weird, but I stopped listening to most music a couple years ago. I can only tolerate instrumental music, Celtic style, chant. Virtually no secular music or even contemporary Christian. Podcasts are fine, but otherwise I prefer silence. Glad I’m not the only one!
I would get those ear worms with music too. I just decided to quit listening to music... unless classical or my Kingdom Melodies (Jehovah's Witness here). I agree that (especially rock music) lyrics can be bad, and if repeating over and over in our head, it's excruciating mentally. So yeah, your experience is shared probably by many. There is so much more to 'think' about than music on repeat, lol ... Thanks for sharing. 🌸
Anymore, I mostly listen to Synthwave/Chillwave, mostly when driving. Sometimes I'm in the mood for either 90's/2000's Smooth Jazz, or Lo-Fi, or occasionally I'll listen to what I like to call "90's New Age" (Yanni, Enya, Shahin & Sepehr, Chris Spheeris, 3rd Force, and Acoustic Alchemy, to name a few). Maybe I'm a bit weird, but I've always felt that even music without lyrics can bring glory to God.
Hmm this is probably one of the harder videos for me, I grew up on heavy music and it's hard to hear Slipknot be thrown away so easily like that. I understand the sentiment and probably wouldn't want my children raised on their albums per-se, but heavy music saves lives all the time. Before I had faith in my adulthood, heavy music is what kept me sane as a kid and ultimately I converted in my heart to Catholicism. I don't know, I'm not saying I'm right, just speaking my reaction to the video.
I'm 56 and was a musician and played a lot of contemporary stuff. I am a lyrics man but these days, I don't know when it happened, the music just doesn't do it for me any more. I prefer reading literature and writing. This is weird because I was big into all the singer songwriters of the 1960s and 70s.
I don't get it... I'm a musician and I always think it's impossible to love music and be an atheist at the same time. It's pure pattern, pure meaning. Now get a grip and put on some Bob Dylan. All truth is God's truth
Matt, I agree with your sentiment about music. But I do find it a little sad that I can't enjoy it the way I used to. The lyrics get in the way, where they used to be fun to listen to.
I know exactly what you mean about a song getting stuck in your head! 😖 I stopped listening to anything but gregorian chant a year or so ago. Side note: while your guest might not be consciously listening to the lyrics, rest assured his subconscious is picking up every detail.
I hardly ever listen to music with lyrics either, for me it’s mostly Classical or Jazz. When I go grocery shopping, I prefer Aldi because they don’t play music in their stores.
I understand not liking modern, "secular" music but im not sure I see the point in removing it from our lives entirely. Yeah, i get it most of it sucks, but at the same time, pop culture is called "pop" culture or "secular" music because it expresses common themes and ideas people share at the time. Also, most people don't have time to read the psalms day in and day out. Having an outlet where people can express everyday hardships, outside of not sinning, is obviously very appealing because we are BOTH body AND soul. Secular music gets it's appeal in that it is true, if not it shines a ray of light on the truth. Right now, a lot of things are obviously not oriented towards the goodness the church has to provide, so the results are obviously not gregorian chanting. But just because secular sucks doesn't mean we get to ignore it. We could just ignore, but then nothing changes; or we could listen, attempt to understand the emotional appeal of the content, the holes it attempts to fill in peoples lives, then take notes to put forward our content in creative and interesting ways. Not so much to fit in, but to offer an alternative. TLDR: Matt Fradd is wrong because ignoring secular society does nothing to convince them they are wrong, either through argument or alternative. Ignoring secular music puts an unnecessary gap between "us" and "them," as if to imply that they are beneath us because they enjoy "lower" things.
To all the metalheads: There is a ton of metal with positive, encouraging and uplifting lyrics that could even be considered Christian. Check out As I Lay Dying and Hatebreed for example.
I can relate to Matt. Songs come to me all the time, even the ones I didn't just hear on the radio, and haven't heard in years. They come out of nowhere and it's annoying, seems somewhat malevolent.
I can only hear the music or the words. I have never been able to hear the words and the music of any song. 9/10 times I can only hear the music of any song.
I like to listen to music. I like music when I sport. I like some jazz ;ate in the evening. I like music when I have to get my home cleaned up. Music is o.k. but you need to filter it. Not all of the music is o.k....but Metallica while lifting weights...it works!!! 🙂
when you get a song is stuck in your head go home learn and sing it in the store when you're shopping and get stuck in some other bastard's head. and just like that, walla!! it's out of your head.
Sorry but I wonder is that beer that he drinks in every video? Is it really necessary to put in all the time 'cause it sounds really distracting when he opens it.
Interesting… I just spent the morning looking at all the bands, musicians in my lifetime that were following Christ when I had zero idea…. Like Clapton, Van Morrison, U2, Dylan I knew about, but there is way more spirituality going on there than …. It wasn’t up front, which is odd because there were no issues with the occult aspects being up front and open. Sort of the opposite of the Middle Ages maybe?
haha same for me, I don't listen to lyrical music. only old stuff (80s and 90s). On rare occasions I have to listen to contemporary radio music, I turn it off - stuff is just so unlistenable.
When it comes to secular music I mostly just stick to country music these days. Although there are exceptions, the lyrics are a lot more virtuous. Take the chorus from "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson for example: "And he bowed his head to Jesus, and he stood for Uncle Sam, and he only loved one woman, was always proud of what he had." Compare that to the filth that is present in rap and honestly even a lot of classic rock stuff.
Totally me since my conversion. I miss it but all the lyrics have to do w everything that is against our faith and morals. Christian music just doesn’t do it for me. Left w Laurie Berkner and other kids tunes for my little one.
Same! 45 years old, almost never listen to secular music. People ask what I like, because it’s a great way to get to know someone, and they’re always confused when I say silence, and long formal podcasts. Songs are powerfully distracting.
@@christophermarston6657 30 and the same
When I started to finally take my faith seriously, I began to notice all the less than savory lyrics and almost stopped listening to any music with vocals. But I really enjoy music with some singing so now I usually listen to songs in foreign languages X^D
So comforting to know someone else has had this happen. I just don't listen to music much anymore. I was aleays so into music then suddenly...meh. i thought there was something wrong with me.
I agree 110%. Gets in the way of meditative prayer, distracts us from hearing God and feeling the nudges of the Holy Spirit. Plus when you get to know the people who are making the music now a days you'll understand why its so great at distracting us from God.
I don’t listen music much now because of the lyrics. First I was a true crime fan. Then I realized it was lots of evil people killing others etc . Now I listen to catholic UA-cam channels that gives me peace. I go to church on Sundays but after finding Catholic channels I realized I wasn’t give Our Lord Jesus Christ the time He deserves. So now I watch mass everyday , pray the rosary 📿 everyday and the Caplet everyday. I feel very fortunate my heart opened more for the Blessed Trinity 🙏
There's probably something wrong with me... but my brain's default setting is to treat the voice/lyrics like another instrument which add to the feeling and musicality but I'm not actively thinking about the meaning. I get a lot of mileage from videogame music while working. It's music basically designed to keep you engaged while your brain is otherwise engaged.
Video game music is great
me too. i literally pay no attention to lyrics and what songs are about. my thought process is im listening to music, if i wanted to pay any mind to the words i would go listen to poetry
Same!
I am with you, Matt. I'm about to turn 62, and I ran off the rails about 10 years ago.
I realize now that I was influenced by the popular music I listened to then.
These days my musical diet is 95% without lyrics. Classical and Jazz make up most of that content.
No there isn’t. Metal music uses the voice in that way. I don’t pay attention to lyrics. I’m focused on instruments.
I'm a big music fan, always have been. I decided to give it up for Lent this year to really challenge myself to engage more with my environment. I found that I was happier not wearing headphones whenever I was out and about. It was tough, but it ended up making my Lent one of the best I've ever had.
A classical musician’s heart is breaking here! There is beautiful, redemptive art in the classical canon, especially of instrumental music. I hope everyone saying they stopped listening to secular or pop music finds beauty in the great works one day!
I think lyrics are the problem 😀
Indeed
I relate. I stopped listening to music once I started paying attention to the lyrics.
Some of my favorite songs were full of questionable suggestions, evil intentions, or x rated imagery.
I had this exact same obsessive problem long ago when going to the gym. Almost every gym has some cool songs that makes you want to push harder, but then one day at mass the songs I wasn't even paying attention to started to haunt me. Very hard since I loved going to the gym. I obsessed about it for far too long. If you struggle with obsession (especially when it involves trying to change something that you enjoy doing), it takes a great deal of work to replace it with something else.
I can totally relate; lyrics hold power in music that I only realize now and many times they’re pretty disturbing!
I quit music too. I was shocked to read the Black Sabbath lyrics, I forget the song, that were very pro catholic and pro pope.
Geezer Butler, is an Irish Catholic afterall. The song is called After Forever
Thank you so much for this tip. I am amazed with this lyrics and how oft this song is not remembered when we talk of metal or sabbath
I listen to less music as I’ve gotten older, mainly due to how it affects me emotionally. Some music can bring me to tears, however I am merely driving to the grocery store. Lofi and music without lyrics helps fill in the mundane sometimes, but now I listen to music to relax or enjoy on vinyl. Very intentional.
Living life without music is like living life indoors
I've got autism and love electronic music, but whenever I listen to it, the beat becomes the only thing I can think about. It takes me out of the present moment and distracts me from whatever I actually need to focus on. So now I reserve it for doing mindless activities like cleaning and exercise, and at other times I listen to calmer music like neo-classical and folk.
May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most incomprehensible, and unutterable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored, and glorified, in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Amen
Matt, you are not alone.
I have not listened to music for like 8 years. I mean yeah if it's on in someone else's car or the store. But in my car, it's been off. Tired of the same ol same ol. Different songs and styles, but all started sounding like the same tune or same topic. Once I paid attention to the lyrics, they were not good lyrics. Drinking, women, alcohol, parties...and that was country music haha. And as far as Christian music, ehhh....same style, same tune....got tired of it. Instead, in the car, I listen to Bible in a Year with Father Mike, think of people who need prayer, or talk to God about things in my life. Silence is rare these days....but it is in silence that we can hear God.
I actually relate to this. I drive in the car, work, whatever typically in silence, sometimes audio from a youtube video.
I have as well. I feel like, as my heart has gotten quieter with time, lyrics often feel like ‘noise’. Even with Christian music. So I’ve become a huge fan of Nick Box and others who have beautiful ambient music, where I can enjoy the beauty of the music and my mind can think on the Lord without all the interruption. 🙂
I relate Matt!! I frequently listen to music without lyrics. I started doing it because of how the lyrics of love songs or rap make me think and then feel certain emotions I don’t want to be in.
My go to is Jazz, Classical, Opera or Gregorian Chant too. If I really want some lyrics I start with Earth Wind & Fire 😂
Hope you all are okay from the storm. May God bless you and your family🙏🏽Thank you for what you do
Don't sleep on classical music! It seems dorky, but is actually a joy to listen to. I can best describe it as feeling like walking in a park on a brisk morning, or the feeling you get after a long sip of coffee.
I love classical music. I used to dance ballet and one of my favorite memories was doing movement to the live piano accompaniment... And there's many great classical pieces, so many styles/epoches, that everyone can find something for themselves.
I definitely find that when I listen to music, I will hear the song playing over and over in my head. I makes interior recollection much more difficult.
I can relate. I was a musician and enjoy music a lot. I greatly reduced my music intake about 25 years ago to enjoy quiet more.
Same, I don't listen to music very often, if I do it's usually without lyrics
I’m 28 and I listen to jazz almost exclusively, so you’re not alone matt
There’s really good Christian metal, though! Bands like Wolves at the Gate, American Arson, A Plea for Purging, and HolyName have literally brought me to tears with lyrics that are just so pure, relatable, incisive, and catchy. And HEAVY! Having their songs stuck in my head keep my thoughts and actions clean.
thanks for the tip, will check it out
Are these all metal core bands?
@@aintnoisepollution99 Pretty much! I would say, in order: Metalcore, Hardcore Punk, Metalcore, Deathcore.
@@aintnoisepollution99 Also just found out about Windvent if you like djent or prog metal. Really good!
@@theautodidacticlayman yes I love prog. Thanks for the recommendation. I ask because I’m not the biggest fan of the punk influence in metalcore. I’d love to find some Christian metal bands outside of the metalcore umbrella.
Matt have you heard Hildegard con bingen? She is has my favorite Gregorian chant
I quit listening to music with lyrics for the same reason. I felt they were repetitive and it created an ear worm that lasted for 24+ hours. Maddening, so instrumental or just no music for the last 4 years.
Same here. Classic music, Jazz, Lofi, and Gregorian Chant.
I think i can relate to this! i struggle to listen to music with lyrics, its kind of too loud in my head and i tend to only pay attention to the song instead of the work Im doing. so i like to listen to songs with lyrics when I genuinely want to listen and enjoy it. also from when i was around 14 something i started to check the lyrics of the songs before i added them to my playlist. i still do it but with extra steps of watching the music video as well as checking if there is any article or interview of the artist talking about the inspiration behind the lyrics, all to make sure that Im not listening to something inspired by the evil.
i started doing this after i got to know that a Korean artist of whom i loved to listen once said in an interview how her popular songs are most of the time inspired by an whispering she hears when she makes music. also even when the lyrics may seem okay the music video may show you that it really means something else.
I believe that its a good practice to be mindful about what we consume.
I'm a musician, but I mostly listen to instrumental music if any now, too. It's easier to have on as background music, and I don't need to vet lyrics for my young kids.
1:00 I'm trending this exact same way atm. You can add psalms to that mix so, even if you do get lyrics stuck in your head, it'll be prayers instead of hate
You're not alone. I find myself mostly listening to lo-fi, jazz, country, or Chinese (for language learning, since I'm currently studying it). I don't want noise, I just want a meaningful composition or something to relax to. I'd rather listen to something that makes me feel happy or peaceful than unnecessarily angry or hyped up.
new Music in my lenguage is mostly abour sex,drugs, cartel glazing or humble bragging about money. I am so sick of it
My 11 year old daughter falls asleep every night listening to Gregorian Chants. It helps calm her anxious mind.
I listen to music all the time, though I am a graduate music student so it comes with the territory. That being said I listen almost exclusively to “classical” music, and usually is sacred choral music. I do get the songs and lyrics stuck in my head and walk around humming or singing constantly. It drives my wife crazy.
Same here too. 43 and when I hear songs from the 90's especially, they read like a bullet train to where we are now. 100's of hours of Gregorian chant and classical music have reversed the trend of them getting stuck in my head. When I would describe how it affected me, no one would understand 😅
Now that I'm taking my faith more seriously, I basically only really listen to religious music. But I still love metal, so its mostly Christian metal.
I used to listen to a lot of metal/goth metal and video game music as a teenager. But as i got older i just stuck with video game music. It's so nice in the backround, and there is such a variety to suit my mood. 😊 And bonus is there is no inappropriate lyrics.
I am with you on that one Matt. Music without words all the way. Some oldies like Petra I like but mostly just music - Celtic, Monastic, urethral
Matt, it’s a sign that you are maturing. The mind absorbs messages from music, whether you realize it or not. Subconsciously, it’s the equivalent of getting tired of eating chips and coke all day and wanting a clean meal. The body wants clean fuel, both audibly and digestive. Continue to feed your soul wholesome food.
My Mom (57 yo) also stopped enjoying most songs without lyrics, like classical. I think it does come with age
@@emmadumais2337 Matt was saying the opposite though. He's stopped listening to music with lyrics and only listens to classical and stuff like that.
If you think about what is the most “natural“ way to listen to music… It is in person. It would’ve probably been a war drum, a sacred song, or a communal song around a campfire.
I think recorded music has probably been terrible for the art form, and the sense of communalism that we were supposed to get from music.
It’s just my theory, but I think God had a design in mind for music, and listening to musicians and singers who aren’t there messes with that design.
I can relate. I used to love to listen to music, now I seem to only like instrumental. I also don’t watch TV which people find strange. I have some UA-camrs I follow, which are becoming more Catholic. I do watch The Chosen, that’s about it unless I catch a rare documentary on UA-cam.
Matt I also stoped listening to pop music in general , and I was wondering is there anybody who is in the same place as I😂 From a kid who had her radio and MTV videos on WHOLE day long... I could not dream this 😅
I relate to this 100%. Songs would get stuck in my head to the point it was really annoying. I also find music can artificially alter our mood or emotions and I prefer to accept reality at a base emotional level rather than pre conditioning myself into feelings that aren’t organic or authentic.
I've had The Mandalorian hero theme stuck in my head since it's come out.
In its defense, it is pretty good.
Jazz died when Thelonious Monk said he expected his listeners to study for his concerts
Such a Monk thing to say
TOTALLY RELATE TO THIS. In my forties, as a parent, I only listen to classical music, Brother Isaiah, The Hillbilly Thomists, or the Psalms (all usually in the car after prayers). I mostly prefer silence or Gregorian Chant at home. I was traumatized by death metal as a teen. It led me to dark places. I prefer prayer.
I can relate to it.
Ive been listening to catholic bands Warrior Worship (see song Saved by the Blood) and E-Knock. Those or sea shanties and gregorian chant are my go to
I personally know myself how secular music helped a person went through hard times, even cancelled his plan to end his own life. It's not distraction, it's all more about self-control.
I do relate and thought was just a weirdo as usual.
Much the same way here. I don’t listen, to music, very much as I feel it manipulates my thoughts and emotions. And, I don’t appreciate that any longer.
That is what music is supposed to do! It is supposed to tap into your emotions after all we are human. There's a lot of beautiful music out there you just have to look for it.
@@stanncie agreed, there is beautiful music out there. I find when I do listen it is to Pablo Casals cello suites (Bach) or maybe STP (eye of beholder/ear of listener). But, have to be in the mood for it ;)
Same thing happens to me with music Matt. I can’t and wont listen to profane music.
I am a heavy metal fan, but I 100% am in the same boat with Matt. I listen to Lofi mostly now. Though I found some great Metal NO LYRICS playlists to just jam out to in the background.
Matt I suggest an Aussie guitarist called Plini, the genre is called prog rock i think? Very good mix of heavy metal, jazz and no lyrics
I WAS JUST ABOUT TO MENTION PLINI. Thank the Lord there are other Catholics that enjoy quality music
@@TramboneKing He’s fantastic, seen him live a couple times in Sydney and is phenomenal
@@OT-jr8qt The Glass Bead Game is one of my favorite songs in general. Where I never fully liked metal in any capacity, this song definitely changes that perspective of a metal song described as beautiful, something I’d never thought I’d say.
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Plini is incredible. Highly suggest his music!
Pro tip from a classical musician: Instead of "quitting music", or resorting to only a few "safe" styles, try diversifying the genres and styles of music from time to time. If you are having this obsessions with some kind of music, doesn't mean it's bad, probably means you are not feeding yourself enough kinds of music. There are many types of world music, you also can listen to different styles of classical music (Renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, impressionism, xxth century, neoclassical, solo, chamber music, orchestral music, concert band music, sacred vocal music, secular sacred music, opera...), different styles of jazz, rock, pop, metal, etc.
Matt I relate!!!
Matthew, I listen to Hans Zimmer "Time" on repeat. I am also old.
I often enjoy music without lyrics.
I still listen to some secular music, but the vast majority of what I listen to is just instrumental and if it does have “lyrics” it’s usually chant.
I will never quit music yall crazy. I'm not jamming Slayer or something, Like whats wrong with some Chet Baker or Kris Kristopherson? (sorry spelling)
I agree! Music is a huge part of my life. There's so much music out there that is not offensive. Also there's plenty of instrumental music you can listen to. I don't listen to the 'popular' music but if you just look a little you can find plenty to listen to
Oh yes the ADHD struggle with echolalia leaves me repeating music in my head and out loud all the time.
Though I do it with my prayer verses, too.
Never been more awkward then randomly saying "blessed be The name of the Lord begone Satan." Because it's become an unusual vocal stim. 😅
I listen to singer/songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, the occasional dance pop tune, and a lot of jazz and classical. Have never felt these to be sinful or unfruitful past times, as good lyrics and good music can cause you, if you turn your thinking correctly, to reflect on the glory of God.
I stopped listening music a year ago. I just feel lots of music is spiritually damaging if you can feel it.
Same lol i listened to Taylor Swift for like over a year almost exclusively and now i stopped because i get too depressed listening to some of her sadder songs all the time 😅 They still live rent free in my mind but I've noticed other random artists' songs getting stuck in my head instead, which i take as progress. Now i just listen to audiobooks, classical, lofi or some music with lyrics that still blend into the background
I thought I was weird, but I stopped listening to most music a couple years ago. I can only tolerate instrumental music, Celtic style, chant. Virtually no secular music or even contemporary Christian. Podcasts are fine, but otherwise I prefer silence. Glad I’m not the only one!
I would get those ear worms with music too. I just decided to quit listening to music... unless classical or my Kingdom Melodies (Jehovah's Witness here). I agree that (especially rock music) lyrics can be bad, and if repeating over and over in our head, it's excruciating mentally. So yeah, your experience is shared probably by many. There is so much more to 'think' about than music on repeat, lol ... Thanks for sharing. 🌸
Anymore, I mostly listen to Synthwave/Chillwave, mostly when driving. Sometimes I'm in the mood for either 90's/2000's Smooth Jazz, or Lo-Fi, or occasionally I'll listen to what I like to call "90's New Age" (Yanni, Enya, Shahin & Sepehr, Chris Spheeris, 3rd Force, and Acoustic Alchemy, to name a few).
Maybe I'm a bit weird, but I've always felt that even music without lyrics can bring glory to God.
Hmm this is probably one of the harder videos for me, I grew up on heavy music and it's hard to hear Slipknot be thrown away so easily like that. I understand the sentiment and probably wouldn't want my children raised on their albums per-se, but heavy music saves lives all the time. Before I had faith in my adulthood, heavy music is what kept me sane as a kid and ultimately I converted in my heart to Catholicism. I don't know, I'm not saying I'm right, just speaking my reaction to the video.
I'm 56 and was a musician and played a lot of contemporary stuff. I am a lyrics man but these days, I don't know when it happened, the music just doesn't do it for me any more. I prefer reading literature and writing. This is weird because I was big into all the singer songwriters of the 1960s and 70s.
What's with the mussorgsky painting?
I don't get it...
I'm a musician and I always think it's impossible to love music and be an atheist at the same time. It's pure pattern, pure meaning.
Now get a grip and put on some Bob Dylan.
All truth is God's truth
Matt, I agree with your sentiment about music. But I do find it a little sad that I can't enjoy it the way I used to. The lyrics get in the way, where they used to be fun to listen to.
I know exactly what you mean about a song getting stuck in your head! 😖 I stopped listening to anything but gregorian chant a year or so ago. Side note: while your guest might not be consciously listening to the lyrics, rest assured his subconscious is picking up every detail.
I hardly ever listen to music with lyrics either, for me it’s mostly Classical or Jazz. When I go grocery shopping, I prefer Aldi because they don’t play music in their stores.
I can still listen to techno. When I run the energy and beat really get me moving! 150bmp! Usually the message isn't bad either.
nah bro that thumbnail is wild 😂
I understand not liking modern, "secular" music but im not sure I see the point in removing it from our lives entirely. Yeah, i get it most of it sucks, but at the same time, pop culture is called "pop" culture or "secular" music because it expresses common themes and ideas people share at the time. Also, most people don't have time to read the psalms day in and day out. Having an outlet where people can express everyday hardships, outside of not sinning, is obviously very appealing because we are BOTH body AND soul. Secular music gets it's appeal in that it is true, if not it shines a ray of light on the truth. Right now, a lot of things are obviously not oriented towards the goodness the church has to provide, so the results are obviously not gregorian chanting. But just because secular sucks doesn't mean we get to ignore it. We could just ignore, but then nothing changes; or we could listen, attempt to understand the emotional appeal of the content, the holes it attempts to fill in peoples lives, then take notes to put forward our content in creative and interesting ways. Not so much to fit in, but to offer an alternative.
TLDR: Matt Fradd is wrong because ignoring secular society does nothing to convince them they are wrong, either through argument or alternative. Ignoring secular music puts an unnecessary gap between "us" and "them," as if to imply that they are beneath us because they enjoy "lower" things.
You’re not the only one.
To all the metalheads: There is a ton of metal with positive, encouraging and uplifting lyrics that could even be considered Christian. Check out As I Lay Dying and Hatebreed for example.
I can relate to Matt. Songs come to me all the time, even the ones I didn't just hear on the radio, and haven't heard in years. They come out of nowhere and it's annoying, seems somewhat malevolent.
I can only hear the music or the words. I have never been able to hear the words and the music of any song. 9/10 times I can only hear the music of any song.
I like to listen to music. I like music when I sport. I like some jazz ;ate in the evening. I like music when I have to get my home cleaned up. Music is o.k. but you need to filter it. Not all of the music is o.k....but Metallica while lifting weights...it works!!! 🙂
The thumbnail. 😂
Me too.
No dude, I feel the same way it’s not just you 😂
I actually relate somewhat. I listen more to wordless music these days.
when you get a song is stuck in your head go home learn and sing it in the store when you're shopping and get stuck in some other bastard's head. and just like that, walla!! it's out of your head.
Wait…doesn’t Matt make music on his channel Catholic Lofi?
Not that interested in music last years... I'd enjoy it over a glas of wine but, I kind of lost a lot of interest.
Sorry but I wonder is that beer that he drinks in every video? Is it really necessary to put in all the time 'cause it sounds really distracting when he opens it.
but...Van Morrison!
Interesting… I just spent the morning looking at all the bands, musicians in my lifetime that were following Christ when I had zero idea…. Like Clapton, Van Morrison, U2, Dylan I knew about, but there is way more spirituality going on there than …. It wasn’t up front, which is odd because there were no issues with the occult aspects being up front and open. Sort of the opposite of the Middle Ages maybe?
personally, if the singer is screaming to the point i can’t make out the lyrics, it’s a hard pass for me.
haha same for me, I don't listen to lyrical music. only old stuff (80s and 90s). On rare occasions I have to listen to contemporary radio music, I turn it off - stuff is just so unlistenable.
I wonder how I knew Thursday made this thumbnail?
When it comes to secular music I mostly just stick to country music these days. Although there are exceptions, the lyrics are a lot more virtuous. Take the chorus from "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson for example:
"And he bowed his head to Jesus, and he stood for Uncle Sam, and he only loved one woman, was always proud of what he had."
Compare that to the filth that is present in rap and honestly even a lot of classic rock stuff.
Totally me since my conversion. I miss it but all the lyrics have to do w everything that is against our faith and morals. Christian music just doesn’t do it for me. Left w Laurie Berkner and other kids tunes for my little one.