28th
August
2009
Popular Music Guidelines
Music, Art, and Media Series
Larry Bastian, “Popular Music Guidelines,” Ensign, Apr 1974, 37
Have you ever wondered why things like beat, rhythm, and intensity are mentioned by the brethren as things to be aware of when are choosing what type of music to listen to? I have, and this talk addressed that very well.
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15th
August
2009
Enjoy!!
Popopopopular
Music, Art, and Media Series
Lex De Azevedo, A Closer Look at Popular Music
Here’s a link to the LDS film site we mentioned in the podcast: http://www.ldsfilm.com/
Here’s a list of popular LDS artists – most of which were not around during the “I’ll Build You a Rainbow” era. Not to diss the song or anything, but it’s definitely an oldie. All of the musicians listed here have at least some LDS-themed music. This list is not comprehensive, but these are some of the leaders of their genre:
Pop
Katherine Nelson
Jenny Jordan Frogley
Rock
Greg Simpson
Contemporary
Mindy Gledhill
Hilary Weeks
Cherie Call
Jenny Phillips
Folk/Bluegrass
Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band
Folk/Pop
Peter Breinholt
Country
Jason Deere
Pop/Soul
Alex Boye
New Age Piano
Paul Cardall
Jon Schmidt
Pop/Classical
George Dyer
A’Capella
InsideOut
Classical Instrumental
Steven Sharp Nelson
Jenny Oaks Baker
Julie de Azevedo – We had to throw her in here because she’s Lex de Azevedo’s daughter AND we LOVE her stuff!
Chas Hathaway – Sorry, had to!
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10th
August
2009
Enjoy!!
Popcorn and Pop Music
Music, Art, and Media Series
Lex De Azevedo, A Closer Look at Popular Music
Is pop music of the devil, and classical from heaven? Is it really so cut and dry? Tell us your thoughts!

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