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This is the February 20, 2006 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music and modern Worship newsletter distributed to gospel music enthusiasts around the world.
IN THE NEWS:
Rumors are spreading in the music industry that several major mainstream record labels are slowly resurrecting the backward masking controversy that surfaced in the 70’s and 80’s, hoping the subsequent backlash from evangelicals will help generate sagging sales. According to one anonymous record producer, "Everyone in the industry knows that ‘DMs’ (devil messages) are a quick and easy way to get a youth pastor to advertise a band…and you can take their outrage straight to the bank."
Jerold
Jameson, founder of the original "Youth Threat: Backward Masking Exposed" seminar, which made the rounds at evangelical churches several decades ago, recently revived "Youth Threat" after receiving an “unexpected gift” of $125,000 from an anonymous donor. "Backward masking is still a danger to our youth,” Jameson told a crowd of over 1,300 during a recent two-day seminar at a mega-church in Missouri. As Jameson revealed hidden backward messages in current pop music, congregation members gasped with shock. But maybe we should gasp at Jameson’s alleged connection to Geffen Records, one of several major labels purportedly adding fuel to the backward masking controversy fire. Geffen only reports that it gives "to a wide variety of charities."
In the 1970s and '80s, when thousands of churches displayed offensive album covers and played snippets of “devil music” to their congregations, artists such as Led Zeppelin, Metallica and Megadeth reaped millions of dollars in free publicity. Again, as some major labels are hungry for more profits collected from teens, several artists are confirming their labels have pressured them to conceal backward Satanic and offensive messages in their music. "Our label wanted us to do the 'natas' (‘Satan’ spelled backwards) thing," says the leader of an anonymous breakout band. "We caved in and put some ‘DM’ stuff
under a guitar solo…hopefully our fans will forgive us." Industry insiders are saying these labels are also paying people to talk about backward masking on Christian chat rooms and blog sites. These insiders add that offensive CDs are even being mailed directly to churches, hoping their Youth pastors will preach against these. And to increase catalog sales of their older product, classic Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin albums are being re-released with fresh backward messages. According to a recent interview, Ozzy Osbourne said he was asked to record some new backward messages for his re-mastered 22-year-old reissue, “Bark at the Moon.” "I put in a few devil lines, but I felt silly about it," Osbourne said.
This “new” label strategy could be working…some churches have already sponsored record-burnings of Ozzy’s new CD (these bonfires are known as "jackpots" because of the publicity produced.) Also Jameson's "Youth Threat 2010" seminar is booked up through 2008. One pastor, whose church was a sponsor of the current seminar, says backward masking never went away…”It just went underground for a while." <><
The dates for the second “Friendship Fest” in Marrakech, Morocco have been set by Moroccan officials and a US-based non-profit group. This year’s “celebration of friendship and peace between Christian and Muslim cultures” will be held May 5-7 just outside the walls of the ancient city. Last year’s successful music festival captured the world’s attention, as American and Moroccan musicians shared center stage before an estimated 85,000 people over the three nights of the event.
The promoters for this unique event, Creation Festivals co-founders Harry Thomas and Tim Landis, promise a diverse lineup of contemporary Christian music, Southern Gospel and Hip-Hop artists including AUDIO ADRENALINE, THE CRABB FAMILY, “American Idol” finalist GEORGE HUFF, JACI VELASQUEZ, KJ-52 and Canadians DOWNHERE. All artists will be donating their services and crew labor for the free Friendship Fest ’06, with production costs being offset by private US contributors and corporate sponsorships from Moroccan businesses. <><
After recent struggles with alcohol, a barroom brawl and an arrest just two weekends ago for public drunkenness, self-professed Christian and new solo artist SCOTT STAPP faces another embarrassing incident. Now a risqué tape of Stapp and mainstream rock ‘n’ rapper Kid Rock has surfaced on the Internet, produced by the same company that distributed the infamous Paris Hilton tape. The California-based Red Light District Video has posted a trailer of the video on its Web site, which shows the two performers in explicit
sexual situations with four female concert fans (as of press time, the site had been removed.) In an “Us Weekly” magazine interview, Red Light District president David Joseph said the tape was shot in a motor home about six years ago while the two were touring together in Miami and was acquired from a “third party.”
With 30 million albums sold to date and eight no. 1 radio hits to his credit, CREED’s troubled frontman may finally lose the last of his Christian fans, as this sex tape story materializes. In one scene of the disgusting 20-minute video, Stapp tells the cameraman,
"It's good to be the king," which is likely to remind fans of the Creed song, "What's This Life For," where Stapp sings, “We all live under the reign; Of the one King-one King-one King!" I wonder if he was talking about Jesus Christ back then? <><
SOUNDBYTES:
As ALY & AJ's Christian music hit "Never Far Behind" is at no. one this week, the sibling’s new video for their pop single
"Rush" is the no. 2 “Hot New Video” on MTV.com. Also pop DJ Rick Dees has chosen the single as a "Sure Shot" for his syndicated countdown radio program that airs on more than 250 U. S. stations.<>< Christian rockers SHOWBREAD is recording their new CD “Age Of Reptiles” (Solid State Records) without touring drummer Frank Lipari, who recently quit the band. Former member Marvin Reilly is playing drums for the new album, but says he will not rejoin the band.<><
ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Feb. 20 - Andrew Osenga (The Normals, Caedmon’s Call)
Feb. 22 - Geoff Moore (Geoff Moore & The Distance), Will McGinnis (Audio Adrenaline)
Feb. 23 - David Robertson, John Pisciotta (Benjamin)
Feb. 25 - Armond Morales (Imperials), Wendi Foy Green (Sierra)
Feb. 26 - Johnny Cash
Feb. 27 - Phil Gaudion (Paul Colman Trio)
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:
Feb. 22:
Carman-Natchez Church of God, Natchez, MS
Feb. 23: By The Tree-Hawkins United Methodist, Vicksburg, MS
Feb. 24: “Indescribable Tour” w/Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman-Oil Palace, Tyler, TX
Feb. 26: Selah-Geyer Springs First Baptist, Little Rock, AR
March 3: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” w/Jeremy Camp, Michael Gungor & Ron Luce-Green Acres Baptist, Tyler, TX
March 4: “Wherever You Are Tour” w/Third Day & David Crowder*Band-NOKIA Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX
March 10 & 11: “Student Life 2006 Tour” w/Charlie Hall-Istrouma Baptist, Baton Rouge, LA
March 11: “Billy Graham Crusade” w/Point of Grace & Nicole C. Mullen-New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA
March 18: Inhabited-Calvary Church, Alexandria, LA
March 24: Switchfoot-House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
March 25: “Hero Tour” w/Kirk Franklin & Mary Mary-Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
March 31: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” w/Jeremy Camp & Ron Luce-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
March 31 - April 1: “Women of Faith - Extraordinary Faith” w/Sandi Patty & Avalon-CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA
April
5-7: “Fresh Fire 2006” w/evangelist Perry Stone-First Assembly of God, West Monroe, LA
April 20: David Phelps, Anthony Evans & Ana Laura-Calvary Baptist, Shreveport, LA
April 27: “The SHE Event” w/Rebecca St. James & Evie Karlsson-First Baptist, West Monroe, LA
June
23-24: Big Daddy Weave, KJ-52, BarlowGirl & Tree63-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
June 26-30: “Student Life Camp” w/Todd Agnew-Louisiana Tech. Univ., Ruston, LA
July 3-6: “Student Life Conference” w/The Swift-Ruston, LA (venue TBA)
July 10-14: By the Tree-Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
Oct. 6 & 7: Babbie Mason-Pine Grove Church, Monroe, LA
Nov. 2-5: Acappella-Ouachita Christian School, Monroe, LA
(for the latest concert news, visit: www.glory2gloryproductions.com)
UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASE DATES:
Feb. 21-
Phillips, Craig & Dean - The Ultimate Collection (Sparrow Records)
GRITS - Remix Album (Gotee Records)
John Reuben - Remix Album (Gotee Records)
Bishop Eddie Long - A New Beginning (EMI Gospel)
Various - The Best Worship Songs Ever (Sparrow Records)
Mainstay - Well Meaning Fiction (BEC Records)
The Fold - This Too Shall Pass (Tooth & Nail Records)
Brian Free & Assurance - It's So God (Daywind)
Feb. 28-
Plumb - Chaotic Resolve (Curb Records)
Darlene Zschech -
Change Your World [Dual Disc] (INO Records)
Sara Groves - Add To The Beauty [Dual Disc] (INO Records)
CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:
Top
10 Fake Student Names Given To Substitute School Teachers:
10. Alex Blaine Layder (I'll Explain Later)
9. Brook Lynn Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge)
8. Candice B. DePlace (Can This Be the Place?)
7. Denny Juan Heredatt (Did Anyone Hear
That?)
6. Earl E. Byrd (Early Bird)
5. Gene E. Yuss (Genius)
4. Howard I. No (How Would I Know?)
3. Ida Whana (I Don't Want To)
2. Jaqueline Hyde (Jekyll and Hyde)
1. Jim Nasium (Gymnasium)
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