Contemporary Music Resources from Frank Rasenberger on NSO

'A Topical Index Of Contemporary Music’

This is a huge alphabetical listing of contemporary songs (predominantly Christian, but some mainstream/secular artists and bands) listed under topical headings in alphabetical order. It's on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources . It's now also on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm .

'A Scriptural Index of Contemporary Music’

This is a listing of contemporary songs that are a reflection on, or a paraphrase of, a particular Bible passage. The listing is in order of the books of the Bible. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . It's now also on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources .

'ABC-Rock Comparisons’

This is a chart that lists mainstream artists/bands in alphabetical order and then mentions those Christian artists/bands which are similar vocally and/or musically. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . It's now also on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources .

'Contemporary Christian Music Comparisons’

Similar to the 'ABC-Rock Comparisons' chart except that it compares Contemporary Christian artists/bands with other Contemporary Christian artists/bands of a similar style. It's on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources and on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm .

'Christians Covering The Mainstream’

A listing of mainstream/secular artists and bands whose songs have being covered (or parodied) by Christian artists/bands. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . It's now also on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources .

'What So & So Sez’

A listing of mainstream/secular artists and bands that have been interviewed by Doug Van Pelt (editor of 'HM Magazine' formerly known as 'Heaven's Metal'). The interviews are apologetic in nature where a sharing of the Gospel takes place. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . (Email Frank at lutheranchurchparis@bigpond.com for a copy.)

'Suitable Mainstream Tracks For Christian Radio’

A listing of mainstream/secular songs that I have found suitable in my own volunteer radio work on a community radio station. While not necessarily having a Christian viewpoint, they look at particular issues in a positive way. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm and on the christianmusic.about.com website at //christianmusic.about.com/od/radiostreaming/a/aamainstreamFR.htm

'Recommended Christian Artists & Bands Of A Specific Musical Genre’

A listing of Christian artists and bands that, in my view, have made an enduring mark in the world of Christian music. It's on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources and on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm .

'Musical Musings & Pithy Sayings of a (former) Community Radio Announcer’

A listing of short sayings regarding things of a musical nature that I've written down as they've come into my head. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . (Email Frank at lutheranchurchparis@bigpond.com for a copy.)

‘Contemporary Music Released By Australian & New Zealand Lutherans’

It's on the Lutheran Church of Australia's website at www.lca.org.au/resources/rasenbergerf/cmozluth04.pdf .

‘My Musical Journey’

An article/testimony on how God has used contemporary music in its various forms to reveal Himself to me. It's on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . It's now also on the BrisbaneChristianChat website at www.brisbanechristianchat.com/music/resources .

‘Recommended Contemporary Music, Book & Film Websites’

This is on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm . (Email Frank at lutheranchurchparis@bigpond.com for a copy.)

‘Listing of Various Radio Calls’

A listing especially for radio announcers giving examples of various ways to announce music, the weather, the time, the radio station ID, etc. (Email Frank at lutheranchurchparis@bigpond.com for a copy.) Now listed on the NewSong Online website at www.newsongonline.org/ccm-resources-from-frank.htm .

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Title	Description	Format	Format
A TOPICAL INDEX OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC	This is a huge alphabetical listing of contemporary songs (predominantly Christian, but some mainstream/secular artists and bands) listed under topical headings in alphabetical order.
A SCRIPTURAL INDEX OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC	Listing of songs composed primarily by Christian artists and bands, which are a paraphrase of, or reflection on, particular Bible passages.
ABC ROCK COMPARISONS	Comparisons listed in alphabetical order of Mainstream Artists and then comparison to the closest Christian equivalent.
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC COMPARISONS	This resource attempts to compare Christian-label artists/bands with other Christian-label artists/bands of a similar musical style and/or vocal sound.
CHRISTIANS COVERING THE MAINSTREAM	*A comprehensive, alphabetical listing of mainstream artists whose songs have been covered (or parodied) by Christian artists and bands.**
CHRISTIAN MUSIC VERSUS MAINSTREAM / SECULAR MUSIC ON CHRISTIAN RADIO	'The Light' is in my opinion one of the best names that a Christian radio station can have. It's also a big name to live up to...
WHAT SO AND SO SEZ	Listing of mainstream/secular-label artists and bands that have been interviewed by Doug Van Pelt (editor of 'HM Magazine' formerly known as 'Heaven's Metal'). The interviews are apologetic in nature where a sharing of the Gospel takes place.
SUITABLE MAINSTREAM TRACKS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO	This is a listing of mainstream/secular songs that I have found suitable in my own (former) volunteer radio work on a community radio station. While not necessarily having a Christian viewpoint, they look at particular issues in a positive way. - Frank
RECOMMENDED CHRISTIAN ARTISTS & BANDS OF A SPECIFIC MUSICAL GENRE	This is a listing of Christian artists and bands that have made an enduring mark in the world of Christian music.
MUSICAL MUSINGS & PITHY SAYINGS	This is a listing of short sayings or statements regarding things of a musical nature that were written down as they come into Frank's head.
MY MUSICAL JOURNEY	Testimony of how God revealed Himself to Frank through His gift of music.
RECOMMENDED CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, BOOK & FILM WEBSITES	This is a listing of quality contemporary music, book and film websites. If any of the links no longer work or you have come across another quality website not already listed, please email me with your suggestion(s) at frank.rasenberger@lca.org.au
LISTING OF VARIOUS RADIO CALLS	A listing especially for radio announcers giving examples of various ways to announce music, the weather, the time, the radio station ID, etc.