Comments on: American Idol – Shout to the Lord http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/ Worship Leader, Pianist, Producer, Blogger Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Clive http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44097 Clive Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:39:34 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44097 From Canada, wow what a performance. Perhaps they will use some more Christian music, how about Brian Doerksen, Paul Baloche(sp) Robin Mark, etc. That is great stuff!!! From Canada, wow what a performance. Perhaps they will use some more Christian music, how about Brian Doerksen, Paul Baloche(sp) Robin Mark, etc. That is great stuff!!!

]]> By: alex mclean http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44086 alex mclean Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:23:39 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44086 weighing in late: Well, first off - we are HUGE AI fans (David Cook’s gonna win it). 1. Musically, I thought they destroyed the song - no good. 2. Leaving out Jesus - eh, what did you expect? 3. Just the fact that they chose it? Well, they are about 15 years behind (they should have chosen a United, Tomlin, DCB, or Hall song). 4. Was it worship? Who are we to judge? God was surely glorified even if it was indirectly. HE gave the song, HE gave talent to sing/play/produce, HE gave the ears to hear, HE allowed it to happen. Even if the 61 million viewers weren’t worshipping the one true God - he was glorified. So for that, I am thankful and excited… even if it wasn’t that great. weighing in late:

Well, first off – we are HUGE AI fans (David Cook’s gonna win it).

1. Musically, I thought they destroyed the song – no good.
2. Leaving out Jesus – eh, what did you expect?
3. Just the fact that they chose it? Well, they are about 15 years behind (they should have chosen a United, Tomlin, DCB, or Hall song).
4. Was it worship? Who are we to judge? God was surely glorified even if it was indirectly. HE gave the song, HE gave talent to sing/play/produce, HE gave the ears to hear, HE allowed it to happen. Even if the 61 million viewers weren’t worshipping the one true God – he was glorified. So for that, I am thankful and excited… even if it wasn’t that great.

]]> By: justin davidson http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44046 justin davidson Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:40:04 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44046 Praise Jesus, What a beautiful thing!! I love seeing Jesus get glorified!!!! Praise Jesus, What a beautiful thing!! I love seeing Jesus get glorified!!!!

]]> By: bobby http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44041 bobby Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:48:03 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44041 My honest thoughts. Cool that they did a worship song, but at the same time, I really wish they had picked a better one! Sorry to all who love it, but it's a bit mid 90s and played out. But hey, better something than nothing I guess. Although I also had this thought just occur to me for the first time. By having the song on there, on a network and show that definitely isn't "Christ-following", does it add to the idea that America is a "Christian" nation and if you believe in God, you're pretty much a Christian? Could it cheapen worship at all? Not saying that's my opinion, honestly, but could be an interesting point of discussion. Food for thought. My honest thoughts. Cool that they did a worship song, but at the same time, I really wish they had picked a better one! Sorry to all who love it, but it’s a bit mid 90s and played out. But hey, better something than nothing I guess.

Although I also had this thought just occur to me for the first time. By having the song on there, on a network and show that definitely isn’t “Christ-following”, does it add to the idea that America is a “Christian” nation and if you believe in God, you’re pretty much a Christian? Could it cheapen worship at all? Not saying that’s my opinion, honestly, but could be an interesting point of discussion. Food for thought.

]]> By: Peter Park http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44038 Peter Park Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:06:37 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44038 Let's continue to move forward together to spread the name of Jesus. Let’s continue to move forward together to spread the name of Jesus.

]]> By: Shannon Lewis http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44037 Shannon Lewis Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:05:33 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44037 Wow...I should've scrolled down... they said "Jesus"? Impressive. Seriously. Wow…I should’ve scrolled down…
they said “Jesus”?
Impressive.
Seriously.

]]> By: Shannon Lewis http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44036 Shannon Lewis Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:03:09 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44036 Hmm...without the name of "Jesus"? Surprised they weren't made to sing "Shout to SOME Lord" as the chorus, honestly... Hmm…without the name of “Jesus”?
Surprised they weren’t made to sing “Shout to SOME Lord” as the chorus, honestly…

]]> By: Matt http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44035 Matt Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:57:46 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44035 That really is awesome. I think that it is great that they picked to sing that song. That really is awesome. I think that it is great that they picked to sing that song.

]]> By: Fred McKinnon http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44034 Fred McKinnon Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:57:13 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44034 Good morning everyone, ... I agree so much .. I think it's such a blessing to have seen this. And karl - WELCOME! Good morning everyone, … I agree so much .. I think it’s such a blessing to have seen this. And karl – WELCOME!

]]> By: Bobby Gilles http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44032 Bobby Gilles Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:57:38 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44032 Whatever the reason for changing the word "Jesus" to "shepherd" on the Wednesday night edition, it's great that they sang the original lyrics last night. And like others have said, it's such an overtly Christian song that I'm surprised it was chosen in the first place. It's very easy to look at all the things wrong in the world and say, "These are troubling times." And it's true -- these are troubling times. But these are exciting times too, where God's grace is truly evident. And this -- that "Shout To The Lord" would be given prominent placement two days in a row on the number one TV show in the country -- is indicative of that. Whatever the reason for changing the word “Jesus” to “shepherd” on the Wednesday night edition, it’s great that they sang the original lyrics last night. And like others have said, it’s such an overtly Christian song that I’m surprised it was chosen in the first place.

It’s very easy to look at all the things wrong in the world and say, “These are troubling times.” And it’s true — these are troubling times. But these are exciting times too, where God’s grace is truly evident. And this — that “Shout To The Lord” would be given prominent placement two days in a row on the number one TV show in the country — is indicative of that.

]]> By: Karl http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44031 Karl Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:58:43 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44031 Hi Fred! Greetings from the GNWDA! I think it's awesome that they closed the show with Shout to The Lord and that they opened with it it tonight. I know that Fox runs a lot of kind of nutty things, but I wanted to plug a division of Fox - Fox Faith (see http://www.foxfaith.com/). They have several really excellent movies. My wife and I watched Saving Sara Cain this past weekend and it was very moving. Hi Fred! Greetings from the GNWDA!

I think it’s awesome that they closed the show with Shout to The Lord and that they opened with it it tonight.

I know that Fox runs a lot of kind of nutty things, but I wanted to plug a division of Fox – Fox Faith (see http://www.foxfaith.com/). They have several really excellent movies. My wife and I watched Saving Sara Cain this past weekend and it was very moving.

]]> By: Jay Sellers http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44030 Jay Sellers Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:06:29 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44030 What I dislike the most about this song is the fact that I didn't write it. No, what I really really hate is that I played it so much that I got tired of playing it. It reminds me of a Louis Giglio message about how we have a bad habit of consuming worship songs then throwing them away. I'm a pretty progressive hard rock style worship leader (I wish Foo Fighters would put out a worship album!) but I have to admit that this is probably my favorite song of them all. Kudos to the folks at Fox for climbing out on a big 'ol limb then having the guts to correct the omission for the second performance. What I dislike the most about this song is the fact that I didn’t write it.

No, what I really really hate is that I played it so much that I got tired of playing it.

It reminds me of a Louis Giglio message about how we have a bad habit of consuming worship songs then throwing them away.

I’m a pretty progressive hard rock style worship leader (I wish Foo Fighters would put out a worship album!) but I have to admit that this is probably my favorite song of them all.

Kudos to the folks at Fox for climbing out on a big ‘ol limb then having the guts to correct the omission for the second performance.

]]> By: Bro. Rene http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44029 Bro. Rene Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:46:15 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44029 The word of God says "Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord" and that includes the American Idol. Hallelujah! Praise Him! The word of God says “Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord” and that includes the American Idol. Hallelujah! Praise Him!

]]> By: Fred McKinnon http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44028 Fred McKinnon Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:23:26 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44028 Hey Everyone that has commented so far - come back to the post, i've just embedded the version from tonight that includes the actual lyrics. Hey Everyone that has commented so far – come back to the post, i’ve just embedded the version from tonight that includes the actual lyrics.

]]> By: debby http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44027 debby Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:58:44 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44027 it gives me hope. it gives me hope.

]]> By: Matthew Daniel http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44026 Matthew Daniel Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:40:15 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44026 Dang! I missed it tonight! They said Savior and Shepherd and Lord - I hate they left out Jesus - but COME ON! The only thing I'm sad about is that is about the most rigid and boring version of the song I think I've ever heard. LOL! I bet a little Fred McKinnon version of that one would have blown the audience away! mjd Dang! I missed it tonight! They said Savior and Shepherd and Lord – I hate they left out Jesus – but COME ON!

The only thing I’m sad about is that is about the most rigid and boring version of the song I think I’ve ever heard. LOL! I bet a little Fred McKinnon version of that one would have blown the audience away!

mjd

]]> By: Fred McKinnon http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44025 Fred McKinnon Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:36:34 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44025 Hey Gang Update - they opened with it tonight, and they sang "Jesus" - woo hoo! Fred Hey Gang
Update – they opened with it tonight, and they sang “Jesus” – woo hoo!

Fred

]]> By: Chris from Canada http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44024 Chris from Canada Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:54:19 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44024 I'm doing Shout To The Lord on Sunday so that I can be relevant! Haha. I posted last night re: the American Idol debacle and I guess my timing was right - most of the day today my blog was ranked #1, 2 or 3 in a good search for american idol shout to the lord - and there were LOTS of people searching. I'll do a post next week showing some of the behind-the-scenes stuff but it was pretty amazing. I’m doing Shout To The Lord on Sunday so that I can be relevant! Haha.

I posted last night re: the American Idol debacle and I guess my timing was right – most of the day today my blog was ranked #1, 2 or 3 in a good search for american idol shout to the lord – and there were LOTS of people searching. I’ll do a post next week showing some of the behind-the-scenes stuff but it was pretty amazing.

]]> By: Chris Moncus http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44023 Chris Moncus Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:02:41 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44023 It was done really well. Think they'll come do it at SSCC? It was done really well. Think they’ll come do it at SSCC?

]]> By: Ashley http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44022 Ashley Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:44:49 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44022 I thought it was absolutly AMAZING that this song was the closing act! It gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. I can't believe there is an actual issue with the fact that "Jesus" was changed to "Shepherd"... One word, even though it is the awesome name of Jesus, being changed doesn't cancel out the greatness of the song and it's meaning! "Savior" and "Jesus" are used over and over again in the song! What a powerful moment on American Idol! I thought it was absolutly AMAZING that this song was the closing act! It gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. I can’t believe there is an actual issue with the fact that “Jesus” was changed to “Shepherd”… One word, even though it is the awesome name of Jesus, being changed doesn’t cancel out the greatness of the song and it’s meaning! “Savior” and “Jesus” are used over and over again in the song! What a powerful moment on American Idol!

]]> By: Ken Mullis http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44021 Ken Mullis Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:42:11 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44021 It was great! It was great!

]]> By: Melanie Burney http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44020 Melanie Burney Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:37:21 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44020 Well, I missed it but.... my only thought on the matter is that if I wrote the lyrics to this song and they were changed... I would be hurt, HOWEVER!!!!!....I think it is awesome that they actually used it.... great song ...loved it then and love it now! Well, I missed it but…. my only thought on the matter is that if I wrote the lyrics to this song and they were changed… I would be hurt, HOWEVER!!!!!….I think it is awesome that they actually used it…. great song …loved it then and love it now!

]]> By: Kit Palmer http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44019 Kit Palmer Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:35:34 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44019 I thought it was great. Sure, there is an obvious attempt at PC my changing "Jesus" to "Shepherd", but c'mon...even with that change, there's no denying the focus of the song. Actually, I am amazed that they used a song so overtly Christian. If this had been a Christian show that was watering down the lyrics to pander to the masses, I would be irate. I think it's safe to say that the majority (if not all) of the people making decisions on this show are non-Christians. Obviously, they recognize a great song, whether they see the spiritual significance of it or not. ...wassup Fred! oooooooh! I thought it was great. Sure, there is an obvious attempt at PC my changing “Jesus” to “Shepherd”, but c’mon…even with that change, there’s no denying the focus of the song.

Actually, I am amazed that they used a song so overtly Christian. If this had been a Christian show that was watering down the lyrics to pander to the masses, I would be irate. I think it’s safe to say that the majority (if not all) of the people making decisions on this show are non-Christians. Obviously, they recognize a great song, whether they see the spiritual significance of it or not.

…wassup Fred! oooooooh!

]]> By: American Idol » American Idol - Shout to the Lord http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44018 American Idol » American Idol - Shout to the Lord Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:33:05 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44018 [...] Fred F. McKinnon wrote an interesting post today on American Idol - Shout to the LordHere’s a quick excerptI’m blown away that this song was on American Idol. I have no idea what the motives were, what deals were made, but one thing is for sure … even with the controversy surrounding the lyric change, I praise God that His Name was glorified … [...] [...] Fred F. McKinnon wrote an interesting post today on American Idol – Shout to the LordHere’s a quick excerptI’m blown away that this song was on American Idol. I have no idea what the motives were, what deals were made, but one thing is for sure … even with the controversy surrounding the lyric change, I praise God that His Name was glorified … [...]

]]> By: Karen Daniels http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-44017 Karen Daniels Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:27:46 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/04/10/american-idol-shout-to-the-lord/#comment-44017 I was surprised that this song was choosen to end the program last night. What is cool ..we are doing Shout to the Lord for our call to worship on Sunday.. Take a look as the idols as they sing it... THEY KNOW WHO IT IS ABOUT!! I am backing David A.... He has a gift!! Take it easy Fred!! I was surprised that this song was choosen to end the program last night. What is cool ..we are doing Shout to the Lord for our call to worship on Sunday.. Take a look as the idols as they sing it… THEY KNOW WHO IT IS ABOUT!!
I am backing David A…. He has a gift!! Take it easy Fred!!

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