Factory Yoyo presents: Christian Rock?!?

Yes, it's true...

Due to what seems to be an abundant amount of believers who populate this forum, it occurred to me to indulge the Jesus-loving side of my personality and whip up some good ole-fashioned Christian Rock.  And since Shad is not around for a few more weeks, perhaps we can just enjoy it without the religious wars that seem to crop up around these types of tunes.  So here's a quickie about being humble with God, waiting for His glorious return, and all that good stuff.

Ordinary Pilgrim

I'm just an ordinary pilgrim
I walk this world but not alone
One fine morning
I'll be gone

You might need somebody
You might need somebody to love
You may want someone
But there'll be nobody to love

Oh no ya just can't do it
Oh no ya just can't do do it it again


Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle
Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle
Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle of this one

I'm just an ordinary pilgrim
I walk this world but not alone
One fine morning
I'll be gone

The devil he's keeps running
The devil is running ya down
But Jesus keeps coming
Lifting up to higher ground

Oh you wanna get yourself right
Oh you wanna get yourself right with Him

Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle
Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle
Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle of this one

I'm just an ordinary pilgrim
I walk this world but not alone
One fine morning
I'll be gone

Real nice! The guitars sparkle nicely and the drums stand out well. Entire mix is great. I agree on the vocal FX being perfect for the moment.

How fun!  :-)  You always sounds like you're having so much fun when you're singing.  :-)  This is great. 

Got tired of all CCM music sounding the same, it sounds like.  :-) 

This sounds truly professional.

The guitars sparkle perfectly, nice bass underneath and vocals are lovely.

Really nice

Real nice.... classic rocker vocals there..... the song was a bit different from what I was expecting.... as always a nice job from factory Yoyo

Very cool song and production.  I guess it reminds me of John Lennon a bit...  Lots of energy!  Good message!

Cool!! Awesome message and vibe... Vocals are great.

Was it an intentional homage to Matthew Sweet ("You might need someone to love" from his song "Girlfriend") or just a coincidence?

I beg to differ with you, but we all have a right to our own opinions.  

Strat:

That bass is midi via the Native Instruments Red Clean bass patch, played thru a Pod Farm Power Pop bass amp setup, then run through Ozone's "Bass Track" setting via a buss. All that work just to get a decent bass sound!

Nice song.  Great vocals.  Great job.

I don't think Shad is anti-christian.  He is just anti-hypocrite or what he considers to be hypocritical.   I'm not saying anyone here is.   I too am a christian.  Some of my music might not reflect that, maybe? ANYWAY:

Good tune James!  Just when I was getting into it my soundclick mp3 gliched.  Never had it happen before like that.  i'LL TRY AGAIN IN A WHILE.  I got to approx 3:15, an instrumental break, and wanted to look at the time when it just went away.  Any way I really liked that. 

I agree, he has been vocal on the issue.  Your song is inspired, James.  Nice work!

James,
I liked this song.  It's fresh and different. I enjoyed the lyrics.  IMO, this has an 80's vibe to it and I liked it.
 
I would tend to agree with you that CCM music has been lacking some critical elements for me as of late.  I haven't been able to put my finger on it.  For the most part, there have been fewer and fewer songs that really get my attention from an artistic standpoint or even minister to me (Not directed at you).
 
Thanks for sharing,
Rich

   Great job as always from you. Mix is a tad bright for
my taste but that's just a preference thing. There is
only one jamesyoyo for sure. I mean that in a good
way. If I read into your meaning correctly it might
seem that if one "rides the fence" so to speak then
one may not get or fully understand some things
about life. (Or care to).

  CCM just like any kind of music can get to sounding
the same but (all) genres have this. I think there will
always be absolutely great songs in most genres.
Then there will be just "good" songs. 

   Anyway you did a very good mix on this.

Gary:
Glad you enjoyed it.

Rich:
To be honest, I haven't seriously listened to CCM in more than 25 years. But when I do come across it on the radio or on TV is has a very bland quality to it that makes me feel the CCM industry is set up to not musically challenge or offend any listener. Which is odd coming from the Christian point of view, that Jesus came to shake up everything.

Paulo:

My first taste of a yoyo production and obviously your reputation on here as a guy who knows his onions is well deserved.  

As the great John McClane would say: "Welcome to the party, pal!"


JMan:
Most of my mixes are too bright! That's cuz that's the way I like 'em!
Lyrically, I was referring to the Rapture (one fine morning I'll be gone) in most of the song, so the "nobody wants to be stuck in the middle" is more of a warning than an observation.