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Is the Arcade Fire Christian Music? Is Win Butler = Jesus Christ? Christianity = Buzzbandology?

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Have u ever wanted to watch a new wave Christian sermon abt how the Arcade Fire is Christian music? R u bored with the indie blogosphere and seeking something 'more spiritual' in ur indie existence? Do u ever look at Win Butler and see Jesus Christ? Then u will probably connect with this preacher bro.

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It must be pretty crazy to be a young person who is looking for a way to connect with God in a modern Christian setting. It's so weird how the modern church as evolved to be all about 'live music' [via bros on acoustic guitar], 'exploring teen issues', and 'using social media, podcasting, and webstreaming' in order to engage their tribe/congregation. Christianity seems to be competing with modern media for the attention of young people in our crowded social media landscape. Feels like it is better to be Justin Bieber instead of Jesus these days [via huge twitter following].

Anyways, just watched this 'bat shit insane' Christian youth group pastor from Canada who did a 20 minute sermon on how the Arcade Fire has a bunch of Christian themes woven throughout their music. Basically 'creams his pants' over the album The Suburbs, and talks about how the 'nostalgic images of youth' that it inspires are those same vibes of innocence that Jesus is looking to inspire on a regular basis.

This is basically the flow chart of his sermon:
Youth = Love
Love = God
God = Christianity
Christianity = America
America = The Suburbs
The Suburbs = Love
Win Butler = Jesus
Jesus = God
Win Butler = God

Specific highlights include

  • Talking abt how The Suburbs is abt connecting with ur youth
  • Comparing Win Butler to Jesus
  • Talking about local tastemaker "Brandon" who has been to over 5000 concerts
  • Quoting 10 to 20 Arcade Fire lyrics, then relating them to Bible verses
  • Using sweet Arcade Fire album art to display his points
  • Saying that him + his wife are going to an Arcade Fire show
  • Uses 'buzzbands going mainstream' as some sort of analogy/metaphor for Jesus going mainstream & gaining a huge following, but still maintaining his authenticity
  • Describing the brilliance of the music / lyrics with a Pitchforkian voice.  Wonder if he should 'apply 4 an internship' and review Xtian albums / analyze social values in music.
  • Encouraging people to go to Arcade Fire's website and watch their interactive music video

I wonder 'what the eff' this pastor is trying to do. Maybe since he is from Canada, he is just trying to 'be cool' and 'connect with the kids who are in2 Canadian indie rock.' On the other hand, starting to wonder if authentic indie music with high level themes is just 'perfected' Christian music.  Wonder if any album that comments on the state of the modern American existence is indirectly a Christian album.

Seems intense to have to manage ur brand as a modern preacher / pastor / church leader. You have to do more to 'relate to kids' and be sure not to isolate them, but at the same time, u can't really have a dark pedophile personal brand any more. Seems like this old dude is just trying to get more twitter followers or something.

Just wish I could be his graphic design intern. Would capture some high resolution Google images off the internet, write some chill ass Bible quotes on them, then put them into the Apple keynote powerpoint. Would try to find images of the Arcade Fire that made them look like they were 'disciples of Christ.'

Wonder if Win is 'pissed' at this bro for saying his music is Christian, or if he would be 'flattered' that he was able to project vague commentary on modern spirituality/social identity into his ideology. I always thought that The Suburbs was all about Win saying 'Fuck the Suburbs. Eff America. Eff Christianity. Eff strip malls. Eff mega churches. Eff consumerism. Want something more authentic... There has 2 be something beyond the sprawl... A spiritual fabric that ties us all together, something even more authentic than generic Christianity.'

Just want to live in Middle America/rural America, and integrate God into my day-to-day life. Hitting up Wal Mart, high school football, and taking my GF's virginity in the back of my vintage, non-ironic SUV.

When u hear Win Butler sing, do u hear the voice of Jesus?
If u really think abt it, maybe all music "Christian Music" because God has created everything in this world: humans, animals, art, buzzbands, collectives of animals, architecture, brands, and even franchised restaurants.
Should more indie bands market themselves as 'Christian' to 'crossover' into Middle American / Walmart Rock demographics?

Is the Arcade Fire CHRISTIAN ROCK?
Is Indie Music = Christian Music?
Is Win Butler just trying to invent some sort of new-wave indie Christianity [via Neon Bibles]?

Is The Suburbs about the Lord Savior Jesus Christ dying for our sins, and rising again on the third day?
Should the Arcade Fire write a Christian album with songs with album titles like "Body of Christ", "One Bread, One Body", "Footprints" and "Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us Sinners, Now and at the Hour of our Deafs" and "AMEN SOCIETY"?
Do yall wanna get 'jacked up' on the new indie buzzband Joel Osteen?

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If u fill up a basketball arena with listeners/ur tribe, are you officially 'a Christian prophet'?
Should modern new wave Christian preachers market themselves as indie buzzbands, trying to get a 'perfect 10.0' on Pitchfork?
Do u wish that when u were a developing youth tween, u had a preacher who connected with u by demonstrating life themes using modern media, buzzbands, and imagery that truly resonated with u?
Do u wish ur cool dad was a respected community leader and preacher?
Do u think this cool dad preacher is going to 'cream his pants' when they play "Wake Up" at the encore?

Is God real?
Does God exist in the vibes of indie music?
Will my local Christian church raise enough money to build a 'mega-church' in suburbia?
Are Christians just trying to brainwash u in2 their crazy cult any way possible?
Does this preacher bro need to 'LEAVE INDIE ALONE'?


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