Although various rock predecessors have examined spiritual issues - U2, Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan immediately come to mind - dc Talk has taken the notion to new lengths, both in commercial terms and depth of artistic exploration. Numerous Dove Awards, three Grammy Awards, one multi-platinum album, two platinum albums, two gold albums and two gold-certified long-form videos attest to the group's ability to bridge the wall between religious and secular audiences.
"We're very open about our Christian faith," says Toby McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in. One of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."
But McKeehan and his dc Talk partners—Michael Tait and Kevin Max—have more far-reaching goals than just marrying lyrical correctness to music. The smoldering "Consume Me", from their 1997 album Supernatural, expresses spiritual devotion in intimate terms. "We view our relationship with God as very personal," says McKeehan, "and some people might get upset because the relationship in 'Consume Me' is so passionate and real, rather than ritualistic. We wrote this as a spiritual song because to us, faith is a passionate, personal, committed love relationship with Jesus Christ."
"Yeah, part of us is message-oriented; another part is entertainment driven," says Kevin Max. "I'd like the music to make an impact on as many levels as possible," admits Michael Tait. "If that sounds like a lofty, ambitious goal, that's okay. If one person likes the way it sounds, and another likes what the lyrics are saying, both are valid and both are important."
After relocating to Nashville, dc Talk released a series of increasingly ambitious—and successful—albums, beginning with their self-titled 1989 debut; followed by their gold-certified 1990 sophomore album Nu Thang; the platinum-certified 1992 opus Free At Last; 1995's Jesus Freak, a double-platinum watershed which afforded the group more mainstream success than ever before; as well as 1997's platinum-selling Supernatural.
In addition to their recordings, live performance has been a crucial part of the dc Talk story, and the group's fiery on-stage delivery earned them respect from virtually all quarters. "Live music is what being a musician is all about," says Max; "When you perform a song live, that's when you really begin to understand the song's meaning." Tait adds 'when you yourself are having as much fun—if not more—than the audience, that's the essence of a live show."
Whether forging strong bonds with concert audiences, or expressing their faith in the recording studio, dc Talk strives to treat their listeners as equals, rather than receptors. McKeehan says, "We want to make music that encourages people to think about the things we think about—spiritual issues and truth." Max adds, "Just as we all share the idea of caring and conscience, we also share the hunger to find truth and meaning in life."
You guys are/were on the forefront of the answer to the melanin divide. i have been to more than one of your shows and would love to see you guys again. Wish you the Best
The Single "Your My Everything" From Etholia Housey & Reality of Praise Debut album is ready to be downloaded and its free. Come to mypage to download the song. 1-Luv
Thanks for accepting me as your friend, I'm sure you have tons... I've loved you guys for about 10 years and right now I love you more than ever-- life is kind of twisted right now and your music seems like I could have written it--Thanks for inpsiring me and I'm sure a million others--L
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thanks for the invite! "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."~ John 13:34-35 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15 be blessed, love always (Matt. 22:36-40)
Letting you know that my upcoming album “Underwater Balloons” is now available for PRE SALE.
The album will be officially launched on the 9th of September. By purchasing the album before it’s official launch you will get 2 mp3’s of your choice from my previous albums “Personal “ and “Blue” You can have a listen to some songs from “Underwater Balloons” on my page, on my “PLAYLIST” player. That would be the black one. (Not the original MySpace band players.)
I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! I CAN HONESTLY SAY IT WAS YOUR MUSIC THAT CHANGED MY LIFE... I HAVE BEEN TO MANY OF YOUR CONCERTS WHEN YALL PLAYED IN HOUSTON... AND I LOVED THEM!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!! AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR CHANGING MY OUT LOOK ON GOD!!! HE IS AWESOME AND I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH!!!
Hey guys I just added you to my "friends" list and just wanted to say hello!! I have been a fan for years....but I love what you represent and even more the strength in one's self, and relationship with Jesus, your words promote!! I'm not sure if any of the actual band members check this site, but if so, do any of you have an UNMARRIED twin brother???? =)
For fans of: - A Day To Remember - The Academy Is… - The All American Rejects - The Almost - Amber Pacific - Anberlin - Armor For Sleep - Angels & Airwaves - A Static Lullaby - Blink-182 - The Classic Crime - Close To Home - Fall Out Boy - Forever The Sickest Kids - The Format - Funeral For A Friend - Hawthorne Heights - The Hush Sound - Linkin Park - Madina Lake - Paramore - Plain White T’s - Punchline - Relient K - Secondhand Serenade - Sherwood - Silverstein - The Sleeping - Story of The Year - Switchfoot - Taking Back Sunday - Yellow Card
hey guys thanks for the add...i use to listen to yalls music alot when i was little but then i started listening to other rap and i started headed the wrong way and i had a horrible car wreck and it kinda woke me up then i started drifting off again and my x-girlfriend is one of the main reasons why im working on getting myself back on track it just feels really hard cuz i just moved to arkansas from texas and i dont really know anyone so im spending most of my time alone thinking about stuff that i dont need to but usually when that happens ill start reading the bible wich is a completely new thing for me cuz i hate to read and when i read the bible it makes me want to keep reading and learn more cuz when u listen to someone tell u about it there is so much that is left out but i also have alot of questions about stuff that i read and idk who to ask that i know ill get a for sure answer from??...but anyway i like yalls music it is great and keep it going
