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“Drugs are often taken or retaken at this time….in preparation for the second set, which is generally regarded as the highlight of the ritual performance.” (Sylvan, 92)

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This quote above shows how even back then, an artist's fans became a part of a clique. I just find it crazy how that is still so relevant today and people make a band or person a part of them and go crazy for them.

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"Being a Deadhead meant that the Grateful Dead became a central focus in your life."
Sylvan 85

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These two segments above factor directly into my argument of how my experiences shape my view of spirituality and today's concerts. Now, I am not saying that I hate today's popular concerts because I still attend them, and they are a blast! BUT, today's concerts do not give me an opportunity to reflect and worship, which is ultimately the thing that makes me the happiest, turned my life around, and the reason I am still here today.

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This is one of my favorite songs right now from Hillsong Young and Free. I have had the opportunity to see them live and I'll tell you at that concert, there is no one doing drugs in a tent or painting their body in some tribal paint to be lifted up on their friends shoulders and "rave."

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So if you watch this video, the very first moment used to be me at concerts or even before the concert. This was before I was spiritual and the concert  experience was purely for doing drugs and seeing one of my favorite artists. Yea, it was fun but it always left me empty until I decided to follow Christ

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But... before you think that I am some music festival grinch, I did not always know Jesus and was hardly spiritual back then. Back then, I had my fair share of run ins with drugs and alcohol at music festivals. I will explain these more in detail under the videos.

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P E A C E (360 Lyric Video) - Hillsong Young & Free

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I just want to compare these two pictures of music at a festival, versus worship music. A completely different dynamic as you can see the one girl's shirt even says she is on drugs.

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Top 10 Music Festival Moments || JukinVideo Top Ten

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Coachella starts this weekend and we are getting into the spirit of festival season with this compilation of our Top 10 Music Festival Moments! Whether you are into EDM, rap, country, or rock, we have a video for you! Stay safe and hydrated, festivalers! Watch Next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6a2mR3lQtQ&list=PLz9JxPpKRG-Se7PqbLwGiI19K5kPcGU5i&index=1&t=3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5JhcMFRGI4&t=14s&list=PLC9EEBDE84F2D9D94&index=1 Original Links: 10.

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Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation
Psalm 95:

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How do your own personal experiences at popular concerts and festivals factor into your arguments?

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How do your own personal experiences at popular concerts and festivals factor into your arguments?

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This image right here is the first image that pops into my head when asked this question. The idea of a popular music concerts today, in my opinion is no where near spiritual, unless one finds getting intoxicated and falling under the influence of countless drugs a spiritual experience (which I am sure some people do). Music festivals today are jammed packed with drugs, alcohol, and blaring music and have little to do with self reflection and spirituality. I mean even the majority of most popular music concerts today contain lyrics that reflect ideas surrounding alcohols, drugs, or sex. I understand the argument that some might find a spiritual release at these types of events, but I just don't find that convincing, to answer the question.

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Do you find the idea of popular music concerts as sites of religious or spiritual experiences convincing? Why or why not? 

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Do you find the idea of popular music concerts as sites of religious or spiritual experiences convincing? Why or why not? 