Contemporary Christian bands featured Friday night
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The two bands, Praise Hym and Good Noise, are both affiliated with First United Methodist Church. Praise Hym is the church’s adult band, while Good Noise is the youth band composed of students of middle school and high school age with help from three adults. The bands alternate with one another and play every other Sunday at First United Methodist.
“We figure if we do original songs no one can compare us to anybody,” said veterinarian Sam Young, who is a member of both bands and an avid songwriter. Young estimates he has probably written a couple hundred songs. “But I’m still doing vet work so my songs must not be too marketable,” he joked.
Praise Hym, with 13 members, can create big-band sound. The group has been together for six years and is known for its high-powered vocals, especially from its female members.
“We do quite a bit of harmonizing,” said Marsha Newman, who has the rare ability to sing and also keep children in line at West Elementary where she is the principal.
Added Young, “Our female harmonies are strong. Hopefully we can capture that playing outside because we’re not used to that setting.”
“How Long” and “Looking Over Jordan” are two songs Praise Hym is expected to perform.
Good Noise has been around for nine years, which is three years longer than the adult band. Its membership fluctuates and there are currently five student members: Mary Kate Fisher, Nick Gulick, John Newman, Nathaniel Alexander and Haile York.
Good Noise has between 40 and 50 original songs to choose from and Young said he wasn’t sure which ones the band would play Friday.
The music gets underway this Friday at 7 p.m. at the West Lawn of Security Federal. Main Street Live is sponsored by Clear Channel Radio, Ben Lomand TV, and the Southern Standard, your source for local news.