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  • My favorite song of all times!

  • Funny thing is that he performed at my former church and he looks totally different!! I didn't recognize him, his blond hair is gone.

  • LOL @ angel wings

  • <3 ♥

  • He is GORGEOUS! I've had a crush on him since I was 10! His voice is hypnotic and those eyes are mesmerizing! He's amazing!

  • @karmelkandy88 Instead of trying to deify someone, why don't you bash the fact that "Christian rock" is not of God and that this song has all kinds of false tenets/ideologies/allusions--- some rather blatant---not that subtle ones are fine.

    Your lack of discernment and obvious apathy are not of God.

  • @RonaldM992000 Question mark after "fine".*

  • @RonaldM992000 Hold on, "Christian Rock is not of God" Why do you think that? If you don't like Christian Rock then why are you commenting/watching? If you are upset at the lyrics then why aren't you praying for Kevin Max? You're judging him before you know him, and karmelkandy88.

  • @JesusFreak77753 No, it's not of God, and as for why I'm watching this video, how am I supposed to preach this fact to this video's viewers if I don't visit this site? However, granted, perhaps preaching here is indeed wrong, yes.

    While I'm here, study the origin of rock "music", and you will see that it's wrong and that it's not corrected by Christian lyrics. Also, don't take "Judge not..." out of context.

    Why didn't you bash "karmel"'s comments?

  • @RonaldM992000 Ya know, i wanna be a drummer for a Christian Rock band, God laid it on my heart, wherever you saw that is wrong. Why didn't i bash karmel? because i don't see the need to bash her.

  • @RonaldM992000 If you think Christian rock is not of God, then you need to listen to Petra. They are a prime example of true CHRISTIAN music. And btw, if Christian rock isn't godly, then who created it? the devil?? i think not.

  • @karmelkandy88 :D ME TOO!

  • Tobymac last album was terrible he just has less and Less songs

    That i like with each album and he does the same thing on each the shouty rock stuff and then maybe some funky ones its getting boring.

  • 3:01 y is he wearing feathery angel wings?

  • In DC Talk's Jesus Freak official vid clip, Kevin Max Looks like Richard Armitage ( except 4 the hair.

    Thumbs up if u agree

  • yes, he can sing amazingly well. but.....he is a darn good dresser too xD

    

  • He always had this chilling feeling to his voice.Its down-right creepy but,then  again...who doesnt like his voice?

  • The Christian music community was always chilly to Kevin Max. He admitted to pre-marital sex back when the CCM community was squeaky-clean and completely isolated. He was always blamed for the breakup of dc Talk, which, for all practical purposes, SAVED Christian music. I remember going to a sold-out dc Talk show in the same auditorium that Blink 182 couldn't sell out at the height of their popularity.

  • KEVIN NEEDS BETTER LYRICS BETTER MUSIC AND DC TALK HAS SOME GOOD SONGS BUT THE GROUP HE WAS WAY BETTER IN GO BACK TO DC TALK ITS UR ONLY WAY TO THE TOP

  • @delano25charles25 better lyrics? there are no better lyrics than Kevin's in any genre'

  • Oh man, I forgot all about this song. When DC Talk took a break and the guys put out their solo albums, I got them all, but man, I must have lost Kevin's at some point.

  • Kevin has always been my favorite singer form dc talk. I love dc talk and miss them so much.

  • sad to me that they should reunite the 3

  • @shyb4crazy Michael's the lead for Newsboys now. Totally different sound for the band.

  • @shyb4crazy Maybe after they have got fed up with solo work, maybe we'll see some kinda reunion? It would be good to see.

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  • @wimmerwolf91 As an ex-Christian, and still a Kevin Max fan, I agree with you.

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  • @wimmerwolf91 you being an ex-christian are very mislead with your walk with christ.

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  • @bassett22 Um, I am the ex-Christian, not wimmerwolf91.

  • i heard that he is a unitarian now...i dont know if its true or not but yeh. if its true or jsut a rumor some update me please...really love DC Talk but have to say that i love Toy best lol.

  • @wilbab

    TobyMac's music is the best, I think. But Kevinn Max's is the most unique.

    And I heard he defended some pastor who said "I am a Unitarian at heart", or something like that.

  • awesome song

  • I don't know why.. but something about this song made me tear up... I literally just found a Kevin Max video, 20 minutes ago.. new nothing about him. So I did some research, and wow. Just wow! He is amazing!!

  • He has a unique voice, almost haunting, but I must say he is a beautiful man, if that is even possible to say.

  • @sukimalooki30 i'd have to agree with you on that! he's one of the unique ones and i've literally never seen a better voice then Kevin's not just cuz i'm commenting on one of his songs but i'm being honest i haven't seen a better voice then his and Kevin means "Handsome" so yea he is

  • @JesusFreak77753 you are right, his voice is rare. I like listening to artist who have a uniqueness not only to their voice but to their music. I find that a lot of artist today sound so much a like in what they sing and how they sound; Kevin is most definitely in a category all his own. He truly is an angel of God, whom has truly blessed him with something beautiful and special.

  • I wonder why Coffee wasn't in the video?

  • @Mrsearthenvessel1 what did Kevin say back?

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  • @Mrsearthenvessel1 That's great!

  • his voice and whle persona completely match this song.this is the epitome of who he is to me...love this song always!

  • does he remind anyone else of David Bowie a bit? something about his look and the way he sings.

  • his carrier never really took off like toby and tait's

  • @Keenanville09 i think his career did better than tait's. Tait was suppose to release an album 7 years ago. He never released it, but he did join the newsboys.

  • @Keenanville09 i noticed too and i asked Kevin why i can't find his music in stores [ on FaceBook ] and he said

    "Music Stores don't like me ;)" i wonder why

  • @JesusFreak77753 I found 'The Imposter' CD in a bookstore

  • @swimmerfish34 i found the Imposter DVD in a bookstore =)

  • @swimmerfish34 So did I!

  • I've always loved DC TALK and Kevin was always my fave! I wanted to marry him lol.. but his solo project is my fave.. he is a real poet and I like his style.. his music his lyrics his video.. his voice is amazing! there is only one other person who sounds similiar and thats bryan duncan.. its amazing! they have very unique voices! i luv u kevin!!

  • I have not heard this song in years, since my mothers church freak phase. Don't know why, but it's been stuck in my as of late.. It's fairly interesting, although this video seems incredibly cheesy at times. Still like the song.. It's JUST bordering pop, but not quite over the threshold.

  • Concerning the video, I think this is how he perceives himself, soul searching, conflicted, everything from his hair to the clothing choices are all part of his ideal image of himself. I think it confuses his audience because this image isn't one of someone filled with the joy and peace of Christ, it's a bit self centered perhaps...even so, I've always listened to DC talk when feeling melancholy or distant from God. Sin makes us feel this way, "just between you and me" is a good follow up song.

  • Some of this video (the leaf) filmed in Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati) Vontz Center. I thought it looked familiar.

  • idk. his appearance doesnt suit his voice. great voice though. I just had never expected him to look like he does.

  • Is this a music video or a glam shoot? j/k but he does seem to be come kind of a metrosexual or something.

  • He's a little strange but I do like him. :)

  • 2 questions and a comment

    #1 who raps on this cause they r awesome

    #2am i the only one who gets the crap scared out of them when they watch this video hes a good singer but kinda creepy

    #3hes good and the 2nd comment is not to offend anyone maybe you get the point of this video but i dont im not that deep if you get it please explain it id appreciate it

  • @116JESUSFaNAtiC nope i thought it was kinda creepy too, he was a lot less creepy in dc talk

  • Kevin Max is a great musician..even to a non christian.

  • he is good but he is the icing tobymac was the cake and michael tait was the candles it made a good cake...

  • Kevin's voice is so striking...

  • hi's such a graet artist i remember the lost song on the Jesus freak album, it was a perfect poem by him

  • You know it would be just fantastic if CCM wrapped up shop and disappeared tomorrow. Music is music, period. Communication cannot be broken down on lines of faith. I know, I grew up watching that very phenomenon fail daily. Appreciate the artists brave enough to sing their faith to those outside that faith without apology. He is an artist who happens to be a Christian. Stop validating your "in the world but not of it" mentality vicariously through these artists, it impairs you.

  • @kurtwisener how?

  • I just love this music video. Kevin Max has such a unique and distinguishable voice & he's so eccentric. He was my favourite member of DC Talk. By the way, he looks beautiful in his wings... Haha!

  • A stellar voice. It's crazy to listen to him on interviews, and hear him sing. He has a great gift, I would love to hear new music from him. He got me into Dc talk...with one note he did in Consume Me.

    Brilliant vocalist.

  • OK the ending is just epic...ah you just take it all. make it work and make some sence, just take it all. Your my EXISTENCE. But the AHHH sounds like he just had an orgasm... just saying

  • Oh my gosh! I had no idea that Kevin was still doing music! I'm so happy I found his solo work! It's awesome!

  • @liannanova I found out that he went mainstream when he didn't make enough money doing contemporary music:(

  • @liannanova i dont know about "still" doing music :o

  • Without a doubt the trio; Max - MAc - Tait has been the best of all I've heard in my complete life; nonetheless Max is simple the best he does is an ARTist.

  • I am a christian.. But maybe cause he looks gay and is wearing mass makeup all the time.. just saying~!

  • @mysicviper No offense, I know you said you were "just saying", but I have to comment... : ) Don't you think he would be singing songs with different lyrics and ungodly messages if he wasn't a Christian? That's just his style. Heh, heh. : ) Plus, you can tell when someone else is connected with God because of the connection you'll have with that person through the Holy Spirit. Heh, heh. I know you were just saying it- I just thought I'd bring it to your attention, though. : )

  • chillsss......

    He does have an awesome voice, and the only other song I've heard him in recently is Blue by Manic Drive (awesome song in my opinion) 

  • Kevin was the voice of DC talk

  • kevin always was my favorite dc talk member. his voice is hypnotizing and his lyrics are so poetic

  • My sentiments exactly!!!!!!!!

  • @daughterofeve7 too bad the world worships toby and michael..

  • @daughterofeve7 Indeed. Kevin Max is a true "artist".

    His music is original and awesome.

  • @daughterofeve7 Hi there,I totally agree with you about Kevin!!The band is so talented and I love their music and am glad that each has had a solo career as well.Take care and wonderful wishes to you!!

  • @daughterofeve7 dc talk was the best, and there music progressed and got better as they got older. Wish they were still together, I cant take bands like Skillet serious, a old guy still singing scraggly voiced metal to teens.

  • @SelflessEmpire so true. i don't listen to Christian music anymore, it's not worth listening to, now it's way to preachy and commercial. Thank God for good non-Christian music :)

  • This should be classed as one of the top 10 songs of all time.

  • I never feel depressed or 'dark' , even when I read the hard times that people went through in the Bible. Dark feelings do not come from God. I feel like people get way into the dark and moody parts of music sometimes, and that's when it's wrong if you are claiming to be associated with Jesus. Anytime you read about darkness in the Bible, it is always associated with satan or evil men.

  • The reason I don't care for Kevin is that I feel very 'dark' when I see his interviews and music videos. I feel like when you love Jesus, there is happiness, peace, and joy. I do not recognize anything like that in Kevin. When you truly love Jesus, those things can not hide, they pour out of your life. There is no middle road, you are either hot, or cold. If music makes you feel depressed that is supposed to be 'Christian'.. then there is definitely something wrong.

  • @lovesC1998 It's all in how you perceive the beauty of God and the world he created. I find great peace, joy, and yes - darkness - in the music of Kevin Max. If music makes you feel depressed, then the problem may be in you. Heat means that everything burns, even the darkest parts. Let yourself believe that anything is outside of God, and you will go through life seeing only the positive, no matter how untrue.

    Read the Psalms, and you'll discover far more darkness than any Kevin Max song.

  • @lovesC1998 i agree with BERSERKERpoetry and also ecclesiastes is dark. actually there's a lot of dark things in the bible

  • @lovesC1998 Kevin has a tough life that most people can never understand. Thank God that he has Jesus there to save him from being consumed by confusion.

  • All three of them are very talented, but they should get together again as DC Talk!

  • He has by far the best voice of DCTalk or any singer i heard. Its unique and he shoud have, had, and has more spotlight time. Does anyone know why the broke up.

  • @rebekahreed2007 they never officially broke up. they did the "intermission album" and their last tour together was an intro to their solo stuff. it was a mutual agreement that they all wanted to venture out and do solo stuff to express themselves individually. horrible for fans but toby is always hinting never say never on a reunion and i believe him. :) also kevin felt out numbered by the other two because he had such different ideas on creative stuff. he needed it more than any of them.

  • He looks like like Pippin from Lord of the Rings.

  • Kevin Max is my favorite :D His voice makes me melt .....

  • He is singing but he must market his self right go back to what made u famous the roots yeah this good and diffrent but nothing abeliever or anybody can get from this what? ur existence?I love the guy but I dont understand the message

  • @delano25charles25 I'd have to answer that by saying that Kevin Max is in every way a Poet, and imo, a brilliant one. His best songs don't have the kind of lyrics that you can turn your brain off to if you want to dig out some meaning. And I think the point is *to do the digging.* I've always thought of good human poetry in the same way as Jesus' parables; they sound great on the surface, but if you have the guts to dig a little you might find the heart of it - and learn the lesson for yourself

  • @TheDracowulf Actually I think the opposite, Jesus' parables were designed so average people could understand the word better. The bible is the poem, the parables were a simpler way of understanding it

  • @nickolauski I think I understand where you're coming from and what you mean - and I wouldn't disagree. But perhaps what I meant would be best served by referencing the verse that most makes me look at things this way; Mark 4:11-12.

    "...to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that 'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!'"

    I suppose... what is a puzzle for some, is an answer for others.

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  • Michael Tait has an amazing voice

    Toby Mackeenan has creative talent and cool voice and style

    Kevin Max has all that and more!!!!

  • i wish he was still writing songs or with another band, its sad that he is the only one from dc talk that isn't singing any more, he is a great singer

  • @USsoldierDCTalk He is still singing; he's actually got a few albums and another one called Cotes d'Armor on the way. The only thing is his alternative Christian music isn't getting much airplay like TobyMac or Newsboys. His first solo album Stereotype Be is actually pretty good.

  • I love Kevin's voice, I loved him in dcTalks, but I love his music as an individual also. Just because your a christian, it doesn't keep you from trails and people need to quit judging this man. God has blessed him with a fantastic voice and I hope he keeps singing!

  • LOVE MAX BUT what the heck I GUESS THIS SONG QUESTION HIS EXISTENCE HE SHOULD QUESTION THIS SONG sounds good but what the heck I understand bizzy bone more than this song

  • I know his wife...i used to watch her kids with my aunt a while back.

  • Kevin Max was the biggest creative force in dc Talk, and also the most stifled early on, but most prominent toward the end. His solo stuff is nowhere near as successful as Tait or TobyMac, but then it's nowhere near as commercial. Of the three, he's the only one of which I'd use the term "artist." Love me some K-Max.

  • @yesspaz I completely agree, when ever talking about him to people I refer to him as an artist, his work is amazing

  • is this song really gospel?

  • @goseberries i thought about that to...im pretty sure it is

  • @goseberries Yes. Read the lyrics.

  • Good voice but the video kinda freaks me out...

  • I'm buying all his albums now......... HE's too good. I haven't been listening to him... I feel guilty now :(

  • Kevins vouce was THE ONLY reason i listened to them. i hate that he didnt get out and make it big. i wonder why??

    It so sad.

  • @gabeandlaiaburke I completely agree with you, his voice is amazing, I don't like any of the other two guys.

  • YOU ARE MY EXISTENCE .. KEVIN MAX

    BRENDA LES TRAE UN EX DC TALK NO ERA DC TALK LA MEJOR BANDA DEL MUNDO????????????''''

    I STILL LOVE THEM!

  • I do believe it is same to say that Tobymac has changed more than Tait and Kevin

  • I definitely agree. hes got an AMAZING voice

  • imagine if dc talk were together today.. wow the tunes theyde be pumping out would be mind blowing

  • BEST SONG EVER!!!!

  • I never listened to DC Talk, I found this guy first, singing a Christmas song. And I just love his voice! When I found myself listening to the one song all year, I figured I'd better see what else he'd done. What I love is the combination of the Voice, the intelligent and poetic lyrics, and a very pleasing sort of rhythm... not just a beat but more complex, to match the singing.

    But I have to say this... dude, nice wings. Hee.

  • I still listen to this album from time to time. From the moment I first heard the song "Consume Me", I love this guys voice and what he could do with it. Total poetry in motion to hear him sing.

  • tobymac is better

  • @z28zero73 i luv toby mac & tait 2 but i don't think it's better.k max has a much more powerful voice & a completly different style.that mixture is what made dc talk so awesome!

  • I haven't listened to this song in 7-8 years.

    Age makes fine wine.

  • how is this history maker the only history this video made was three years for 27,000 views thats terrible

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  • Love it too. In this song, I particularly admire the bass work by the great Tony Levin.... :-)

  • Of the 3 DC Talk members, I've always thought Kevin had the best voice. (Still a fan of Tait and Tobymac, though!)

  • Yeah, they sounded best together though I think

  • I agree! They all have awesome voices, but his is the best... :D

  • fantasticle voice and ridicously good looking lol

  • I never get tired of listening to this song

  • I think he should have more music videos.

  • I used to have the biggest crush on him back in the day. Around the Nu Thang and Free at Last days. He was so cute!!! I still think he is good looking =)

  • i love him. but i miss his cute awkwardness from when he was in dc talk

  • i like the way he choose some of his movements for the video. Good video! However, there are many other hair styles Kevin could use to make his face appear less freaky...

  • sick voice

  • I like his voice a lot, but he has a face only his wife could love.

  • True!

  • I love him :) weird... I know someone who looks like him... He's sexy in a way... :)

  • Mr Kevin Max is an absolute genius

  • ABSOLUTE

  • I love your music so much and you are a favorite musician of mine. You have such a beautiful voice, obviously. Your style is meaningful, expressive and you seem so much more sincere and real compared to lots of music - especially what tends to be very popular. It is such a pleasure and a blessing to listen to you, you are a wonderful performer as well. You make me think and end up helping me focus on Christ, and to God be the glory.

    God bless you! :)

  • Kevin Max was most definitely blessed by the LORD with this voice!!

  • okay. he used to be soooo hot until he got sooo fat

  • this song still gives me goosebumps...I think it's flawless, one of your best....

  • Listening to this guy makes me sad...grew up on DC Talk (the greatest christian rock band of all time) and all of us fans were just left like ummm....? sad sad...i dnt think they will ever play together again....doesnt make sense...so much talent

  • aww I understand, of course, but at the same time, would we have and know Kevin Max, Toby Mac and Michael Tait individually the way that we do now if they hadn't broke up? But I agree and also hope they play together again.

  • this music video changes this song for me. i didnt know Kevin Max was a vampire....

  • Why is he a vampire? Cause of what he wears? I love this song, I don't really follow Kevin once he left d.c talk but this is the one song I do like of his. What he wears shouldn't change how you feel about a song. I love Toby Mac, in fact, I just went to his concert on the 21 ^_^

  • haha, I just mean that Kevin looks a little creepy in this music video. Kinda like a vampire looks. And his teeth.... maybe pointed???

  • BRING BACK DC TALK!!

  • yeh I love DC TALK too... though them being separate its easier for me to see and appreciate their unique styles and talents and so they are good separate also. But yes, I agree with you and DC Talk is very great.

  • this is a great song, i love his voice

  • Kevin is, by far, the most UNDERRATED DC Talk member. Wish his stuff received more radioplay.............as much as I like Toby Mac and Tait, I actually like Kevin's voice better!

  • @lurch321 I was thinking the same thing when I heard "jesus freak" I think he should have sang alot more then he did...

  • @lurch321 agreed i like his songs more...

    but id love a reunion tour... at least to hear them together again :) perfoming the good old classics

  • @lurch321 haha! toby and tait are soooo much better, kevins a creep now...

  • @lurch321 I agree, His voice is sooo unique and I think people need to quit judging him and enjoy his music. Existence is one of my favorite songs.

  • @lurch321 I have to agree... He seemed very much like the black sheep of the group... and it shows now if you follow him.... Still, he's got talent and able to sing passionately... What a gift.

  • @lurch321

    when it comes to vocals I'd rank:

    1) Kevin

    2) Michael

    3) Toby

    though I believe 1 and 2 are unique in their own ways and can be interchangeable in rank.

  • @lurch321 you are beyond right, this has been here for two and a half years and has under fifty thousand views where some videos have been here for around a month and have over a million views. I like Toby and Michael, but Kevin has the most unique sound of the three.

  • @lurch321 amen buddy. I moved from houston about five years ago and have been pestering KSBJ (the number one christian radio station in america) to end the boycott. Kevin's manager lives in houston as well. must be politcal because he does have the best voice in dc talk.

  • @lurch321 So true. His voice is very distinct. It would be cool if he made a worship album.

  • this guy has a really interesting and very fast vibrato. He's good though- very unique

  • im guessing that she put her necklace before God, which made her blind. and when she put the necklace on the stair, it turned into a snake, meaning Satan.

    that's just my opinion.

  • why christian singers always trying to go mainstream to reach others, makes no sense. RAPPERS dont put out christian music they stick to what they do ,but not us christians we have to not only satisfy GOD but the world! Ifind that u find what ur looking for if somebody is looking for christ they will find it why do us christian have to go on satan territory to to win a soul not wise

  • Just a thought...

    A preamble: I'm no fan of "true rap" - I just don't like the style, but in any case -

    What, exactly, makes one particular *style of music* "Satan territory," and another "Christian?" Would you say Kutless is Satanic by your standards, because they are a rock group? What about dcTalk, Switchfoot, the Newsboys, Building 429, Casting Crowns, or MercyMe? After all, they've embraced some elements of modern music too - rock, pop, rap - albeit at a softer level.

  • Granted, I as a Christian do have some trouble fully accepting the more "hard-core" Christian rappers and hard rockers, I try to acknowledge that it's not the musical style itself, but the message. I may not be a fan, but what you say and how you say it are both important - and different - things.

    So I ask you: by your standards, what, then, is bona fide "Christian territory," or the proper "Christian Genre?" Should we all musically regress to Gregorian Chants?

  • for example u put in this song wheres christ put in dc talk easy comparison upgrade all u want just keep christ present many peopole dont listen to him no more because u want to as a christian sing songs to ur self to stay spiratual minded but can u sing this? KEVIN get back on the level where u use to be

  • Quite honestly I'm having a hard time deciphering what you're trying to say... From what I could guess, it seems you're saying that if God/Christ is not literally, explicitly, specifically mentioned, then it's not acceptable as "Christian." I would tend to disagree; even Jesus taught in parables - try Luke 8:10 and maybe you'll catch my "hidden meaning." But at any level you're entitled to your opinion, just as I'm entitled not to share it, and it is an interesting topic.

  • in one of his interviews he said he would like to play not only christian music but my thing is what made u a star was christian music were u really doing it for fame money or for christ. not condeming but in everything give god the praise i mean the man only died for u and went to hell for3 and3 nights kevin needs to get back on track and show peopole the light instead of hiding the light in dark poetry thats why not too many peopole listen to him