Christianity Today magazine has a short interview with Adam Young whose song Fireflies has been a big hit on the pop charts.
What’s the source of your creativity?
Faith and imagination. Faith is the reason I do what I do, imagination is the fuel that keeps the creativity flowing. The Lord Jesus Christ is my reason for creating and I have nothing but thanks and gratitude toward him for being allowed to do what I do, and ultimately, seize my wildest dreams as if they were just there waiting for me.
When did you become a Christian?
I grew up in a Christian home, with the most wonderful parents a kid could ever ask for. I came to know the Lord in middle school after hearing a testimony at church. From then on, I’ve just wanted to serve Christ in every way I know how, music being the only thing I’ve ever considered myself any "good" at. I guess my whole message or goal of this whole operation is to bring glory to Jesus Christ byall that I do and say, not just as it relates to Owl City, but in all areas of my life.
Do you want to be thought of as a "Christian musician"?
It’s up to you, honestly. It’s not my place say what people should think of me as. Actions should speak for that. I follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, so any definition that arises from that fact is all right with me. The same goes for Owl City. I am a Christian in a band. Is it a Christian band then? That’s up to those who ask that question.
Read the rest of the interview HERE.
