Comments on: “PRODUCER SAYS KP&NR ALBUM ANOINTED” http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music and culture Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:17:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: www.southerngospelblog.com » On Anointed Albums http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3779 www.southerngospelblog.com » On Anointed Albums Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:20:10 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3779 [...] A recent post on the Averyfineline blog appears to imply that the statement that an album is anointed is nothing more or less than a public relations move. [...] […] A recent post on the Averyfineline blog appears to imply that the statement that an album is anointed is nothing more or less than a public relations move. […]

]]> By: David Bruce Murray http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3738 David Bruce Murray Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:35:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3738 There seems to be an abundance of point missing going on... Yes, press releases are often regurgitated as news, and yes, self-promotion is often annoying, but in this case it was the reporter, Chuck, who put "anointed" (with just two Ns, not three) in the headline. The press release itself was about as generic as they come. There seems to be an abundance of point missing going on…

Yes, press releases are often regurgitated as news, and yes, self-promotion is often annoying, but in this case it was the reporter, Chuck, who put “anointed” (with just two Ns, not three) in the headline.

The press release itself was about as generic as they come.

]]> By: CVH http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3729 CVH Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:53:06 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3729 I began reading Singing News in 1972 and remember seeing ads and "news articles" (read: rehashed press releases from the group or label) like this. Nothing new, nothing surprising. I can see where someone involved in the project may really believe there's something special about the record but how it's communicated makes a huge difference. The same bit of information conveyed by Tammy Faye Bakker will be delivered and perceived differently than if it's presented by Charles Stanley. Speaking of annointing, one group I played with in the late 70's had a strong Pentecostal following. We used to kid that the only problem with our records (yeah, I mean actual 12" 33-1/3 LPs) was that they were so annointed that the holes kept healing over and people couldn't play them. I guess whether it's hype or holiness is in the ear of the listener. I began reading Singing News in 1972 and remember seeing ads and “news articles” (read: rehashed press releases from the group or label) like this. Nothing new, nothing surprising. I can see where someone involved in the project may really believe there’s something special about the record but how it’s communicated makes a huge difference. The same bit of information conveyed by Tammy Faye Bakker will be delivered and perceived differently than if it’s presented by Charles Stanley.

Speaking of annointing, one group I played with in the late 70’s had a strong Pentecostal following. We used to kid that the only problem with our records (yeah, I mean actual 12″ 33-1/3 LPs) was that they were so annointed that the holes kept healing over and people couldn’t play them.

I guess whether it’s hype or holiness is in the ear of the listener.

]]> By: Greg http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3727 Greg Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:52:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3727 I believe that projects can be anointed and it makes a difference..It is a personal,spiritual assesment made by each individual if a song or project has an intimate meaning to them. I have always considered KP to be an artist that always has a song or songs on a project that have a deep impact on me..There are some artist who don't use spiritual depth as a criteria in developing a project... I believe that projects can be anointed and it makes a difference..It is a personal,spiritual assesment made by each individual if a song or project has an intimate meaning to them. I have always considered KP to be an artist that always has a song or songs on a project that have a deep impact on me..There are some artist who don’t use spiritual depth as a criteria in developing a project…

]]> By: KB http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3726 KB Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:33:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3726 Looking at the press release, it is a surprise that the album includes songs from Daywind staff writers??? And not ONE song from Phil Johnson ("That's Why The Call It Grace"), oh wait, he's from Spring Hill, the OLD label.... Looking at the press release, it is a surprise that the album includes songs from Daywind staff writers??? And not ONE song from Phil Johnson (”That’s Why The Call It Grace”), oh wait, he’s from Spring Hill, the OLD label….

]]> By: Bob http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3718 Bob Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:30:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3718 Unlike Chuck, I think it is about time someone other than myself stood up and said, "Enough self-aggrandizing self-stupid promtion." This is almost as good as the Unthank kids and their 2 line press release with 75 lines of self-aggrandizment they used to publish to everyone whether they wanted it or not. Don't calm down, Doug (or DOUGLAS as Chuck put it,) we like you just the way you are! Bob Unlike Chuck, I think it is about time someone other than myself stood up and said, “Enough self-aggrandizing self-stupid promtion.” This is almost as good as the Unthank kids and their 2 line press release with 75 lines of self-aggrandizment they used to publish to everyone whether they wanted it or not.

Don’t calm down, Doug (or DOUGLAS as Chuck put it,) we like you just the way you are!

Bob

]]> By: natesings http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3716 natesings Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:29:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3716 I guess they couldn't describe it as impactful since that was already taken. http://averyfineline.com/2005/02/17/janus-faces-review-of-greater-vision-faces/ I guess they couldn’t describe it as impactful since that was already taken.
http://averyfineline.com/2005/02/17/janus-faces-review-of-greater-vision-faces/

]]> By: RF http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3706 RF Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:54:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3706 Heh. I always get a tad amused at how sg groups or PR people or people in general characterize one "project" or another as just "moving" or "spirit filled" or "annointed." Yes, I've been moved by songs, but that is in the eye and mind of the listener. Some songs move me while they leave other people cold just like some people get inspired by a Pentacostal service while other are "lifted up" by a traditional Methodist preacher's sermon. It's all relative. Heh. I always get a tad amused at how sg groups or PR people or people in general characterize one “project” or another as just “moving” or “spirit filled” or “annointed.” Yes, I’ve been moved by songs, but that is in the eye and mind of the listener. Some songs move me while they leave other people cold just like some people get inspired by a Pentacostal service while other are “lifted up” by a traditional Methodist preacher’s sermon. It’s all relative.

]]> By: Dean Adkins http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3702 Dean Adkins Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:56:41 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3702 I think anointing is the most over-used term in the SGM world -- or maybe it's "looks like a man but sings like a woman." I think anointing is the most over-used term in the SGM world — or maybe it’s “looks like a man but sings like a woman.”

]]> By: Trent http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3694 Trent Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:02:00 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3694 I don't think it's that big of a deal. Anybody who has ever made a recording (at most any level) is excited about it when it's finished and can't wait until people get it in their hands and start listening to it. The artist is giddy & anxious and proud all at the same time; this is their new baby and they want to show it off. They want to see how the crowd will respond to this new child. However, I agree that when this artist or this record company has significant dollars at stake, the line between genuine artist excitement and bonafide self-promotion in order to increase greenback flow is a thin one. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Anybody who has ever made a recording (at most any level) is excited about it when it’s finished and can’t wait until people get it in their hands and start listening to it. The artist is giddy & anxious and proud all at the same time; this is their new baby and they want to show it off. They want to see how the crowd will respond to this new child.

However, I agree that when this artist or this record company has significant dollars at stake, the line between genuine artist excitement and bonafide self-promotion in order to increase greenback flow is a thin one.

]]> By: Chuck Peters http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3689 Chuck Peters Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:37:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/12/14/producer-says-kpnr-album-anointed/#comment-3689 Talk about over re-acting to a headline.. and blowing things out of proportion.. The comments made about this news story are out of line. Just to keep the record straight.. It wasn't KP&NR.. or Daywind who wrote the headline.. I did. I thought it made better reading.. and would attract more attention than the original press release heading: ""Karen Peck & New River In The Studio Working On Their First Daywind Recording” My headline does reference a quote in the story. It's just a simple statement.. about a reaction by the producer.. nothing more. There is no mention that other works are not equal, better or worse. Douglas.. calm down. Chuck Peters SG SHOW PREP (an anointed publication) Talk about over re-acting to a headline.. and blowing things out of proportion.. The comments made about this news story are out of line. Just to keep the record straight.. It wasn’t KP&NR.. or Daywind who wrote the headline.. I did. I thought it made better reading.. and would attract more attention than the original press release heading: “”Karen Peck & New River In The Studio Working On Their First Daywind Recording”

My headline does reference a quote in the story. It’s just a simple statement.. about a reaction by the producer.. nothing more. There is no mention that other works are not equal, better or worse. Douglas.. calm down.

Chuck Peters
SG SHOW PREP
(an anointed publication)

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