Comments on: Back to the future http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Wed, 23 May 2012 18:05:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: ForgottenSwampWorld http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-1095388 ForgottenSwampWorld Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:42:41 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-1095388 #20 "such as Jason Crabb, *Jonathan Pierce* or even get Larnelle back." I don't think so. Jonathan Pierce has not been seen with Gaither in 12 years, and on top of that, he hasn't even made an album in 6 years. #20 “such as Jason Crabb, *Jonathan Pierce* or even get Larnelle back.” I don’t think so. Jonathan Pierce has not been seen with Gaither in 12 years, and on top of that, he hasn’t even made an album in 6 years.

]]> By: DMP http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-804700 DMP Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:06:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-804700 I agree that an artist would fear backlash from Gaither quite a bit. I think there is a good chance we will never know what happened. Look at Terry and Jonathon... I think most would agree that those partings were not as pleasant as they were meant to look (as made evident by their absence on the reunion videos and homecoming videos and tours...). I think Gaither’s excommunication can be a scary thing... I agree that an artist would fear backlash from Gaither quite a bit. I think there is a good chance we will never know what happened. Look at Terry and Jonathon… I think most would agree that those partings were not as pleasant as they were meant to look (as made evident by their absence on the reunion videos and homecoming videos and tours…). I think Gaither’s excommunication can be a scary thing…

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-804300 Wade Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:18:12 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-804300 DMP... yeah I know what ya mean I talked to some ppl today... it can be a scary thing... see my comments under the OPEN THREAD with 198+ post. Sorry Tom!!...(see who said I never said I was sorry for thingz said) even if you wrote it it might be moderated out because of the fear DMP talks about!! DMP… yeah I know what ya mean I talked to some ppl today… it can be a scary thing… see my comments under the OPEN THREAD with 198+ post.

Sorry Tom!!…(see who said I never said I was sorry for thingz said) even if you wrote it it might be moderated out because of the fear DMP talks about!!

]]> By: DMP http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-801618 DMP Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:08:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-801618 Wade, Don't be so fast to discredit Tom. I know some people close to the situation as well, and there seems to be a death grip on the info. What is shared comes with a begging plea to not share or tell where you got it. I think it may be a "fear of Gaither" and the backlash of spreading info... Wade,
Don’t be so fast to discredit Tom. I know some people close to the situation as well, and there seems to be a death grip on the info. What is shared comes with a begging plea to not share or tell where you got it. I think it may be a “fear of Gaither” and the backlash of spreading info…

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-793977 Wade Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:06:49 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-793977 # 83... Yeah right Tom...give us a break!!! # 83… Yeah right Tom…give us a break!!!

]]> By: Tom Kirby http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-793646 Tom Kirby Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:24:49 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-793646 #45 M Rushlow, I may be wrong and confess that I probably was; however, it appears your information was wrong also. If you were correct, where is Jason? If he was named, what happened? Who blinked? I saw the GVB Saturday night and enjoyed it immensely. I will be seeing Jason in a couple of weeks and I know I will also enjoy him. I also have some pretty good info about what happened but was asked not to share and I will honor the request. #45 M Rushlow, I may be wrong and confess that I probably was; however, it appears your information was wrong also. If you were correct, where is Jason? If he was named, what happened? Who blinked? I saw the GVB Saturday night and enjoyed it immensely. I will be seeing Jason in a couple of weeks and I know I will also enjoy him. I also have some pretty good info about what happened but was asked not to share and I will honor the request.

]]> By: Rita http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-791193 Rita Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:49:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-791193 I need to apologize. The comments I made were uncalled for. Some things are better left unsaid and I am truly sorry for the comments. God look at the heart and He knows what all of our motives are. Please forgive. I need to apologize. The comments I made were uncalled for. Some things are better left unsaid and I am truly sorry for the comments. God look at the heart and He knows what all of our motives are. Please forgive.

]]> By: Rita http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-791159 Rita Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:17:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-791159 I'm not judging, I'm expressing an opionion. And I don't like anyone screaming a song at me. I’m not judging, I’m expressing an opionion. And I don’t like anyone screaming a song at me.

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790825 Wade Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:13:45 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790825 GAWD... I am so glad some of y'all will not be judging me in heaven!!! RITA... if you call what David does as screaming...what dd you think about Garry Shepard, Ernie Phillips and the like?? David could stand on any stage any where and sing with the best pop, rock, country & opera singers in the world!!! There is NO falsetto screaming in his notes. GAWD… I am so glad some of y’all will not be judging me in heaven!!!

RITA… if you call what David does as screaming…what dd you think about Garry Shepard, Ernie Phillips and the like??

David could stand on any stage any where and sing with the best pop, rock, country & opera singers in the world!!! There is NO falsetto screaming in his notes.

]]> By: Rita http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790766 Rita Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:31:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790766 You're probably right about David's "money notes" comment. I guess that since I don't like him anyway, it easier to find fault. I really shouldn't do that. He has a wonderful voice when he sings but I just don't care for a screaming tenor and I think he screams more than he sings. Just mho. I'll see them in May since I bought tickets before the new group was announced. Maybe I'll be converted. You’re probably right about David’s “money notes” comment. I guess that since I don’t like him anyway, it easier to find fault. I really shouldn’t do that. He has a wonderful voice when he sings but I just don’t care for a screaming tenor and I think he screams more than he sings. Just mho.
I’ll see them in May since I bought tickets before the new group was announced. Maybe I’ll be converted.

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790589 Wade Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:12:47 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790589 QMan... many post here about NONtraditional ways to stack harmonies...please enlighten the peeps as to WHAT GROUP is MOST WELL KNOWN for doing this??? I know you know who they are!! QMan… many post here about NONtraditional ways to stack harmonies…please enlighten the peeps as to WHAT GROUP is MOST WELL KNOWN for doing this??? I know you know who they are!!

]]> By: quartet-man http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790236 quartet-man Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:54:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790236 I mentioned in my review that I suspect Pierce not being mentioned as a former member of the Imperials was either because he wasn't there that day or because the guys there were all members of the Imperials BEFORE Bill started the GVB wheras Jonathan was years later. As far as the term "money notes" that is just a term. I don't think he meant it as far as what got him the most money as much as just the ones that stood out, but were harder to hit all of the time. I mentioned in my review that I suspect Pierce not being mentioned as a former member of the Imperials was either because he wasn’t there that day or because the guys there were all members of the Imperials BEFORE Bill started the GVB wheras Jonathan was years later.

As far as the term “money notes” that is just a term. I don’t think he meant it as far as what got him the most money as much as just the ones that stood out, but were harder to hit all of the time.

]]> By: wackythinker http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790017 wackythinker Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:12:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-790017 Rita -- I've seen the new videos, too, and I didn't come to the same "spiritualized" conclusion about David's "money notes" comment. That's a fairly common term among singers, especially those who singer either extremely high or extremely low. I think you're reading too much into it. I agree the blend on the last group was great, but the blend on nearly every incarnation has been wonderful. IMO, making comparisons of the different gvb groups, trying to say which is best, primarily boils down to which one you heard first or most. It's kinda like asking who's the best classical composer: Bach, Beethoven, Brahams, or Mozart? Each had different nuances that can speak to your senses (or spirit) in different ways at different times. I might listen to one more than another, given the opportunity, but that doesn't mean one is really better than another. But that's just mho Rita — I’ve seen the new videos, too, and I didn’t come to the same “spiritualized” conclusion about David’s “money notes” comment. That’s a fairly common term among singers, especially those who singer either extremely high or extremely low.

I think you’re reading too much into it.

I agree the blend on the last group was great, but the blend on nearly every incarnation has been wonderful.

IMO, making comparisons of the different gvb groups, trying to say which is best, primarily boils down to which one you heard first or most. It’s kinda like asking who’s the best classical composer: Bach, Beethoven, Brahams, or Mozart?

Each had different nuances that can speak to your senses (or spirit) in different ways at different times. I might listen to one more than another, given the opportunity, but that doesn’t mean one is really better than another.

But that’s just mho

]]> By: gvbfan http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-789169 gvbfan Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:42:43 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-789169 Hey guys... I like the new pic of the group posted at gaither's site. The photoshop thing should have never been released. Also, I just finished watching both vol.'s of the "Reunion".. I enjoyed it greatly. I know 3 members weren't there... Does anyone have any ideas why those 3 weren't present??? I know Terry Franklin is busy w/ his ministry and family. Jonathan Pierce is prepping for one more solo project and has an interior design business, and I'm clueless about Lemuel Miller. Anyway, I did feel that Bill made a big mistake when on the DVD he brought up the "Imperials" connection to the GVB. Mainly how Russ Taff, Jim Murray, Gary McSpadden... were former members of the Imperials and also became GVB members. Although that is true... I felt that it was wrong of him not to mention Jonathan Pierce as a part of that group. After all, Pierce was apart of the Imperials for 2 projects... "Big God" and "Stir It Up". Also, I never see Terry or Jonathan at any Homecoming tapings since there departures... I've always wondered why? Anybody have any thoughts on this?? Hey guys… I like the new pic of the group posted at gaither’s site. The photoshop thing should have never been released. Also, I just finished watching both vol.’s of the “Reunion”.. I enjoyed it greatly.

I know 3 members weren’t there… Does anyone have any ideas why those 3 weren’t present???

I know Terry Franklin is busy w/ his ministry and family. Jonathan Pierce is prepping for one more solo project and has an interior design business, and I’m clueless about Lemuel Miller.

Anyway, I did feel that Bill made a big mistake when on the DVD he brought up the “Imperials” connection to the GVB. Mainly how Russ Taff, Jim Murray, Gary McSpadden… were former members of the Imperials and also became GVB members. Although that is true… I felt that it was wrong of him not to mention Jonathan Pierce as a part of that group. After all, Pierce was apart of the Imperials for 2 projects… “Big God” and “Stir It Up”.

Also, I never see Terry or Jonathan at any Homecoming tapings since there departures… I’ve always wondered why?

Anybody have any thoughts on this??

]]> By: Rita http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-789075 Rita Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:24:23 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/01/13/back-to-the-future/#comment-789075 wackythinker, I have to agree with Cindy. Guy has always let his feelings show and the love of God has always shown in his face. I think David expressed his true feelings in the conversation with Bill Gaither on the Reunion video. When Bill was talking about the high notes that David can hit, David called them his "money notes". That says a lot to me. Don't know much about Michael since I only became a Vocal Band fan because of Guy. I do think that Wes, Marsh and Guy had amazing blending of their voices. I'll miss them. wackythinker, I have to agree with Cindy.
Guy has always let his feelings show and the love of God has always shown in his face. I think David expressed his true feelings in the conversation with Bill Gaither on the Reunion video. When Bill was talking about the high notes that David can hit, David called them his “money notes”. That says a lot to me. Don’t know much about Michael since I only became a Vocal Band fan because of Guy. I do think that Wes, Marsh and Guy had amazing blending of their voices. I’ll miss them.

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