They have switched directions a bit though and are now using Brian’s son Ricky to produce and have returned to me for mixing. We did an accapella record earlier this year and finished their newest full project in September. You’ll find that it still leans a little more “pop” sounding than most of the more traditional SG groups, but definitely a different sound than the records from approx 07-09.

Just didn’t want any prospective clients to get the wrong idea about my work. Oh yeah..and merry Christmas!

Joe C

I’m just hoping they can get the mix right on this one. Their “Know So Salvation” and “God’s Been Good” albums were so poorly mixed that the voices sounded muffled behind the tracks. I mentioned something about that to Tim and he said that they were less than thrilled with the mix as well.

It will be an interesting project, and I plan on getting it when it comes out.

BF&A has recently received airplay on A/C radio. Their music will cross barriers groups like Dixie Echoes can’t. And that doesn’t mean DE’s aren’t good at what they do, just a different audience with different taste.

“The intense processed vocals do get old on the BF&A projects though. Reduce it somewhat. The material is not bad, and neither are the arrangements. You’re with the best record company in the business, so resources are aplenty.”

On that note, I do agree to a point. I thought “Real Faith” was overly-produced. Although for some reason, I liked “Worth It” better. “You Must’ve Met Him” is pretty much the best modern SG song I can think of right now.

So either “Worth It” (a) has better song selection so I don’t mind the extra production, (b) has more musical creativity so I don’t mind the extra production, or (c) it’s actually produced better.

Could be any of the above, but I for one (as a young person) hold BF&A’s cds (from “It’s So God” on) as the benchmark for a tight, quality recording. It just doesn’t get any better. That’s my subjective opinion.

If I’m introducing young people to SG, they’re not going to like the Dixie Echoes, but I’ve actually had success with introducing them to groups like BF&A. I realize that old people aren’t as endeared with their musical direction as are the younger generation, but maybe that’s exactly why someone like me (and even some CCM-prone friends) like them!

Qualityseeker (#26) - I see we agree that the vocals on BF&A’s projects are overly processed. I say my theory still holds even if people buy the CD after seeing BF&A at a concert. They take home the CD and listen to it for the next 3, 6, 12 months until they go see them again. After that second concert, they subconsciously aren’t quite as impressed because the live performance doesn’t match “quality” of the CD they’ve been listening to for the last several months.

Again, I believe BF&A are very talented and enjoy hearing them (live more than on CD). They sing good songs and their music has encouraged, entertained, challenged and ministered to me. I just happen to have an opinion about the choices they and/or their producer make about how their product sounds.