Comments on: Get out the vote http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Thu, 24 May 2012 03:13:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: NG http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1092282 NG Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:12:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1092282 Soloists didn't do very well. With a maximum possible score of 4 and a minimum of 1, highest score by a soloist was Jason Crabb at 2.21 which was the 29th highest score of the NQC acts. Trailing him were Janet Paschal (33rd place); Squire Parsons (36th); Ivan Parker (44th) and Mark Bishop 51st). Soloists didn’t do very well. With a maximum possible score of 4 and a minimum of 1, highest score by a soloist was Jason Crabb at 2.21 which was the 29th highest score of the NQC acts. Trailing him were Janet Paschal (33rd place); Squire Parsons (36th); Ivan Parker (44th) and Mark Bishop 51st).

]]> By: JM http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091521 JM Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:53:09 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091521 Why is it that many posters feel this deep seated need to trot out their pedigees, in order to justify their opinions? Whether you are a SGM "insider" or simply Uncle Charlie and Aunt Tessie, who try to see as many gospel singers as possible, it really doesn't matter. I could fall back on my SGM exposures and attempt to impress the assembled multitudes at "trash talk central," but what's the point? Opinion is opinion. Some people are stimulated and ministered to by the same groups that annoy and disturb others. It's a matter of opinion. Calm down, Charlie and take a deep breath. I won't take or comment on this poll, due to the fact that my current exposure to many groups/artists is not as inclusive as it should be in order to provide a true and objective point of view. And my lack of evaluation is a good thing for most of these groups, because I believe we are in a decidely downward trend in SGM. Why is it that many posters feel this deep seated need to trot out their pedigees, in order to justify their opinions? Whether you are a SGM “insider” or simply Uncle Charlie and Aunt Tessie, who try to see as many gospel singers as possible, it really doesn’t matter. I could fall back on my SGM exposures and attempt to impress the assembled multitudes at “trash talk central,” but what’s the point? Opinion is opinion. Some people are stimulated and ministered to by the same groups that annoy and disturb others. It’s a matter of opinion. Calm down, Charlie and take a deep breath. I won’t take or comment on this poll, due to the fact that my current exposure to many groups/artists is not as inclusive as it should be in order to provide a true and objective point of view. And my lack of evaluation is a good thing for most of these groups, because I believe we are in a decidely downward trend in SGM.

]]> By: Stephen http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091351 Stephen Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:38:53 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091351 I don't really care much for all the trumpets and sax along with tracks. People like live music, but those aren't typical sg instruments. I do like some of their songs, but can't say that I turn up the XM radio if I see they are on. I don't know them personally, so I can't say anything other than what I hear. Someone must like them though, they seem to be still traveling successfully after all these years. I don’t really care much for all the trumpets and sax along with tracks. People like live music, but those aren’t typical sg instruments. I do like some of their songs, but can’t say that I turn up the XM radio if I see they are on. I don’t know them personally, so I can’t say anything other than what I hear. Someone must like them though, they seem to be still traveling successfully after all these years.

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091222 Wade Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:19:18 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091222 welcome to trash talk central chuck... all I can say is some of those ppl really got you fooled!! welcome to trash talk central chuck… all I can say is some of those ppl really got you fooled!!

]]> By: Charles Brady http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091020 Charles Brady Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:10:34 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1091020 Maybe I’m just different? Personally I tend to enjoy an artist based on more than just their ability to sing (or move their lips in perfect pitch to their last project.) I tend to be drawn to artists who have a real heart for the music and for ministry and my own personal observations of them. Each of them is special and unique in their own way. I for one happen to enjoy the ministry of John, Candy and Mary Jane. (The Pfeifers) I have had over the past 4 years the honor to meet and in many cases interview most of the artists in Southern Gospel Music. I’ve seen them on and off stage, in the bus and even in some of their homes. I’ve sat down at length and talked with artists like The Hoppers, Ernie Hasse and Signature Sound, The Greenes, The Talley Trio, The Booth Brothers, The Isaacs, Dove Brothers, The McKameys, Inspirations, Ivan Parker, and the list goes on and on. I think I’ve met them all. ( Including Ed O’Neil for the first time Thursday night.) Out of all of the interviews and backstage conversations I’ve had with all of these folks who give so much of themselves week after week traveling on the road there was one interview that stands out the most. John Pfeifer. John is one of the most personable, unpretentious, knowledgeable and just all around enjoyable artists I have ever had the honor to spend some time with. He is a man of great skill and talent and his devotion to Christ is a joy to behold. While I haven’t had the chance to spend as much time with Candy and Mary Jane I know that these two ladies are also very gifted and display a wonderful spirit of worship as they engage audiences both on and off the stage. I’ve seen the crowds respond to their ministry and I’m just not sure that the bull chip slingers over here at “trash talk central” could even remotely be accurate or objective commentators on the likes or dislikes of the bulk of the fan base of Southern Gospel Music. Yes Virginia, fans DO like the Pfeifers or they wouldn’t keep showing up on some of the biggest events in Southern Gospel. Maybe I’m just different? Personally I tend to enjoy an artist based on more than just their ability to sing (or move their lips in perfect pitch to their last project.) I tend to be drawn to artists who have a real heart for the music and for ministry and my own personal observations of them. Each of them is special and unique in their own way.

I for one happen to enjoy the ministry of John, Candy and Mary Jane. (The Pfeifers)

I have had over the past 4 years the honor to meet and in many cases interview most of the artists in Southern Gospel Music. I’ve seen them on and off stage, in the bus and even in some of their homes. I’ve sat down at length and talked with artists like The Hoppers, Ernie Hasse and Signature Sound, The Greenes, The Talley Trio, The Booth Brothers, The Isaacs, Dove Brothers, The McKameys, Inspirations, Ivan Parker, and the list goes on and on. I think I’ve met them all. ( Including Ed O’Neil for the first time Thursday night.)

Out of all of the interviews and backstage conversations I’ve had with all of these folks who give so much of themselves week after week traveling on the road there was one interview that stands out the most. John Pfeifer. John is one of the most personable, unpretentious, knowledgeable and just all around enjoyable artists I have ever had the honor to spend some time with. He is a man of great skill and talent and his devotion to Christ is a joy to behold. While I haven’t had the chance to spend as much time with Candy and Mary Jane I know that these two ladies are also very gifted and display a wonderful spirit of worship as they engage audiences both on and off the stage. I’ve seen the crowds respond to their ministry and I’m just not sure that the bull chip slingers over here at “trash talk central” could even remotely be accurate or objective commentators on the likes or dislikes of the bulk of the fan base of Southern Gospel Music.

Yes Virginia, fans DO like the Pfeifers or they wouldn’t keep showing up on some of the biggest events in Southern Gospel.

]]> By: NG http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1090996 NG Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:57:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1090996 Interesting to see Signature Sound so low in the poll despite the fact they probably sold 10 times or more product last year than any group except GVB. Obviously they have created their own fans to whom NQC and SGM in general means little. Good to see Gerald Williams and the Melody Boys doing well. In any case, NQC should invite a few groups based on quality every year even if fan base not that great to introduce some of the NQC crowd to traditional, first-rate SGM singing. Interesting to see Signature Sound so low in the poll despite the fact they probably sold 10 times or more product last year than any group except GVB. Obviously they have created their own fans to whom NQC and SGM in general means little.

Good to see Gerald Williams and the Melody Boys doing well. In any case, NQC should invite a few groups based on quality every year even if fan base not that great to introduce some of the NQC crowd to traditional, first-rate SGM singing.

]]> By: David Bruce Murray http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1090982 David Bruce Murray Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:35:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/01/30/get-out-the-vote/#comment-1090982 Thanks for the mention. The poll will continue through Sunday, January 31 (tomorrow). I'm hoping to get at least 35 more responses by then for a total of at least 100. Thanks for the mention. The poll will continue through Sunday, January 31 (tomorrow). I’m hoping to get at least 35 more responses by then for a total of at least 100.

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