Comments on: While Gerald Gently Plays the Piano http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Thu, 23 May 2013 07:03:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114560 Wade Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:52:01 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114560 #17 Good One Lovelife!! #17 Good One Lovelife!!

]]> By: Matureman http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114215 Matureman Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:11:31 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114215 When I played this video, I once again became aware how accomplished is Gerald Wolfe on the piano. Always smooth and comfortable without the hysterics of some players. Just good, solid undergirding of the voices. I wish GV would tape and DVD/CD an album of Live singing and playing like this. It would be a classic. Wife and I heard GV with Jacob last September at the pre-NQC concert. He was very good...very relaxed and polished and sounded as if he had been with them for a long time. Our best wishes to him. God bless you as you do His will. As to Chris on the video, there is no better tenor for this type of music. He just puts great feeling and passion into what he sings. It's as if he knows, very well, the One about whom he sings. May God bless you, Chris, for the many hours of wonderful singing you recorded and we've enjoyed for the past twenty years. When I played this video, I once again became aware how accomplished is Gerald Wolfe on the piano. Always smooth and comfortable without the hysterics of some players. Just good, solid undergirding of the voices.

I wish GV would tape and DVD/CD an album of Live singing and playing like this. It would be a classic.

Wife and I heard GV with Jacob last September at the pre-NQC concert. He was very good…very relaxed and polished and sounded as if he had been with them for a long time. Our best wishes to him. God bless you as you do His will.

As to Chris on the video, there is no better tenor for this type of music. He just puts great feeling and passion into what he sings. It’s as if he knows, very well, the One about whom he sings. May God bless you, Chris, for the many hours of wonderful singing you recorded and we’ve enjoyed for the past twenty years.

]]> By: s.smith http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114122 s.smith Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:52:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114122 I assure you that the majority of SG fans ARE smart enough to have known it was sarcasm. Too bad you are so eager to trash the industry that you couldn't have seen it yourself. I assure you that the majority of SG fans ARE smart enough to have known it was sarcasm. Too bad you are so eager to trash the industry that you couldn’t have seen it yourself.

]]> By: Soli Deo Gloria http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114103 Soli Deo Gloria Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:50:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114103 No. 15: However you intended it, let's not pretend that what you wrote in sarcarsm isn't a prevalent view in southern gospel. And my sincere apologies for assuming most southern gospel fans weren't smart enough to use sarcasm. Clearly you're the class of the field... No. 15: However you intended it, let’s not pretend that what you wrote in sarcarsm isn’t a prevalent view in southern gospel.

And my sincere apologies for assuming most southern gospel fans weren’t smart enough to use sarcasm. Clearly you’re the class of the field…

]]> By: Lovelife http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114090 Lovelife Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:45:59 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114090 #14...Wisdom is having alot to say, and not saying it.....just sayin. #14…Wisdom is having alot to say, and not saying it…..just sayin.

]]> By: Irishlad http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114058 Irishlad Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:48:12 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1114058 ...and us Brits don't think you guys don't do irony. …and us Brits don’t think you guys don’t do irony.

]]> By: Charles Brady http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113882 Charles Brady Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:12:59 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113882 Soli Deo Gloria, you obviously have no comprehension of sarcasm when you read it. Since I'm the guy who said it I can assure you straight from the source the comment was neither a joke nor heresy. 100% pure southern sarcasm. That's all it was. Now go take your meds like a good girl and go back to bed.... I thought this was sarcasm central? Did I miss something? Soli Deo Gloria, you obviously have no comprehension of sarcasm when you read it. Since I’m the guy who said it I can assure you straight from the source the comment was neither a joke nor heresy. 100% pure southern sarcasm. That’s all it was. Now go take your meds like a good girl and go back to bed….

I thought this was sarcasm central? Did I miss something?

]]> By: A Friend Of A Friend http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113853 A Friend Of A Friend Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:40:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113853 Um, The Diplofats were on the SN cover recently. Which one of them do you think might be fixning to have to leave the road? All but one could at any heartbeat, but I digress. Um, The Diplofats were on the SN cover recently. Which one of them do you think might be fixning to have to leave the road? All but one could at any heartbeat, but I digress.

]]> By: Tony http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113814 Tony Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:08:45 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113814 #8, "This mindset is why southern gospel is a theological joke on its best day, and straight up heresy on its worst." SG is only a bunch of people who got together in groups (or individually) and decided to sing about God, Jesus, and the joy and wonder of Salvation. I don't think you'll find that mentioned anywhere in any established theology. It's just something we do. #8, “This mindset is why southern gospel is a theological joke on its best day, and straight up heresy on its worst.”

SG is only a bunch of people who got together in groups (or individually) and decided to sing about God, Jesus, and the joy and wonder of Salvation. I don’t think you’ll find that mentioned anywhere in any established theology.

It’s just something we do.

]]> By: Ron F http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113809 Ron F Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:07:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113809 Hey #6 The Gospel Stache That is a great idea. Funny Funny Funny. Hey #6 The Gospel Stache That is a great idea. Funny Funny Funny.

]]> By: Hart http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113756 Hart Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:22:56 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113756 To number 8: In the quote you cite, it's not heresy, it's sarcasm. To number 8: In the quote you cite, it’s not heresy, it’s sarcasm.

]]> By: natesings http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113753 natesings Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:11:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113753 #3 I've thought about the covers of the SN in relation to the Madden curse as well. Another recent example is The Dixie Echoes being on the cover not long before Pat Barker departed. I remember see where a SN staff member (Danny Jones maybe) stated that they had a year's worth of covers shot at one time but could only use a hand full due to personnel changes. #3 I’ve thought about the covers of the SN in relation to the Madden curse as well. Another recent example is The Dixie Echoes being on the cover not long before Pat Barker departed. I remember see where a SN staff member (Danny Jones maybe) stated that they had a year’s worth of covers shot at one time but could only use a hand full due to personnel changes.

]]> By: Mayor http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113751 Mayor Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:08:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113751 Doug, homeschooler's are all like that. :) Doug, homeschooler’s are all like that. :)

]]> By: Soli Deo Gloria http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113745 Soli Deo Gloria Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:10:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113745 From the original post: "I think one of the biggest challenges facing groups is finding folks close enough to God but not so close that He (God) is always leading them in different directions. I wonder if some groups pray that when they get a good working member if the Lord would just leave them alone for a few years……. God sure has a way of messing up a good sounding group sometimes….. I just wonder sometimes why God can’t be content leaving folks together for a while longer…. Why is God always changing His mind?… Makes one wonder…." This mindset is why southern gospel is a theological joke on its best day, and straight up heresy on its worst. From the original post: “I think one of the biggest challenges facing groups is finding folks close enough to God but not so close that He (God) is always leading them in different directions. I wonder if some groups pray that when they get a good working member if the Lord would just leave them alone for a few years……. God sure has a way of messing up a good sounding group sometimes….. I just wonder sometimes why God can’t be content leaving folks together for a while longer…. Why is God always changing His mind?… Makes one wonder….”

This mindset is why southern gospel is a theological joke on its best day, and straight up heresy on its worst.

]]> By: Brian http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113741 Brian Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:15:16 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113741 We should not expect the author of this blog to understand someone doing something that is God's will. Very simple concept, and clearly Biblically supported. 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Does this post ever prove that verse of scripture or what? We should not expect the author of this blog to understand someone doing something that is God’s will. Very simple concept, and clearly Biblically supported.

1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Does this post ever prove that verse of scripture or what?

]]> By: The Gospel Stache http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113645 The Gospel Stache Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:16:14 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113645 You mean the "Madden Curse" right? Historically, when a player has appeared on a cover, more times than not, that player falls prey to a serious injury or has a truly subpar season. Since 2000, this has been the case. I've always thought of Southern Gospel groups as baseball or basketball players...being traded, released, or signed as a free agent. I hope soon, southern gospel should implement a draft. Maybe at the NQC, Friday night can be draft night and draft young and upcoming prospects and send them to their farm systems. It would be conducted just as the NBA draft though...i like the idea of a lottery versus the pecking order (worst team from previous year picks first, best team from previous year picks last). This may introduce Southern Gospel to a new crowd of people and could be great advertisement for the industry. You mean the “Madden Curse” right? Historically, when a player has appeared on a cover, more times than not, that player falls prey to a serious injury or has a truly subpar season. Since 2000, this has been the case. I’ve always thought of Southern Gospel groups as baseball or basketball players…being traded, released, or signed as a free agent. I hope soon, southern gospel should implement a draft. Maybe at the NQC, Friday night can be draft night and draft young and upcoming prospects and send them to their farm systems. It would be conducted just as the NBA draft though…i like the idea of a lottery versus the pecking order (worst team from previous year picks first, best team from previous year picks last). This may introduce Southern Gospel to a new crowd of people and could be great advertisement for the industry.

]]> By: Alicia Bailey http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113641 Alicia Bailey Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:37:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113641 ok. so after reading this i remember why i normally steer clear of this site. the reason any person leaves any group is really nothing we should all pry into. its their lives. what the press release says shouldn't be read into anything other then what it says. Jacob returning to evangelism to minster to young people (not "yoots") is a wonderful. He has a heart for young people and we need more people like that in this world. I hate to see him leave GV because he sounded great with them, but he has to follow God's will for him, so why dont we all stop reading so much into a press release and get on our knees and pray for him and his ministry. ok. so after reading this i remember why i normally steer clear of this site. the reason any person leaves any group is really nothing we should all pry into. its their lives. what the press release says shouldn’t be read into anything other then what it says. Jacob returning to evangelism to minster to young people (not “yoots”) is a wonderful. He has a heart for young people and we need more people like that in this world. I hate to see him leave GV because he sounded great with them, but he has to follow God’s will for him, so why dont we all stop reading so much into a press release and get on our knees and pray for him and his ministry.

]]> By: David Bruce Murray http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113639 David Bruce Murray Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:31:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113639 I like the way Greater Vision is handling this. The delay in announcing the replacement is good, because that gives time for people to get used to the idea. It's also good that Kitson wrote a personal letter in addition to Greater Vision's official press release. This conveys that Kitson is leaving on good terms. Kitson's fans who read this information will be saddened, but I don't anticipate a backlash against the group. The Inspirations announcement is coming through their Facebook page rather than through any sort of press release. In a way, that's better, and in a way, it's not. The "better" is that fans on Facebook feel like they're right on top of what is going on. It's also good in terms of journalism, because this method forces news outlets to actually go out and gather the news. The only downside is that there's no formal announcement being made...but do we really need all that? Press releases are 80% fluff anyway. Time will tell, as far as the "spend time with family" (Dallas Rogers) or "going on the mission field" (Kitson) impressions we have now really comes to pass. I like the way Greater Vision is handling this. The delay in announcing the replacement is good, because that gives time for people to get used to the idea.

It’s also good that Kitson wrote a personal letter in addition to Greater Vision’s official press release. This conveys that Kitson is leaving on good terms.

Kitson’s fans who read this information will be saddened, but I don’t anticipate a backlash against the group.

The Inspirations announcement is coming through their Facebook page rather than through any sort of press release. In a way, that’s better, and in a way, it’s not. The “better” is that fans on Facebook feel like they’re right on top of what is going on. It’s also good in terms of journalism, because this method forces news outlets to actually go out and gather the news. The only downside is that there’s no formal announcement being made…but do we really need all that? Press releases are 80% fluff anyway.

Time will tell, as far as the “spend time with family” (Dallas Rogers) or “going on the mission field” (Kitson) impressions we have now really comes to pass.

]]> By: Snarfie http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113617 Snarfie Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:12:27 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113617 Perhaps the Singing News cover has a southern gospel curse sort of like that for athletes pictured on Sports Illustrated. (I just noticed today that Greater Vision is shown on the cover of the mag on the Singing News home page.) Perhaps the Singing News cover has a southern gospel curse sort of like that for athletes pictured on Sports Illustrated. (I just noticed today that Greater Vision is shown on the cover of the mag on the Singing News home page.)

]]> By: Jake http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113611 Jake Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:57:30 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113611 Stac (#1) -- Of course we wouldn't be looking for "juicy" details -- that would be gossip. We just want to know how to pray more intelligently! (tongue firmly planted in cheek) Stac (#1) — Of course we wouldn’t be looking for “juicy” details — that would be gossip. We just want to know how to pray more intelligently! (tongue firmly planted in cheek)

]]> By: stac http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113605 stac Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:28:43 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/03/31/while-gerald-gently-plays-the-piano/#comment-1113605 Looks to me like if the press release leaves out the "juicy" details then you're not happy and if they include details galore you're not happy. Can't you people make up your mind? Looks to me like if the press release leaves out the “juicy” details then you’re not happy and if they include details galore you’re not happy. Can’t you people make up your mind?

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