Comments on: Review: The Nelons, Beside Still Waters http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Thu, 24 May 2012 03:33:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: sandra Brigandi http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1436194 sandra Brigandi Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:03:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1436194 Looking for lyrics to "Settled at the Cross" Thank you sb Looking for lyrics to “Settled at the Cross”
Thank you
sb

]]> By: John Mark http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1424232 John Mark Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:11:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1424232 I am looking for the lyrics to Settled At The Cross. I really love this song! If any one could help, I would appreciate it very much. I am looking for the lyrics to Settled At The Cross. I really love this song! If any one could help, I would appreciate it very much.

]]> By: RJH http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1175444 RJH Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:39:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1175444 The Nelons are awesome. I don't really know why they don't have a slot on the NQC mainstage, but they deserve it. E-Mail NQC and let them know you want the Nelons on the mainstage. "Beside Still Waters", by far, the best album they have released in a while. "The Love of God", "There is a Way", "Settled at the Cross", and "I'm Going Home with Jesus" are my personal favorites :). In my humble opinion, I loved "The Light of Home" as well. I read the review on it, little harsh, but everyone has their own opinions. I don't fully understand the music style switch with "You Are God" though but its all good :). God Bless The Nelons are awesome. I don’t really know why they don’t have a slot on the NQC mainstage, but they deserve it. E-Mail NQC and let them know you want the Nelons on the mainstage.

“Beside Still Waters”, by far, the best album they have released in a while. “The Love of God”, “There is a Way”, “Settled at the Cross”, and “I’m Going Home with Jesus” are my personal favorites :). In my humble opinion, I loved “The Light of Home” as well. I read the review on it, little harsh, but everyone has their own opinions. I don’t fully understand the music style switch with “You Are God” though but its all good :).

God Bless

]]> By: Gerald Douglas http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1166624 Gerald Douglas Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:59:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1166624 Half the stuff written by 'unqualified' , self-appointed critics has no merit. I have been to many Nelon's concerts, and rather than analize things most of us don't care about the opinions of; I just use my God given EARS to hear the Word of GOD displayed through their music, reguardless of who is featured.....as a ministry to spread the word of Jesus Christ, the Nelons programs work for me. ( and I am a musician so I do know a 'little' bit). Half the stuff written by ‘unqualified’ , self-appointed critics has no merit. I have been to many Nelon’s concerts, and rather than analize things most of us don’t care about the opinions of; I just use my God given EARS to hear the Word of GOD displayed through their music, reguardless of who is featured…..as a ministry to spread the word of Jesus Christ, the Nelons programs work for me. ( and I am a musician so I do know a ‘little’ bit).

]]> By: | CD Review: The Nelons – Beside Still Waters http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1166335 | CD Review: The Nelons – Beside Still Waters Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:59:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1166335 [...] singing, with some interesting lyrics on the chorus. “Consider me a Jesus fan,” as Averyfineline noted, is a bit campy for my taste, but not so glaringly annoying as to detract from the [...] […] singing, with some interesting lyrics on the chorus. “Consider me a Jesus fan,” as Averyfineline noted, is a bit campy for my taste, but not so glaringly annoying as to detract from the […]

]]> By: gina http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159782 gina Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:54:18 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159782 Back to the NQC for a moment.. Obviously there is an error on the official site; the McKameys will also be appearing on Wednesday night's program. Still not the respect they deservce, but better than only Monday night. Back to the NQC for a moment.. Obviously there is an error on the official site; the McKameys will also be appearing on Wednesday night’s program. Still not the respect they deservce, but better than only Monday night.

]]> By: Charlie Sexton http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159718 Charlie Sexton Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:47:01 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159718 I recently had the pleasure of hosting The Nelons at my church. They were phenomenal, to say the least. Although they are indeed 'artists-in-residence' at their home church in Jacksonville, they do still maintain a full singing schedule. For whatever it matters to anyone, they were traveling in a very nice Van Hool bus. Matter of fact, Tim Dillman, their leasing agent, had brought them a newer Prevost for them to use. We were blessed to have them bring their full band, as well. (They always carry a keyboard player with them.) They rocked the house with some of the best Southern Gospel Music I've ever heard. To top it off, Brother Jason preached, and we concluded with a moving prayer service, where many folks got help around our altar. They were the epitome of professionalism, and our folks are still talking about how sweet and genuine they are. Can't wait to have them back sometime soon!!! I recently had the pleasure of hosting The Nelons at my church. They were phenomenal, to say the least. Although they are indeed ‘artists-in-residence’ at their home church in Jacksonville, they do still maintain a full singing schedule. For whatever it matters to anyone, they were traveling in a very nice Van Hool bus. Matter of fact, Tim Dillman, their leasing agent, had brought them a newer Prevost for them to use.

We were blessed to have them bring their full band, as well. (They always carry a keyboard player with them.) They rocked the house with some of the best Southern Gospel Music I’ve ever heard. To top it off, Brother Jason preached, and we concluded with a moving prayer service, where many folks got help around our altar.

They were the epitome of professionalism, and our folks are still talking about how sweet and genuine they are. Can’t wait to have them back sometime soon!!!

]]> By: cynical one http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159707 cynical one Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:28:06 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1159707 As to the discussion of hiring a bass singer and a band, I'm sure, with their more limited touring schedule these days, it's probably much easier to get the family in the van (or bus, or however they're traveling these days), and go. And there are enough dynamics within a family, that adding other personnel may be something they don't want to deal with right now. And we've had the discussion (ad nauseum) about the cost of traveling with a live band. Unless the singers are their own band, the added cost is not an option for most groups, in today's economy. As to the discussion of hiring a bass singer and a band, I’m sure, with their more limited touring schedule these days, it’s probably much easier to get the family in the van (or bus, or however they’re traveling these days), and go. And there are enough dynamics within a family, that adding other personnel may be something they don’t want to deal with right now.

And we’ve had the discussion (ad nauseum) about the cost of traveling with a live band. Unless the singers are their own band, the added cost is not an option for most groups, in today’s economy.

]]> By: s.smith http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158517 s.smith Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:07:21 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158517 To be fair, the Nelons went through a period when they weren't so good; and I'm not surprised they were taken off the main stage. That said, they have improved tremendously, and now deserve a slot. Maybe if Jason backs off and let's the women stand out more, they would find their way back to the main stage. To be fair, the Nelons went through a period when they weren’t so good; and I’m not surprised they were taken off the main stage. That said, they have improved tremendously, and now deserve a slot. Maybe if Jason backs off and let’s the women stand out more, they would find their way back to the main stage.

]]> By: Rev. Edward Robinson http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158484 Rev. Edward Robinson Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:13:19 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158484 I have been a fan of the Nelons since the "Rex Nelon Singer" days. I think that each change in personnel provided a unique sound to their group. I also have a deep respect that for the commitment that Kelly has made (through some very difficult circumstances) to carry on her father's legacy with a great deal of class and integrity. Having said that, there are 2 points that I would like to made. Neither of them is intended to be a point of criticism. Rather, they are just both observations from someone who certainly has no deep knowledge of the details of southern gospel music. First, I do think that it would be to the group's benefit to have a bass singer. So many of their songs, especially those from days gone by, need the deep foundation that Rex Nelon provided for such a long time, and, that I hoped, Dan Clark would continue to provide for a long time to come. Secondly (and I know that this is extremely difficult in terms of economics), I wish that the Nelons would have a fulltime pianist /keyboard player, and, if at all possible, a fulltime bass player and drummer. Especially during the days of Jeff Stice on keyboards and Todd Nelon on bass guitar (and vocals), there was a "magic" to the Nelons' sound that was rivaled by very few. Whether it be Janet Paschal or Karen Peck on soprano, there was always a strong band who provided such a strong backup to the vocalists. Even the encores seemed to be genuine. It wasn't just a programmed "flip of the switch" to play another chorus. It was Jeff turning it around "one more time" on the keyboards. I am amazed that the NQC denied the Nelons a prime spot on at least one evening. One would think that as much as Rex Nelon did for southern gospel music, there would be those who would pay more than just lip service in their tribute to him. I have been a fan of the Nelons since the “Rex Nelon Singer” days. I think that each change in personnel provided a unique sound to their group. I also have a deep respect that for the commitment that Kelly has made (through some very difficult circumstances) to carry on her father’s legacy with a great deal of class and integrity.
Having said that, there are 2 points that I would like to made. Neither of them is intended to be a point of criticism. Rather, they are just both observations from someone who certainly has no deep knowledge of the details of southern gospel music. First, I do think that it would be to the group’s benefit to have a bass singer. So many of their songs, especially those from days gone by, need the deep foundation that Rex Nelon provided for such a long time, and, that I hoped, Dan Clark would continue to provide for a long time to come.
Secondly (and I know that this is extremely difficult in terms of economics), I wish that the Nelons would have a fulltime pianist /keyboard player, and, if at all possible, a fulltime bass player and drummer. Especially during the days of Jeff Stice on keyboards and Todd Nelon on bass guitar (and vocals), there was a “magic” to the Nelons’ sound that was rivaled by very few. Whether it be Janet Paschal or Karen Peck on soprano, there was always a strong band who provided such a strong backup to the vocalists. Even the encores seemed to be genuine. It wasn’t just a programmed “flip of the switch” to play another chorus. It was Jeff turning it around “one more time” on the keyboards.
I am amazed that the NQC denied the Nelons a prime spot on at least one evening. One would think that as much as Rex Nelon did for southern gospel music, there would be those who would pay more than just lip service in their tribute to him.

]]> By: Brett http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158415 Brett Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:14:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158415 To see Settle at the Cross video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tr5jHc3SIk #33, Karen & Kelly tore it up on "Aint No Grave" That song really change the Nelons sound all together. They weren't so hillbilly sound like Mckameys. The Nelons went from country sound to more of a progressive sound with the In One Accord album. That album alone forever changed the sound of the Nelons. Much better than anything the Rex Nelon Singers ever did from before 1985. I think when they shortned the name to the Nelons was when they really took off. To see Settle at the Cross video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tr5jHc3SIk

#33, Karen & Kelly tore it up on “Aint No Grave” That song really change the Nelons sound all together. They weren’t so hillbilly sound like Mckameys. The Nelons went from country sound to more of a progressive sound with the In One Accord album. That album alone forever changed the sound of the Nelons. Much better than anything the Rex Nelon Singers ever did from before 1985. I think when they shortned the name to the Nelons was when they really took off.

]]> By: NelonsBigFan!!! http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158114 NelonsBigFan!!! Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:44:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1158114 #32: I don't remember the days of Paschal, but I do remember the days of Peck and I remember songs "Jesus Is Your Ticket To Heaven", "Bring My Children Home", "I Will Give You Water", "Calm Before The Storm", "Let The Redeemed Say So" and more and more and more. I say if the Nelons can't top songs like this, they just need to go back to the old book and get some CLASSICS that are AMAZING!!!!!! If they did THAT, I think you'd see the Nelons come forth from within the mundane middle of SG and move to the TOP. Take THE HOPPERS for instance. They sing GREAT SONGS - whether they are OLD or NEW!!!! #32:

I don’t remember the days of Paschal, but I do remember the days of Peck and I remember songs “Jesus Is Your Ticket To Heaven”, “Bring My Children Home”, “I Will Give You Water”, “Calm Before The Storm”, “Let The Redeemed Say So” and more and more and more. I say if the Nelons can’t top songs like this, they just need to go back to the old book and get some CLASSICS that are AMAZING!!!!!!

If they did THAT, I think you’d see the Nelons come forth from within the mundane middle of SG and move to the TOP.

Take THE HOPPERS for instance. They sing GREAT SONGS - whether they are OLD or NEW!!!!

]]> By: Andrew S. http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157785 Andrew S. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:59:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157785 #33- I understand what #32 was saying. Janet's voice wasn't as strong enough as Karen's to actual hold her own above Kelly & Jerry's voices. When Karen joined, the sound got tighter and made them more able to follow more musically creative paths. #33- I understand what #32 was saying. Janet’s voice wasn’t as strong enough as Karen’s to actual hold her own above Kelly & Jerry’s voices. When Karen joined, the sound got tighter and made them more able to follow more musically creative paths.

]]> By: A Friend Of A Friend http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157668 A Friend Of A Friend Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:05:39 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157668 Whoa #32.... Are you kiddin'??? Don't get me wrong. I simply LOVE KP - always have... but The Nelons with Janet Paschal established a new, fuller mixed group sound for Southern Gospel that no other group has really ever topped! . Can you top songs like "Come Morning"? "I'm The One"? "I'll Go"? The Sun's Coming up in The Morning"? and of course, their sugar stick "We Shall Wear A Robe And Crown"? Rex told me once that - for well over 2 years - each night they sang that song the folks simply went wild, and The Holy Ghost infiltrated the venue. Hundreds of thousands of folks were blessed! And, I was honored to see that happen on more occasions than I can count. You can't argue with that kind of success!! Whoa #32…. Are you kiddin’??? Don’t get me wrong. I simply LOVE KP - always have… but The Nelons with Janet Paschal established a new, fuller mixed group sound for Southern Gospel that no other group has really ever topped!

. Can you top songs like “Come Morning”? “I’m The One”? “I’ll Go”? The Sun’s Coming up in The Morning”? and of course, their sugar stick “We Shall Wear A Robe And Crown”?

Rex told me once that - for well over 2 years - each night they sang that song the folks simply went wild, and The Holy Ghost infiltrated the venue. Hundreds of thousands of folks were blessed! And, I was honored to see that happen on more occasions than I can count. You can’t argue with that kind of success!!

]]> By: Brett http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157503 Brett Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:34:52 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2010/06/02/review-the-nelons-beside-still-waters/#comment-1157503 For anyone who wanted to see the song Nelons sing of Settled @ the Cross. #22 you are funny. Remember the Nelons of the early 80's, they certainly improved once Karen joined them. For anyone who wanted to see the song Nelons sing of Settled @ the Cross.

#22 you are funny. Remember the Nelons of the early 80’s, they certainly improved once Karen joined them.

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