Sacred Steel Live! [Live]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com's Best of 1999
"Sacred steel" refers to the electric-lap- and pedal-steel-guitar playing found in House of God churches across the United States. This rambunctious, blistering, and sanctified live recording bears witness to the wide appeal of this music; it's totally pure and unaffected stuff that blues and rock fans are bound to enjoy as much as anybody. --Mike McGonigal

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Thanks to Arhoolie Records' sacred steel series, we now get to hear one of the least publicized, most fascinating forms of gospel music around: the electric-lap and pedal-steel-guitar playing found in House of God churches across the United States. Influenced by Hawaiian music, blues, R&B, and loaded with soul, this is gospel like you've never heard before. And heard live, the effect of these rambunctious spirituals is all the more stirring. The Campbell Brothers steal the show here--from the... read more

Sacred Steel Live! [Live]

Tracks:

God Is A Good God - Katie Jackson
The Storm Is Passing Over - Denise Brown
By And By - Katie Jackson
No Ways Tired - Calvin Cooke
The Train - Ted Beard
Without God - Robert Randolph
When The Saints Go Marching In - Campbell Brothers
Celebration In Giving - Campbell Brothers
Take Your Burden To The Lord - Campbell Brothers
Sit Down If You Can - Campbell Brothers
He's Sweet, I Know - Campbell Brothers
While The Spirit Is Moving - Darick Campbell
Calvary - Katie Jackson
Don't Let The Devil Ride - Denise Brown
Hollering - Campbell Brothers
Near The Cross - Campbell Brothers

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

"Sacred steel" refers to the electric-lap- and pedal-steel-guitar playing found in House of God churches across the United States. This rambunctious, blistering, and sanctified live recording bears witness to the wide appeal of this music; it's totally pure and unaffected stuff that blues and rock fans are bound to enjoy as much as anybody. --Mike McGonigal

Amazon.com

Thanks to Arhoolie Records' sacred steel series, we now get to hear one of the least publicized, most fascinating forms of gospel music around: the electric-lap and pedal-steel-guitar playing found in House of God churches across the United States. Influenced by Hawaiian music, blues, R&B, and loaded with soul, this is gospel like you've never heard before. And heard live, the effect of these rambunctious spirituals is all the more stirring. The Campbell Brothers steal the show here--from the almost Hendrix-y "God Is a Good God" (with Katie Jackson doing the vocal work) to "Celebration in Giving," a stirring blend of Chicago blues-meets-gospel. Willie Eason's "Take Your Burden to the Lord" may lack the guitar pyrotechnics of the Campbell boys but its message is just as touching. If you like your gospel charged with electricity--literally and figuratively--this is a must-have disc. And, though no small task, it's arguably the most awe inspiring of the entire Sacred Steel collection. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

The Real Thing.......2002-09-07

This compilation is the real thing. Unlike some othersthat simply feature the music (which is cool also), this CD gives you a solid look at the House of God services featuring the steel guitars that enhances the worshipping.

One tune called "Hollering" is one such example. The actual sermon is mixed in with the joyous music. Willie Eason, the pioneer of this kind of music, makes several appearances that preserve his genius.

Recently, this CD has become of added interest since it was the recording debut of the now-rising star Robert Randolph. His rendition of the hymn "Without God" led to his being signed to do the CD "The Word", which jump-strated his career. This version of this song (which later appeared in its entirety on "The Word") is wonderful, but it fades out as Randolph really starts to
cook. This is also the case with some of the other songs. But what remains is still a joyous experience.

Thank you Chris Strachowitz.......2002-01-05

Arhoolie Records is a fundamentally important record company. Thanks to Chris for this and all the other records he's put out over the years.

By the way, this record rocks (and screams and cries and everything else!)

Real Music...with a purpose !!.......2001-06-27

This is about as good as it gets. Praising using cool music. Imagine a mix between the Allman Bros. and Al Green and You get the Campbell Brothers. But these folk aren't sining the shallow praises of "baby, baby, baby"....they're singing the deeper "lord,lord,lord"

Music with a real purpose, other than selling "hit singles and getting endorsements"...get to a House of God Church near you and you'll hear this style of music exploding out the doors...bring your dancing shoes...this is unlike any church you've ever seen !!

This is my church!!!.......2000-09-20

I am extremely proud of this album because my husband is a dedicated House of God musician who plays his steel guitar in the same fashion as the young men on this album. We are personal friends of Chuckie, Phil, Derrick Campbell, Calvin Cooke and other musicians and singers on this recording. The music is true House of God style. If you don't have it, definitely buy it!

Rev. Chara Williams-Hampton Ridgeville, South Carolina

Fifth in series and still excellent.......2000-09-09

This is the fifth cd of the sacred steel of the House of God churches. Musically, the Katie Johnson with the Campbell Brothers is a highlight of the album - she appears to be truly inspired by being live. Willie Eason's vocals and guitar with the Campbell Brothers is another masterpiece - vocals in a blues vein. For folk music, the cuts Hollering and Don't Let the Devil Ride are very informative.

For a 5th time, the quality has been maintained. Enjoy.

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Sacred Steel
Manufacturer: Massacre
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E5MUJU
Release Date: 2006-02-06

Tracks:

Blessed By The Gods (Intro)
Open Wide The Gate
Tonight The Witches Ride
Battle Angel
Faces Of The Antichrist
Victory Of Black Steel
Carnage Rules The Fields Of Death
The Rites Of Sacrifice
Dark Forces Lead Me To The Brimstone Gate
Sword Of The King
Stormhammer
Metal Is War
Master Of Thy Fate
True Force Of Iron Glory
Sacred Bloody Steel
We Die Fighting
Blood On My Steel
Heavy Metal To The End
Slaughter Prophecy
Battle Cry
Wargods Of Metal

Album Description

To pay tribute to the original line up and the past of the band, Massacre Records release this Live CD/DVD (PAL/Region 0) which includes a complete Sacred Steel Live set in front of a fanatic crowd, along with some specials included in the package! Be prepared! *Please note you will need and All Code DVD player to view. 2006.

Album Details

Three Disc Box Set with Double Audio Live Album plus Dvd (Pal Format)

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NEW CIRCLES

Glorius Triumph
Amazing Grace Praise Band
Manufacturer: Oasis
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001M2AZK
Release Date: 2004-02-21

Tracks:

Eric's Praise
Jesus Is The Answer
Jay's Jam
Golden Bells
Sing Till The Power
The Last Supper
Victory Praise
Give Thanks
Glorious Triumph
Amazing Grace Remix
Blessed Quietness Melody
Day of Rejoicing
To Be Baptized

Album Description

The Amazing Grace "sacred strings" Praise Band was born out of the desire to preserve this unique sound and style of sacred music skillfully played within the walls of the Jewell Dominion Pentecostal churches for over 60 years.

Until recently this unique music had never been heard outside of the Jewell Dominion church services. The Lord seems to have chosen this generation to share this sacred music with the rest of the world coupled with the good news of the gospel.

This spirit-filled music is definitely full of energy, excitement and joy!! It will make you want to get out of your seat and dance!!

Customer Reviews:

LOCAL ALBUM REVIEW.......2004-09-27

The Amazing Grace Sacred Strings Praise Band has delivered a true musical accomplishment that is a masterful as it is innovative. I love the concept behind this album...If you want to gain appreciation for a new sound, if you want to break a sweat or even if you just love supporting Toledo-based artists in their pursuits... go purchase this album. Doing something different and doing it well is always a Glorious Triumph!

NEW CIRCLES.......2004-09-27

Amazing Grace Praise Band "Glorious Triumph": "In the Bible, Psalms 150, Verse 4 says `Praise God with the stringed instruments and with dancing. And that's exactly what we plan to do ..." That's the way the CD starts, and I'm tellin' ya, that's all she wrote, `cuz the band takes off from there. In the vein of Robert Randolph and the Family Band, this Toledo group rocks the house - or the church, as the case may be. Eric Russell is assured a place in heaven, by virtue of his steel-guitar playing alone, as is amply witnessed on the opening track "Eric's Praise." And it is the instrumental tracks that rock this disc - which is not to take away from Kelli Grace, Tressa Boles and the other vocalists on this homegrown production. Praise the steel guitar.

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