Gospel Greats, Vol. 7: Verity Live [Live]

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In earlier days, popular music borrowed heavily from black spiritual music for soul and grit; today, modern gospel music borrows heavily from soulful popular forms to gain relevance with younger audiences. Thus, "I Must Tell Jesus" by Virtue could be mistaken for Destiny's Child, and Yolanda Adams's "You Know that I Know" could be by Whitney Houston. Similarly, the New Life Community Choir's "Strength" could be lifted from the musical Hair, and Fred Hammond's "When the Spirit of the Lord" harkens back to the music of Richie Havens. All, however, are sung with passion and conviction, indicating that gospel music can be updated without completely losing its power. Nonetheless, traditional call-and-response numbers, such as "Glad I've Got Jesus" by the Clanton Spirituals and "So Good" by Joe Pace and the Colorado Mass Choir, are undeniable pew-shakers, their inclusion revealing the emotional underpinnings upon which gospel music is built. The Verity label is to be commended for documenting the full range of gospel music currently being practiced, because, old or new, this stuff rocks. --Wally Shoup

Tracks:

Strength - New Life Community Choir featuring John P. Kee
When The Spirit Of The Lord - Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ
You Know That I Know - Yolanda Adams
Glad I've Got Jesus - The Canton Spirituals
Acapella Praise (Even Me) - Daryl Coley With The New Generation Singers
I Must Tell Jesus - Virtue
Angels - Richard Smallwood With Vision
So Good - Colorado Mass Choir featuring Joe Pace
Any Day - VIP Mass Choir
I Will Bless The Lord - Pastor Hezekiah Walker Presents The LFT Church

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In earlier days, popular music borrowed heavily from black spiritual music for soul and grit; today, modern gospel music borrows heavily from soulful popular forms to gain relevance with younger audiences. Thus, "I Must Tell Jesus" by Virtue could be mistaken for Destiny's Child, and Yolanda Adams's "You Know that I Know" could be by Whitney Houston. Similarly, the New Life Community Choir's "Strength" could be lifted from the musical Hair, and Fred Hammond's "When the Spirit of the Lord" harkens back to the music of Richie Havens. All, however, are sung with passion and conviction, indicating that gospel music can be updated without completely losing its power. Nonetheless, traditional call-and-response numbers, such as "Glad I've Got Jesus" by the Clanton Spirituals and "So Good" by Joe Pace and the Colorado Mass Choir, are undeniable pew-shakers, their inclusion revealing the emotional underpinnings upon which gospel music is built. The Verity label is to be commended for documenting the full range of gospel music currently being practiced, because, old or new, this stuff rocks. --Wally Shoup

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Gospel Greats, Vol. 7: Verity Live
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Manufacturer: Sbme Special Mkts.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Strength - John P. Kee, John P. Kee, New Life Community Choir
When the Spirit of the Lord - Fred Hammond, Radical for Christ
You Know That I Know - Yolanda Adams, Yolanda Adams
Glad I've Got Jesus - The Canton Spirituals
Acappella Praise (Even Me) - Daryl Coley, New Generation Singers Reunion Choir
I Must Tell Jesus - Virtue!
Angels - Richard Smallwood, Richard Smallwood,
So Good - Colorado Mass Choir, Joe Pace
Any Day - VIP Mass Choir
I Will Bless the Lord - LFT Church Choir, Pastor Hezekiah Walker

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