YouTube Gems #28: Footage of New Lineups

OK, so I guess this first group’s lineup isn’t super new, but I saw Old Paths this past weekend on the webcast from “Saturday Nights at Lakeland.” New bass Daniel Ashmore really impressed me. Then when I saw Diana B. posted this video from a concert earlier this fall, I knew I had to feature it. The Old Paths already do a little comedy routine with this one, but then when you add Tim Lovelace to the mix it just gets crazy! This is sure to make you laugh…

Next up is the highly anticipated Mark Trammell Quartet with old/new tenor Eric Phillips. These guys are good! The crowd absolutely loves them, and who wouldn’t!

 

Karen Peck Discusses Her Role In “Joyful Noise”

In a somewhat controversial SG topic this month, the movie “Joyful Noise” is now in theaters. Peck’s involvement has been questioned by my fellow bloggers enough. I don’t have a side, but thought it’d be good to post this video from this past weekend’s concert at Lake Gibson Church in Florida.

 

YouTube Gem #27: New Material from EHSS

First of all, I want to make it known that it was not my intent to have three consecutive posts on the same subject. That’s just how it has worked out.

This past week, many SG bloggers reviewed the new EHSS project “Here We Are Again”. The two songs that have probably gotten the most atytention are “Any Other Man” and “Stand By Me”. Ironically, there were videos of each of those songs posted on YouTube Saturday.

Let’s start with “Stand By Me.” This is one song that I was probably a bit harsh on in my review. I think it caught me off guard more than anything. But after watching this video, I have a greater appreciation for this newer version of the song (even though Ian had some troubles with the words on his verses). Ian isn’t Tim, but that’s okay because Ian isn’t Doug. Also, Devin absolutely nails his part at the end. Totally unexpected to hear that! It’s great to hear this song back in their concerts again.

Now, the song that has caused the most discussion is without a doubt “Any Other Man.” A few weeks ago, a lower-quality video was posted online that barely does the song justice. This video is much better quality!

Some people have questioned EHSS for moving away from traditional southern gospel. But if you look at the demographics of an average EHSS concert compared to the demographics of any other average SG quartet on the road, they are different. EHSS attracts a different audience than Legacy Five or the Dixie Echoes. Good marketers market towards what their audience wants. As long as EHSS still is announcing the Good News everywhere they go, their style of music is not important to me. Maybe we’ll get a few screamo songs on the next album. I can picture it now…

 

Minnesota Review Monday (Tuesday Edition) – Here We Are Again (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)

Brief Description – It doesn’t seem like it’s been over three years since Dream On, but it has. In the three years since, EHSS has released two tribute projects (“A Tribute to the Cathedrals” & “George Younce with EHSS”) as well as their second table projects of older songs (“Influenced II”) and a Christmas project (“Every Light That Shines at Christmas”). Those were good, but many EHSS fans were ready for some all-new material.

Lake Superior – My Lake Superior is “You Are Welcome Here.” I believe this song could easily get airplay at a CCM station. Also, I’ll give Wayne Haun some serious credit here because the first time I heard the song, I thought Doug had the lead.

Mississippi River – At first I thought the inclusion of “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” was strange considering that this was to be an all-new project after EHSS went through their phase of tributes and classics. However, after thinking about it more, that’s exactly what makes it a good song choice.

Lutefisk – Despite the fact that it fits Ian’s voice, I still believe including “Stand by Me” was a head-scratcher. Like Daniel Mount said on his own review of the project, many recent discussions surrounding EHSS are people comparing the current lineup to the one that originally catapulted the group into the SG spotlight. I wonder if this song will only spark more comparisons.

“Minnesota Nice” Factor – 5%. I love this project. I understand that it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there is enough variety that everyone should be able to find something they like. This project should translate well in a concert setting. In fact, a few of the tracks probably fit better in concert than they do in the project.

 

EHSS Previews “Here We Are Again”