Since their start in 1981, the award-winning Gaither Vocal Band has blazed a trail through the world of gospel music that has forever raised the standard in four-part male harmony. Now, for the first time ever, past and pr... more »esent group members join together in this two-volume Gaither Vocal Band Reunion to celebrate more than a quarter-century of songs which document their rich legacy. Hosted by Bill Gaither, this historic gathering includes a treasury of great music, countless stories, moving performances, and powerpacked harmonies that feature some of the finest voices in gospel music history, including: Gary McSpadden, Steve Green, Lee Young, Larnelle Harris, Jim Murray, Jon Mohr, Michael English, Buddy Mullins, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, Russ Taff, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall and Wes Hampton. DVD Tracklisting:
"I can barely believe I'm saying this, but the music isn't even the best thing on this DVD. The interviews with the past members were golden and just fill in an already great story of a group that has gone through changes that would have destroyed any other group.
Musically I have one warning (SPOILER ALERT!!!) there is a hefty dose of post-production dubbing that is very evident. As wonderful as some of the older members were/are, their voices are beginning to betray them. I don't hold this against them, and would have preferred to simply hear what actually happened there in the studio, whether it was perfect or not, rather than hear an obvious overdub later. Singular gripe over.
The true gems on the DVD are the songs where groupings of guys that have never sung together are thrown together and sound like they'd been a touring group for a decade. That and any song Michael English is involved in: WELCOME BACK MICHAEL!!! And of course, David Phelps just ices everything throughout both DVDs."
AWESOME is all I can say!!
DBennett | Houston, TEXAS | 02/03/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This set of videos are so wonderful. It was really great to get to see many of the former members of the band. I wish they ALL would have been there. I especially loved the personal interviews Bill did with them. It really gave a personal touch to the whole thing. All I can say is Michael English rocks!!! I just love his music and it seems he just gets better. I was so impressed with ALL of the guys. I'll really miss Guy and Marshall. I am really looking forward to the band's concerts in my area. Wouldn't miss it for anything."
Love it
Poppanana | 04/24/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Purchased as a gift. Recipient watches it or one other every night with tears in her eyes. Obviously a tremendous hit!"
Music
Juanita M. Richardson | Chicago, IL USA | 06/01/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a DVD that I really, really like. It has all of the people from the Gaither Band in the past and they are reunited with the gaither Vocal Band in the present and boy!!! do they bring together some great gospel singing... also, the new Vocal Band is viewed ( I love them) as well as Guy Penrod ( whom I miss terribly). This is a great DVD, I enjoy listening to it so much."
Inspirational Music
Pookie | Calif, USA | 04/18/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just starting watching these Gaither programs and got hooked! This DVD gives you the best of all the Vocal Bands have too offer. It's simply uplifting music that warms your soul. Since I have been disabled for many years now, I miss going to church. But this DVD and the others that Bill Gaither offers is a God sent. Anyone who is looking for GREAT, GREAT music, I recommend it. Keep singing Vocal Band, God has certainly blessed you..."