Members summit111 Posted March 6, 2012 Members Share Posted March 6, 2012 My Brothers, I posted on this forum cause I think ya'll understand. I just attended a Gospel Music service at the Virginia Baptist Church in rural Louisiana near my home. I've never experienced more raw talent, emotional playing and singing, and just plain faith in one place. And ALL WITHOUT SOPHISTICATED GEAR! A member of the church invited three of us to attend this special Monday night service. There were about 300 packed in a small church. From where I sat, well mostly standing clapping my hands, I could get only a limited view of the actual equipment. Two older model Peavey 15" cabs with mounted on the wall. An acoustic piano, basic un-mic'd drum kit, small unknown bass amp, 30 singers sharing about 6 mics, and a large format church Hammond organ playing to TWO LESLIES MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL! No monitors or subs. I dare you to get a more heartfelt sound with all the fancy equipment we all discuss on this forum. There is no doubt where the roots of modern music originated when you hear something like this. Pictures or recordings don't do it any justice. You just have to have been there to experience of the sound of the whole congregation with those musicians. DO NOT EVER PASS UP AN INVITATION TO AN EVENT LIKE THIS! WOW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CHIP ROBERTS Posted March 6, 2012 Members Share Posted March 6, 2012 My Brothers,I posted on this forum cause I think ya'll understand. I just attended a Gospel Music service at the Virginia Baptist Church in rural Louisiana near my home. I've never experienced more raw talent, emotional playing and singing, and just plain faith in one place. And ALL WITHOUT SOPHISTICATED GEAR!A member of the church invited three of us to attend this special Monday night service. There were about 300 packed in a small church. From where I sat, well mostly standing clapping my hands, I could get only a limited view of the actual equipment.Two older model Peavey 15" cabs with mounted on the wall. An acoustic piano, basic un-mic'd drum kit, small unknown bass amp, 30 singers sharing about 6 mics, and a large format church Hammond organ playing to TWO LESLIES MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL! No monitors or subs. I dare you to get a more heartfelt sound with all the fancy equipment we all discuss on this forum.There is no doubt where the roots of modern music originated when you hear something like this. Pictures or recordings don't do it any justice. You just have to have been there to experience of the sound of the whole congregation with those musicians. DO NOT EVER PASS UP AN INVITATION TO AN EVENT LIKE THIS! WOW... YES! Love it! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joedobronski Posted March 6, 2012 Members Share Posted March 6, 2012 Awesome! I wish I could see that!!any chance for video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumstix Posted March 6, 2012 Members Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yeah, nothing like real uncanned talent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IsildursBane Posted March 7, 2012 Members Share Posted March 7, 2012 TWO LESLIES MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL! Yeah, that's a giveaway right there that something good might be cooking. -Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stunningbabe Posted March 7, 2012 Members Share Posted March 7, 2012 This should be a perfect example of 'LESS IS MORE'. Yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WynnD Posted March 7, 2012 Members Share Posted March 7, 2012 My Brothers,I posted on this forum cause I think ya'll understand. I just attended a Gospel Music service at the Virginia Baptist Church in rural Louisiana near my home. I've never experienced more raw talent, emotional playing and singing, and just plain faith in one place. And ALL WITHOUT SOPHISTICATED GEAR!A member of the church invited three of us to attend this special Monday night service. There were about 300 packed in a small church. From where I sat, well mostly standing clapping my hands, I could get only a limited view of the actual equipment.Two older model Peavey 15" cabs with mounted on the wall. An acoustic piano, basic un-mic'd drum kit, small unknown bass amp, 30 singers sharing about 6 mics, and a large format church Hammond organ playing to TWO LESLIES MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL! No monitors or subs. I dare you to get a more heartfelt sound with all the fancy equipment we all discuss on this forum.There is no doubt where the roots of modern music originated when you hear something like this. Pictures or recordings don't do it any justice. You just have to have been there to experience of the sound of the whole congregation with those musicians. DO NOT EVER PASS UP AN INVITATION TO AN EVENT LIKE THIS! WOW... That is the exact type of church our singer started singing in. (Detroit, think he said a 100 person male choir.) With the way he turned out, it's got to be a great place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted March 7, 2012 CMS Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 My takeaway is that great gear won't make poor performers more talented, or talented performers more emotionally connected with the music. Clapton will still be great without "Blackie", BB will still kill without Lucille, Jamerson could pick up any bass and shine. This doesn't mean we shouldn't strive to have and use the best we can reasonably afford. It does mean we need to understand a great deal of technical detail (hint, hint: that Behringer "discussion") about acoustics, electronics, and performer expectations. And practice. Nothing beats experience. summit111, I'm glad you got to experience such an inspiring event. These are moments that stick with us forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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