Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Quick Update AND a CD Review

We had a brand new man at church tonight. He came as a result of a flyer being left on his door!!!! We were so excited! You never know when someone will show up. He said he would be back on Sunday.

Now... for the CD.

Those of you who know me know that I think David Phelps is probably the most incredible singer EVER!! Well, his new Christmas CD proves that he is. We purchased the cd from iTunes last night, and I've just been blown away by the talent he has.

First of all - his range is beyond words!! He can basically hit bass notes then he soars through the roof to hit the highest notes of any man I've ever heard.

Second - I found out through reading about this cd that he does ALL the vocals on EVERY song except one or two. You'll just have to hear it to be as impressed as I am. It's incredible.

Third - the choice and arrangement of songs is awesome. I knew from hearing him with the Gaither Vocal Band previously that he is a great arranger, but this cd takes him beyond anything I've ever heard.

Let me just say - YOU NEED TO GET THIS CD!!! LOL! If you're unsure about it, then go to iTunes and listen to a few clips. My favorites are "Hallelujah!" (you won't believe there's only ONE person singing all those parts!), "One Wintry Night", "O Holy Night" (no one sings this song like David!) and "Santa Claus Tonight".

Oh forget it!! Just buy the whole cd!! LOL! Let me know what you think.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love him too. He is awesome!!!

Debbie Saiz said...

he is good!
That is awesome about the man being there because of the flyer!! It does work!! People do come and then God honors the work and will send hungry people!! Very exciting!!!

Linda Elms said...

INCREDIBLE about the new man! I love it when God takes our "little things we do" and rewards abundantly! I love what you told me he said when he got there. (I'm just wondering where all my neighbors are. They got the same flyer I did!) That's just too good! He may be the one that WINS many souls to Truth! About the CD...I haven't heard it yet, but will definitely be checking it out! It BETTER be good! LOL!

iluv2prshim said...

Awesome news about the new man. Keep up the good work. Little things do count.
David Phelps....well, good lord, what can you say? I do appreciate this man's talent.

Kassie said...

OH for someone who gets as excited as I do about music! LOL When I get that thrilled over a CD, people tend to look at me like I'm crazy. :)
I will have to listen to this CD. But I already know he's an incredible singer, so I'm sure it's great!

Jewel said...

That is just wonderful about the new vistor that you had because of the flyers being passed out, Bro. Holley! We just never know, do we?
Hey, I get the distinct impression that you REALLY like this particular Christmas CD. LOL I've not heard of him but I will go to itunes and have a listen! Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and Sis. Holley and your sons!

Gene Holley said...

Sis. Jewel,

I do like this CD, but MY WIFE is the one is CRAZY over music (she wrote this post)! She can hyperventilate over a song...I think it is nice! In fact, I can ruin it for her very quick when I ask, "What do those words really mean?" She gets so mad when I over-analyze it!!! David Phelps is an incredible singer though and does some amazing things on this project.

A Merry Christmas to you and yours also!

Jana Allard said...

Yes, David Phelps is an incredible tenor. If he does a song, you may as well forget anybody else doing it because no one will be able to come close to his talent. Although, I have had Bryce working on the song God Will Take Care of You (I think that is the title). I think Bryce will do a good job on the song because he is nothing like Phelps. Bryce has a more airy sound and Phelps takes it up into a very clear, high sound.