"This and Volume 9 are superior representatives of the transformative power of four-part harmony. No matter the quality of the individual voices, the combined effect is out-of-this-world. The selections are great; not a boring track in the lot. Get your voice in tune for the Great Re-Awakening!"
Breath-taking...
Josh | Toronto, Ontario Canada | 02/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard sacred harp singers on the anthology of american folk music (harry smith). I could not believe my ears when I heard such raw passion and purity pouring from my speakers! I had to hear more of this strange music, and discovered this collection. This music could never be passively listened to, and may therefore be unnerving to some. This is only due to the fact that it is unbelievably moving. It will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand straight on end. That everybody's voice is used so raw and naturally only adds to the beauty of each harmony. Though some of the songs may seem straight-forward at first listen, there is a remarkable depth created when the voices ebb and flow in their cohesion. Simply sublime!"