Topic: Artist to Listen to. (Read 5276 times)

4hisglory · « **on:** April 10, 2007, 09:17:35 AM »

I really realized that I do not have any CDs that feature the guitar. What CDs would you sugguest I get??

gtrdave · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:04:39 PM »

Do you want instrumental guitar music or guitar-driven music with vocals or both?

A couple of my favorites:
Chris Rodriguez - Beggar's Paradise (Chris produced Israel Houghton's first CD)
Dogs of Peace - Speak (probably out of print...maybe I could burn and send you a copy?)
Tommy Sims - Peace and Love (good raw R&B from a recording/producing pro)
Johnny A - Get Inside (good instrumental guitar covering several styles)
Lincoln Brewster - All to You (great live worship disc, guitar driven)
Tommy Walker - Break Through (same as above)
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura (over-the-top progressive rock with stunning guitar work)

dfwkeys · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2007, 03:40:10 PM »

Also you can try Johnathan Butler... Israel houghton albums has a lot of songs with guitar (rythm) in it...

funkStrat_97 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2007, 04:17:22 PM »

Quote from: gtrdave on April 10, 2007, 01:04:39 PM

Lincoln Brewster - All to You (great live worship disc, guitar driven)

I'll second Lincoln Brewster. I really dig the guitar solo form "Everlasting God".

RONNIEJR99 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2007, 10:49:29 PM »

HEY WHAT ABOUT JOHNATHAN DUBOSE????
WHAT ABOUT CD'S AND DVD'S WITH WILLIE NEAL JOHNSON, THE CANTON SPIRITUALS, LEE WILLIAMS, THE WILLIAM BROTHERS, THE JACKSON SOUTHERNAIRES, AND A WHOLE GENRE OF QUARTET ARTISTS. A GUY ONCE TOLD ME: "FOR GOSPEL GUITAR, QUARTET IS WHERE IT'S AT

" I WAS LOOKING AT AN OLD VHS OF ALBERTINA WALKER AND SPANKY WAS THE GUITARIST. GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS AT, GO TO THE PAST. MOST OF THE MUSIC TODAY ISN'T GOSPEL LIKE YESTERDAY'S GOSPEL. GO TO THE GOOD 'OL DOWN HOME, HAND CLAPPING, FOOT TAPPING, CHURCH SHOUTING, GOD PRAISING, SAINTS OF THE MOST HIGH GOD SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC

YEAHHHHHHHHHH

I THOUGHT I'D JUST ADD THAT TO THE GREAT RESPONSES

MUCH LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI

BE BLESSED

Gibby · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2007, 10:42:39 AM »

Quote from: RONNIEJR99 on April 10, 2007, 10:49:29 PM

HEY WHAT ABOUT JOHNATHAN DUBOSE????
WHAT ABOUT CD'S AND DVD'S WITH WILLIE NEAL JOHNSON, THE CANTON SPIRITUALS, LEE WILLIAMS, THE WILLIAM BROTHERS, THE JACKSON SOUTHERNAIRES, AND A WHOLE GENRE OF QUARTET ARTISTS. A GUY ONCE TOLD ME: "FOR GOSPEL GUITAR, QUARTET IS WHERE IT'S AT " I WAS LOOKING AT AN OLD VHS OF ALBERTINA WALKER AND SPANKY WAS THE GUITARIST. GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS AT, GO TO THE PAST. MOST OF THE MUSIC TODAY ISN'T GOSPEL LIKE YESTERDAY'S GOSPEL. GO TO THE GOOD 'OL DOWN HOME, HAND CLAPPING, FOOT TAPPING, CHURCH SHOUTING, GOD PRAISING, SAINTS OF THE MOST HIGH GOD SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC YEAHHHHHHHHHH
I THOUGHT I'D JUST ADD THAT TO THE GREAT RESPONSES
MUCH LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI
BE BLESSED

you tell 'em!!

JayP5150 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2007, 02:01:25 PM »

Quote from: RONNIEJR99 on April 10, 2007, 10:49:29 PM

HEY WHAT ABOUT JOHNATHAN DUBOSE????

What about him?

I jest... I'm going to be mobbed and forced to the gallows now, aren't I?

All in fun, guys lol.

Gibby · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2007, 03:56:00 PM »

Quote from: JayP5150 on April 12, 2007, 02:01:25 PM

What about him?

I jest... I'm going to be mobbed and forced to the gallows now, aren't I?

All in fun, guys lol.

OH OKAY THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT

JayP5150 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2007, 04:05:40 PM »

Isn't that Vernon Reid? lol

No, I'm just playing around, it's just that his style doesn't jump out at me. If I was flipping radio stations, I probably wouldn't stop. Not that he's not talented, because, obviously, he is, it's just not my thing. I don't get those little chills like I do with Derek Trucks or Warren Haynes.

Which is my biggest gripe with Christian music as a whole--listen to a contemporary station for, I don't know, 12 minutes, and you tell me WHY AREN'T THESE GUYS PRACTICING AND PRAYING FOR SOME STINKING SKILLS?!?!?!? I mean, they're the ones playing for a PURPOSE, why not give it your all?

I'm not saying this about J Dubose, like I said, he is very skilled, but if I have to settle for one more Third Day "guitar solo" I'll go mad.

And the kicker to it all is when non-musicians come up to me like "hey, did you check out that new *insert Christian band here" CD? It's awesome, there's so much good guitar in it." And then you get the CD, and it's all bubblegum and lollipops.

I'm better now. Sorry about the rant.

JayP5150 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2007, 04:08:39 PM »

Let me add that I am in NO WAY saying that I am deserving of anything, or that I am this amazing guitarist, 'cause I'm not. It just irks me that the many of the people that are playing to support the lifestyle of sex and drugs can play the pants of the guys that actually have something to jam about, and are trying to follow a calling. If you're trying to get people's attention to spread the Word, lame musicianship is not going to do it (if music is your avenue, that is).

That's all.

jlynnb1 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2007, 05:24:36 PM »

i agree with you to an extent JayP, about people not working hard coinsidering what they are playing for. but where we might see things differently is the context of what is being played. i hear the guitar work on alot of the modern worship stuff we do at church and think it's brilliant for what it is. yeah, it's mostly texture/brit-rock/u2-edgey type stuff....but it's what works for the music. i could wank all over it, and some of our musicians still have trouble just playing the song........but that's what the music calls for. i have no problem at all letting chops take a backseat to what is needed for the song.

i understand we aren't necessarily talking about the same thing, but both points are part of the same discussion, so i thought it'd throw it out there.......

Gibby · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2007, 05:51:27 PM »

I'm just playing around jayp150!!

Don't take it seriously!!

by the way that is lennox lewis

JayP5150 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2007, 09:35:26 PM »

Quote from: jlynnb1 on April 12, 2007, 05:24:36 PM

i agree with you to an extent JayP, about people not working hard coinsidering what they are playing for. but where we might see things differently is the context of what is being played. i hear the guitar work on alot of the modern worship stuff we do at church and think it's brilliant for what it is. yeah, it's mostly texture/brit-rock/u2-edgey type stuff....but it's what works for the music. i could wank all over it, and some of our musicians still have trouble just playing the song........but that's what the music calls for. i have no problem at all letting chops take a backseat to what is needed for the song.

i understand we aren't necessarily talking about the same thing, but both points are part of the same discussion, so i thought it'd throw it out there.......

No, that's totally true. I got off on a bit of a rant. My apologies. I had some down time between closings today, and my mind doesn't know what to do with that lol...

I personally do not try to overplay a song just for kicks, but I have heard groups that ARE trying to be big rock, and they just flop. Then Decemberadio came along and blew the doors off of everyone in that genre (if you haven't heard these guys, and the rock-ish thing is your thing, check them out... no, really, go do it now... finish reading this post later...).

I have a feeling theres a middle ground that I overshoot sometimes lol. I know I get extreme, it's my thing. I'm, ummm... intense lol.

I also come across incorrectly in type. I was in a playful mood today, as well. Still am.

God bless.

jlynnb1 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2007, 12:47:16 AM »

yeah Decemberadio is great...as is Decyfer Down.....

dfwkeys · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:51:37 AM »

You can also listen to Uriah... not only he's a skilled guitarist but he replys back to you if you have any questions... He also has videos on you tube that you can check out.

gtrdave · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2007, 01:03:42 PM »

Quote from: JayP5150 on April 12, 2007, 04:05:40 PM

No, I'm just playing around, it's just that his style doesn't jump out at me.

Check this out...

Many years ago Harry Connick Jr. released a record called "She" and it was a break-away from what he'd been known for...those classic standard tunes, piano-based trio stuff..."She" was a New Orleans-flavored R&B masterpiece and the band backing him on the disc was HOT! Great funky, smooth, in-the-pocket guitar playing that just spoke to me like few players had for a long time.
Sadly, soon after I got the disc I lost it ( I think I left it in a car that I sold) and only had a memory of what it sounded like.
Years passed...I joined this forum a while back and I hear all of this talk about "Jonathan Dubose this" and Jonathan Dubose that" and so I wonder, 'who is this Jonathan Dubose character and why are people always talking about him like he's this big thing? Maybe I should check him out?'.
Around that same time I went looking for a used copy of "She", the disc I had lost years before, and found it on eBay, got it shipped to me and enjoyed listening to it again after so many years.
I checked the credits inside the disc sleeve to see just who this funky guitar player was and lo and behold, it was Jonathan Dubose.

Then I started checking the credits of various Gopsel CD's that I own...Jonathan Dubose's name is all over the place, more than Paul Jackson Jr.

It all made me smile. From hearing him on one record it had inspired me so much and I didn't even know that it was him.

btw: I dig Vernon Reid, too.

funkStrat_97 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2007, 07:15:01 PM »

Quote from: RONNIEJR99 on April 10, 2007, 10:49:29 PM

HEY WHAT ABOUT JOHNATHAN DUBOSE????

BE BLESSED

I like Jonathan DuBose's playing. Since a lot of contemporary gospel music is not guitar driven, his style of playing fits in perectly and he seems to play with a bit of "keyboard sensiblity" (notes and chords are selected with purpose). He is very subtle, yet distinct. Now if you are looking for something with in-your-face guitar, the you may want to look elsewhere. But I think that most of us would do well to take in some of Jonathan's (and others) playing because there are times (at least in most church situations) where you'll have to lay low.

jlynnb1 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2007, 02:16:32 AM »

i don't think there is any question Dubose is the premier guitarist in black gospel music......the second you hear the guitar you know who it is........which is good and bad.

definitely my biggest influence as far as black gospel/choir stuff goes. back when i was playing for choirs all the time i copped so much of his stuff it's not even funny......

JayP5150 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2007, 07:08:40 AM »

Quote from: gtrdave on April 13, 2007, 01:03:42 PM

Check this out...

Many years ago Harry Connick Jr. released a record called "She" and it was a break-away from what he'd been known for...those classic standard tunes, piano-based trio stuff..."She" was a New Orleans-flavored R&B masterpiece and the band backing him on the disc was HOT! Great funky, smooth, in-the-pocket guitar playing that just spoke to me like few players had for a long time.
Sadly, soon after I got the disc I lost it ( I think I left it in a car that I sold) and only had a memory of what it sounded like.
Years passed...I joined this forum a while back and I hear all of this talk about "Jonathan Dubose this" and Jonathan Dubose that" and so I wonder, 'who is this Jonathan Dubose character and why are people always talking about him like he's this big thing? Maybe I should check him out?'.
Around that same time I went looking for a used copy of "She", the disc I had lost years before, and found it on eBay, got it shipped to me and enjoyed listening to it again after so many years.
I checked the credits inside the disc sleeve to see just who this funky guitar player was and lo and behold, it was Jonathan Dubose.
Then I started checking the credits of various Gopsel CD's that I own...Jonathan Dubose's name is all over the place, more than Paul Jackson Jr.

It all made me smile. From hearing him on one record it had inspired me so much and I didn't even know that it was him.

btw: I dig Vernon Reid, too.

To be honest, I think if I would have been introduced to him in this way, I would have had the same reaction. But when everyone has built this giant platform for him to stand on and shine his greatness from, I was a bit let down, I guess, when I actually heard his stuff.

Now, I have only heard what's on his website, and haven't dug into any of his studio work with other acts, so I may be missing a big chunk of it. I'll check some of the other stuff out, and see if it bites me.

And, funkstrat's right, I think everyone could benefit from lessons on blending in a bit more lol. I know I could!

Bottom line is, he is a great musician, but if I'm going to go off about how amazing a guitarist is, I need a "face-melter" occasionally lol (sorry for the school of rock reference".

PS--I just got married Saturday. Thought everyone should know. God bless.

Gibby · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2007, 10:51:15 AM »

Quote from: JayP5150 on April 16, 2007, 07:08:40 AM

PS--I just got married Saturday. Thought everyone should know. God bless.

ummmmm.........

well congrats to you and thanks for letting us know. You know we could of thrown you an LGM bachelor party! you know with jam sessions and all that stuff.

but anywho congrats to you and your wife

here ya go! It's a guitar wedding cake thingy!

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