I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a religious person. I don't find any comfort in the words of the preacher, but strangely I do find comfort in the music of the church. The down home gospel sound of especially the Southern Churches brings a joy and feeling of goodness to my heart. So on this Sunday of French Quarter Fest I found myself not in church but sitting before the gospel sounds of The Friendly Travelers. I had caught part of their show last year and was impressed, so this year I decided to make it a point to check out the entire show.
They started out singing with no instruments, just the sound of their voices carrying the feeling of the song. I think what I admire most about these truly dedicated believers is the sound of convication in their voice. Too many singers in today's world begin to sound bored as they deliver their sounds night after night. To them it's become no more than a job that has to be done and than to move on to the next city and the next album. The spark is lost. But to singers such as these men and women singing the songs is more than just a job, it's providing testament to their beliefs.
You can hear it in their voices. They want you to believe what they believe. And while I might never share the same beliefs with them, I can share the joy in their songs.
1 comment:
excellent sound
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