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| | Commissioned - The Commissioned Reunion "Live" | | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Verity | | Release Date : | | 2002-04-23 | | Store Price : | | $13.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.97 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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 Commissioned does it again
Submitted on: 2009-09-03 |
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Commissioned * Commissioned Reunion (Verity, 2002) Produced by Fred Hammond
If you've been a regular Commissioned fan throughout all time and seasons, then you've come to expect that ordinary just won't do. That they have an irreplaceable love for what they do and ... This is a really tight project.
But first, the bad news ... Michael Brooks and Maxx Frank --now pastors-- were not able to participate at this live recording in October 2001. Eddie Howard and Chris Poole are not here. Allegedly, Montrel Darrett wasn't asked to participate. Also absent are prominent supporting artists like Dawkins & Dawkins, Mike E, Parkes Stewart, Witness and the list goes on. However, the original voices are here, as well as Marvin Sapp and Marcus Cole (who at times, reminds you of Montrel Darrett) ... And this brings us to another great flaw of this project.
In the midst of Jazzy/Funky re-interpretations of classic songs and dazzling harmonies that astound, Marcus and Marvin are sort of left hanging --Marcus moreso than Marvin. Yes, he is included on many of the tunes, often taking some of Keith Staten's old ad-libs and refashioning them. However, none of his compositions are included on this 2CD set, nor are any of the songs from the group's 1996 album, "Irreplaceable Love" --which was so good that it landed a coveted spot on the BEST BUY store chains' listening stations with a glowing review. This is a pity, since some of Marvin Sapp's best performances were on the "IL".
See, I'm glad that the old gang came back together, but with RFC on backing vocals and "non-Commissioned" musicians playing ... As great as this project sounds and as much as it will minister to all that listen ... For die-hard fans who've been there from "I'm Goin' On" all the way to the present ... It's just another episode of "The Fred Hammond Show".
Picks: Lay Your Troubles Down/ I Can't Live Without You/ King Of Glory/ Giving My Problems To You/ Back |
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Excellent Service
Submitted on: 2008-04-08 |
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| I received my product in a timely manner, and I have been enjoying the DVD every since. |
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AWESOME
Submitted on: 2007-08-09 |
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The reunion DVD is AWESOME, talk about being encouraged! :-) I loved seeing all the guys back together again and hope for yet another reunion soon. I've been a Commissioned fan for approx. 15 years, and now my daughter who is 5 yrs old is also a hugh fan who knows all of their songs. The Lord has truly GIFTED these men with incredible talent, and I'm happy that they decided to share their AWESOME talent with the world again.
I would also recommend the Reunion CD, which I just purchased 3 days ago.
May the Lord continue to bless!
C. Hampton |
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Loved it!
Submitted on: 2007-01-13 |
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I went to this concert when it came to Virginia. It was so good. It was nice to see Commissioned together again, and the music was more than amazing.
I bought the video back then but played it so much that it was ruined. I finally ordered the DVD and I am so glad I did. |
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What A Blessing To The Body!
Submitted on: 2006-05-24 |
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I know I have a very busy life. But how in the world I was SOOOO busy that I completely missed in 2002 "The Commissioned Reunion Live" DVD is totally beyond me, since it is one of my favorite gospel groups!
I "just discovered" it earlier this year on some musical list and mentioned it to my musical brother, who simply said GET IT! I did in February through Netflix and listened for the first few minutes while I was working on writing my midterm exams. I knew from the first couple cuts, I would not be able to write the exams and listen too, because I was TOO into the music to concentrate on the exams. So I turned it off and vowed to watch it straight through for the full 2 hours and 2 minutes "when I had time."
I FOUND the time just last week, and I have not ceased playing this DVD over and over and over again since then! What a musical masterpiece! If you are a Commissioned fan, this is a MUST have for your collection!! It contains practically EVERY hit song they ever sang - fast and slow. The first 18 minutes is a non-stop, praise dancing jewel, which also is now my new workout tape, since I have recommitted myself to get fit again!. You WILL be motivated to get up and move! The drummers and horn section are slamming, and the harmonies are as beautiful or more so from the originals. Also, they look like they just had a lot of fun being back together again.
For me, the music brings back fond memories of God's faithfulness to me during my master's and doctoral years, which Commissioned songs got me through. In my humble opinion, Commissioned was the MOST theologically accurate contemporary guy group of its day. I also believe THAT is the reason why they never hit "the big time" in terms of "cross-over" appeal (which Fred speaks about), which is almost a requirement for music today, even Christian music. They sang CONSISTENTLY and PLAINLY about JESUS (not "him") and challenged the body to holiness and righteousness living. Not too many cross-over audiences (or producers) wanted to hear these kind of powerful and distinctly Christian messages.
Some of my favorites are: "Get Back in the Saddle," "I'm Going On," "Help Somebody," "Hold Me," and "Go and Tell Somebody." And my absolute three all time favorites are: "Tis So Sweet," "Ordinary Just Won't Do," and 'KING OF GLORY!!!!"
If you don't have this DVD, as my brother told me, GET IT! Enjoy these brothers in Christ, who never got their "just due" in the music world, but will be rewarded in heaven for "going to tell somebody!"
Carol, Shouting to the music!
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