Comments on: DVD Review: Personal (Kim Collingsworth)

By: John Kuerth

John Kuerth — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:51:27 +0000

All I’ve got to say is this, I’m a LOOONG time fan meeting Kim the first time when she was 13 and playing for a local campmeeting quartet. I knew then, as a keyboard musician myself that she was destined for big things and she’s never disappointed. Kudo’s my dear friend and prayers for you, the family and ministry as you continue to spread His Gospel through your blessed ministry.

John Kuerth

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:48:42 +0000

Dean, the rating had as much to do with the quality of the visuals as the audio track. Quite a bit of effort was put into some extensive behind-the-scenes footage, including going back to the church where Kim Collingsworth started playing piano (at age 3), and finding several people who knew her at the time for background comments, and reuniting all of her family except a sister who was an overseas missionary (and getting a video clip from her).

I didn’t exactly say this in the review, but I have never (and I do mean never, without qualifier) seen more impressive B-roll footage.

By: Dean Adkins

Dean Adkins — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:17:50 +0000

“I guess it would depend on what her listeners associated it with. For an SG audience, I have this feeling I know the answer. ”

Don’t be so sure, many SG listeners have a music background that encompasses a wide range of genres.
Also, I have a little problem comprehending how a DVD can get a 5 star rating and the songs have a 3.9-4.3.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:35:39 +0000

You do have a good point.

I guess it would depend on what her listeners associated it with. For an SG audience, I have this feeling I know the answer.

By: John C

John C — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:34:36 +0000

I was just pondering . . . since this is an instrumental DVD, had Kim played “Londonderry Air”, would she have really been playing “Danny Boy” or “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need”?

Music is indeed a wonderful gift from God.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:55:29 +0000

Ah, I missed that with the other ratings…3.9 Average Song Rating. I agree that a Gospel CD should contain Gospel songs.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:39:06 +0000

True. But I prefer Gospel projects to have Gospel songs…

That said, keep in mind that I still gave the project a 5-star rating, and I do not hand those out casually. It’s only the second DVD this year I’ve rated at 5 stars.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:00:01 +0000

I know there may be some who disagree, but just because a song isn’t sacred, it doesn’t mean it is necessarily inappropriate or “worthless.”

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:54:53 +0000

I love gospel music, but I also love good jazz.

By: John C

John C — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:47:43 +0000

I suppose on your birthday you’d rather celebrate by hearing someone sing to you “How Great Thou Art” instead of “Happy Birthday to You”.