Comments on: CD Review: Hymns (Daybreak Quartet)

By: Craig Crumpton

Craig Crumpton — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:03:17 +0000

I’m one of the original members of Daybreak (we called ourselves “The Ballard Boys” back when we were in college, named after the dorm we all lived in), toured with them again between 2002-05, and have been back again filling in periodically since Joel left. Just wanted to correct the typo on Dennis Fanning’s last name, and add that Hymns is an enjoyable, traditional project that the group should have done years ago. And I say that as a lifetime SG fan, and not just because I’ve worked with the group in the past.

Nathan also deserves more recognition for his great, clear and rich bass vocals. There’s absolutely nothing forced or fake about them.

And in reply to Tim Thomas’ comment — it depends on what church the group is singing at. Most concerts are a mix of fully-produced tracks, and some a cappella, and 1-3 songs with Nathan playing piano while the others sing as a trio. But at some churches the group may do a more traditional concert with mostly piano-only tracks along with some a cappella and

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:33:43 +0000

[...] Quartet from Hymns) – Another song with great piano accompaniment. With reviews of the group here, here & here, I felt there was nothing left to say in a review. It’s a great project [...]

By: Stac

Stac — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:38:20 +0000

Is it just me or does this cover look almost exactly like Gold City’s Revival? I’m just saying…….

By: Amy Rogers

Amy Rogers — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:59:12 +0000

I like the “Safe Am I” arrangement. (I got all the songs.) I listened to them on my computer speakers, but I should give the rest of them a second listen on a good stereo. It certainly is a good solid set of vocals. (Which is all I say about some of the songs on GV’s Hymns project too. )

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:51:43 +0000

I got the 5-song download and really enjoyed each of the songs. That’s quite some bass singer. I’d really like to hear them in person. I’m assuming they’ve got someone either filling in or trying out for the tenor position by now.

By: mark forester

mark forester — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:58:34 +0000

I have listened to this several times now and I think it is a great hymns cd. Fresh.

By: tim thomas

tim thomas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:56:55 +0000

thier every day projects and concerts use full band tracks

By: Samuel

Samuel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:04:12 +0000

I heard some of the “Recital at Saint Andrews” project from 2000 (I even have a few songs on a soundtracks CD). They did part a capella and part piano on that.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:08:37 +0000

I think this is a brilliant move by Daybreak! I’ll go and download the CD as soon as I finish writing this comment. And I will plan to go see them as well since they’re in “my territory!”

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:11:23 +0000

I am impressed by this project… I really enjoy “Jesus Saves” The accompaniment is superb IMO Tim Parton may very well be the best Accompanist on the road today… “Near The Cross” is another that stands out to me. I think that Joel will fit in very well with the MTT, I am looking forward to hearing them in person with Joel…