Comments on: A prelude to NQC http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:05:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Kyle http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-221 Kyle Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:11:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-221 Great article and followup. One of the changes that really should get more chatter is changing the month of the year we celebrate southern gospel music (currently september), and with it moving the time of year NQC is held. I don't see how you can have a family night planned at NQC when you hold the event at a time of year when most families cannot attend. Move it to the summer (like most other music festivals), and you'll open NQC up to a new demographic - adults 20-50 with children. INSTANT GROWTH!!! Great article and followup. One of the changes that really should get more chatter is changing the month of the year we celebrate southern gospel music (currently september), and with it moving the time of year NQC is held.

I don’t see how you can have a family night planned at NQC when you hold the event at a time of year when most families cannot attend. Move it to the summer (like most other music festivals), and you’ll open NQC up to a new demographic - adults 20-50 with children. INSTANT GROWTH!!!

]]> By: Elisabeth http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-217 Elisabeth Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:45:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-217 Great article, and more great insight. I enjoy Southern Gospel, but the phoniness and cheap tracks, stacks, etc. turns me off. One of my pet peeves is the whole "tracks/music WAY louder than the singers" deal...what are we paying to hear anyway? Our singers or some orchestra musician (who is often very talented, FWIW). Sorry...you got me going! Thanks again, though, for the thought-provoking comments! Great article, and more great insight. I enjoy Southern Gospel, but the phoniness and cheap tracks, stacks, etc. turns me off. One of my pet peeves is the whole “tracks/music WAY louder than the singers” deal…what are we paying to hear anyway? Our singers or some orchestra musician (who is often very talented, FWIW). Sorry…you got me going! Thanks again, though, for the thought-provoking comments!

]]> By: Dee Ann Bailey http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-216 Dee Ann Bailey Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:28:26 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-216 I really like the idea of groups having longer to perform and cutting some of the lesser knowns. I know that's not popular with a lot of folks but I do believe the people who buy tickets for the most part would agree - 10-20 minutes for a top notch group isn't enough. And I often miss groups because they only have 15 minutes, the groups before and behind them aren't 'groups I enjoy' so walking back to my seat for 15 minutes isn't worth it. I usually would catch them on the wide screen in the food court and stay in the exhibit area. Only when at least 3 groups together were groups I wanted to hear (I'd be guaranteed 30 minutes at least in my seat) did I venture to Freedom Hall. I really like the idea of groups having longer to perform and cutting some of the lesser knowns. I know that’s not popular with a lot of folks but I do believe the people who buy tickets for the most part would agree - 10-20 minutes for a top notch group isn’t enough.

And I often miss groups because they only have 15 minutes, the groups before and behind them aren’t ‘groups I enjoy’ so walking back to my seat for 15 minutes isn’t worth it. I usually would catch them on the wide screen in the food court and stay in the exhibit area. Only when at least 3 groups together were groups I wanted to hear (I’d be guaranteed 30 minutes at least in my seat) did I venture to Freedom Hall.

]]> By: Gerry http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-215 Gerry Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:09:43 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-215 I am in agreement with CJ. I suppose I thought that I liked SG more, but lately I find that most of it is mediocre - or worse!! There are only a few groups/artists that consistently put out good recordings; however, the majority of groups/artists out there today are just too amateurish. Why pay to go to NQC, only to have to sit through such horrible acts??? A side note: DBM made a good point about having an "NQC band" for those groups that normally use tracks. All I can say is, PLEASE DO!!!!!!! Why not showcase some real talent, instead of "oh, here's three guys who sing okay but sound better when we back them up with 10 more singers and some synthesized violins"? I am in agreement with CJ. I suppose I thought that I liked SG more, but lately I find that most of it is mediocre - or worse!! There are only a few groups/artists that consistently put out good recordings; however, the majority of groups/artists out there today are just too amateurish. Why pay to go to NQC, only to have to sit through such horrible acts???

A side note: DBM made a good point about having an “NQC band” for those groups that normally use tracks. All I can say is, PLEASE DO!!!!!!! Why not showcase some real talent, instead of “oh, here’s three guys who sing okay but sound better when we back them up with 10 more singers and some synthesized violins”?

]]> By: Grigs http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-213 Grigs Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:44:09 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-213 Wasn't the New York Times article by Mr. [Apple] about a visit to the Grand Ole Opry that featured a Gospel segment with the Steeles singing "We Want America Back"? [Note: Looks like you're right; I've notified the C-J. Thanks] Wasn’t the New York Times article by Mr. [Apple] about a visit to the Grand Ole Opry that featured a Gospel segment with the Steeles singing “We Want America Back”?

[Note: Looks like you’re right; I’ve notified the C-J. Thanks]

]]> By: RF http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-212 RF Sat, 09 Sep 2006 06:04:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-212 Right on target and perfect! My father used to say that getting through the horrible acts was just the price paid for hearing the wonderful ones which inspired you for months after. What I've give to be there starting this week to see some of my heroes in person even if from the rafters, but it's not to be for another year. Maybe someday. The biggest news is that you live in Florida? Wow, I thought you were in Missouri. Matters not, but I'll envy you when the snow flies up here in the Virginias. Right on target and perfect! My father used to say that getting through the horrible acts was just the price paid for hearing the wonderful ones which inspired you for months after. What I’ve give to be there starting this week to see some of my heroes in person even if from the rafters, but it’s not to be for another year. Maybe someday.

The biggest news is that you live in Florida? Wow, I thought you were in Missouri. Matters not, but I’ll envy you when the snow flies up here in the Virginias.

]]> By: Jim http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-211 Jim Sat, 09 Sep 2006 01:11:41 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-211 Excellent article! I'm looking forward to your reports from NQC. I think your insight last year is what got me hooked on your site. Keep up the good work and commentary! Excellent article! I’m looking forward to your reports from NQC. I think your insight last year is what got me hooked on your site. Keep up the good work and commentary!

]]> By: Doug Sword http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-210 Doug Sword Fri, 08 Sep 2006 21:55:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-210 You have once again shown yourself to be the most erudite commentator regarding our beloved Southern Gospel music. Bravo. You have once again shown yourself to be the most erudite commentator regarding our beloved Southern Gospel music.

Bravo.

]]> By: C.J. Russell http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-208 C.J. Russell Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:44:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-208 As usual, you are right on Target. After attending NQC for many years I got burned out. I haven't been back for several years and the longer I am away from it the more I can see if for what it really is..your description is completely correct in every detail. There are some very talented groups and individual artist's that still attend, but they seem to be in the minority. The costumes and hair or lack of in some cases is always good for a chuckle or two, I can truthfully say I don't miss it (NQC) and doubt that I will ever go back..I still love Gospel music, but I can't stand to listen to about 60% of it. Maybe I don't love it as much as I thought I did! As usual, you are right on Target. After attending NQC for many years I got burned out. I haven’t been back for several years and the longer I am away from it the more I can see if for what it really is..your description is completely correct in every detail. There are some very talented groups and individual artist’s that still attend, but they seem to be in the minority. The costumes and hair or lack of in some cases is always good for a chuckle or two, I can truthfully say I don’t miss it (NQC) and doubt that I will ever go back..I still love Gospel music, but I can’t stand to listen to about 60% of it. Maybe I don’t love it as much as I thought I did!

]]> By: Faith http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-205 Faith Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:32:38 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-205 I love the line "untalented poseurs in garish outfits"...that hit the nail right on the head! I love the line “untalented poseurs in garish outfits”…that hit the nail right on the head!

]]> By: Dean Adkins http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-204 Dean Adkins Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:10:37 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-204 Great description of the many aspects of the NQC and how it impacts those who attend. Great description of the many aspects of the NQC and how it impacts those who attend.

]]> By: Angel http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-201 Angel Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:15:13 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-201 Good for you-- I thouroughly enjoyed reading the piece, and your insights were, as usual, right on the mark. Have a great week in Louisville! Good for you– I thouroughly enjoyed reading the piece, and your insights were, as usual, right on the mark.

Have a great week in Louisville!

]]> By: rr http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-200 rr Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:57:16 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-200 What a wonderfully concise, yet brief analysis of the big picture as well "the little picture" of SG music. I have often tried to understand why I am still so completely drawn to the music in all of its stages of quality and gaudiness when I get so disgusted by the misinterpretations and misapplications of the theology upon which it is based. However, your statement at the end says it all,. ..."when especially gifted voices seem to transcribe the very voice of God into song." I always try to remind myself that music is the language of the soul, and what is visible to the naked eye is often inexplicably erased "by the touch of the master's hand." What a wonderfully concise, yet brief analysis of the big picture as well “the little picture” of SG music. I have often tried to understand why I am still so completely drawn to the music in all of its stages of quality and gaudiness when I get so disgusted by the misinterpretations and misapplications of the theology upon which it is based. However, your statement at the end says it all,. …”when especially gifted voices seem to transcribe the very voice of God into song.” I always try to remind myself that music is the language of the soul, and what is visible to the naked eye is often inexplicably erased “by the touch of the master’s hand.”

]]> By: ME http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-199 ME Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:12:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/09/08/a-prelude-to-nqc/#comment-199 Very, very well written! BRAVO!!! Very, very well written! BRAVO!!!

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