Recorded at Studio 201, Simi Valley
Produced by The King's Heralds
Label – Acclaim
Website: http://www.theheralds.org/
When I first heard of the King's Heralds, I have to admit that my mind immediately went to thoughts of this group sounding like the Haven of Rest Quartet, or the Old Time Revival Hour Quartet. In other words, "starchy".
When Jeff Pearles told me that he was going to sing with this group, I thought he was surely making a big mistake. Of course all this type of thinking was done before I even heard the group sing. That was the first big mistake on my part. Whether these guys ever sounded that way, they certainly don't now.
Encores is basically an a capella CD. Now I am not generally impressed by a capella CDs, so I wasn't real thrilled about having to listen to this one. However, Jeff Pearles has been in Southern Gospel Music for a while now and I know that he is a great bass singer, so out of respect for him I put the CD on to see if I could make it through long enough to get a reviews done on it. Now that was my second big mistake. This is anything but, the average a capella CD that contains songs without music. Just about every Southern Gospel quartet that I know of could take a lesson from these guys in what real four part harmony is about.
Consisting of Don Scroggs at Tenor, Joel Borg, on Lead, Russel Hospedales adding some very soulful sounds singing Baritone, and of course some very low down Bass singing by Jeff Pearles, these guys have a blend that is unbelievable. The King's Heralds website states that they are the oldest continuous gospel quartet in America, bringing to the stage a nearly eighty-year heritage in gospel music.
Encores is filled with older songs and a lot of Spirituals. With 14 songs on the CD, you certainly get your money's worth. Some of the songs that knocked my socks off are "Now Don't Let Nobody Get You Down", "Children Keep In The Middle Of The Road", and ‘Just A Little Talk With Jesus". I think they put one song on this CD with music just to make this old reviewer happy. When they put full orchestrations on "Champion Of Love", they knocked it right out of the ball park.
Their next CD will have music on all the songs, and I'm anxious to hear that one, but in the mean time this CD will spend a lot of time in my CD player.
Other great songs on this project include "Walk In Jerusalem", "Good News, Chariots A-Comin", "If You Ever Needed The Lord Before", "O Lord Of Space", "Walk That Milky White Way", "Old Time Religion, and "Still, Still, With Me".
This is an excellent CD and if you are not familiar with the King's Heralds now is your chance.
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Written: 03/01/2006
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Just now ordered it and can't wait to get it and pop it in the player!
I live in Argentina. I know this quartet for many years. They are an excellent quartet and for me "The Kings of four part harmony".
Inspirational! Fantastic! Awesome! Listening to Now Don't Let Nobody Get You Down will change your life. The addition of Jeff Pearles to The King's Heralds is the best thing this group has done - they have never sounded better. WOW!
Great stuff! I just received this and am listening as I write this and it is way more than I expected. The style, plus the blends are awesome! I am not too familiar with these guys, other than hearing them occasionally on the VOP (this IS that group, right?) and Jeff anchors the tone, for sure!
This has got to be one of the most talented groups I have heard in a long time. God has truly bless us with these guys.
I have been a fan of the King’s Heralds for many years and have collected all of their CD’s. I love a capella music so I was delighted to get the new album Encores. The a capella songs really showcase their wonderful voices. My favorite song on this album is Still, Still With Thee, followed by O Lord Of Space. The King’s Heralds harmony and arrangements are simply amazing. As I listened to this new album, I kept saying “oooh” and “aahh” to the awesome chords and find myself playing the same songs over and over again. Jeff Pearles deep bass voice is such a fantastic addition to the group.
Have been a fan for years and they just keep getting better. The entire album is a delight.
It is with pleasure I endorse the kings Heralds Quartet. I have known their group, listened to their music and enjoyed their live performances for many, many years. They are top notch, refined musicians who never disappoint their fans, or wow new listeners. They are polished to perfection like a precious gem. Whether it's their album "Our Brand of Country" with their rendition of "Unclouded Day", or the encouraging words of "Don't give up" found on the album by the same name. My favorites go on and on. You will never be disappointed with your investment in a CD or concert ticket! First class all the way! A blessing! Incredible what God can do with talent, dedicated to Him! Thank you, Carol.
I've been listening to the King's Heralds since I was little and think they are the best! The album Don't Give Up has comforted me on many occasions and I absolutely love their Christmas album. I hope they continue to honor the name of the Lord for many years to come!
I SAW THE KINGS HERALDS PLAY IN LOMA LINDA AND THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE A WONDERFUL QUARTET. THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN.
The're the best!
The King's Heralds have been my favorite music group since I was a little boy. Whenever they have a concert around my area, I always make it a necessity to be there. I have not heard Jeff Pearles on this album yet, but I heard him sing when the group did a concert here in Ooltewah, TN. I must say that I was blown away by how low he could sing and the overall resonance and tone quality of his voice. This quartet just keeps getting better!
I just received the Cd and I think is a refreshing performance of old classics songs. I love it!
The King's Heralds history of excellence goes back 80 years. Each combination of quartet members has strived and succeeded to build on and enrich their unique blend/sound.
I Got too hear THE KING'S HERALDS when they did a concert in Tenn, And it was a very pleasant experience. I'm from Columbus, Georgia. And this group has the sound and music that all of us from the south have been craving & missing for year's! They are the kind of group when you are sitting in front of you don't wont too get up out of your seat because you might miss something. They have a very HEAVENLY sound that makes you not want too miss one word. I feel very blissful & honor to get too see them in person. And we can just pray that we can get them down here in Columbus,Georgia. Because i know how much the south really is missing out. Also it would be such an honor just too have them bless us with their music. Anyone that does not get too hear them in person is really missing out on a very heavenly experience! LISA WOODS
The Quartet King´s Heralds seems to me Magnificent that to the 9 Years I listened to it and it seems to me wonderful because the Gentleman Bendice in each presentation, now that I have 35 Years I would like to listen to them personally. Doubtlessly the work of this Ministry is Great and desire to this Quartet that the Gentleman continues Accompanying to them.
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Jeff Pearles is without a doubt the best bass in southern gospel music. Palmetto State quartet ranked up there as one of my all time favorites thanks to Jeff. He has the best resonation and depth out of any other bass singer (Tim Duncan and Gene McDonald place 2nd and third).
I so much admire the way you people sings your song, i imagine being with for you to teach me how to sing like you, though i belong to an acapella group name DE ROYAL GUARD ENSEMBLES located at a place called Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. please send us some lirix of your songs so that we can also be like you, because we longing to be like you. thanks and God bless you and also give you more wisdom to produce more songs. amen. George......
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