kosimpson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

my sentiments exactly

violadefacto (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you for posting this video. This is such a powerful form of music; I can't hear it without getting chills.

PeaceChaser (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Kalamazoo?! Can you find sacred harp in Michigan?? I MUST attend one.

writer47 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

For those who have not experienced this first-hand, it is astonishing.

mudws (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is John Fink of Kalamazoo, who was introduced to the Sacred Harp in Ann Arbor during the 1970s. A very spirited leader, who usually leads Mear at Goshen.

kcnccarolina (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Shape note, lost here, have to do research, taking voice lessons, would this help on normal karaoke songs? Saw mention of this on Jack White's Wayfaring Stranger, where he does sound sort of monotone or mountain like.

alyr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

totally understandable- but he's quite dynamic! thanks for sharing, by the way!

PLBrayfield (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sorry - I don't know. I was focused on the songs and the social context, not the names of individuals. Perhaps someone who views this will be able to give you this information.

alyr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

who is leading?

PLBrayfield (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I couldn't agree with you more about this music. Several CD's are available from local groups of singers. You can find this kind of information on the national website, fasola dot org where it also lists where all-day singings take place, contact information, historical background and other good stuff. Check it out! You may find what you want.